Australia / Sydney, New South Wales & the ACT / Blue Mountains (Katoomba)Blue Mountains (Katoomba)
Sandstone Cliffs, Eucalyptus Haze and the Three Sisters
A World Heritage plateau of sandstone escarpments and deep forested valleys two hours west of Sydney by train. Katoomba is the base: the Three Sisters from Echo Point, the Scenic World railway and skyway, and walks from short cliff-top tracks to the Grand Canyon loop. Nights are cool all year and it can snow in winter. A day trip is possible; a night makes the walks unhurried.
Highlights
- Three Sisters from Echo Point
- Scenic World railway, skyway and cableway
- Wentworth Falls walk
- Leura's cafes and gardens
- Govetts Leap lookout at Blackheath
- Grand Canyon track
- Jenolan Caves
- Sunset at Evans Lookout
Things to do
- Echo Point and the Three Sisters walkMorning · 2h
- Scenic World railway, skyway and boardwalkMorning · 2h 30m
- Wentworth Falls and the National PassAfternoon · 3h 30m
- Leura village and Everglades GardensAfternoon · 2h
- Jenolan Caves guided cave tourMorning · 5h
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: September – November, March – May
Worth knowing
Bushfire Season
December to February is bushfire season. On days of extreme or catastrophic fire danger, national parks and walking tracks close and total fire bans apply. Check the state fire service app (Fires Near Me in NSW, VicEmergency, Alert SA, Emergency WA) each morning, keep plans flexible, and leave early if told to.