Parks & Nature
Valley of the Waters Track
Valley of the Waters TrackBeautiful and only just down the road.
Wentworth Falls Lookout Track
Wentworth Falls Lookout TrackJust down the road and amazing.
A beautiful place to meander and wander through incredible gardens.
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The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante StA beautiful place to meander and wander through incredible gardens.
This walk is easy and also great in wet weather as the track is excellent.
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Leura Cascades Walking Track
Leura Cascades Walking TrackThis walk is easy and also great in wet weather as the track is excellent.
Minnehaha Trail
Minnehaha TrailEasy hiking track with steep steps at the end with a swimming hole under the falls.
A 15 minute walk to the Empress Falls where you can swim under the water fall.
Walk south on Valley Rd towards Backhouse St (turn right at the front gate) - 260 m.
Slight right onto Fitzgerald St - 94 m.
Turn right onto Fletcher St - 110 m.
Continue onto Valley of the Waters Track - 200 m.
Turn left to stay on Valley of the Waters Track - 140 m.
Turn right to stay on Valley of the Waters Track - 130 m.
Empress Falls - Enjoy!
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Empress Falls
A 15 minute walk to the Empress Falls where you can swim under the water fall.
Walk south on Valley Rd towards Backhouse St (turn right at the front gate) - 260 m.
Slight right onto Fitzgerald St - 94 m.
Turn right onto Fletcher St - 110 m.
Continue onto Valley of the Waters Track - 200 m.
Turn left to stay on Valley of the Waters Track - 140 m.
Turn right to stay on Valley of the Waters Track - 130 m.
Empress Falls - Enjoy!
The National Pass is part of a network of tracks including the Nature Track, Wentworth Pass, the Overcliff-Undercliff Walk, Vera Falls Track, Kings Tableland and the historic Charles Darwin Walk that ambles upstream along Jamison Creek to Wentworth Falls village. So many enjoyable bushwalks beginning just down the road.
National Pass Walking Track
National Pass Walking TrackThe National Pass is part of a network of tracks including the Nature Track, Wentworth Pass, the Overcliff-Undercliff Walk, Vera Falls Track, Kings Tableland and the historic Charles Darwin Walk that ambles upstream along Jamison Creek to Wentworth Falls village. So many enjoyable bushwalks beginning just down the road.
I-Lincoln's Rock
51 Little Switzerland DrSuperb spot to watch the sunset.
At the end of this trail you will be met with one of the most magnificent sights. The walk is relatively easy on the fire trail but will take a good 1.5 hours in and 1.5 hours back again. Take something to eat and drink and picnic on the rock.
Faulconbridge Ridge Trail
At the end of this trail you will be met with one of the most magnificent sights. The walk is relatively easy on the fire trail but will take a good 1.5 hours in and 1.5 hours back again. Take something to eat and drink and picnic on the rock.
The iconic Jenolan Caves are beautiful and a lovely drive.
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I-Jenolan Caves
4655 Jenolan Caves RdThe iconic Jenolan Caves are beautiful and a lovely drive.
Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Walking TrackA superb location for watching the sunset.
They are the iconic Blue Mountains rock formation and also stunning when they are all lit up in the evenings.
Three Sisters walk
They are the iconic Blue Mountains rock formation and also stunning when they are all lit up in the evenings.
Shopping
For both women and men - this shop is perfect for shopping that is unusual, quirky, well made and well priced. It's the place to go for something unique.
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Teddy Sinclair
177 Leura MallFor both women and men - this shop is perfect for shopping that is unusual, quirky, well made and well priced. It's the place to go for something unique.
Unique and stylish clothing and accessories. They design and make a lot of their own clothing and it's beautiful and affordable.
Omnia
44 Katoomba StUnique and stylish clothing and accessories. They design and make a lot of their own clothing and it's beautiful and affordable.
Megalong Books
183 Leura MallAnother favoured bookstore.
Good Earth Bookshop
Sightseeing
See the Blue Mountains from a spectacular vantage point - by taking a ride on the skyway and the railway.
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Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrSee the Blue Mountains from a spectacular vantage point - by taking a ride on the skyway and the railway.
Stargazing Tours and Wine Tasting Stargazing
These tours are captivating space journeys in the timeless beauty of the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains skies. It’s a fun, interactive and insightful sky watching nocturnal tour, stargazing experience and fascinating storytelling.
