Blue Mountains Visitor Guide 2022

Official Visitor Guide 

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The Blue Mountains is located within the Country of the Dharug and 

Gundungurra peoples. Blue Mountains City Council recognises that 

Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and 

deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural 

significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region. 

As you travel through the Blue Mountains, immerse yourself in the 

wonders of the natural landscapes and the rich cultural and spiritual 

sites of Dharug and Gundungurra Country. Please step thoughtfully 

on these lands, respecting the traditions of the ancestors who walked 

before us, and preserve them for generations to come. 

Blue Mountains City Council pays respect to Elders past and present 

and emerging while recognising the strength, capacity and resilience 

of past and present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the 

Blue Mountains region. 

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GETTING 

HERE 

SELF-DRIVE AIR RAIL 

An easy 90 minute drive 

from Sydney along the 

M4 then the Great Western 

Highway (GWH). 

• Canberra: 3 hr via M31 

Hume Motorway 

• Newcastle: 

2 hr 20 mins via M1 

• Wollongong: 


Hume Motorway 

• Hunter Valley: 


GETTING AROUND 

LITHGOW 

National 

Park 

National 

Park 

BELL 

BLACKHEATH 

KATOOMBA 

BLUE 

MOUNTAINS 

Sydney Airport hosts 

domestic flights from 

Melbourne, Brisbane, 

Gold Coast, Adelaide, 

Perth, Canberra, Hobart 

and a host of regional 

NSW destinations. 

133 SYD (793) 

sydneyairport.com.au 

GLENBROOK 

WOLLONGONG 

PENRITH 

Katoomba Taxi Service • 02 4782 1311 • katoombataxis.com.au 

GOSFORD 

PARRAMATTA 

Less than 2 hours from 

Central Station to Katoomba. 

The Blue Mountains Line 

departs almost every hour. 

Most villages in the 

Blue Mountains have a 

dedicated train station. 

Transport Info 131 500 

transportnsw.info 

Tickets 136 725 

opal.com.au 

see Opal for Visitors 

Springwood Taxi Service • 02 4751 1444 • springwoodtaxis.com.au 

Blue Mountains Transit • 02 4751 1077 • cdcbus.com.au/blue-mts-transit 

Popular Route: 686 Katoomba to Scenic World via Echo Pt (Loop Service) 

SYDNEY 

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES 

1300 653 408 

Come and meet our friendly team at your nearest 

Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre. 

GLENBROOK 

Located at the foot of the mountains, 

the Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre 

is your gateway to the Blue Mountains 

and an essential first stop. 

Whether visiting for the day, spending 

the weekend or staying a while, our 

friendly staff can help you plan your 

perfect Blue Mountains escape. 

While you are there, browse our range 

of local and Australian-made products. 

The MTNS MADE range of local artisan 

wares are not your typical souvenirs! 

Great Western Highway, Glenbrook 

BLUE MOUNTAINS HERITAGE CENTRE 

NSW NATIONAL PARKS 

www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au 

ECHO POINT, KATOOMBA 

Further up the mountains, perched on 

the edge of the escarpment, the Echo 

Point Visitor Information Centre offers 

stunning views of the Jamison Valley and 

the legendary Three Sisters. If you are 

contemplating a bushwalk, our staff can 

provide expert advice and maps to help 

you make the most of the Blue Mountains 

World Heritage Area. 

While you are there, roam our accessible, 

night-lit boardwalk that connects the 

lookouts, and take in the views from 

our amphitheatre. 

Echo Point Rd, Katoomba 

Go to bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information for opening hours. 

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre (Blackheath) provides information 

on history and Aboriginal heritage, as well as educational displays 

and souvenirs, of Blue Mountains National Park. 

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Eco Tourism 

keeps the Blue Mountains beautiful 

Surrounded by World Heritage Listed wilderness, the Blue Mountains is a natural 

wonder right on Sydney’s doorstep. It is one of only two destinations in the world 

surrounded by a UNESCO-declared World Heritage National Park. We want you to 

enjoy our beautiful home now, and for it to be enjoyed by generations to come. 

Here are some tips for travelling sustainably in the Blue Mountains: 

1. Preserve our World Heritage Listed Area: Take only memories and photos 

and leave only footprints. Enjoy the natural beauty on offer, however never 

stray from the path when bushwalking or taking in the views at our lookouts. 

2. Help reduce waste: Bring your own reusable cup and refillable water 

bottle when visiting the Blue Mountains. Better yet, pick up a reusable cup 

or water bottle from one of our local shops as a memento of your visit. 

3. Shop, play, dine and stay local: During your stay support Blue Mountains 

local businesses where you can. The Blue Mountains offers an array of shopping, 

dining, accommodation, and tourism experiences suitable for everyone. 

4. Use the Green Travel Guide: Use the Green Travel Guide to find tourism operators 

and destinations certified by Ecotourism Australia as a high quality eco experience. 

Go to: greentravelguide.org 

Remember that small acts can make a huge difference towards 

the sustainability of our Blue Mountains. 

BUSHWALKING 

• Plan your walk: know the level of 

difficulty, weather forecasts and 

and NPWS park alerts. 

• Tell somebody: let someone know 

where you are going, when you expect 

to return and who is with you. Submit 

a trip intention form on the NPWS 

website. 

• Stay on track: walking tracks in 

the Blue Mountains are not always 

signposted so take care. 

• Dress appropriately: waterproof and 

windproof clothing, comfortable and 

protective shoes, lightweight layers 

and sun protection. 

• Pack the right gear: water, food, bags 

for rubbish, a topographic map and 

compass and a first aid kit. If you are 

really heading bush, pick up a personal 

locator beacon (PLB) from Springwood 

or Katoomba Police Station, or the Blue 

Mountains Heritage Centre Blackheath. 

