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The heart of the Blue Mountains

Katoomba is a town steeped in history and set amid the stunning Blue Mountains National Park. The steep streets lined with art deco buildings give the town a sense of elegance, which sits perfectly alongside its laid-back vibe. The streets ofKatoomba are awashwithan array of restaurants, buskers, artists, welcoming pubsandhigh end hotels, all of which combine for a sense of bohemian chic.

The town is a tourist hub for the Blue Mountains region and if you adventure away from the main strip, you’ll find an impressive array of activities on offer. You can visit Scenic World, Echo Point, or go hiking, canyoning, abseiling, rock climbing and mountain biking.

With such a wealth of beauty, the area offers ample opportunity for both adventure and relaxation. For the best way to see it all, jump in a rental car and hit the road.

Enjoy a thriving arts scene

Katoomba has a lively arts scene – it’s home to all manner of creative types escaping Sydney for more serene surroundings. Take time to explore the town and you’ll find plenty of live music in bars and restaurants – as well as buskers dotted along Katoomba Street. The town is also home to plenty of reminders of the Blue Mountains’ indigenous, colonial and mining past, which you’ll see in sculptures and architecture throughout the town.

Stay in the lap of luxury

Once you’ve got a rental car sorted, take time to sort some accommodation at one of Katoomba’s many stunning luxury hotels. Check out One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa – Australia’s first luxury wildlife and conservation-based resort, located in the stunning surrounds of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Built around a restored 1832 homestead, the resort is made up of free-standing suites with private terraces and swimming pools.

Closer to town is Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa, a five-star hotel housed in a historic country mansion. Set amidst beautiful, pristine gardens, the property overlooks the spectacular Jamison Valley and is the perfect base from which to explore the Upper Blue Mountains in your rental car.

Explore Blue Mountains National Park

Katoomba is a unique city surrounded by the incredible beauty of the world heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. The town is paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. For visitors, exploring this stunning national park is absolutely unmissable. Jump in your rental car and be sure to tick it off your list.

Visit the Blue Mountain Botanic Garden

With thousands of plants from the southern hemisphere and around the world, including the rare Wollemi Pine, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah is a must-see for nature lovers. The cool climate garden is situated 1,000 metres above sea level and has stunning views across the area. Wander around the estate and explore the many formal gardens. The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Exhibition Centre is also worth visiting and will give you an understanding of why the region was classified a World Heritage Area.

Explore Jenolan Caves

Just over an hour’s drive in a rental car you’ll find Jenolan Caves. With 11 spectacular show caves, underground rivers and awe-inspiring formations, Jenolan Caves are some of the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.

You can explore the caves on a guided day tour, or choose to scare yourself on a ghost tour. The caves also host monthly concerts, with the cave’s cathedral-like natural acoustics creating a fairytale ambience.

Back above ground, stroll through the bush and marvel at Blue Lake, keeping your eyes peeled for kangaroos. For a spot of lunch, drop into the award-winning Chisholm's Restaurant, located in historic Caves House, where you can also stay the night.

Katoomba and the Blue Mountains have something to offer every traveller. For the best way to see it all, jump in a rental car and hit the road.

Wherever you choose to explore, you’ll get there in a rental car from Hertz.

Pickup Locations Katoomba

  • Katoomba Downtown

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 0800-1700 Sat: 0800-1200 Sun: Closed

    Address: unit 5, 78-82 Megalong Street, Katoomba, 2780, Australia

    Phone: 02-4784-1043

A Quick Guide to Katoomba

Scenic every which way

Katoomba’s natural beauty is on full display wherever you look, and there’s no better place to fully explore it than Scenic World. They offer a whole gamut of options for exploration – there’s a cable car, a railway, walking tracks and a skyway so you’ll be able to take in the views from every possible angle. For the real adventure seekers there’s an extensive array of walking tracks, including a sixteen-kilometre loop. If you prefer a more leisurely way to see it all then you can enjoy round trips on the cable car or railway. There’s also a bird show to enjoy and a variety of other entertainments as well, so you’ll definitely want to make a day of it.

Art in the mountains

The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre is one of Katoomba’s arts hubs. In the complex you will find the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, where you can see amazing landscapes and portraiture showcasing the region along with international works. You can also enjoy the Katoomba Library, and an interactive exhibition called “Into the Blue” that focuses on the natural landscape and the history of the Blue Mountains. There’s also an absolutely stunning viewing platform where you can look over the Jamison Valley and Katoomba, so you can snap the perfect selfie here too. It’s sure to be an educational and enjoyable experience for any art or history lover.

World Heritage Explorations

The Beautiful Blue Mountains National Park is a World Heritage listed area, and when you have a chance to take in the spectacular scenery and unique local environments, it won’t be hard to see why. In the World Heritage Centre you will find the Waradah Australian Centre, which is a live performance space like no other. With a constantly evolving show the performers here bring history to life – looking at both the indigenous perspectives on offer and the history of the area since European settlement – tales of the Dreamtime along with stories about bushrangers, the gold rush and the heroism of the ANZACS all play a part here in what’s sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Three Sisters

No trip to Katoomba is complete without taking a look at the most iconic landmark in the area – the “Three Sisters”. These large rocky outcrops are a sight to behold, and the Echo Point lookout is the way to get closest to them – there’s a range of viewing platforms and even a walking track to the first of the “Sisters” for intrepid souls looking for a bit of a challenge. The local Gundungurra and Darug people tell the story of how the three sisters were transformed to stone by a powerful sorcerer for their own protection, but misadventure took him away before he could turn them back into humans. You can also see the beautiful “Ruined Castle” formation and Mount Solitary. For an area renowned for natural beauty these formations are the ultimate showcase and a fitting centrepiece for this beautiful part of the world.