Katoomba Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in New South Wales, Australia
About Katoomba
Katoomba developed as a popular mountain resort town in the early 20th century, with holidaymakers taking advantage of the train services along the current line from Sydney. The town reached an early heyday in the period between the world wars, attested to today by the numerous examples of art deco architecture and shop fronts along the main street of the town. Today it serves as the main base for travellers to the Blue Mountains, and the main gateway to the two most popular tourist spots at Echo Point and Scenic World. It has the most shops with all the supplies you need, tourist offices, motels, transport restaurants and even some nightlife. However, it has lost the quaint village charm toLeura, its immediately adjacent neighbour to the east.
Top Attractions in Katoomba
Explore the best things to see and do in Katoomba:
- ★Echo Point
- ★Katoomba Falls
- ★Scenic World
- ★The Edge cinema
- ★The Hydro Majestic
- ★Varuna
- ★Vertical Film Festival
- ★Winter Magic Festival
Where to Eat in Katoomba
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Avalon
- 🍴Blue Mountains Seafood
- 🍴Cafe Zuppa
- 🍴Common Ground café
- 🍴Isobar Cafe
- 🍴Thai Square
Where to Stay in Katoomba
- 🏨3 Explorers Motel
- 🏨Blue Mountains YHA
- 🏨Hotel Gearin
- 🏨Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
- 🏨No. 14
- 🏨Palais Royale
Katoomba Travel Guide Sections
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