• Do not rely on mobile phone 

coverage: Reception may not be 

available, batteries die, phones can 

be lost or damaged. 

For more bushwalking safety information 

visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife 

Service at nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ 

safety/bushwalking-safety, email 

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au 

or call 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). 

FIRES AND FLOODS 

• Check the NSW RFS website 

• Download the Fires Near Me mobile app 

• Call the NSW RFS bushfire information 

line on 1800 679 737 

• Listen to local radio 

Bushfire danger ratings are issued during 

the bushfire danger period. The higher 

the fire danger, the more dangerous the 

conditions. Summer storms in the Blue 

Mountains can cause flash flooding. 

For more information see: 

Live traffic - livetraffic.com 

NSW Police - police.nsw.gov.au 

SES - ses.nsw.gov.au 

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Whether you are here to create family memories, 

your own adventure, a romantic escape or a weekend 

with friends, the Blue Mountains has so much to offer. 




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There are hundreds of bushwalks in the Blue Mountains, from short gentle strolls 

to multi-day rugged wilderness adventures, and nearly as many lookouts, waterfalls, 

and nature experiences to choose from. Here are just a few: 

BUSHWALKS 

• In Springwood, the Sassafras Gully track is a half-day walk that follows the path 

of natural gullies past dramatic rock features. Birdwood Gully is a sensational walk 

that covers such a variety of terrain you will be amazed at all you experience. 

• The 1.3km Katoomba Falls Reserve Night-lit Walk gives a unique, night-time viewing 

experience of outstanding natural features such as Orphan Rock, Witches Leap, 

Katoomba Falls and Katoomba Cascades. At certain vantage points you can also 

see the Three Sisters lit up. 

• The Six Foot Track is a challenging three-day hike. Starting at Katoomba, you will 

pass waterfalls and wild rivers into the Megalong Valley, cross a unique swing bridge, 

climb the range, and arrive at Jenolan Caves. 

• Fairfax Heritage walking track is an easy walk that meanders from the Blue Mountains 

Heritage Centre to the dramatic cliffs and lookouts of Govetts Leap. 

WATERFALLS 

• The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a string of four 

waterfalls along a dog-friendly walk. North Lawson 

Waterfall Loop circuit takes in three waterfalls. The 

steep stairs in and out of Dante’s Glen will get your 

heart pumping! 

• Majestic Wentworth Falls is one of the most stunning 

waterfalls in Australia. The sheer scale of the falls, 

plummeting hundreds of metres down a sandstone 

cliff face, will leave you breathless. 

• Leura Cascades is a popular picnic area with a 

walk beside the rapids on Leura Falls Creek, down 

to Bridal Veil Falls and Leura Falls. 

NUT PICKING 

Pick your own walnuts or chestnuts at farms located 

in the beautiful Mt. Irvine or Mt. Wilson regions of the 

Blue Mountains. These experiences are only available 

seasonally. 

Image: Filippo Rivetti 





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LOOKOUTS 

STARGAZING 

• A short and easy track leads to the 

unfenced Glenbrook-Nepean Lookout 

where you can gaze down the steep 

tree-lined gorge on your left and 

Nepean River on the right. 

Trade the neon glare of the city for 

the dark sky of the world heritage 

listed wilderness with one of the 

Blue Mountains Stargazing experiences. 

• Awe-inspiring views can be found all 

along the escarpment at Wentworth 

Falls. Jamison Lookout gives expansive 

views over Jamison Valley. Rocket Point, 

Fletchers and Princes Rock Lookouts 

all offer different and dazzling views 

of the Falls. 

• Sublime Point Lookout, in Leura, offers 

birdwatching and scenic Jamison Valley 

views that seem to go on forever. 

• Cahill’s Lookout offers breathtaking 

views of the Megalong Valley, Megalong 

Head, Boars Head Rock and the Narrow 

Neck Peninsula. 

• Hargraves Lookout provides magnificent 

views over Megalong Valley. 

• Govetts Leap is one of the most famous 

lookouts in Australia, with a stunning 

waterfall plummeting down the cliff and 

endless views across the Grose Valley. 

• Perrys Lookdown offers grand views 

from the top of the escarpment into 

the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains 

National Park and the Grose Valley. 




GLOW WORMS & FIREFLIES 

There are a variety of tour guides offering 

glow worm and firefly tours across the 

Blue Mountains. These small group 

tours take you walking through the 

bush at night, into caves, canyons, or 

rock overhangs, to discover a magical, 

twinkling world. 


ATTRACTIONS 

• Glenbrook Cinema is a charming spot 

to catch art house, award-winning and 

contemporary films. 

• Mount Vic Flicks cinema is a revamped 

1930s public hall, showing mainstream 

and art house movies, and serving 

home baked goods. 

• Those with an appreciation of history, 

architecture and photography must 

visit Lennox Bridge, the oldest bridge 

on mainland Australia. 

• The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, 

Mount Tomah is the spectacular cool 

climate garden of the Royal Botanic 

Garden and Domain Trust. 

• Echo Point is home to the famous Three 

Sisters. It is surrounded by bushwalks, 

amazing lookouts and world-famous 

views of the Jamison Valley. 

Image: Time Out 


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ADVENTURE 

There are a million ways to get your 

heart racing in the Blue Mountains. 

Here are just a few suggestions: 

Blue Mountains Adventure Company’s 

speciality is assisting people of all ages 

and abilities on abseiling, climbing, 

canyoning and hiking adventures in 

the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage 

Area. They passionately believe these 

experiences should provide unique 

and positive outcomes for both 

participants and for the environment. 

