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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18 Oct 2026
Pieces of Pottery
Song, poetry, theatre, dance and more... monthly shows at Lithgow's best kept secret venue, ArtHouse at the Pottery.Pieces of Pottery is a series of monthly events, on the third Sunday of each month, dedicated to providing opportunities for local artists (performers, musicians, writers, visual artists etc.) to present their work and increase the wider community's awareness of the arts.Every month ...
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19 Oct 2026
Artist Residencies Capertee Valley
These immersive three or seven-day residencies offer intermediate to advanced painters the opportunity to reset, refine, and reconnect with their practice in a focused and inspiring environment. Guided by landscape artist Corinne Loxton, each residency blends independent studio and plein air time with personalised mentoring to help you strengthen technique, deepen creative direction, and develop a...
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19 Oct 2026
Blue Mountains Comedy - Open Mic
Presented by Blue Mountains Comedy & Marty Bright, 'On the Soulside Cafe' in Katoomba will host the first ever 'stand up comedy only' open mic in town.Join them for a laugh, a toastie and a beverage as you watch some of the emerging comedic talent in the mountains as well as special guests, all for free.Ever fancy getting on stage and giving it a crack yourself?Email them to put your name down to ...
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20 Oct 2026
Artist Residencies Capertee Valley
These immersive three or seven-day residencies offer intermediate to advanced painters the opportunity to reset, refine, and reconnect with their practice in a focused and inspiring environment. Guided by landscape artist Corinne Loxton, each residency blends independent studio and plein air time with personalised mentoring to help you strengthen technique, deepen creative direction, and develop a...
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21 Oct 2026
Breathwork Retreat
Join this special two-night retreat to release, restore and re-align.A transformative program including Breathwork, Yoga, Meditation, Journalling, Connection and Nourishment.This retreat is a unique opportunity to step into a powerful and safe container that will allow you to release layers of conditioning, dissolve some blocked emotions and energies and truly come home to yourself so you can feel...