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Katoomba

Katoomba is the main residential centre of Blue Mountains; it was developed as coal mine site last century. Cutting of the railway line through the mountains transformed a mining site to a holiday resort for wealthy Sydneysiders.

 

Attractions in the town
Maxvision Cinema located on the Great Western Highway has daily screening of The Edge. Access to Maxvision Cinema is through Civic Place. Markets are present at the Civic Centre, Katoomba Street. Markets are held on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. In the month of February Blue Mountains festival of folk, roots and blues is conducted.

Attractions in the Area
Excellent Bushwalking, cycling, abseiling and 4wd tracks are present. Towards the West there is Explorers tree on which initials are carved.
Towards the South of town one can find three sisters rock formation. Orphan rock and katoomba falls are also present near to Katoomba. Blue Mountains scenic world is present at the corner of Violet Street and Cliff drive, Katoomba. Skyway which travels 350 m across the girge is the first horizontal passenger carrying ropeway in Australia. Scenic railway built in the year 1876 is thought to be the world`s steepest railway.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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