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Activities

4WD Wildlife Discovery Tour
Journey by 4WD vehicle, with a nice scenic drive up to the Blue Mountains, travelling through Leura, Katoomba where you see the Three Sisters and enjoying a memorable wildlife experience !
Abseiling & Canyoning Tour
Learn to abseil in Katoomba, with fantastic views across to the world famous Three Sisters. This beginners course is the ideal skills base for canyoning. Start with abseils up to 30 metres, then put your new skills to the test in the afternoon, through a wet & wild canyon.
Abseiling - Half Day
Join us for a session of adventure and learn the "ropes" of abseiling. Based in the beautiful Blue Mountains, you will be given professional guidance, with your safety being our number one priority. This is a day of fun, suited perfectly to those who are beginners to this awesome sport.
Abseiling - The Mini Jump
Abseiling for beginners with plenty of time to 'learn the ropes' on 3-5 metre high practise slopes. Do as many abseils as you want in beautiful bushland, makes for a great introductory adventure!
Abseiling Adventure Day - Katoomba
The Ultimate Abseiling Adventure Day! Abseiling is an exciting adventure sport that everyone can experience and enjoy! We use the most experienced instructors in Australia. Our team will ensure that your Abseiling Adventure is one that you will never forget!
Abseiling and Empress Canyon
A full day of both abseiling and canyoning in the glorious Blue Mountains. Imagine visiting creeks, canyons, doing water jumps, exhilarating swims, waterslides and seeing fantastic scenery
Abseiling The Super Jump
If you want some excitement in your life, try this Abseiling adventure! You'll launch yourself over a 20 storey overhang with fantastic views
Beginner Wet Canyon - Katoomba
This is the best Blue Mountains' introductory canyoning experience, water jumps, swimming and "shooting the rapids". An average level of fitness is required, but no experience on a rope is needed as we will teach you how to abseil. This is a day you'll never forget.
Blue Mountains High Country Ecotour for 2
Heading westwards we unlock a piece of Australia you would never have known existed. Visit outstanding lookouts and examine the unusual plants and wildlife. Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch. Returning to Sydney we drop into a hidden valley seeking out the many kangaroos that graze in the wild.
Blue Mountains Highlight Tour - 2 hours
See the best of the Blue Mountains by 4WD. Let our local guides take you to remote lookouts off the beaten track to discover the wonders of the wild Australian bush.
Blue Mountains Multi-Adventure Day
After a day of complete adventure - then this is for you! Over the whole day you'll learn to abseil and climb sheer cliffs (grades up to 17). After a picnic lunch, enjoy a relaxing bushwalk into the Jamison Valley. Overnight hostel accommodation & Blue Mountains bus tour on day two is also included.
Canyoning and Abseiling Adventure - Katoomba
Canyoning is a combination of mountain streams, subterranean swims and waterfall abseils, set against a "Lost World" backdrop. Be part of a truly unique wilderness adventure led by professional canyoning guides in the world's best canyons.
Dry Canyon in the Blue Mountains
Come and learn canyoning, water jumps, floating and "shooting the rapids" on Lilo's down idyllic clear mountain streams. An average level of fitness is required, but no experience on a rope is needed. A true adventure you will never forget.
Full Day Expedition Abseiling
Learn to abseil right in the heart of the spectacular Blue Mountains in the morning and experience the awesome exposure on an expedition down sheer cliffs in the afternoon! With heights ranging from 5m to 60m, views to the Three Sisters - what could be better! For beginners to experienced.
Grand Canyon  - Half Day Walk
Step back in time as you enter a true canyon created over millions of years. Experience the grandeur of a mighty rainforest that has survived bushfires, hot summers and snowy winters. Sit beside the mountain stream and listen to its quiet murmur, as it tumbles and cascades over boulders and cliffs
Half Day Hike - Lockley
Join us on this guided half day hike of the spectacular Blue Mountains. There will be the most amazing 360° views - you'll feel like you are on the roof of the world. Escape today on this rewarding trail. The seasonal wildflowers are simply stunning!
Harley Davidson Ride - Blue Mountains
Enjoy the scenic Blue Mountains Harley style. Your highly skilled bike rider guide will ensure your safety so that you can sit back and have some serious fun. Visit the Three Sisters, Skyway, Scenic Railway and Bells Line Road amongst other sights and lookouts.
Intermediate to Advanced Wet Canyon - Katoomba
On this wet canyon trip you'll have an adventure day you'll never forget. A full day of abseiling, swimming and walking. We will negotiate our way through rainforests, caves, waterfalls and crystal streams. Lunch and snack are included.
Island Life Complete Body Treatment for 1
Enjoy a full body exfoliation with our wonderful frangipani salt polish followed by a frangipani mud wrap, a full body massage and moisturise with an organic vanilla and honey body butter, and finishing with our organic 1/2 hour Balancing Facial. Just lie back and dream of island life!
Lady Carrington Treatment for 1
Emerse yourself in a frangipani and coconut milk spa bath followed by a frangipani mud wrap with a full body moisturise and massage. Enjoy an aromatic foot bath and foot rejuvenation treatment, a firming facial, a bhati hair treatment and a scalp massage.
Mountain Biking - Half Day
Enjoy a relaxing half day ride near Katoomba - the heart of the magnificent Blue Mountains. We'll take you through the hidden tracks and trails of the surrounding bushland, so it's perfect to see the amazing views across the Grose Valley and surrounds.
Pathfinder Wilderness Navigation Weekend
If you're a snowboarder, mountain biker, climber or just love walking in the bush, then you should become a Pathfinder! Learn these important wilderness navigation and orienteering skills to become a safer and more self-reliant outdoor adventurer.
Premium Gliding Air Experience Flight  - Sydney
Soar like an eagle high above the picturesque Camden valley, with views to the Sydney skyline and the rugged Blue Mountains, enjoying the unique thrill of silent flight that only gliding can provide.
Rock Climbing Weekend Adventure - Katoomba
Rock climbing is the fastest growing outdoor sport in the world and this two-day Introductory Rock Climbing Adventure will show you why. Share the thrills with some of Australia's most experienced instructors on the best introductory rock climbs in the Blue Mountains.
Six Foot Track Adventure - 3 Days
The Six Foot Track is the Blue Mountains' famous iconic walk. This is 3 day adventure is fully guided and will see you camping in style, from the gorgeous Katoomba to the spectacular Jenolan Caves. Join us and awake to unfamiliar birdsong and the aroma of the morning brew!
Summer Refresh Treatment
Imagine indulging in a full body exfoliation with our frangipani body polish, followed by a frangipani massage and a full body moisturise with our organic vanilla and coconut body butter. Then relax with your choice of either our 24 carat gold omveda facial or Dr.Hauschka's firming facial.
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Must do/see

