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Activities in Katoomba


  • thumbnail of Full Day Blue Mountains Abseiling Adventure
    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!
     
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    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 our Waterlily Infusion Facial
     
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    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!
     
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    Emerse yourself in a frangipani and coconut milk spa bath followed by a frangipani mud wrap with a full body moisturise and massage. Enjoy Yindi's foot bathing ceremony and foot rejuvenation treatment, a Waterlily Infusion Facial, a bhati hair treatment and a scalp massage.
     
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    If you want some excitement in your life, try this Abseiling adventure! You'll launch yourself over a 20 storey overhang with fantastic views
     
  • thumbnail of Full Day Abseiling Empress Canyon & Katoomba
    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
     
  • thumbnail of Half Day Abseiling Adventure Katoomba
    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!
     
  • thumbnail of Full Day Blue Mountains 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.
     
  • thumbnail of 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.
     
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    Enjoy the World Heritage Blue Mountains! Take a gentle bushwalk, see the historic Township of Katoomba, Jamison, Megalong Valley, Leura. Visit the award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park - pat a cuddly koala.
     
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    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.
     
  • thumbnail of Guided Mountain Biking Narrow Neck, Blue Mountains
    Join us on a guided Mountain Bike ride in the Blue Mountains. You'll enjoy amazing views all the way on this awesome ride to Narrow Neck, a Plateau that stretches out into the wilderness. Includes lunch, riding tuition and bike and helmet hire. Pick-up available from any Sydney Hotel in the CBD.
     
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    Full day guided mountain biking ride showcasing all that the Blue Mountains has to offer. Includes two special rides - in the morning ride along Narrow Neck, a Plateau that stretches out into the wilderness and in the afternoon enjoy Mount Blackheath with spectacular views of the Blue Mountains.
     
  • thumbnail of Ruined Castle Hike & Scenic Railway
    This fantastic full day hiking experience includes a must-do ride on the thrilling Scenic Railway. We traverse the Jamieson Valley and climb one of the most visible and remarkable landmarks, the Ruined Castle offering magnificent 360 degree views. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch before returning.
     
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    3 day guided walk of the famous Six Foot Track from the Blue Mountains to Jenolan Caves. The track features sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and spectacular panoramas. Enjoy gourmet meals, 1 night camping & 1 night in a Bushwalkers Lodge. Pick-up available from any Sydney Hotel in the CBD.
     
  • thumbnail of See Sydney and Beyond Attraction Pass 2 days
    Attraction pass for Sydney & Beyond. Over $800 worth of admission fees. Buy our 2 day pass for unlimited access to over 35 top attractions in Sydney. Includes free colour guide with maps and local knowledge. Valid for 12 months from purchase. For use on 2 consecutive calendar days
     
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    Enjoy breakfast and see kangaroos in the wild
     
  • thumbnail of Blue Mountains Tour- Late departure
    If you are in Sydney on a short stay and would like a tour with a late start, this tour will suit. Visit all the essential Blue Mountains tourist destinations - Echo Point see the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Candy Store at Leura. Enjoy a River Cruise.
     
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    Discover the Blue Mountains with Blue Diamond Tours. Our Boutique tour provides a more intimate touch in a luxury Mercedes - Benz (MAX 14 PEOPLE). At Blue Diamond Tours we understand your individual needs. We will ensure you are met with attention to detail, and an experience to remember....
     
  • thumbnail of Blue Mountains Day Tour
    Highlights # Olympic Park # Visit the award winning Featherdale Wildlife Park # The Three Sisters # Echo Point # A Visit to Scenic World (rides at own expenses) # Ferry ride to Circular Quay along Parramatta River #Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascade or Sublime Point time permitting
     
  • thumbnail of Blue Mountains Adventure Trek
    Highlights: Small group tour - maximum of 16 people Early entry to Featherdal Wildlife Park - before the other tourists Complete circle loop to visit the remote regions 2 course lunch in the Blue Mountains Visit the Scenic World Attractions (own expense) Chilled champagne to toast the day
     

Tourist Attractions in Katoomba


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    Yulefest Season

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

Restaurants in Katoomba


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    A La Carte Restaurants

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

     
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    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.
     

Entertainment in Katoomba


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    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. With the new cinemas available there is a huge choice of viewing all day.

    Homepage

    (02) 4782 8900

     
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    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.

    Homepage

    (02) 4787 1577

     
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    Musicians and Bands playing live

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

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

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

Things To Do in Katoomba


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    Blue Mountains National Park

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

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

Sightseeing in Katoomba


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    Treadlightly Eco Tours

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

Local History in Katoomba


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    In & Around Katoomba Town

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

Kid's Activities in Katoomba


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    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.