Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Katoomba deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Katoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, JAMISONS VIEW RESTAURANT (6-10 Apex St) and Hatter’s Restaurant (197 Katoomba St u 1) are great picks.

When to visit Katoomba

Katoomba in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 389
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 389
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Katoomba

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) (WSI), which is located 42 km from Katoomba. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines, KLM and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Malaysia departs from Penang and takes around 20h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) (WSI), which is located 42 km from Katoomba. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines, KLM and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Malaysia departs from Penang and takes around 20h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,965 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,565 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,644 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katoomba

From 5-star hotels such as the Lilianfels Resort and Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,331 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba

Most booked hotels in Katoomba

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Carrington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 456+
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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 223+
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Lilianfels Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,239+
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Palais Royale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 448+
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Metropole Katoomba
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 317+
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Motel Echo Point
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 334+
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Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay RM 4.61 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 RM 55.26 and RM 73.68.

Expect to pay RM 4.61 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 RM 55.26 and RM 73.68.