Megalong Valley Farm’s wilderness 

horse riding centre offers a range of 

experiences, from escorted trail rides 

through to multi-day riding adventures. 


At Scenic World you can ride the world’s 

steepest incline railway, glide between 

clifftops on the glass-floored Scenic Skyway, 

descend into the ancient Jamison Valley 

by Scenic Cableway, and explore Jurassic 

rainforest along the Scenic Walkway. 


Image: Darren Edwards; Destination NSW 

Image: James Horan, Destination NSW 


Switch off your phone and turn on your adventurous side. The Blue Mountains is any 

nature-lover’s dream. Explore unspoiled bushland and discover the natural beauty of 

our World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park on one of our many bushwalks. 

For the most awe-inspiring lookouts, you must visit Echo Point or Govetts Leap. 

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Savour 

The Blue Mountains has a vibrant nightlife from Springwood to Leura, Katoomba 

to Blackheath. Stay the night and discover many great places to eat, drink, dance, 

catch a band or see a show. For a different kind of night-time experience stroll 

the Katoomba Falls Reserve Night-lit walk. 

Tantalise your palate and discover our many great restaurants, cafés, co-ops, 

breweries and wineries. Taste award-winning beer, decadent chocolate, elegant 

high-tea, and our local produce straight from the farm or cellar door. 

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Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax, so what better excuse for 

a trip to the Blue Mountains than to indulge in whatever rejuvenates you. The Blue 

Mountains has many restorative and indulgent spas, massage therapists, yoga studios, 

nature walks, food co-operatives and even cooking classes. Whichever way you like to 

unwind, the Blue Mountains has something for you. 

With a rich history in the arts and a thriving cultural scene, the Blue Mountains 

is a creative hub of impressive galleries, museums, theatres, music and literature. 

The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Varuna, the National Writers’ House are 

landmark cultural institutions. Unleash your artistic side in the Blue Mountains. 

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Villages 

GLENBROOK 

You have arrived! Glenbrook is the perfect village to recalibrate your senses and slip 

into the Mountain’s pace of life. Pull off the highway and into a haven. A pretty village 

where heritage buildings are thoughtfully repurposed to accommodate modern 

boutiques and vibrant cafés. The gateway to the World Heritage Listed Wilderness 

Area, Glenbrook is where your journey starts, and your memories begin. 

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Home to a thriving café culture, 

Glenbrook will delight the 

most discerning of caffeine 

connoisseurs. Or perhaps you 

love discovering new treasures? 

Talk to boutique owners and 

you will find many have chosen 

to showcase local or emerging 

designers, or stock those with 

ethical practices. 

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Villages 

SPRINGWOOD 

Springwood is an urban village with a boho edge. Perhaps imbued with the 

spirit of famed resident and Australia’s most infamous bohemian, Norman Lindsay. 

With an abundance of beautiful walks surrounding the village, travellers have been 

making their escape to Springwood since the 1880s. 

Stroll the length of Macquarie Road to take in the mix of historic buildings and 

contemporary businesses. Start outside Springwood Railway Station where the 

impressive Victorian era buildings will transport you to the golden age of rail travel. 

Villages 

LAWSON 

Lawson is a village that needs to be experienced gently and slowly to reveal its 

secrets. It’s the place you go to chase waterfalls, to learn how to live more lightly 

on the earth and sample the newest entrants on the restaurant scene. 

A friendly village; you’ll feel instantly at home if you grab a coffee, take a seat on the 

footpath at a café and chat with the passers-by. Many emerging restaurateurs have 

chosen Lawson to launch their ventures, giving the village a vibrant food scene. 

From cool casual bites to themed degustation, Lawson caters to all tastes. 

As befits a boho hub, Springwood has a bevy of tempting plant-based eating 

options for those who like their food fresh, healthy, and sustainable. 



Experience the cultural landscape of the 

Blue Mountains at the Blue Mountains Theatre 

and Community Hub and neighbouring 

Braemar House & Gallery. 

For a truly nourishing experience, 

replenish body, mind and planet 

at Lyttleton Stores Cooperative; 

a not-for-profit community 

enterprise and a hub of creativity 

and culture, food and community. 

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Blue Mountains Region 

To Hunter Valley 

To Bathurst 

To Mudgee 

BLUE MOUNTAINS 

NATIONAL PARK 

WOLLEMI 

NATIONAL PARK 

Jen olan Caves Road 

Lake Lyell 

To Jenolan 

Caves 

Hampton 

Duckmaloi Rd 

To Oberon 

STATE 

FORESTS 

Hartley 

GREAT WES TERN H 

Little 

Hartley 

IG HWAY 

BLACKHEATH 

Kanimbla Valley 

Cox’s River 

Megalong 

Valley 

C hifley Road 

Mt 

York 

Clarence 

Darling Causeway 

KATOOMBA 

Old Ford 

Reserve 

Bell 

Mt Victoria 


NATIONAL PARK 

Medlow Bath 

The Three Sisters 

Grose Valley 

Leura 

Jamison Valley 

4WD 

Mt Wilson 

Mt Banks 

BELLS 

GREAT W ESTERN HIGHW AY 

4WD 

Mt Hay 

Wentworth 

Falls 

Lawson 

Bullaburra 


NATIONAL PARK 

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LINE OF ROAD 

Mt Tomah 

Mt Irvine 

Bilpin 

4WD 

Faulconbridge Winmalee 

Springwood 

Linden 

Hazelbrook 

Woodford 

Kurrajong 

Heights 

Warrimoo 

Blaxland 

Kurrajong 

Hawkesbur y Road 

Emu 

Plains 

GLENBROOK 

Lapstone 

Nepean River 

Comleroy Rd 

Yarramundi 

PENRITH 

The Norther n Rd 

North Richmond 

To Canberra 

To Singleton 

and Hunter Valley 

RICHMOND 

Putty Rd 

To Sydney 

(approx 60km) 

