Katoomba travel guide
Katoomba Tourism | Katoomba Guide
You're Going to Love Katoomba
With a population of 18,593, Katoomba is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Katoomba deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Katoomba
If you’re looking for affordable options, Elysian (48 Merriwa St) and JAMISONS VIEW RESTAURANT (10 Apex St 6) are great picks.
When to visit Katoomba
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Katoomba in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Katoomba, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Katoomba
Plane
Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 70 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 1159 km and will cost you around $288. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Katoomba
Where to stay in Katoomba
From 5-star hotels such as the Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Shelton-Lea Bed & Breakfast, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $256 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba
Most booked hotels in Katoomba
Hiring a car in Katoomba
Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.57 and $31.43. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.