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.
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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.
Yes. The Blue Mountains remains open and accessible to visitors. Major destinations including Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath and Mount Victoria can still be reached from Sydney via the Great Western Highway, Bells Line of Road or by train.
A detour is currently in place west of Mount Victoria. 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.
A detour is currently in place west of Mount Victoria. 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. Both 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.
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 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.
Yes. 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.
Yes. 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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15 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026
Bygone Beauty's Traditional Supreme High Tea
Enjoy a unique and theatrical Traditional High Tea with a twist. Reminiscent of decades past, enjoy even more decadence as Bygone Beauty presents Traditional High Tea Supreme. Step back in time for a unique and theatrical high tea reminiscent of decades past in a charming old-world dining room. Upon arrival, enjoy complimentary champagne in crystal flutes with mini quiches, sausage rolls and veget...
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29 Apr 2026 - 14 Jun 2026
Confluence
Anne Graham, Henry Lewis, Hilarie Mais and NOT present a stunning new exhibition called Confluence, encompassing body of works which flow in unison. Through breath, rhyme and repetition these international artists map the geographical ravines of body and place. As audiences make their way through the works they will find a beautiful sense of synchrony and intrigue.Confluence is a touring project t...
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23 May 2026
Wild Mushroom Hunts
Join a guided wild mushroom foraging tour with an experienced licenced forager for a great opportunity to learn how to find, pick and process wild edible mushrooms.The meeting place is Millionth Acre Recreation Area at Hampton beyond the Blue Mountains and from there is just a short drive into one of nearby State Forests to harvest precious nature's gift - wild mushrooms.The guide will teach how t...
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23 May 2026
Collectors' Edition No. 12
Collectors' Edition is the Cultural Centre's annual fundraising exhibition and is an opportunity to start your own art collection while supporting the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre's Collection Acquisition Fund.There will be an array of original A5 artworks to choose from, with silent bidding taking place online via Galabid. Each artwork will have a QR code that takes you to the bidding page and ...
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23 May 2026
NDIS Accessible Adventure Program - Blue Mountains
Build confidence, create friendships and explore the outdoors in this NDIS-supported camp set in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley!Access Adventure Club offers inclusive programs that help young people with disability develop confidence and independence in the outdoors. Across four days, campers take part in guided adventures with trained staff providing support and encouragement in a safe, welcoming ...
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23 May 2026
Mushroom Foraging Workshop - Lithgow
Join professional forager Diego Bonetto as he takes you and your family on a forest walk, uncovering the details of where to look when to move and how to harvest edible mushrooms.Part treasure hunt, part ecological awakening, this experience is like no other. The activity has been treasured for generations by the Eastern European and Mediterranean cultures in Australia, making it a seasonal must-d...
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23 May 2026
Common Ground
Artworks celebrating the diversity of contemporary arts and artists living and working in Lithgow area.Artists: Jane Canfield, Lise Edwards, Harrie Fasher, Anne Graham, Caitlin Graham, Brett Groves, Wendy Hawkes, Gabriella Hegyes, Tim Johnman, Jess Leffley, Sarah O'Sullivan, Gary Pettitt, Jenny Pienaar, Julie Visible, Leanne Wicks.Shaped by the region's dramatic landscape, industrial history, and ...