To Windsor

Murray St 

long St 

To 

Katoomba 

42kms 

Glenbrook 

Lagoon 

Jersey Ave 

Wascoe St 

Glenell Rd 

Haymet St 

Railway St 

Olympian Pde 

Leuralla 

itheatre 

Glenbrook 

Aquatic Centre 

Elysian 

Rock 

Village of Glenbrook 

Leura 

Railway 

Station 

Leura ura Ma Mall 

Abbey St 

Malvern Rd 

Balmoral Rd 

Leuralla 

Toy and 

Railway 

Museum 

Leura Mall 

Glenbrook Rd 

Victory Ln 

Mitchells Pass 

Grose St 

Oli vet St 

Craigend St 

Wascoe St 

Lennox St 

Gordon 

Falls 

Lookout 

Britain St 


NATIONAL PARK 

Hare St 

Moore St 

Prince Henry 

Cliff Walk 

Gordon Creek 

Churchill St 

Levy St 

Spencer St 

Moun 

High St 

York St 

Albert St 

t Hay Rd 

Churchill 

Road 

Reserve 

GREAT WESTERN H W Y 

Railway Pde 

Ross St 

Holmes St 

Easter St 

Barnet St 

Arcadia Ave 

A 3 2 

Gate 

Park k St 

Glenbrook 

Everglades Railway 

Gardens Station 

Blue 

Pool 

Gate 

Burfitt Pde 

fi 

Mitchells 

Myall Av 

Lennox 

Bridge 

Lachlan Ave 

Everglades Ave 

GREAT WESTERN 

Knapsack 

Park 

Wentworth Ave 

Blaxland Ave 

Jamieson St 

The Links Rd 

West St 

Cook St 

HIGHWAY 

Pas s 

Digger Cooper 

Marges 

Reserve 

Lookout 

To Penrith 

Knapsack 

Gully 

Bridge 

Elizabeths 

Lookout 

Gladstone Rd 

Knapsack 

Gully 

Viaduct 

Mount St 

Lucasville St 

Brooklands St 

Brook 

A32 

Rd 

Bush Pl 

Cliff View Rd 

*Entrance Fee 

Applies 

Emu Rd 

Jellybean Pool 

Morven Rd 

Lapstone Zig Zag 

Walking Track 

Explorers Rd 

Chalmers 

Lookout 


NATIONAL PARK 

John 

Whitton 

Memorial 

Place 

Scott Av 

Kurrawang St 

Northcote Rd 

Craigend St 

Watkins Rd 

RAAF 

Glenbrook 

K napsac k St 

Sublime Point Rd 

Railway Pde 

St Georges Rd 

Herbert St 

Darks 

Common 

Bluff 

Lookout 


NATIONAL PARK 

GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY 

Lapstone 

Oval 

Fairmont Pl 

Mount 

Portal 

Tunnel View 

Lookout 

To 

Sydney 

Leonay 

Golf 

Course 

Grover St 

Penrith 3km 

Sydney 54km 

A32 

Leonay Pde 

Lapstone 

Railway 

Station 

Portal 

Lookout 

Nepean River 

Blaxland R d 

Village of Wentworth Falls 

Flora St 

Leura 

Golf Course 

Hill St 

To Leura 

and Katoomba 

via Great 

Western 

Highway 

CanberraSt 

Evans St 

Darwin Av 

Country 

Club 

Bass Rd 

Cook Rd 

Sinclair Cres 

Bate St 

Empress 

Lookout 

Beatty St 

Country 

Club 

Waratah Rd 

Valley Rd 

Gladstone St 

Valley Rd 

Erica Rd 

Conservation 

Hut 

Pine Av 

Banksia Rd 

GREAT W E S T E RN 

Mort St 

Parkes St 

Pauline Av 

HWY 

Armstrong St 

Pritchard St 

Backhouse St 

Fletcher St 

Wentworth St 

Breakfast 

Point 

Lookout 

Blaxland Rd 

Wentworth 

Falls Country 

Club 

Toulon Rd 

Wentworth 

Falls Lake 

Sinclair Cres 

Matcham Av 

A32 

Central 

Park 

Falls Rd 

Mulheran Ln 

Jamison 

Lookout 

Princes Rock 

Lookout 

McLaughlin Av 

Sir HenryBurrell Dr 

Roselle St 

Lake St 

Pitt Park 

Wilson 

Park 

Yanko Av 

Historic 

Tarella 

Cottage 

Jamieson St 

Wilson St Page Av 

Wentworth 

Falls 

Lookout 

Station St 

Darwins Walk 

Blaxland Rd 

Hillcrest Rd 

Hume Av 

Jamison Ck 

Glenview 


NATIONAL PARK 

Wentworth Falls 

Railway Station 

Nelson Av 

Dal rymple Av 

Yester Rd 

H enderson Rd 

Sandbox Rd 

Lurline St 


NATIONAL PARK 

Westbo urne Av 

Rd 

Water Nymphs 

Dell Walking Track 

Railway Pde 

Shortl andSt 

Old Bathurst 

Rd 

TablelandsRd 

To Sydney 

Red 

Hands 

Cave 

Unsealed Road 

to Red Hands Cave 

The Ironbarks 

Sublime Point Lookout 

To Euroka 

Wentworth 

Falls 

Valley of the Waters 

Jamison Creek 

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Carlton Rd 

St 

Villages of Katoomba & Leura 

To 

Lithgow 

Narrow 

Farnells Rd 

Wellington Rd 

Stuarts Rd 

Oak St 

Cliff St 

Neck Valley Rd 

To 

Cahills 

Lookout 

Land 

Slide 

Lookout 

Narr ow Neck R d 

Violet St 

Frank 

Walford Park 

Ficus St 

Eagle Hawk 

Lookout 

Cliff Dr 

Peckmans Rd 

Scenic World 

Aquatic 

Centre 

Peckmans Rd 

Neale 

Katoomba 

Falls 

Reserve 

Loftus St 

Pine St 

Gates Ave 

Waratah St 