KINGS TABLELAND OBSERVATORY

55 HORDEN PLACE, WENTWORTH FALLS. 2782 A fantastic location to observe the clearest skies you've ever seen (cloud dependent of course!) and a friendly welcome is assured from expert astronomers.
02 4757 2954

Local Attractions

The Blues Mountains an adventure land for canyoning (Grand Canyon SE of Blackheath) Three sisters & Echo Point Lookout. Ride the Scenic Railway or take a ride on the Zig Zag Railway from Clarence. Experience the network of walking trails and spectacular lookouts. Wentworth Falls offers bushwalks with lovely picnic spots and a wonderful waterfall.

Scenic World

The Skyway, Sceniscender, and Scenic Railway are parts of Scenic World at Katoomba, one highlight for all visitors to see. Now you can alight from the New Skyway on both sides of the valley, making it possible to combine the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Federal Pass/Giant Staircase/Three Sisters, AND the Skyway/Railway or Sceniscender into one fantastic round trip.

Scenic World

The Skyway, Sceniscender, and Scenic Railway are parts of Scenic World at Katoomba, one highlight for all visitors to see. Now you can alight from the New Skyway on both sides of the valley, making it possible to combine the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Federal Pass/Giant Staircase/Three Sisters, AND the Skyway/Railway or Sceniscender into one fantastic round trip.

Sept/Oct Spring Gardens Festival

Throughout the whole Blue Mountains area and not to be missed is the Spring Gardens Festival. If you enjoy the fresh country air and strolling through Beautiful Gardens... this is a must

Yulefest Season

June - Winter Magic Festival Yulefest Season throughout the Blues Mountains region. Celebration time
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Eating out

A La Carte Restaurants

Asian, Australian, Greek, International, Italian, Mediterranean, Swiss, Indian, Seafood

Chork Dee Thai Restaurant

216 Katoomba Street - Katoomba's orginal and best loved Thai restaurant for over 20 years. Great value and 'where the locals eat'
02 4782 1913

KATOOMBA RSL CLUB RESTAURANT

Serves big selection of Chinese & Seafood dishes and limited club-type selection of ordinary Australian meals. OK for coach groups, big parties, and if you like Chinese food. Fast, friendly, inelegant service would disappoint some customers. Somewhere else would be quieter, decorated in more subdued ways, and the service would be discreetly attentive to detail. The main bar in the lounge serves good beer though.

Lillianfells

Did you know that Lilianfels, arguably the most beautiful restaurant-guesthouse in the Blue Mountains, and the name of the street that Green Gables is in are connected by the name Darley. Why not Google "Frederick Darley at Lilianfels" and learn the interesting facts.
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Entertainment

Festival of Folk

Feb/Mar Blue Mountains Festival of Folk, Roots & Blues

Mount Vic Flicks

Mount Vic Flicks is a fantastic place for getting back to the way cinema used to be. So comfortable and old-fashioned, with fims not often seen elsewhere.
(02) 4787 1577

Musicians and Bands playing live

Local Gig Guide of Venues, Musicians and Bands playing live throughout the Mountains (rock, funk, jazz, blues, etc)

The Edge Maxvision Cinema

The Edge Maxvision Cinema shows the stunning Blue Mountains documentary "The Edge" several times each day as well as feature films day and evening on a huge screen.
(02) 4782 8900

Winter Magic Festival

This is the Mountains' biggest community festival. Held third weekend in June.
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What to do

Blue Mountains National Park

National Parks Website, facilities & things to do (walking tracks, car touring, tours, maps etc)

Events Happening Now

What's On - Events Happening Now, coming, annual, regular on 'The Top of The Mountains
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What to see

Treadlightly Eco Tours

Interpretive and Interactive Bush Tours: Visit canyons to caves, rainforests to views, waterfalls to glow worms, and didgeridoos
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Local history

In & Around Katoomba Town

This new website features walks, maps, local history, shops, cafes, eco stuff and more.

Katoomba's Heritage and Art Walk

All the history, gossip , foodie news and everything you need to know about Katoomba. Download the map BEFORE you next visit the Blue Mountains!

Vintage Adventures

Feel like a celebrity as you are taken around the sights of the Upper Mountains in a 1914 Model T Ford with your own Chauffeur/guide!
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Children's activities

Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre

Facilities include Indoor and outdoor heated pools, spa sauna, fitness centre, multi-purpose indoor sports courts, child minding & children's pool etc.