Gesine's Guidebook

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Gesine's Guidebook

Spa & Wellness

Apsara Retreat guests receive a 10% discount on all beauty and spa services valued over $100. You can check availability and book directly online through our website https://www.apsarakatoomba.com.au
Apsara Day Spa Katoomba
40 Catalina Avenue
Apsara Retreat guests receive a 10% discount on all beauty and spa services valued over $100. You can check availability and book directly online through our website https://www.apsarakatoomba.com.au
The Katoomba Aquatic Sports Center is located just accross the road. It offers an indoor pool, a spa bath, sauna, gym as well as gym classes. The outdoor pool is currently not available, due to upgrade.
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Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre
Catalina Avenue
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The Katoomba Aquatic Sports Center is located just accross the road. It offers an indoor pool, a spa bath, sauna, gym as well as gym classes. The outdoor pool is currently not available, due to upgrade.
Free guided Meditation run by Buddhist monks.
Australian Buddhist Vihara
43 Cliff Dr
Free guided Meditation run by Buddhist monks.

Sightseeing

The old racetrack is an easy 2 km walk in loop. No cars, perfect to walk, jog or ride your bike around.
Catalina Raceway
21 Gates Ave
The old racetrack is an easy 2 km walk in loop. No cars, perfect to walk, jog or ride your bike around.
It's free and pretty. lights turn on at dusk. Pathlights turn off at 11 pm. Take a torch/phone. Distance 1.3 km Time: up to 60 minutes return Start point: Old Katoomba Kiosk or Katoomba Cascades Car Park
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Katoomba Falls Reserve
102B Cliff Dr
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It's free and pretty. lights turn on at dusk. Pathlights turn off at 11 pm. Take a torch/phone. Distance 1.3 km Time: up to 60 minutes return Start point: Old Katoomba Kiosk or Katoomba Cascades Car Park
Beautiful cold climate garden.
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Everglades Historic House and Gardens
37 Everglades Avenue
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Beautiful cold climate garden.
Huge Cave System - highly recommended. Booking essential. Different walk or climbing grades from easy to challenging. a fewhave a short absail included. A free self guided tour is available but to go into the caves you get a guide and payment is required. there is a cafe at the hotel as well.
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Σπήλαια Jenolan
4655 Jenolan Caves Rd
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Huge Cave System - highly recommended. Booking essential. Different walk or climbing grades from easy to challenging. a fewhave a short absail included. A free self guided tour is available but to go into the caves you get a guide and payment is required. there is a cafe at the hotel as well.
Great views (if weather is fine). Has a small museum from the time the Hydro Majestic was a Wellness Spa like the famous baths in Europe. They even renamed Mellow and tagged a Bath on - hence Mellow Bath.
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Boiler House Cafe Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue mountains
52-88 Great Western Hwy
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Great views (if weather is fine). Has a small museum from the time the Hydro Majestic was a Wellness Spa like the famous baths in Europe. They even renamed Mellow and tagged a Bath on - hence Mellow Bath.
Quirky place. good for collectors also has an eclectic cafe.
Trains, Planes & Automobiles
1 Goldsmith Place
Quirky place. good for collectors also has an eclectic cafe.
A great variety of art Objects and paintings for all budgets.
Rex-Livingston Art + Objects
184 Katoomba St
A great variety of art Objects and paintings for all budgets.
A beautiful place, filled with cold climate plants. Great to take a picnic along. Entirely run by volunteers, they have a small cafe and sometimes there are plants for sale.
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The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante St
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A beautiful place, filled with cold climate plants. Great to take a picnic along. Entirely run by volunteers, they have a small cafe and sometimes there are plants for sale.
The only winery in the Mountains. They offer wine tasting and grazing platters, a lovely area to visit.
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Dryridge Estate - Blue Mountains Winery - Megalong Valley
226 Aspinall Rd
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The only winery in the Mountains. They offer wine tasting and grazing platters, a lovely area to visit.
step back in History. located between Mount Victoria a Lithgow
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Hartley Historic Village
51 The Old Bathurst Rd
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step back in History. located between Mount Victoria a Lithgow
The house dates back to the 1840, the museum offers a glimes into history and the grounds are lovely. Located in Lithgow.
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Eskbank House Museum Lithgow
Bennett Street
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The house dates back to the 1840, the museum offers a glimes into history and the grounds are lovely. Located in Lithgow.
The Observatory runs special star gazing events.
Linden Observatory
105 Glossop Rd
The Observatory runs special star gazing events.
Colourful store, think funky socks and homewares in the small village of Mount Victoria. the cinema, Mount Vic Flicks, is just around the corner. There are also some nice cafes in Mount Victoria.
Mount Victoria Memorial Park
2-14 Station St
Colourful store, think funky socks and homewares in the small village of Mount Victoria. the cinema, Mount Vic Flicks, is just around the corner. There are also some nice cafes in Mount Victoria.