Warialda St 

Maple 

Grove 

Park 

Katoomba 

Falls 

Night-Lit Walk 

Scenic World 

boardwalk 

WalgettSt 

The 

Gully 

Walk 

St 

Cascade St 

Katoomba Falls R 

GREAT WESTERN HWY 

Murri St 

Katoomba 

Railway 

Station 

Blue Mountains 

Cultural Centre 

CliffDr 

Kedumba River 

d 

Bathurst Rd 

Parke St 

Pa 

Pioneer Pl 

Katoomba St 

Lilianfels 

Park 

Echo Point 

To 

Mini 

Haha 

Falls 

A 3 2 

nora ma Dr 

Lurline St 

Echo Point Rd 

Lurline St 

Darley St 

Station St 

Martin St 

CivicPl 

Gang Gang St 

Vale St 

Dora St 

Miles Ave 

Leichhardt St 

Clissold St 

Merriwa St 

Coomonderry St 

Oatley Ave 

Warwick St 

Kurrawan Rd 

Raymond Rd 

Forster Rd 


Lyne St 

Bourne 

Cliff Dr 

The 

Giant 

Stairway 

York St York St 

Hope St 

Megalong St 

Lovel St 

Lett St 

Magdala Pde 

Coomassie St 

Kanimbla St 

Govett St 

Rodova St 

Cumberland St 

Cliff Dr 

Chelmsford 

Dr 

Leura 

Kiah Cascades 

Lookout 

Leura 

Falls 

Railway Pde 

Murray St 

Megalong St 

Leura 

Park 

Jersey Ave 

Leuralla 

Amphitheatre 

Leura Falls Ck 

Wascoe St 

Olympian Pde 

Elysian 

Rock 

Leura 

Railway 

Station 

Leura ura Mall Ma 

Abbey St 

Malvern Rd 

Balmoral Rd 

Leuralla 

Toy and 

Railway 

Museum 

Leura Mall 

Victory Ln 

Britain St 

Grose St 

Craigend St 

Gordon 

Falls 

Lookout 

Prince Henry 

Cliff Walk 

Gordon Creek 

Churchill St 

Railway Pde 

Spencer St 

Moun 

Albert St 

t Hay Rd 

Churchill 

Road 

Reserve 

GREAT WESTERN H W Y 

Holmes St 

Easter St 

Everglades 

Gardens 

Arcadia Ave 

A 3 2 

Everglades Ave 

Myall Av 

Lachlan Ave 

Wentworth Ave 

Blaxland Ave 

Jamieson St 

The Links Rd 

West St 

Cook St 

Gladstone Rd 

Cliff View Rd 

Morven Rd 

Scott Av 

Kurrawang St 

Northcote Rd 

Craigend St 

Watkins Rd 

Sublime Point Rd 

Digger Cooper 

Reserve 

Railway Pde 

St Georges Rd 

Herbert St 


NATIONAL PARK 

Fairmont Pl 

To 

Sydney 


NATIONAL PARK 

Sublime Point Lookout 

30 31

t 

Carlton Rd 

St 

To 

Mt Victoria 

Old Ford 

Reserve 

Bundarra St 

To 

Kanimbla 

Valley 

Waragill St 

Shipley Rd 

To 

Megalong 

Valley 

Village of Blackheath 

GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY A32 

Blackheath 

Railway 

Station 

Lookout St 

Station St 

Kubya St 

Bridges St 

Locked Gate 

Sturt St 

Wentworth St 

Sutton 

Park 

A32 

GREAT WESTERN HIGH WAY 

To 

Katoomba 

Ridgewell Rd 

The Campbell 

Rhododendron 

Gardens 

Park Ave 

Whitley 

Park 

Valley View Rd 

GardinerCres 

Wills 

Govetts Leap Rd 

Carysfort St 

St 

Prince George St 

Irvine Ave 

Hargraves St 

Government Rd 

Hat Hill Rd 

Blackheath 

Oval 

Memorial 

Park 

Belvidere Ave 

Hanging 

Rock 

Clubhouse 

Wills St 

Brightlands Ave 

Evans Lookout Rd 

Water Catchment Area 

Kuranda St 

Hat Hill Creek 

Lawrence St 

Blackheath 

Golf Course 

Boreas St 

D ellSt 

Cleopatra St 

Hat Hill Rd 

Clarence St 

Braeside St 


NATIONAL PARK 

Rodriguez Ave 

Fourth St 

Third St 

Cleopatra St 

To 

Anvil Rock 

& Perry’s 

Lookdown 

Heath St 

Grose St 

Second St 

First St 

Govetts Leap Rd Govetts Leap Rd 

Jubilee Ave 

Lake 

Medlow 

Romaine St 

Popes Glen Creek 

MountbattenSt 

Hillier Ave 

4WD only 

Links Rd 

St Andrews Ave 

Popes Glen Track 

Walls 

Cave 

Walls Cave Rd 

Fairfax Heritage Track 

NPWS 

Heritage 

Centre 

Lyndsay L n 

Braeside Walk 

4WD only 

To 

Evans 

Lookout 

Lake 

Greaves 

Govetts 

Leap 

Lookout 


NATIONAL PARK 

32 

33 

To 

Lithgow 

Narrow 

Farnells Rd 

Wellington Rd 

Stuarts Rd 

Oak St 

Cliff St 

Neck Valley Rd 

To 

Cahills 

Lookout 

Land 

Slide 

Lookout 

Narr ow Neck R d 

Violet St 

Frank 

Walford Park 

Ficus St 

Eagle Hawk 

Lookout 

Cliff Dr 

Peckmans Rd 

Scenic World 

Aquatic 

Centre 

Peckmans Rd 

Katoomba 

Falls 

Reserve 

Loftus St 

Pine St 

Gates Ave 

Waratah St 

Warialda St 

Maple 

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Villages 

WENTWORTH FALLS 

Wentworth Falls is defined by two beautiful - and vastly different - water features: 

