Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

How many days do I need in the Blue Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Allow at least two days if you can. One day gives you time to see the Three Sisters, take a bushwalk and visit one or two other sights, but staying overnight means you can explore after the day-trippers leave and wake up with another full day ahead.

Three or four days gives you time to go further, from the Grand Canyon Track in Blackheath and the Megalong Valley to Jenolan Caves and villages such as Leura, Glenbrook and Mount Victoria.

Question 2

How to spend two days in the Blue Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Spend one day out in nature. Follow a bushwalking track, stop at waterfalls and lookouts, pack a picnic and find somewhere to watch the sun go down.

Then make your second day all about the Blue Mountains’ culture. Wander through the villages, browse galleries and independent shops, linger over a long lunch and book a spa treatment or sauna. Finish with dinner somewhere local before heading home the next morning.

Question 3

What is the best time of year to go to the Blue Mountains?

Accepted Answer

There’s really no one best time to visit the Blue Mountains. Winter brings clear days, frosty mornings and nights by the fire, while summer offers an escape from the heat and humidity and endless swimming holes to cool off in. In spring, gardens burst into colour, and come autumn, the streets and gardens turn shades of red, orange and gold. The Blue Mountains changes with every season, which we’d say is a good reason to visit more than once.

Question 4

What to do in the Blue Mountains without a car?

Accepted Answer

The Blue Mountains has 20 train stations from Emu Plains to Lithgow, making it easy to hop between villages without a car. You can reach many of the region’s major attractions without a car, from Scenic World and the Three Sisters in Katoomba to the Grand Canyon Track in Blackheath, as well as villages and bushwalks throughout the Mountains.

Question 5

Do you have to pay to enter the Blue Mountains?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no entry fee for Blue Mountains National Park, so you can explore most of the park for free. The exception is the Glenbrook area, where an $8 per vehicle entry fee applies. You may also need to pay for parking in some locations elsewhere, as well as entry to individual attractions and experiences.

Question 6

What activities can I do in a wheelchair in the Blue Mountains?

Accepted Answer

In Blackheath, the 1.8km Fairfax Heritage Walking Track is sealed, mostly flat and wheelchair accessible, with views across the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap. In Katoomba, the wheelchair-accessible Blue Mountains Cultural Centre has changing art exhibitions and a busy events calendar, while the Katoomba Street Art Walk offers another way to explore the town.

Other options include fruit picking in Bilpin and accessible lookouts such as Evans Lookout. There’s plenty more to explore, so check individual attractions, tracks and lookouts before visiting for the latest accessibility information.

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