cinemas

If you like to see a movie, this cinema has a few movies running. It's in Katoomba, so nice and close.
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United Cinemas The Edge
225 Great Western Hwy
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If you like to see a movie, this cinema has a few movies running. It's in Katoomba, so nice and close.
Very charming old movie theater. Nice old world atmosphere, They sell tea, coffee, home baked cakes, soups when cold. Very cosy.
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Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley Ave
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Very charming old movie theater. Nice old world atmosphere, They sell tea, coffee, home baked cakes, soups when cold. Very cosy.

Food Scene

This restaurant is set in an 1930's art deco cinema. it has a gorgeous cocktail bar. on weekends they might have a band. The menu never changes.😊
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Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
18 Katoomba St
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This restaurant is set in an 1930's art deco cinema. it has a gorgeous cocktail bar. on weekends they might have a band. The menu never changes.😊
Great Beer, Food, and excellent atmosphere
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Mountain Culture Beer Co
23-25 Parke St
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Great Beer, Food, and excellent atmosphere
Local Chinese, excellent value food, lovely owner, good portions, take away or have your meal there.
Three Sisters Thai Massage Boutique
198 Katoomba St
Local Chinese, excellent value food, lovely owner, good portions, take away or have your meal there.
Great, the usual and uexpected Pizza, think duck or crocodile, but order early as it could be a wait if it is busy. Cocktails, boutique beers, wine list. Can be busy/noisy.
The Station Bar (TSB)
55 Port Dundas Road
Great, the usual and uexpected Pizza, think duck or crocodile, but order early as it could be a wait if it is busy. Cocktails, boutique beers, wine list. Can be busy/noisy.
Good South East Asian Food, slightly pricy, but everyone raves about it!
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Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant
147-153 Katoomba St
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Good South East Asian Food, slightly pricy, but everyone raves about it!
Freshly cooked Thai food. Quick service.
Boss Noodles
54 Katoomba Street
Freshly cooked Thai food. Quick service.
More unusual cafe. it also houses the trains, planes and automobile shop.
On The Soul Side Cafe
1 Goldsmith Place
More unusual cafe. it also houses the trains, planes and automobile shop.
Popular Sushi near the top of Katoomba Street
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Sushi n Co.
73 Katoomba St
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Popular Sushi near the top of Katoomba Street
When you are really relly hungry and can't wait!😊 Sushi Train for self serve or order a meal.
Season Sushi
183 Katoomba St
When you are really relly hungry and can't wait!😊 Sushi Train for self serve or order a meal.
Very popular, a narrow and windy street to get to, but lovely to see the valley. There is horse riding nearby.
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Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Megalong Road
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Very popular, a narrow and windy street to get to, but lovely to see the valley. There is horse riding nearby.
The only winery in the Mountains. They offer wine tasting and grazing platters.
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Dryridge Estate - Blue Mountains Winery - Megalong Valley
226 Aspinall Rd
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The only winery in the Mountains. They offer wine tasting and grazing platters.
Korean Restaurant in Katoomba Street with vegetarian options.
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Sanwiye Korean Restaurant
177 Katoomba St
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Korean Restaurant in Katoomba Street with vegetarian options.
Tasty tibetan food.
Mountain-Ama Cafe
189 Katoomba Street
Tasty tibetan food.
Great outdoor area and excellent pub food served in a lovely dining area with views to the garden and Leura station. Around the corner from Leura main street.
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Alexandra Hotel Leura
62 Great Western Hwy
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Great outdoor area and excellent pub food served in a lovely dining area with views to the garden and Leura station. Around the corner from Leura main street.

Groceries

Close by easy shopping. Park in front or underneath if busy. Most groceries available.
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Woolworths Katoomba
30 Waratah St
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Close by easy shopping. Park in front or underneath if busy. Most groceries available.
Groceries and specials
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ALDI Katoomba
Katoomba Street
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Groceries and specials