the idyllic lake, and the magnificent falls. Branching out in every direction are 

world-famous walks and lookouts. Here, the only views as expansive as the 

wilderness stretching out before you are the canopy of stars above you. 

Give yourself over to the grandeur of nature when you visit the majestic 

Wentworth Falls - offering spectacular views, dramatic escarpments, 

abundant wilderness, and serene waterfalls. 

Villages 

LEURA 

Leura is a refined jewel in the Mountains’ crown. Home to Old World gardens and timeless 

wilderness, where indulgence can mean five-star dining, luxurious spa treatments or 

hours of uninterrupted forest bathing, depending on what you are craving. 

Leura’s many lookouts offer sweeping views of the Jamison Valley and Mt Solitary. There 

are waterfalls to explore, excellent walking tracks and countless perfect picnic spots. 

Nurture body and soul with a stay 

at a yoga retreat, and a stargazing 

experience. 

The charming village strip 

bustles with boutique 

shopping and satisfying 

eating. 

Explore every nook and 

cranny to uncover a range 

of independent boutiques 

and foodie favourites. 

The Leura Mall is the heart of Leura village. 

A ribbon of food, fashion, and homeware 

boutiques with a row of blossoming cherry 

trees down the centre. An assortment of cafés 

dots the Mall from end to end, or dart down 

a laneway to find your coffee fix. In the evening, 

Leura offers cool cocktail bars and fine dining 

establishments. 


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Villages 

KATOOMBA 

Katoomba is the eclectic capital of the Blue Mountains, famed for its breath-taking 

lookouts and eccentric atmosphere. Where grand hotels with vintage glamour overlook 

curated street art galleries. Fabulous dining, unique retail spaces and a wealth of art 

experiences make Katoomba a culture lover’s playground. 

Splintering off the main road like so many secret passages, Katoomba is laced with 

narrow laneways exhibiting mural, street and paste-up artworks. The village is peppered 

with art galleries and is home to the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. The curated Street 

Art Walk displays world standard street art from all aerosol disciplines. 


The view from Echo Point is one of the most recognisable in the world; 

a glorious expanse of Deep Time wilderness that appears endless with 

the iconic Three Sisters in the foreground. 


At night Katoomba buzzes with live music, 

friendly bars, and great restaurants. 

Katoomba Falls Reserve Night-lit Walk gives a 

unique night-time viewing experience of some of 

the Blue Mountains’ most outstanding natural features. 


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Villages 

MEGALONG VALLEY 

Megalong Valley’s rugged beauty hides luxurious pleasures. This is a place where 

mindfulness comes naturally. Where you instinctively slow down into your surrounds 

and let the calm envelop you. This is the escape you have been longing for. 

Feel yourself unwind as the road into the valley bends and twists. You know you 

are headed somewhere magical when the road takes you past a Mermaids Cave 

and a pretty rainforest famous for its colourful displays of strange fungi. 

As you drive on, the valley opens out and rainforest gives way to rural charm. 

Embrace the rustic ambiance and stop in at an old-fashioned tea house. 

Arrive at a pair of beautiful boutique vineyards with the finest cellar door view 

in Australia. Drink it all in. 

Villages 

BLACKHEATH 

Blackheath is the wintry heart of Mountains life. This is where you come to lounge 

by roaring log fires, sip local cool climate reds and get lost in that book you always 

meant to find the time to read. Home to some of the most spectacular views in the 

world it is easy to understand why so many Creatives find inspiration, and 

a home, in Blackheath. 

Blackheath is surrounded by magnificent wilderness. Look out from Govetts Leap 

into the immensity of the Grose Valley Wilderness, and from Shipley Plateau you 

can take in the natural beauty of the Megalong Valley. 

There are bushwalks of world-renown, as well as a fully-accessible walk that takes 

in waterfalls and breath-taking views. 

See the world at a 

different pace when you 

saddle up and explore 

the valley on horseback. 

You can literally ride 

off into the sunset in 

Megalong Valley. 

Blackheath is the quintessential Mountains 

experience; a vibrant main street, charming 

period homes, antique-hunting, delicious 

eats, colourful garden displays and 

spectacular wilderness. 

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Villages 

THE MOUNTS AND BEYOND 

MOUNT VICTORIA 

The quaint village of Mount Victoria will charm you with its historic buildings, boutique 

creative vendors and spectacular vistas over the West. Hike through convict camps 

to Bushrangers’ Caves. Experience an authentic country picture house ‘Mt Vic Flicks’. 

Pick up quirky artisan homewares or scour the antiques stores. There is a selection 

of excellent cafes and inviting accommodation choices. 

MOUNT TOMAH 

The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is the only botanic garden anywhere in the world 

located within a United Nations World Heritage Area. This free garden houses hectares 

of natural woodland, alpine rainforest and abundant wildlife. Restore body and mind 

with a Guided Nature Therapy Walk. 

