James' Guidebook for Katoomba and surrounding attractions
Food Scene
This restaurant is about as KATOOMBA as you get! Great food and amazing decor! Don't forget to visit the toilets when you're there! They are something special.
55 locals recommend
Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
18 Katoomba StThis restaurant is about as KATOOMBA as you get! Great food and amazing decor! Don't forget to visit the toilets when you're there! They are something special.
Yellow Deli
214 Katoomba StGreat food at a reasonable price.
Great breakfast's and lunch here. Just behind Leura Mall so afterwards you can stroll around the great range of really interesting shops Leura has to offer.
35 locals recommend
Lily's Pad Cafe
19 Grose StreetGreat breakfast's and lunch here. Just behind Leura Mall so afterwards you can stroll around the great range of really interesting shops Leura has to offer.
Anki's
54 Waratah StThe best and most authentic Indian Restaurant in the Mountains.
The best Sushi in the mountains although at times the service isn't quite as good as the food. Nice people just a little chaotic at times, but worth it.
23 locals recommend
Sushi n Co.
73 Katoomba StThe best Sushi in the mountains although at times the service isn't quite as good as the food. Nice people just a little chaotic at times, but worth it.
Aunty Ed's Restaurant And Bar
122 Katoomba StVery Katoomba!
The most beautiful breads, pies and sumptuous cakes. This may well be the best bakery in the world!
51 locals recommend
Hominy Bakery
185 Katoomba StThe most beautiful breads, pies and sumptuous cakes. This may well be the best bakery in the world!
Carrington Cellars
Parke StreetRegional wines and tasty morsels
Fine dining at its best in The Blue Mountains
28 locals recommend
Darley's Restaurant at Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
19 Lilianfels AveFine dining at its best in The Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains Chocolate Company
176 Lurline StWhat can I say! Besides it's a chocolate Factory
A visit to The Blue Mountains isn't complete without a drive to Megalong Valley Tea Rooms. Go in the afternoon and on the drive back check oput teh Kangaroos. Only 15 mins from Blackheath, 25mins from Katoomba.
58 locals recommend
Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Megalong RoadA visit to The Blue Mountains isn't complete without a drive to Megalong Valley Tea Rooms. Go in the afternoon and on the drive back check oput teh Kangaroos. Only 15 mins from Blackheath, 25mins from Katoomba.
Buy fresh apple pies and fresh apppple juice, among other tasty treats.
17 locals recommend
Logan Brae Orchard
139 Shipley RdBuy fresh apple pies and fresh apppple juice, among other tasty treats.
Pho Moi
39 Waratah StVietnamese Restaurant in Katoomba!
Josophan's Fine Chocolate
187 Leura MallMore chocolate
The Wintergarden Restaurant at Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains
52-88 Great Western Hwygreat views and the food is excellent
11 locals recommend
Boiler House Cafe Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue mountains
52-88 Great Western Hwygreat views and the food is excellent
Fine dining with the most incredible views. One of the most prestigious restaurants in the Blue Mountains.
8 locals recommend
Echoes Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Blue Mountains
3 Lilianfels AveFine dining with the most incredible views. One of the most prestigious restaurants in the Blue Mountains.
Black Cockatoo Bakery
The best coffee in the Mountains, maybe the world!
Drinks & Nightlife
Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza
287 Bathurst RdGreat Pizzas and craft beers
Hotel Blue & Conference Centre
88 Lurline StHas some great live music here.
The best bottle shop you vcan imagine. The wine and beer range is exaustive! Surely one of the best bottle shops in the WORLD!
13 locals recommend
Leura Cellars
169-171 The MallThe best bottle shop you vcan imagine. The wine and beer range is exaustive! Surely one of the best bottle shops in the WORLD!
Old City Bank Brasserie
15 Katoomba StMaybe the best bar in Katoomba. Popular with travellers.
Liquorland Katoomba
Waratah Streetright next to Woolworths.
Dan Murphy's
136 Bathurst RdBlackheath Bar & Bistro
35 Govetts Leap RdGreat new venue serving beers and burgers in a stunning location and a beautiful old renovated building. One of my top picks.
35 locals recommend
Mountain Culture Beer Co
23-25 Parke StGreat new venue serving beers and burgers in a stunning location and a beautiful old renovated building. One of my top picks.
Sightseeing
Three Sisters
Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock Trackmaybe the best lookout in the mountains!
Olympian Rock Walking Track
Olympian Rock Walking TrackKatoomba Falls
Wentworth Falls Lookout Track
Wentworth Falls Lookout TrackRadiata Plateau
Minni Ha Ha Reserve Carpark
98 Minni-Ha-Ha RdBushwalk down to a beautiful waterfall
This is just what the name suggests. Sublime! One of the best lookouts in the mountains and a great place for a picnic as there are some tables.
30 locals recommend
Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Walking TrackThis is just what the name suggests. Sublime! One of the best lookouts in the mountains and a great place for a picnic as there are some tables.
Grand Canyon Walking Track
Evans Lookout RoadUp there with the best walks in the Blue Mountains
About 40 mins from Katoomba, Mt Wilson is like driving to a quiant English Village. Open Garden's are all teh rage here and they are beautiful.
23 locals recommend
Mount Wilson
About 40 mins from Katoomba, Mt Wilson is like driving to a quiant English Village. Open Garden's are all teh rage here and they are beautiful.
This place is great for a picnic with the family or your better half. The views are to die for and the scenery amazing.
47 locals recommend
Everglades House & Gardens
37 Everglades AveThis place is great for a picnic with the family or your better half. The views are to die for and the scenery amazing.
Leura Cascades
Great place for a picnic and walk to see some incredible views.
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus
283 Bathurst RdGreat way to see the upper Blue Mountains
Arts & Culture
Gallery ONE88 Fine Arts
186 Katoomba StNolan on Lovel Gallery
56A Lovel StGallery Blackheath
44 Govetts Leap RoadBlue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke StEssentials
Woolworths Katoomba
30 Waratah StALDI Katoomba
Katoomba StreetColes Katoomba
34 Parke StBlue Mountains Food Co-Op
Organic fruit and veges and whole foods
Entertainment & Activities
Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley AveOld time movie theatre in Mount Victoria
United Cinemas The Edge
225 Great Western HwyPool, spa, sauna, Kids Kingdom and sports courts.
15 locals recommend
Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre
Catalina AvenuePool, spa, sauna, Kids Kingdom and sports courts.
Dinner and drinks!
Great atmosphere and delicious dining upstairs. The Carrington sell their own brewed beers, which aren't bad!
34 locals recommend
Old City Bank Brasserie
15 Katoomba StGreat atmosphere and delicious dining upstairs. The Carrington sell their own brewed beers, which aren't bad!
Driop in for a cocktail, a coffee or just a pooke around. It's beautiful! My favourite is to have a late night coffee in the lounge.
85 locals recommend
The Carrington Hotel
15-47 Katoomba StDriop in for a cocktail, a coffee or just a pooke around. It's beautiful! My favourite is to have a late night coffee in the lounge.