Katoomba is the largest and best-known town in the Blue Mountains region of the Australian state of New South Wales. Katoomba is located 106 km to the west of Sydney.
Travel & Tours in Katoomba
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Katoomba
In Katoomba the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Katoomba all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Katoomba all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Katoomba
In Katoomba there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Katoomba
Katoomba in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Katoomba every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Katoomba
The weather in Katoomba is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Katoomba, Australia, then click here.
Attractions in Katoomba
Katoomba's main industry is tourism based on spectacular mountain scenery. The rock formation known as the Three Sisters, viewable from Echo Point about two kilometres south of the main town, is the most famous feature. Other features of the Jamison Valley visible from Echo Point include Mt Solitary and the rock formation known as the Ruined Castle.
Other attractions include Scenic World, a tourist complex in the southwest of the town. This site is home to the Katoomba Scenic Railway (originally built to facilitate coal and oil shale mining in the Jamison Valley), the steepest funicular railway in the world, and the Scenic Skyway cable car, that extends over an arm of the Jamison Valley and offers views of Katoomba Falls and Orphan Rock.
The Edge IMAX Cinema shows a wide screen movie about the Blue Mountains. This is an amazing show, about the stunning scenery and the rainforest, filmed from an "adventure sports" and "conservation" viewpoint.
Tours / Packages Related To: Blue Mountains
1 Day Blue Mountains Adventure Tour On this full day tour from Sydney you will experience the Three Sisters rock formation, take in spectacular lookouts, ride the historic Scenic Railway and do a 2-3 hour hike at Wentworth Falls. Stay longer with our accommodation options! ITINERARY – Day TourYou may see wild Eastern Grey Kangar...
From $105 AUD
Great Southern Rail- Australia Rail Pass The Backtracker Rail Pass allows unlimited travel on the XPT and The Xplorer rail services and connecting coach services to over 360 destinations including Melbourne and Brisbane. The Backtracker Rail Pass also provides access to the capital cities of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canb...
