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
OceaniaAustraliaNew South Wales
Katoomba
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
About Katoomba
Katoomba works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wentworth Falls, 1km from Blue Mountains National Park.
Katoomba is in New South Wales, Australia, with about 8,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wentworth Falls, about 6 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Katoomba?
Within an hour or so of Katoomba: Blue Mountains National Park (1 km), Three Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains) (1 km), Three Sisters, Blue Mountains (1 km), Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Katoomba?
The nearest famous roads are Grand Pacific Drive and Macquarie Pass.
Where is Katoomba?
Katoomba is in New South Wales, Australia, about 6 km from Wentworth Falls.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,204
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates
- -33.7198, 150.3074
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Worth the detour from Katoomba
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Three Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)
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 Sisters, Blue Mountains
Three towering sandstone pillars rising from the Jamison Valley, sacred to the local Gundungurra Aboriginal people.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
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
Jenolan Caves
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
Fruit Bowl & Pie Shop Bilpin
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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Kanangra Walls
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
Driving roads near Katoomba
- Right hereThree Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
- 35 kmKanangra WallsA 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.
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