Top Things to do in Katoomba
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Katoomba, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Katoomba, Australia including Blue Mountains Walking Tours, Cahill's Lookout, Queen Elizabeth Lookout, Ruined Castle Walking Track, The Giant Stairway, The Three Sisters, Echo Point Lookout, Katoomba Vintage Emporium, Street Art Walk - by Street Art Murals Australia, Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books.
Restaurants in Katoomba
1. Blue Mountains Walking Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
The blue mountains' best value waking tours, operated by friendly local guides who really love and know Katoomba. Learn the secrets of Australia's past, aboriginal history and be prepared to be challenged and confronted. Orientate yourself and make new friends all while learning about the secrets of Australia with a local.
2. Cahill's Lookout
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By DanielBry - Canberra, Australia
Grab a few drinks and some snacks, take a blanket, and arrive about half an hour before sunset to score a spot overlooking Boar's Head and Narrow Neck Plateau. It's really magical to see the cliffs lit up in the fiery red of the sunset. Perfect way to say farewell to the sun.
3. Queen Elizabeth Lookout
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By PeterLangston - Tamworth, Australia
A spacious viewing area on several levels, makes it impossible to miss any of the view of The Three Sisters, one of Australia's iconic rosck formations. No less impressive is the Jamison Valley which is opened by the view. Toilet and cafe facilities are good at the venue and a shuttle bus willl bring you to the spot from Kattomba Railway Station and several other points of interest around Katoomba.
4. Ruined Castle Walking Track
5. The Giant Stairway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 618 reviews
Reviewed By Boondoggler - Nairn, United Kingdom
Starting from Echo Point, the descent down the Giant Stairway is a little tricky with a combination of rocks, steps and staircases amounting to 900 steps with a stop at the first sister. I’d recommend walking an hour along the valley towards scenic world. You then have a choice of paying to use the scenic railway or using the the Furber steps to get back to the top. You then have an easy stroll back to Echo Point. You need a reasonable level of fitness to do the walk. We took 2.5 hours for the circuit at an easy pace. Take lots of water as there is none available in the valley.
6. The Three Sisters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,245 reviews
Reviewed By kiwigeneraldv8 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Loved it great day, beautiful, great view and great trip loved it will go back one day. Highly recommend to everyone
7. Echo Point Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,664 reviews
Reviewed By ammyyyb - Terrigal, Australia
Echo Point NEEDS to be on your list when you go to The Blue Mountains. The lookout that's been created is incredible. The views are out of this world, the view of The Three Sisters is uninterrupted and breathtaking, there are walking tracks, multiple viewing platforms, what more could you want?! Being English, I loved that there is a lookout named after Queen Elizabeth! Made me feel closer to home. Get there before 9am and you can park for free. There's toilets on site and a restaurant nearby - this wasn't open when we went but from what I've seen online it looks like lovely food and the views of course would be incredible.
8. Katoomba Vintage Emporium
9. Street Art Walk - by Street Art Murals Australia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
The Street Art walk is a dynamic, community-driven cultural treasure of the Blue Mountains, created by Street Art Murals Australia (SAMA) in partnership with the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. It displays world standard street art from all aerosol disciplines. Come here to see International, national and local artists paint large scale murals!
Reviewed By spoopylilpeach - Northern Beaches, Australia
Lovely walk to do in the afternoon, amazing art and very peaceful alley way. Unfortunately a lot of cars that can be in the way of the art.
10. Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 249cherieh - Roumazieres-Loubert, France
What a plethora of things, useless, beautiful and fun, with furniture and vintage clothing thrown in for good measure. Loved browsing in this huge shop, found a couple of interesting that will make their way back to France with us. Give yourself some time if you want to check this place out, it seems to go on and on.
