national park
Blue Mountains National Park
Dramatic eucalyptus-clad valleys, towering sandstone cliffs, and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation.
1 km · about 5 min drive
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
Katoomba works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wentworth Falls, 1km from Blue Mountains National Park.
Katoomba is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 8,204, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Katoomba sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Katoomba to your route.
Katoomba is the main town and council seat of the City of Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, and is the administrative centre of Blue Mountains City Council.
Situated on the Great Western Highway and the Great Western Railway, Katoomba is home to the Three Sisters, 102 km (63 mi) by road west of SydneyRead more
Central Business District and 39 km (24 mi) south-east of Lithgow. Katoomba railway station serves the town. Katoomba is located on the lands of the Dharug and Gundungurra Aboriginal peoples.
Katoomba is a base for bush and nature walks in the surrounding Blue Mountains. At the 2021 census, Katoomba had a population of 8,268 people.
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Katoomba is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.7198 latitude, 150.3074 longitude.
Katoomba has a population of approximately 8,204 people, making it a town in Australia.
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national park
Dramatic eucalyptus-clad valleys, towering sandstone cliffs, and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
1 km · about 5 min drive
natural wonder
Three towering sandstone pillars rising from the Jamison Valley, sacred to the local Gundungurra Aboriginal people.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Cool-climate botanic garden on Bells Line of Road, a scenic alternative crossing of the Blue Mountains, with parking and escarpment views.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Limestone cave system west of the Blue Mountains reached by a steep winding access road, offering guided tours through show caves.
29 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
A popular roadside pie shop and fruit stand on the Bells Line of Road through the Blue Mountains, famous for its apple pies and mountain views.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 200-metre sandstone escarpment at the wild western edge of the Blue Mountains, reached by a long gravel road from Oberon and a 20-minute clifftop walk. Vastly emptier than Echo Point.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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