Go deeper in the Blue Mountains
The Three Sisters rock formations in Katoomba are famous in Australia and the world over. But we’re so much more than that. With 26 villages surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park the Blue Mountains has a diversity of experiences to offer.
Just look a little deeper...
From mocktails atop a cable car suspended 400m above a stunning World Heritage listed valley, with the Three Sisters right beside you, to a chilled wine amongst the native wildlife, with the escarpment glowing orange at sunset. Visit the Blue Mountains for a soul enriching experience.
The Blue Mountains is an eco-certified World Heritage listed destination where rock climbing, canyoning and bush walking are accompanied by award-winning restaurants, beer voted the best in Australia, wineries and a quirky side; think art deco grand hotels, one-off shops you find nowhere else and world class art galleries.
Our vision is to be celebrated not only as a destination, but as an exemplar for sustainability.
World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains Area is located within the Country of six first nations being the Darkinjung, Dharawal, Dharug, Gundungurra, Wonnarua and Wiradjuri Traditional Owners.
Be inspired
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30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2025
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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19 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2025
Ngurra Bayala (Country speaks)
Co-curated with Dharug artist and curator Leanne Tobin, Ngurra Bayala (Country speaks) celebrates the video work of seven female First Nations artists. Ngurra Bayala will be on permanent display, as per the Cultural Centre’s opening hours for two years.National Gallery of Australia Artists: Megan Cope, Fiona Foley, Julie Gough and r e a.Blue Mountains Aboriginal practitioners: Aunty Sharyn Halls (...
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26 Jul 2025 - 17 Nov 2025
House of Ghosts exhibition by Wendy Sharpe
Wendy Sharpe's House of Ghosts exhibition at Norman Lindsay Gallery features ephemeral wall paintings, oil paintings, works on paper, light installations and more.The concept of ghosts and the afterlife appears in almost every culture. House of Ghosts explores the intersection of the real and the imagined – the seen and unseen, Imagined figures, spirits, ghosts, memories of people, or some kind of...
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3 Oct 2025
Books, Beasts & Brainy Puzzles - Megalong
Do you or a young person in your life love dragons? How about being an apprentice wizard, in control of your own destiny - and a dragon!Drop in to Megalong Books in Leura and see how many dragon's eggs you can find in the window. Then play the in-store puzzle path to discover which dragon will hatch!Celebrating the release of Escape From Firestone Fortress, by local author Rachel Jackson. An inter...
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3 Oct 2025
Leura Garden Festival
Think Spring, Think Leura! Winter is traditionally a quiet time for gardeners, but in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains, a group of dedicated garden owners are already preparing their beautiful gardens to take part in this year's Leura Gardens Festival in Spring. Visit the Blue Mountains to enjoy spring and visit the beautiful cool-climate gardens of Leura, so close to Sydney.With a total o...
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4 Oct 2025
The Creative Foundations Alumni Exhibition 1
This October, The Foundations at Portland in the NSW Central West comes alive with the spirit of making. The inaugural Creative Foundations Alumni Exhibition brings together 13 past artists-in-residence, returning to showcase sculpture, painting, and drawing in The Annexe. Featured artists include Harrie Fasher, Penelope McKeown, Robbie Flowers, Tim Hall, Gwenda Hall, Steven Hogan, Margaret Hogan,...
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4 Oct 2025
Books, Beasts & Brainy Puzzles - Megalong
Do you or a young person in your life love dragons? How about being an apprentice wizard, in control of your own destiny - and a dragon!Drop in to Megalong Books in Leura and see how many dragon's eggs you can find in the window. Then play the in-store puzzle path to discover which dragon will hatch!Celebrating the release of Escape From Firestone Fortress, by local author Rachel Jackson. An inter...
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4 Oct 2025
Leura Village Fair
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend! This year, they're thrilled to link the Leura Village Fair with the stunning Leura Gardens Festival and celebrate the October long weekend in style!Cherry Blossoms, gardens, market stalls, cafes, fashion, jewelry, Art, Homewares, Live Music, Local Produce and More.They're closing Leura Mall to create a lively atmosphere filled with fun & excitement!Bring you...