Why go
- Served by RAAF Base Richmond (XRH).
History
Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia is a region in Australia. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Airports
RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) 45 km to the centre
Richmond, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Katoomba Airport 4.9 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Taralga Grathawa Airport 81 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Gingkin Airfield 41 km to the centre
Gingkin, NSW, AU
Yerranderie Airfield 46 km to the centre
Yerranderie, NSW, AU
Where to stay
1 Sublime Point Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · mgallery.accor.com
8 East Vw Ave, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · bethanymanor.com.au
124-126 Narrow Neck Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · mountainwhispers.com.au
314A Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · mountainwhispers.com.au
97 Railway Parade, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · mountainwhispers.com.au
88 Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782, Australia · valleyofthewaters.com
157 Megalong St, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · manderley.com.au
76 Mort St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · dantosa.com
15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · thecarrington.com.au
207 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · yha.com.au
20 Grose St, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · bygonebeautys.com.au
The Avenue, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782, Australia · fallsmountainretreat.com.au
6 Apex St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · mountainheritage.com.au
5/19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · lilianfels.com.au
302 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · skyridermotorinn.com.au
3 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · echoeshotel.com.au
7 Britain St, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · leurahouse.com
15 Parke St, Katoomba NSW 2000, Australia · katoombahotel.com.au
174 Great Western Hwy, Wentworth Falls NSW 2782, Australia · grandviewhotel.com.au
230 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · palaisroyale.com.au
52/88 Great Western Hwy, Medlow Bath NSW 2780, Australia · hydromajestic.com.au
Access Ramp West, 62 Great Western Hwy, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · alexandrahotel.com.au
100 Leura Mall, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · leisureinnspires.com.au
Corner of Merriwa and Lurline Streets, 88 Lurline St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · hotelblueandcottages.com.au
175/177 Lurline St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · lamaison.com.au
6 Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
19 Abbotsford Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · heartycenter.com.au
174 Lurline St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · hotelavonleigh.com.au
2600 Wolgan Rd, Wolgan Valley NSW 2790, Australia · oneandonlyresorts.com
20-28 Fitzroy St, Leura NSW 2780, Australia · choicehotels.com
273 Leura Mall, Leura NSW 2780, Australia
17 Coomonderry St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · kurraraguesthouse.com.au
11-15 Gang Gang St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · metropolekatoomba.com.au
218-224 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · bluemountainsheritagemotel.com.au
18 Echo Point Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · motelechopoint.com.au
197 Lurline St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · 3explorers.com.au
181 Great Western Hwy, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia · bluemountainshighwaymotel.com.au
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAAF Base Richmond (XRH); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach