This area has been drawing adventure seekers and nature lovers alike for over 150 years. No visit to New South Wales would be complete without seeing Katoomba, the home of the legendary Three Sister and Echo Point resting atop a 170 meter steep cliff.

When visiting the beautiful Blue Mountains, this is the perfect place to stay. With exceptional dining, shopping, lodging, and attractions everyone is bound to discover something in this area they enjoy. One popular choice for lodging is the relaxing Bed and Breakfast.

Bed and Breakfasts can be found from the cliffs of Echo Point, overlooking the exquisite Three Sisters, to the tree lined avenues of the city itself. This quaint little town is excellent for taking a relaxing stroll, shopping for antiques, or just enjoying the local bistros and wine.

During your stay at Blue Mountains there many good Katoomba cottage options available to the traveller for lodging. Some might enjoy getting closer to the outdoors by either camping or RVing. While others still might wish for a relaxing spa like retreat as a way to unwind. Wherever your taste fall on the comfort scale Blue Mountain has just the right room for you.

If you desire a unique way of seeing all Blue Mountain has to offer farm stays or cave renting are something you may want to check out. Farm stays offer a real life snapshot of life in New South Wales. As you stay at a local area farm and see firsthand the joy of simple farm life. During a farm stay you will have excellent accommodations but also gain an appreciation for a farmer’s way of life. There is also a cave, Hatters Hideaway, which can be rented the same as a hotel or resort room.

If it is history you seek, this region is rich in history. At the numerous assorted local antique and book shops. From Bygone Beauties in Leura to Mr. Pickwicks Fine Old Books in the heart of town; your imagination can soar to the mountain peaks as you are whisked back to the old days of this charming mountain village.

Blue Mountain has a great many modes of transportation available to its many visitors including trolleys, city rail, chartered buses, and local taxis. Chartered buses are the best way to see the sites for larger groups. Trolleys offer and excellent and relaxing way to take in the sites. One of the favorite off the beaten path ways to see a different view of the city are the ghost tours. This area is rich in mysteries and secrets many will be shared on the Blue Mountain Ghost Tour. Along with secrets this tour offers many of the less popular but very beautiful sites such as the rain forest and waterfalls. Sure to please any traveller, try your hand at the evening Ghost Tours available.

Whether your interests involve horseback riding, bush walking, rock climbing, or just spending time with nature, Katoomba has something for you. With interesting and friendly local people just waiting to accommodate you, your visit to scenic New South Wales Australia and gorgeous Blue Mountains will be the best trip you ever take to anywhere.