Guidebook for Katoomba
Sightseeing
At the beginning of the 1960s, the park at the bottom of Gates Ave became home to a motor car raceway. Now abandoned, it excludes post-apocalyptic charm. A great walk and photographic journey.
Catalina Raceway
21 Gates AveAt the beginning of the 1960s, the park at the bottom of Gates Ave became home to a motor car raceway. Now abandoned, it excludes post-apocalyptic charm. A great walk and photographic journey.
Better known to locals as "The Gully", this Aboriginal historic site now has a cultural walk through the site that tells the poignant and sad story of the indigenous people of lived here.
Frank Walford Park
Better known to locals as "The Gully", this Aboriginal historic site now has a cultural walk through the site that tells the poignant and sad story of the indigenous people of lived here.
One of my favourite walks; check the guidebook at the house for details. It is a 6 hour return journey but well worth it. Go with someone and take a picnic.
Ruined Castle
One of my favourite walks; check the guidebook at the house for details. It is a 6 hour return journey but well worth it. Go with someone and take a picnic.
Walk the lush Furber Steps down the cliff face, visit the coal mines at the bottom, walk through the rainforest listening out for the lyrebirds and ride the steep railway back to the top.
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Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrWalk the lush Furber Steps down the cliff face, visit the coal mines at the bottom, walk through the rainforest listening out for the lyrebirds and ride the steep railway back to the top.
An astonishing look out that rivals the Three Sisters, if only because there are hardly any crowds. Get a taxi if you don't have a car. It's worth it!
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The Greater Blue Mountains Drive
Sublime Point RoadAn astonishing look out that rivals the Three Sisters, if only because there are hardly any crowds. Get a taxi if you don't have a car. It's worth it!
Shopping
A bakery Nirvana on the main street of Katoomba. Amazing bread, wholesome cakes and savoury snacks.
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Hominy Bakery
185 Katoomba StA bakery Nirvana on the main street of Katoomba. Amazing bread, wholesome cakes and savoury snacks.
Food Scene
True to the Bean
123 Katoomba StProbably my favourite coffee shop in Katoomba. Opens at 7 AM.
I think this is probably the best Thai food in Katoomba. The restaurant itself is quite small and it does get busy. My recommendation is takeout. There is a menu on my fridge door.
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Chork Dee Thai Restaurant
204 Katoomba StI think this is probably the best Thai food in Katoomba. The restaurant itself is quite small and it does get busy. My recommendation is takeout. There is a menu on my fridge door.
Great little bar and pizza joint that's always busy on the weekend. They do a great selection of gourmet pizzas. The staff are very friendly and sometimes have live music.
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Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza
287 Bathurst RdGreat little bar and pizza joint that's always busy on the weekend. They do a great selection of gourmet pizzas. The staff are very friendly and sometimes have live music.
Recently reopened after extensive renovations and, boy, have they done a good job! A mix of art deco and contemporary interiors. Amazing views over the valley. Try the Afternoon High Tea. Booking req.
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The Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue Mountains
88 Great Western HwyRecently reopened after extensive renovations and, boy, have they done a good job! A mix of art deco and contemporary interiors. Amazing views over the valley. Try the Afternoon High Tea. Booking req.
Essentials
Looking for a selection of gourmet wines, cheeses and deli offerings? The Carrington Cellars is a great place to shop for a bit of luxury.
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Carrington Cellars
Parke StreetLooking for a selection of gourmet wines, cheeses and deli offerings? The Carrington Cellars is a great place to shop for a bit of luxury.
Everything Else
Geoff White who runs Lost Bear Gallery is both knowledgeable and friendly; this is one of the best galleries in the area. A captivating selection of works across all price ranges.
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Lost Bear Gallery
98 Lurline StGeoff White who runs Lost Bear Gallery is both knowledgeable and friendly; this is one of the best galleries in the area. A captivating selection of works across all price ranges.