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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Katoomba has to offer.
Where to Eat in Katoomba
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bootlegger Bar Katoomba (92 Bathurst road) and Miss Lilian at Lilianfels Blue Mountains (5-19 Lilianfels Ave) 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 43 miles from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 53 miles from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 720 miles and will cost you around AED 588. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 195 for a journey of 1020 miles.
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, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 545 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 AED 4.15 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 AED 49.80 and AED 66.40. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.