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Introduction
114km (71 miles) W of Sydney Katoomba (pop. 11,200) is the largest town in the Blue Mountains and the focal point of the Blue Mountains National Park. It's an easy 1 1/2- to 2-hour trip from Sydney by train, bus, or car. The town is a low-... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By car from central Sydney, travel along Parramatta Road and turn off onto the M4 motorway (around 2 hr. to Katoomba). Another route is via the Harbour Bridge to North Sydney, along the Warringah Freeway (following signs to t... Continue reading »
Katoomba Travel Experiences
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Misery II: Return to the Writer's Retreat (The Bl...
We drove for two hours from Sydney on Tuesday morning to our new digs in somewhere called the Blue Mountains; and very hilly and un mount... Continue reading »
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Mt Buffalo & Blue Mountains Natl Parks
Have you ever been called a fun squasher??? Well, I have as of this week. I guess we all get a little sassy after a couple of long drivin... Continue reading »
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Camping it Up in Oz
We were due to leave for New Zealand on Sunday, but we felt that there was still so much of Australia yet to explore. As a result, we ext... Continue reading »
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Down-Under Mountains
Upon leaving Sydney, we headed west into the burning Blue Mountains. As recommended by Lisa, we headed to the Conservation Hut, nea... Continue reading »
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Mountains, rain and cinammon toast
Arriving at the Blue Mountains by train was a treat as the views as we got closer were more and more beautiful. However the next four day... Continue reading »
Popular Katoomba Hotels
- Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa
- Best Western Alpine Motor Inn
- Echoes' Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
- Mercure Resort Blue Mountains
