Katoomba has ancient landscapes and heritage museums that celebrate both the natural and human history in the area. Holiday rentals are available near Explorers tree, a historic tree with original carvings from western explorers, and the Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum, a living history museum with toy memorabilia and model trains in a historic home. The Katoomba Scenic Railway, a glass-topped carriage collection that travels deep into a Jurassic rainforest with walking paths, and the Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms, a museum with a vast collection of rare and classic teapots from around the world, are also unique historic experiences in the area.
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Katoomba has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
The vast mountains and prehistoric forests of Katoomba are a natural alpine playground for outdoor enthusiasts. No matter the season, you can enjoy leisurely nature walks, bushwalking trails and challenging hikes through the wilderness viewing native wildlife or take to the canyons, gorges and cliffs for canyoning, abseiling, climbing and caving. You could also view the landscape from the safety of a scenic walkway or cable car ride with exciting drops into the lush forests.
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Katoomba. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
The nearest airport is in Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.), located 52.2 mi (84 km) from the city centre.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, the main station is Katoomba Station.
Katoomba may be known for its award-winning wines, brews and spirits, but it also borrows from the New South Wales region for some of its cuisine and ingredients. The rich cultures of Western Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands blend with organic produce and locally raised meats to create distinctive, delectable meals in Katoomba restaurants, eateries and bars. Holiday rentals in Katoomba offer endless options for dining and quick bites or an evening drink with spectacular views of the mountains.
Our 2021 accommodation listings offer a large selection of 493 holiday rentals around Katoomba. From 117 cottages to 446 holiday houses, find unique holiday homes for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Katoomba is on Stayz.
Stayz offers a large selection of holiday homes near great places in Katoomba. From Stayz travellers, the most popular points of interest to stay near are:
But there are many other points of interest around Katoomba listed on Stayz where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Yes, of course. Stayz offers 117 Cottages in Katoomba. Our other popular types of Katoomba holiday rentals include:
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other holiday rentals including Bungalows and more.
Yes, you can select your preferred holiday accommodation with pool among our 8 holiday homes with pool available in Katoomba. Please use our search bar to access the selection of holiday rentals available.