Medlow Bath

城市概覽

Before the British colonial period, Katoomba and the surrounding Blue Mountains were home to the Gundungurra and Darug indigenous peoples, who referred to the area as kedumba, meaning "shining falling water". Around the turn of the 20th century, Many Aboriginal peoples were forcibly relocated to settlements such as The Gully, a tract of land in the middle of town. Katoomba developed as a popular mountain resort town in the early 20th century, with holidaymakers taking advantage of the train services along the current line from Sydney. The town reached an early heyday in the period between the world wars, attested to today by the numerous examples of art deco architecture and shop fronts along the main street of the town. The town is 1,017 m (3,337 ft) above sea level.

如何抵達

By car Katoomba is around 100 km (60 miles) from Sydney, just off the Great Western Highway, and is a well signposted destination. Parking is available in town, with timed parking on the street. Parking fees are charged at Echo Point and availability is limited, so if you are also visiting Scenic World, consider parking there in its large car park, and walking to Echo Point from the Scenic Skyway terminus.

By train Situated on the northern end of the town centre is 1 Katoomba station. The station is staffed all day and is wheelchair accessible.

Sydney Trains From Sydney's Central station, it sees hourly services from the Blue Mountains Line, taking about 2 hr; similar hourly services run from Lithgow, taking about 1½ hr. There is also the twice daily Bathurst Bullet from Bathurst in the early morning, taking about 2 hr. As of 2026, the fare from Sydney is $7.46; opal cards are accepted.

NSW Trainlink NSW Trainlink runs daily services from Dubbo, taking about 5 hr; from the outback town of Broken Hill, there's the weekly Broken Hill Xplorer taking about 12 hr. As of 2026 the fare from Dubbo is $39; from Broken Hill it's $65. You must book in advance to travel on these services, which opens 180 days prior to travel.

By coach Australia Wide Coaches operate a daily express service from Katoomba to the Sydney City and on to Sydney airport every morning, and return in the afternoon.

By bus Bus 690K runs daily (except Su) from Springwood. Bus 698V runs three times a day M-F from Mount Victoria. Bus 685 runs five times M-F, four times Sa and two times Su from Leura and Wentworth Falls. Opal cards accepted.

當地交通

By public bus Buses radiate outwards from 1 Carrington Hotel bus stop, near the railway station. Bus 686 runs every 20 minutes south to Scenic World and Echo Point all day; except in the early morning and evenings when you need to take bus 686G, which runs every 20 minutes. Plan your journey on transportnsw.info. Buses accept Opal and contactless cards only. Cash is not accepted.

By tourist bus Alternatively, you can take the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus (a hop-on hop-off bus), which leaves hourly from just outside the Carrington Hotel. The bus departs each hour and goes to Leura, along the canyon edge to Three Sisters, Echo Point, Scenic World and back also stopping at some resorts, golf courses and museums. As of Apr 2026, the bus costs adults $55 for a day pass from around 9AM to 5PM ($15 for children), but ask nicely at their sales office near the train station and you may get stamps for extra days for free; note however, that these buses are not Opal enabled (and overall aren't super worth the money if you're okay with longer waits). Their ticket office is across the street from Katoomba railway station.

必看景點

1 Echo Point. A 'must see' for any visitor to Sydney, there are spectacular views of the Three Sisters rock formation from this lookout. There are a lot of tourists, although the platforms are well structured to give you a great view. There are numerous walking trails from here, including a 30-minute walk to the Three Sisters. There's also an information centre here with displays about the environment of the area, so it's a good place to start your visit to the mountains. Maps and souvenirs available for sale. Come back at night to see the area lit up. There is an easy walk down to a bridge where you can walk to the base of the sisters. Free, although parking at $5 an hour. (updated Nov 2015) 2 Katoomba Falls, Cliff Dr. (updated Jun 2021) 3 Scenic World, 1 Violet Street, ☏ +61 2 4782 2699, [email protected]. M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa-Su 9AM-5PM. The Scenic Skyway and Scenic Railway have been part of a visit to the Blue Mountains for as long as any Sydneysider can remember. It is home to the world's steepest railway at an incline of 52 degrees (128% gradient). The scenic cableway is much more sedate as descends down into the forest, and although it is common to do the railway down and the cableway back, if you want to enjoy the ride and not just the view, you'll have more fun just taking the railway both directions. Renovations to the railway have made it not quite as scary as it once was. Down in the valley you can walk on boardwalks along in the rainforest, the avalanche and see some mining remnant artifacts. There can be crowds on weekends, but you'll still get on okay. There can be school groups too, so just have a cup of coffee and wait for them to do their thing. $64 on weekdays, $70 on weekends and during school holidays. (updated May 2026) 4 Varuna (The Writers' House), 141 Cascade St. (updated Oct 2019)

A little outside 5 The Hydro Majestic, 52–88 Great Western Highway, Medlow Bath, ☏ +61 2 4782 6885. This grand hotel began its life in 1904 as a health res

體驗活動

Bushwalking in the valleys, including longer walks to the Ruined Castle (an eroded mountain) and Mt Solitary. Watch out for large, noisy lyrebirds scratching up food on the ground. If you're not prepared for bushwalking in the mountains, stick to walks along the cliff base, or connect with a guide. Good shoes, a bottle of water and some sun protection are highly recommended. 1 The Edge cinema, 225 Great Western Highway, ☏ +61 2 4782 8900. The main attraction is a 38-minute giant screen movie about the Blue Mountains, called Wild Australia: The Edge. This is an amazing show about the stunning scenery and the rainforest, filmed from an "adventure sports" and "conservation" viewpoint; not at all tacky or "touristy". The cinema also screens other giant screen films and conventional movies including classic films, so be sure to check the schedule before making the trip. Winter Magic Festival. (updated Oct 2019) Vertical Film Festival (VFF). (updated Oct 2019) 2 The Baroque Room, 15 Katoomba St. 18+ venue. Ornate live performance venue. (updated May 2026)

購物

1 Trains, Planes & Automobiles, 1 Goldsmith Pl, ☏ +61 2 4787 7974. M F Sa 10AM–4PM. Has been operating for over 20 years and features a stellar collection of antique toys and collectibles. (updated Apr 2024)

美食

1 Avalon, 18 Katoomba St, ☏ +61 2 4782 5532, [email protected]. W-Th Su-M 5:30PM-9PM, F-Sa 5:30PM-10PM. A stylish restaurant in the dress circle of the old Savo