Blue Mountains Stargazing (ticketed tours)
Stargazing Tours and Wine Tasting Stargazing
These tours are captivating space journeys in the timeless beauty of the World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains skies. It’s a fun, interactive and insightful sky watching nocturnal tour, stargazing experience and fascinating storytelling.
Essentials
This is an absolutely brilliant asian grocery store with the world's best ever Vietnamese rolls. Grab one for lunch - you will be blown away - but get in quick as they sell out fast.
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The Laughing Elephant
28-30 Station StThis is an absolutely brilliant asian grocery store with the world's best ever Vietnamese rolls. Grab one for lunch - you will be blown away - but get in quick as they sell out fast.
Woolworths Leura
160 Leura MallSupermarket.
Liquor store chain and the place to go for everything.
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Dan Murphy's
136 Bathurst RdLiquor store chain and the place to go for everything.
D'Vine Cellars
201 Great Western HwyOur local bottle shop for emergencies.
Our local pharmacy is just down the road at Wentworth Falls Village.
TerryWhite Chemmart Wentworth Falls
38 Station StOur local pharmacy is just down the road at Wentworth Falls Village.
Coles Katoomba
34 Parke StSupermarket.
Arts & Culture
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke StGetting Around
TripView is the app for your smart phone if you're using public transport. It has all the locations and timetables for buses and trains in NSW and there is a bus stop right here! As it's a 20 minute hike from the station, you may wish to jump on a bus. Just get on or off at the bus stop at 'Wentworth Falls - Valley Rd at Backhouse Street'. Alternatively a taxi will cost about $12 or, if I'm able, I can pick you up.
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Wentworth Falls Station
TripView is the app for your smart phone if you're using public transport. It has all the locations and timetables for buses and trains in NSW and there is a bus stop right here! As it's a 20 minute hike from the station, you may wish to jump on a bus. Just get on or off at the bus stop at 'Wentworth Falls - Valley Rd at Backhouse Street'. Alternatively a taxi will cost about $12 or, if I'm able, I can pick you up.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very popular local drinking hole in town for craft beer and gourmet pizza, with dark wood tones and a warm vibe, plus live music.
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Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza
287 Bathurst RdA very popular local drinking hole in town for craft beer and gourmet pizza, with dark wood tones and a warm vibe, plus live music.
Feeling like a pub meal - this is just down the road.
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Grand View Hotel
174 Great Western HwyFeeling like a pub meal - this is just down the road.
273 Great Western Highway, Katoomba NSW 2780
A traditional Aussie style pub with live gigs, pool, trivia nights, karaoke, raffles and happy hour. It's casual style, low key fun.
The Gearin
1 Goldsmith Pl273 Great Western Highway, Katoomba NSW 2780
A traditional Aussie style pub with live gigs, pool, trivia nights, karaoke, raffles and happy hour. It's casual style, low key fun.
1920's style hotel with a bar and restaurant. It hosts a wide range of major annual festivals, events and entertainment.
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The Carrington Hotel
15-47 Katoomba St1920's style hotel with a bar and restaurant. It hosts a wide range of major annual festivals, events and entertainment.
Dinner, live music, jazz, events and murder mystery high tea.
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Hotel Blue & Conference Centre
88 Lurline StDinner, live music, jazz, events and murder mystery high tea.
Open for wine tasting & cheese every weekend.
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Dryridge Estate - Blue Mountains Winery - Megalong Valley
226 Aspinall RdOpen for wine tasting & cheese every weekend.
My go-to pub for a drink outdoors, game of pool and a meal.
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Alexandra Hotel Leura
62 Great Western HwyMy go-to pub for a drink outdoors, game of pool and a meal.
Original brewery and brewpub. Taste more than 14 beers on tap, wines by the glass, non-alcoholic options (soft drinks, locally made kombucha, juice and ginger beer), gluten-free beer and alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider. Simple menu.
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Mountain Culture Beer Co
23-25 Parke StOriginal brewery and brewpub. Taste more than 14 beers on tap, wines by the glass, non-alcoholic options (soft drinks, locally made kombucha, juice and ginger beer), gluten-free beer and alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider. Simple menu.