MOUNT WILSON & MOUNT IRVINE 

Experience natural beauty ranging from unspoiled wilderness to grand heritage gardens 

in Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine. Attracting adventure-seekers as much as lovers 

of Spring blooms and Autumn leaves, you can pick your own walnuts and chestnuts, 

tour an 1880s Turkish Bath House or explore the Cathedral of Ferns. 



There are no shops or ATMs in Mt 

Wilson and Mt Irvine and mobile 

reception can be unreliable. Bring 

food, drinking water, cash, and a 

full tank. Drive with care on the 

narrow and winding roads. 

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With so much to see and do, from sunrise 

to star-lit night, you will want to put your 

feet up, relax and rejuvenate. Choose a 

village or two to make your home for 

exploring the world heritage wilderness, 

and wonder of the Blue Mountains. 

For generations, people have come to rest 

in the charming B&Bs and guesthouses 

that offer traditional cosiness and personal 

touches with unobtrusive old-world 

hospitality. 

Motels and hotels range from clean and 

simple, through to grand heritage-listed 

all-out glamour. 

There are four-, five- and six-star resorts 

where your every wish is met before you 

even knew you wished it. 

Travel with a light touch and look for 

Ecotourism certified accommodation. Your 

stay will help ensure the Blue Mountains 

wilderness is here for future generations. 



Blue Mountains accommodation 

options are as varied as the people 

who travel here. Truly embrace the 

outdoors with a camping, vanning, 

or working farm stay. 

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options from the foot to 

the top of the Mountains 

offering single rooms 

through to entire 

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CAFES 

• Dine in or outdoors at Glenbrook Café 

2773. The varied menu makes the most 

of local organic produce. 

• Kickaboom serves unique, travel-inspired 

dishes in a cool space with a positive 

atmosphere. 

• Dbl Ristretto are renowned for 

their skilful baristas. 

• Specialty coffee roastery Cassiopeia has 

three espresso bars across the region. 

• Coffee specialists, Cortado Café, 

know how to do coffee right. 

• Go to Fed for fabulous fresh sandwiches 

and coffee to take with you as you explore. 


• Sorenson’s Glasshouse & Garden is an 

oasis of calm. The hundred-year-old 

glasshouse is a restaurant and shop, 

surrounded by a nursery and gardens 

to relax in. 

• Laneway Espresso serves up gourmet 

toasties that are next level! 

• Red Door Café is where the locals 

meet to brunch. 

• Wayzgoose is famous for their flowerpot 

scones. 

• Tournament serves a seasonal menu 

of locally grown produce in a heritage 

industrial style building and provides 

the perfect space to celebrate, in love 

and life. 


• Vincent Diner is a sophisticated yet 

unpretentious dining choice with an 

enticing cocktail list and Mediterraneaninfluenced 

menu that changes seasonally. 

• Arrana’s fine dining seasonal degustation 

incorporates native Australian ingredients 

served in modern, intimate and luxurious 

surrounds. 

• Napoli Corner specialises in the 

traditional art of pizza-making and are 

certified by the Associazione Verace 

Pizza Napoletana. 

• For an indulgent meal with style, Silks 

Brasserie is a must. This veteran of Blue 

Mountains fine dining is situated within 

a glamorous 1920s manor, Silvermere. 

• Named in tribute of a bizarre Andy 

Warhol film, Madame Wang’s is a 

restaurant and cocktail bar hidden away 

above and behind an antique store. 

• Leura Garage is a self-sustainable 

showcase of local produce, regional 

wines, and great times in a stylishly 

repurposed mechanic’s workshop. 

• The Bunker has weekly stargazing 

dinners. 

• Fireside dining at Embers will warm 

your winter nights. 

• 8 things takes you around the world in 

eight dishes with “street food” prepared 

daily by an international chef. 

• Bootlegger specialises in low and slow, 

and smoked meats served with craft 

beers, whiskey flights, and live music. 






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• Little Niche Nosh plates up amazing 

vegan and vegetarian food, made fresh 

daily, with delicious ingredients and 

lots of love. 

• 1TWO1 Organic Grocer & Café is a vegan 

café equally popular with non-vegans. 

Their Doughnut Days are gaining 

cult status! 

• Arrana’s seasonal seven-course 

degustation menus include vegan, 

vegetarian and pescatarian options. 

• The Baker’s Wife Juicery & Salad Bar’s 

gourmet ready-to-go salads are perfect 

to take on your outdoor escapades. 


• At Cedar Take-Away you can feast on a 

plant-based kebab made by The Rolling 

Stones and U2’s tour chef. 

• Stock up on small batch fresh juice, apple 

butter, homemade apple pies, jams, and 

toffee apples at The Packing Shed at 

Logan Brae Orchard. 

• At any of the Growers or Farmers Markets 

across the Mountains is where you will 

pick up the freshest local organic fruit 

and veg. 


• Hidden away in a small industrial area 

you will find Brew Mountains Brewery 

craft beer and food trucks. Pick up 

a vegan (or traditional) grazing box 

and six pack to go if you need to keep 

moving. 

• At award-winning Mountain Culture 

Beer Co brewery and bar the focus 

is always on great beer to take you 

on an adventure. 

• Dryridge Estate and neighbour 

Megalong Creek Estate are a pair of 

beautiful boutique vineyards making 

delectably drinkable wines that reflect 

the unique terroir of the Valley. Each 

vineyard offers wine tastings, and each 

look out onto arguably the finest cellar 

door view in Australia. 

• Take cocktails in the decadent Salon 

du Thé, with magnificent views 

overlooking the Megalong Valley. 

• Champagne Charlie’s Cocktail Bar 

mixes up traditional and contemporary 

cocktails to satisfy the discerning 

connoisseur. 

• Café 92 at the Conservation Hut has 

stunning views across the Jamison 

Valley. In Winter, gather around the 

roaring log fire. 


