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| Katoomba Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Katoomba Katoomba Antti Vilpponen Katoomba is the main population and tourist centre in the Blue Mountains region. It is easily accessible from Sydney (Central Station) by train (2hrs). Katoomba is surrounded by Blue Mountains National Park, which is part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Tourists can head down to Echo Point for views of the world famous Three Sisters set against the magnificent backdrop of the Jamison Valley and Mount Solitary. Easy and intermediate tourist walks exist in the vicinity of Echo Point, and also at nearby Scenic World, where tourists can ride the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world! Back in Katoomba there are plenty of cafes to eat at, book and antique shops to peruse, and ambience to soak up. For bushwalkers visiting Katoomba who want to get away from the tourist crowds, purchase the 1:25,000 topographic maps "Katoomba" and "Jenolan" and head down the Narrowneck Peninsula for access to the rugged Wild Dog Mountains. This area is very very dry at present (mid-January 2007) so it is advised that lots of water be carried! For hardcore walkers with first class navigation and bush skills, attempt the Katoomba to Kanangra return walk overnight. It is about 110km in length with some incredibly long ridge climbs, (e.g. from 200m at the Coxs River to 1164m at Mount Cloudmaker). For the less experienced who still want to experience the Australian bush, there are many professional guiding companies with offices in Katoomba who can organise relatively safe, guided outdoor activities such as canyoning, abseiling and rock climbing. Before leaving Katoomba, don't forget to eat a meal at the iconic Paragon Cafe and look through the second hand books and the antiques at Mr Pickwicks, both on Katoomba Street. __________Sights Edit This The Three Sisters rock formation The Three Sisters rock formation Antti Vilpponen The mountains are the main sights in general, but there are a few other things travellers can do while visiting Katoomba. Contributors February 26, 2005 new by vilpponen [Add Sight] Echo Point Edit This Echo Point viewing area is very famous and almost always crowded by tourists who come in bus loads to view the magnificent scenery the Blue Mountains has to offer. Echo Point is located at the edge of the town and about 2 km from the Katoomba railway station. This is a must visit place for everybody in Katoomba! type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Three Sisters Edit This photo The three sisters is located next to Echo Point and can also be visited by a bridge. The three large rocks which stand by themselves next to the mountain are a very breathtaking view. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Getting Around Edit This There are several individual bus companies that operate in Katoomba, saves you a lot of unnecessary walking! Contributors February 26, 2005 new by vilpponen (1 point) [Add Local transport mode] Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Edit This A double decker bus with 27 different destinations. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.explorerbus.com.au Trolley Tours Edit This Trolley Tours operates traditional style buses which have 29 stops around Katoomba and the surrounding area. A full day ticket costs 12 dollars. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.trolleytours.com.au ____________Getting There Edit This Trains in Sydney Central Station Trains in Sydney Central Station Antti Vilpponen Katoomba can be easily reached from Sydney. It is located 109km away from the metropolitan centre. Contributors February 26, 2005 new by vilpponen [Add Global transport mode] Intercity train Edit This You can catch an intercity train from Sydney, which will take around 2 hours and will cost around 14 AUD. Check timetables in advance as they do not run as often as local trains. type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au |