activities

A indoor activity if the weather is not great.
Camp Street Climbing Katoomba
102 Camp St
A indoor activity if the weather is not great.
The Hydro puts on a great high tea with beautiful views. Choose between an Asian style or traditional high tea. The Hydro also offers a guided history tour through the hotel.
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The Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue Mountains
88 Great Western Hwy
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The Hydro puts on a great high tea with beautiful views. Choose between an Asian style or traditional high tea. The Hydro also offers a guided history tour through the hotel.
Eccentric high tea, huge tea pot collection and lots of items to look at and/or buy.
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Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms
20 Grose St
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Eccentric high tea, huge tea pot collection and lots of items to look at and/or buy.
A very popular walking track in Blackheath, takes a leisurely 3.5 hours if you take your time. We have a Blue Mountain Walking Guide Book in the cottage. There are so many, please select the tracks you wish to do and take some screenshots with all the info.
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Μονοπάτι πεζοπορίας Grand Canyon
Evans Lookout Road
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A very popular walking track in Blackheath, takes a leisurely 3.5 hours if you take your time. We have a Blue Mountain Walking Guide Book in the cottage. There are so many, please select the tracks you wish to do and take some screenshots with all the info.
Great place to roam on a rainy day and hunt for antiques or vintage items. Something for every budget. There are a lot of different stall holders, selling everything from clothing to jewellery, antiques, furniture and more. Almost impossible to come out empty handed.☺️ Downstairs is a nice cafe with views towards the busy Blackheath main street.
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Victory Theatre Antique Centre
21 Govetts Leap Rd
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Great place to roam on a rainy day and hunt for antiques or vintage items. Something for every budget. There are a lot of different stall holders, selling everything from clothing to jewellery, antiques, furniture and more. Almost impossible to come out empty handed.☺️ Downstairs is a nice cafe with views towards the busy Blackheath main street.
in Falconbridge, mid mountains, sits the Norman Lindsay Gallery. All the surrounding streets have cute names like Magic Pudding. it is run by the national trust on weekends they often have a band. It is open 10 am to 4pm 4 days a week. The Gallery/Museum/Garden features lots of buxom Ladies and cat paintings. there is also a gift shop/cafe.
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Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum
14 Norman Lindsay Cres
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in Falconbridge, mid mountains, sits the Norman Lindsay Gallery. All the surrounding streets have cute names like Magic Pudding. it is run by the national trust on weekends they often have a band. It is open 10 am to 4pm 4 days a week. The Gallery/Museum/Garden features lots of buxom Ladies and cat paintings. there is also a gift shop/cafe.
It s in the middle of Katoomba street, above the Coles shopping center. It has great views, an art gallery, a library, gift shop and cafe. Entry is easy from the side lane, next to the Carrington.
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Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke St
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It s in the middle of Katoomba street, above the Coles shopping center. It has great views, an art gallery, a library, gift shop and cafe. Entry is easy from the side lane, next to the Carrington.
It's located on top of Katoomba Street, in front of the Carrington Hotel. Nice pub food, not expensive, large portions, very busy. the Carrington Hotel has a wide veranda, excellent to site outside with a coffee or drink. The inside public areas are wonderful Victorian. It's lovely to sit near the fireplace. They also serve high tea on weekends and have a piano player.
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Old City Bank Brasserie
15 Katoomba St
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It's located on top of Katoomba Street, in front of the Carrington Hotel. Nice pub food, not expensive, large portions, very busy. the Carrington Hotel has a wide veranda, excellent to site outside with a coffee or drink. The inside public areas are wonderful Victorian. It's lovely to sit near the fireplace. They also serve high tea on weekends and have a piano player.
Nice art space. Great on a rainy day.
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Lost Bear Gallery
98 Lurline St
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Nice art space. Great on a rainy day.
This gallery is literally just around the corner. Just turn to the left if you step out from Apsara, at the top of thill turn right. 200 meters and you arrived at the artists house and gallery. Naturalistic Blue Mountains oil paintings.
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John Wilson Art Gallery
46 Narrow Neck Rd
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This gallery is literally just around the corner. Just turn to the left if you step out from Apsara, at the top of thill turn right. 200 meters and you arrived at the artists house and gallery. Naturalistic Blue Mountains oil paintings.
We have a Tibetan Community here. This shop has Tibetan jewellery and antique objects amd is very affordable.
Tibetan Three Sisters
157 Katoomba St
We have a Tibetan Community here. This shop has Tibetan jewellery and antique objects amd is very affordable.
Lovely to go horse riding and to take in the scenery. They also have a cafe.
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Blue Mountains Horse Riding
993 Megalong Rd
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Lovely to go horse riding and to take in the scenery. They also have a cafe.
A charming, small bookshop, nestled in a cute alley, just around the corner of the post office in Katoomba. You can find hard to get books, a more alternative, interesting bookshop with lovely staff. Upstairs they also sell second hand books, board and card games. There is a piano and reading area. Great for a rainy day and to stock up on presents.
The Little Lost Bookshop
181 Katoomba St
A charming, small bookshop, nestled in a cute alley, just around the corner of the post office in Katoomba. You can find hard to get books, a more alternative, interesting bookshop with lovely staff. Upstairs they also sell second hand books, board and card games. There is a piano and reading area. Great for a rainy day and to stock up on presents.