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• Black Cockatoo Bakery has two outlets; 

a hip hole-in-the-wall outlet in Lawson 

great to grab a loaf at, and a sit-in cafe in 

Katoomba where you can sit in the bay 

window, eating pastries and watching 

the world parade by. 

• Bakery Patisserie Schwarz, a specialist 

German bakery, is a Wentworth Falls 

institution. Their brezles are legendary! 

• Tucked away in a back lane, 

Weatherboard is a sweet local secret 

with the most delectable cakes. 

• Hominy Bakery’s signature organic 

sourdough is as crusty and flavoursome 

as you could hope for. 

• Hydro Majestic Afternoon High Tea 

is served in the grand Wintergarden with 

panoramic views overlooking 

the Megalong Valley. 

• Avalon’s High Tea is served in a charming 

art-deco dining room with lovely views 

over Leura and the Jamison Valley. 

• High Tea is served in Norman Lindsay’s 

garden at Lindsay’s Café and starts 

with a glass of bubbles. 

• Treat yourself to something special and 

experience the indulgent High Tea at 

Fairmont Resort & Spa. 

• Archer & Hobb Fine Tea Merchants 

believe High Tea is not merely tea and 

cake, but a chance to indulge in fine 

food and time-honoured civility. 

• High Tea is served by the fireplace in 

the Lounge of Lilianfels Resort and Spa, 

overlooking stunning courtyard gardens. 

• Josophan’s creates extraordinary fine 

chocolates using fresh, natural, local and 

ethically sourced ingredients - and their 

ice cream is divine! 




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ACCESSIBLE BLUE MOUNTAINS 

The Blue Mountains are for everybody. There is no such things as a ‘one size fits all’ 

experience, so speak directly to individual accommodation, entertainment, dining 

or service providers to discuss your ideal holiday with them. 

A good place to start is our Accessible Blue Mountains listing: 

bmcc.nsw.gov.au/accessible-blue-mountains 

Below is a small selection of accessible 

experiences that may suit your travel plans: 

• Glenbrook Park, Glenbrook, 

has an accessible playground. 

• The Blue Mountains Theatre & 

Community Hub, Springwood, is 

fully wheelchair accessible including 

toilet facilities and a lift to all floors. 

Wheelchair bookings can be made for 

all performances. They accept companion 

cards and have a hearing loop system 

in the theatre. 

• Wentworth Falls Lake Reserve, 

Wentworth Falls, has a wheelchair 

suitable loop path beside the 

beautiful lake. 

• Echo Point, Katoomba, home of the 

Three Sisters features an accessible, 

night-lit boardwalk connecting the 

lookouts, amphitheatre and VIC. 

A wheelchair-friendly walk leads from 

the Visitor Information Centre to 

beautiful Spooners Lookout. 

• Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 

Katoomba, is fully-accessible and 

showcases engaging creative cultural 

programs and exhibitions. 

• Street Art Walk, Katoomba, displays 

world standard street art. 

• Fairfax Heritage Walking Track, 

Blackheath, is a fully accessible track 

that includes Govetts Leap with its 

incomparable views of the Grose Valley. 

Bring the furriest members of the family with you when you holiday in the 

Blue Mountains. You will find a host of accommodation providers, cafes and 

walks that are pet friendly. Here are just a few suggestions: 

• Café 2773, Glenbrook 

• Marge’s and Elizabeth’s Lookouts, 

Glenbrook 

• Whitton Park Dog Off-leash area, 

Glenbrook 

• Birdwood Gully bushwalk, Springwood 

• The South Lawson Waterfall circuit walk, 

Lawson 

• South Lawson Park Dog Off-leash park, 

Lawson 

The Visitor Information Centres can tell you where 

your pets are welcome, and Blue Mountains 

City Council has an extensive list of dog-friendly 

accommodation, walks, parks as well as vet services 

available on their website: bmcc.nsw.gov.au 

Please remember, to protect our precious native 

animals and environment, dogs and other pets are 

not permitted in the Blue Mountains National Park. 

• Wentworth Falls Lake Reserve, 

Wentworth Falls 

• Lilypad Café, Leura 

• Minnehaha Walk and Waterfall, 

Katoomba 

• Megalong Valley Tea Rooms, 

Megalong Valley 

• Dry Ridge Estate Winery, 

Megalong Valley 

• Victory Café, Blackheath 

Accessible Adult Change Facilities that 

cater for users with high support needs 

can be found at Glenbrook Park, the 

Blue Mountains Theatre & Community 

Hub, and in Katoomba at both Echo Point 

and the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. 

For details about these and MLAK facilities 

in the Blue Mountains visit: 

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WEDDINGS AND ELOPEMENT 

The Blue Mountains was once the 

Honeymoon capital of Australia, and 

it is easy to see why. There is so much 

beauty to be found here; from avenues of 

Autumnal trees ablaze to picture-perfect 

gardens bursting with blooms, towering 

escarpments glowing golden to views 

that leave you breathless, from hotels 

with grand ballrooms and sparkling 

chandeliers to cozying up by the fire 

as the snow falls outside. There is so 

much romance to be had here. 

Our friendly Visitor Information Centre 

team has helped many a traveller to 

find the perfect secluded lookout to 

pop the question, or the most intimate 

restaurant to toast new beginnings. 

You can say “I do” among the vines of 

a valley vineyard, under the stars, or on 

the edge of the world lit by a setting sun. 

The Mountains is bursting with creatives 

and concierge services to help you plan 

your special day. We have venues of all 

sizes, floral artists, stylists, photographers, 

cake masters and caterers all with flair 

and originality. Your day will be as unique 

as you two are. 

Say yes to the Blue Mountains 

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