Guidebook for Katoomba
Food Scene
They do lovely fresh sandwiches & the best apple & rhubarb turn-overs to take away One of our favourite bakeries. We often buy these & go down to the Three Sisters Lookout to enjoy the wonderful view while eating them.
51 locals recommend
Hominy Bakery
185 Katoomba StThey do lovely fresh sandwiches & the best apple & rhubarb turn-overs to take away One of our favourite bakeries. We often buy these & go down to the Three Sisters Lookout to enjoy the wonderful view while eating them.
Great Food & friendly service. Based on 1930's era. Meals are prepared in the old projection room, and cocktails and retro tunes are served in the former refreshment lounge, now a cosy bar complete with roaring fireplace. The art deco architecture is complemented by an eclectic collection of furnishings and artwork. The style of service is casual and friendly. Licenced and BYO (wine only).
55 locals recommend
Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
18 Katoomba StGreat Food & friendly service. Based on 1930's era. Meals are prepared in the old projection room, and cocktails and retro tunes are served in the former refreshment lounge, now a cosy bar complete with roaring fireplace. The art deco architecture is complemented by an eclectic collection of furnishings and artwork. The style of service is casual and friendly. Licenced and BYO (wine only).
This is a great old original shop inside.....Quote from website ......
"The Paragon is arguably Australia’s oldest cafe and certainly one of the most opulent ever built in this country.
Situated in the heart of Katoomba, The Paragon is an iconic landmark that is an essential stop on any visit to the Blue Mountains. The three rooms that comprise the Cafe, Formal Dining Room and Banquet Hall are some of the finest and most richly detailed Art Deco interiors any where in the world. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas are available 7 days per week, with dinner available Friday and Saturday nights.
The Paragon is best known for its range of hand made chocolates. "
10 locals recommend
Paragon
16 Katoomba StreetThis is a great old original shop inside.....Quote from website ......
"The Paragon is arguably Australia’s oldest cafe and certainly one of the most opulent ever built in this country.
Situated in the heart of Katoomba, The Paragon is an iconic landmark that is an essential stop on any visit to the Blue Mountains. The three rooms that comprise the Cafe, Formal Dining Room and Banquet Hall are some of the finest and most richly detailed Art Deco interiors any where in the world. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas are available 7 days per week, with dinner available Friday and Saturday nights.
The Paragon is best known for its range of hand made chocolates. "
Leura Mall has great shops, well worth a visit. Only about 2.5km via Lovell Street.
58 locals recommend
Leura Mall
Leura MallLeura Mall has great shops, well worth a visit. Only about 2.5km via Lovell Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Champagne Charlies is in The Carrington Hotel. Its great to have a Cocktail & people watch or sit in front of the fire in the Lounge. Lovely old building. Also at the front of the premises is there Brasserie which is upstairs above the bar. They do a great steak nice mushroom sauce. The bar downstairs has Live music most weekends.
85 locals recommend
The Carrington Hotel
15-47 Katoomba StChampagne Charlies is in The Carrington Hotel. Its great to have a Cocktail & people watch or sit in front of the fire in the Lounge. Lovely old building. Also at the front of the premises is there Brasserie which is upstairs above the bar. They do a great steak nice mushroom sauce. The bar downstairs has Live music most weekends.
Sightseeing
Three Sisters
Stunning Views
Blackheath is a short distance by car or catch a train from Katoomba....just 2 stops away is Blackheath. Has nice Coffee shops & bush walks from the lookout at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Also has the Rhododendron Gardens where we often get take aways from the local deli & sit around the Lake in the gardens & enjoy the peace & quiet.
66 locals recommend
Blackheath
Blackheath is a short distance by car or catch a train from Katoomba....just 2 stops away is Blackheath. Has nice Coffee shops & bush walks from the lookout at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Also has the Rhododendron Gardens where we often get take aways from the local deli & sit around the Lake in the gardens & enjoy the peace & quiet.
These are a 'MUST SEE'. Just amazing.....Around a 70km drive from katoomba but very worthwhile. Quote from website 'Explore 9 spectacular caves, with pure underground rivers and astonishing limestone formations. Be amazed on guided tours, multi-lingual self-guided tour, children's tours and night tours, including the popular 'Legends, Mysteries & Ghosts' tour. Try Adventure Caving. There are bushwalks and underground activities to suit all fitness levels'
You can either drive yourself to the caves or take a tour from Katoomba. Contact The Trolley Shoppe 76 Main Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
(Opposite Pedestrian Crossing at Katoomba Railway Station)
Telephone: (02) 4782 7999 or Freeca
65 locals recommend
Jenolan Caves
These are a 'MUST SEE'. Just amazing.....Around a 70km drive from katoomba but very worthwhile. Quote from website 'Explore 9 spectacular caves, with pure underground rivers and astonishing limestone formations. Be amazed on guided tours, multi-lingual self-guided tour, children's tours and night tours, including the popular 'Legends, Mysteries & Ghosts' tour. Try Adventure Caving. There are bushwalks and underground activities to suit all fitness levels'
You can either drive yourself to the caves or take a tour from Katoomba. Contact The Trolley Shoppe 76 Main Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
(Opposite Pedestrian Crossing at Katoomba Railway Station)
Telephone: (02) 4782 7999 or Freeca
Parks & Nature
Katoomba Falls Tourist Park
101A Cliff DrIn the area are many different bushwalks
Shopping
Katoomba is a beautiful old 1920's village set in the blue mountains. Most of the old buildings are still here, many original inside. The Paragon is a must see inside.
10 locals recommend
Katoomba Street
Katoomba StreetKatoomba is a beautiful old 1920's village set in the blue mountains. Most of the old buildings are still here, many original inside. The Paragon is a must see inside.
Essentials
Woolworths Katoomba
30 Waratah StColes Katoomba
34 Parke StGetting Around
Hertz Car Rental Katoomba
82 Megalong StKatoomba Station