Katoomba

Blue Mountains, Australia

Home to Aunty Ed's retro basement restaurant and bar, and the Station Bar next to the train station.

Places in Katoomba

Aunty Ed's A retro basement restaurant and bar on the main street in Katoomba with bands playing on weekends.
Gardiners Inn Restaurant Offers good food among the Blue Mountains' recommended dining spots.
The Bakehouse on Wentworth A famous stop among the Blue Mountains' dining options.
Station Bar Next to Katoomba train station, recommended for its great selection of beers and pizzas.
Aunty Ed's bar The bar at the retro basement restaurant on Katoomba's main street with weekend bands.

Best time to visit: March to May and September to November offer mild weather ideal for hiking the Giant Stairway and Grand Canyon track.
Getting around: Katoomba serves as the main town hub with Aunty Ed's and the Station Bar, with Blackheath home to the Hydro Majestic and Heritage Centre, and Govetts Leap and the Grand Canyon track further into the national park.
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language: English; Darug and Gundungurra are the languages of the Traditional Owners.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: The Blue Mountains' dining and hospitality scene continues to blend heritage grandeur with retro Katoomba charm, with the Hydro Majestic's famous high tea overlooking Megalong Valley and Aunty Ed's retro basement bands reflecting the region's range from colonial-era elegance to laid-back mountain-town nightlife.

Blackheath — Home to the Hydro Majestic, one of the most famous hotels in Australia, and the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
Megalong Valley — Home to the Megalong Valley Tearooms, offering fresh scones and hot tea in the beautiful countryside.