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Katoomba

The magnificent Carrington Hotel.

Skip this ‘forlorn’ Blue Mountains town? You’ll be missing out

Poor old Katoomba has seen better days, but to suggest it be bypassed en route to other sights in the area does the town a major disservice.

  • Julie Miller
A spectacular section of the Overcliff-Undercliff track.

Australia’s great new hike is just 90 minutes from Sydney

The beauty of the Grand Cliff Top Walk is that it can be done in bite-size chunks, so hikers can join the walk for as long as they choose.

  • Julie Miller
The Bowtell Swing Bridge, a narrow, precarious-looking suspension bridge built in 1991 by the 1st Field Squadron of the Royal Australian Engineers..

Six Foot Track, Blue Mountains: A historic shortcut is now one of NSW's best hikes

Created in the late 1800s as a shortcut, this historic 45-kilometre trail has become one of NSW's iconic multi-day walks.

  • Rob McFarland
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The Blue Mountains, NSW: Scenic World has something for art lovers, wildlife tragics and thrillseekers

A new way to experience the mystery and beauty of the Blue Mountains.

  • Jane Richards
The Three Sisters at Katoomba are the Blue Mountains' most spectacular landmark.

Blue Mountains, New South Wales, attractions and highlights: Now is the time to go

Blue Mountains attractions appeal to all-comers, from the adventurous to the luxury seekers, art-deco doyens and kids big and small who love toys and trains.

  • Caroline Gladstone
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Mama Holiday: travelling with big families

The time has come to just say it - the travel industry is failing large families.

  • TRACEY SPICER
Melba House, Katoomba.

Six of the best: Blue Mountains lodgings

From romantic to cute and quirky, here's six picks to bed down in.

  • Caroline Gladstone
Lilianfels Katoomba

Lilianfels

Lilianfels is made for hedonists wishing to come over all Brideshead Revisited.

One of three generous-size bedrooms at Shellcot.

Shellcot Cottage, Katoomba reivew: Chilling out, mountain style

Nick Galvin finds he's not alone when it comes to embracing winter and celebrating with friends.

Our Katoomba Flat, review: Renovator's delight

Lenny Ann Low finds inspiration in the clever restoration and Scandi-chic decor of a 1950s flat in Katoomba.

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