Go deeper in the Blue Mountains
The Three Sisters are famous the world over. But the Blue Mountains is so much more than a single lookout.
Across 26 villages surrounded by World Heritage listed national park, you’ll find dramatic bushwalks, heritage towns, award-winning dining, breweries, wineries, galleries and unexpected experiences woven through nature.
From sunrise over escarpments to fireside restaurants, canyon adventures and quiet village streets, the Blue Mountains invites you to look a little deeper.
We acknowledge the Darkinjung, Dharawal, Dharug, Gundungurra, Wonnarua and Wiradjuri peoples as the Traditional Owners of the Greater Blue Mountains region, and pay respect to Elders past and present.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Blue Mountains is around 90 minutes west of Sydney by car or train. Regular train services run on the Blue Mountains Line, connecting Sydney with towns across the region including Penrith, Springwood, Katoomba, Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Lithgow.
A detour is in place west of Mount Victoria. But the entire Blue Mountains is open and accessible to visitors. Major destinations including Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath and Mount Victoria can be reached from Sydney via the Great Western Highway, Bells Line of Road or by train.
If travelling from western NSW, allow a little extra time for your journey, check live travel times on Google Maps before departure, and where possible travel outside peak periods.
If travelling from western NSW, allow a little extra time for your journey, check live travel times on Google Maps before departure, and where possible travel outside peak periods.
Yes. The region is well connected by train, and many key attractions are accessible from stations. Options like the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus operate in Katoomba and Leura, making it easy to explore without driving.
Start with iconic experiences like the Three Sisters and Echo Point, then explore deeper through villages, bushwalks, food experiences and scenic attractions including Scenic World.
Explore itineraries, events and local experiences across the Visit Blue Mountains website, or follow Visit Blue Mountains on social media for seasonal inspiration, travel updates and upcoming events.
Explore itineraries, events and local experiences across the Visit Blue Mountains website, or follow Visit Blue Mountains on social media for seasonal inspiration, travel updates and upcoming events.
Blackheath and Mount Victoria are open and welcoming visitors. Cafés, accommodation, walking tracks, lookouts and attractions are operating, and the villages remain accessible by road and train.
Blackheath offers bushwalks, lookouts, galleries, cafés, cool-climate dining and access to the northern side of the Blue Mountains National Park. Every season brings a different experience.
Mount Victoria is one of the Blue Mountains’ most historic villages, known for heritage buildings, dramatic escarpment views, walking tracks and quieter experiences away from the busier visitor hubs.
The Blue Mountains is a year-round destination. Autumn brings changing leaves, winter offers crisp mountain air and fireplaces, spring showcases gardens and wildflowers, and summer is ideal for waterfalls and long days outdoors.
A day trip is possible, but staying 2–3 days allows visitors to experience more of the region’s villages, walking tracks, dining and nature experiences.
The region is an ECO Certified destination. Visitors are encouraged to travel by train where possible, stay on marked tracks, support local businesses, and help protect the World Heritage-listed environment.
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7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2026
Live Music Friday's at Two Doctor's Whiskey Tavern
Fairmont Blue Mountains introduces Live Music Fridays, a weekly event celebrating local talent, great food and relaxed community vibes. Each Friday from 6pm, guests can enjoy live performances from emerging artists while indulging in freshly woodfired pizza and drink specials. Arrive early for Local's Hour from 5 to 6pm, featuring $10 whiskey pours and $5 pizza slices. Whether you're winding down ...
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26 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027
Dinosaur Valley
Australia's biggest dinosaur experience is back at Scenic World, bigger and more exciting than ever before.Whether you're discovering Dinosaur Valley for the first time or returning for another prehistoric adventure, this brand-new season promises roarsome encounters. Step into a world lost in time and come face-to-face with more than 60 life-sized dinosaurs, from the mighty T Rex and towering Bra...
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4 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
Oberon Outdoor Festival
This is a month-long festival with something for everyone from a teddy bears picnic for the small members of the community, to a fun run, sip and splash for the over 21's, redfin roundup fishing comp and a fossicking day out at burraga dam.
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31 Oct 2026
Blue Mountains Leura Golf Club - Open
The Leura Golf Club Open Competition is an 18-hole stroke competition to be played according to the Rules of Golf. Competitors must hold a current Golf Link handicap.The ball will be played as stipulated on the signboard adjacent to the first tee. If on the day Preferred Lies Fairways only applies and a player is unsure whether the ball is on the fairway, the player should seek advice from a marke...
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31 Oct 2026
Blue Mountains Atticurio Bizarre Market
Atticurio Market is coming to the Blue Mountains, Katoomba get ready for something different and delightfully bizarre! The vibe: Quirky, Odd, Eclectic Spooky, Mystical, Artistic & Wildly Creative! Indoor all weather event, Parking available at venue, Lucky door prizes, workshops, Psychic & Tarot Readers.Get ready for a collection of quirky & creative traders in these genres - Curiosities & Odditi...
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31 Oct 2026
Find Art in Hartley
Explore your own creativity while painting or sketching these 2 rural properties. 'Hartvale' & 'Kanimbla Park', both located in the beautiful Seven Valleys west of Sydney, offer a magnificent palette of vibrant flowers & jaw dropping escarpment & valley views, offering a paradise for artists of all kinds.Hartvale's rural buildings & views have already captured the national spotlight having been f...
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31 Oct 2026
Painting Hartvale
Your invitation to connect with a vibrant living canvass to create something truly unique.When spring reaches its breath-taking peak, Hartvale Gardens explode into a magnificent palette of vibrant flowers and rich textures, offering an absolute paradise for oil painters, water colourists, photographers and art groups alike. The gardens, buildings and views have already captured the national spotli...
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31 Oct 2026
Painting Hartvale
Your invitation to connect with a vibrant living canvass to create something truly unique.When spring reaches its breath-taking peak, Hartvale Gardens explode into a magnificent palette of vibrant flowers and rich textures, offering an absolute paradise for oil painters, water colourists, photographers and art groups alike. The gardens, buildings and views have already captured the national spotli...