Things to do in the Blue Mountains

1

Empress Falls

One of the most popular waterfalls in the Blue Mountains, Empress Falls, sits at the base of Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls.

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2

Minnehaha Falls

If you’re looking for a lesser-known spot to pack a picnic lunch then Minnehaha Falls, a waterfall situated in North Katoomba

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3

Terrace Falls

Terrace Falls, off Terrace Falls Road in Hazelbrook, is almost perfect

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4

The Bilpin Fruit Bowl

Bilpin is a tiny hamlet renowned for its fruit picking (and cider)

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5

Mount Tomah - the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden

Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens is one of the Blue Mountains' most loved attractions

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6

The Red Door Cafe

The Red Door Café is a gem of the mountains, and a local secret that deserves to be shared.

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7

Wisteria Place Cafe

Dine in the mountains

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8

Rust and Timber Chocolate Bar

Best cappuccino in the Blue Mountains, and a built-in chocolate shop – what more could you ask for?

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9

DBL Ristretto

All about health, Dbl has not only great coffee, but virtuous food options to enjoy on the side.

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10

The Turning Page Bookshop

The Turning Page Bookshop in Springwood is a local institution

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11

Megalong Books

No book lovers visit to The Blue Mountains is complete without a trip to Megalong books

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12

Mountain High Pies

The great Aussie pie-tasting quest will never truly be satisfied until you stop at Mountain High Pies.

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13

Red Hands Cave

It’s no secret that the Blue Mountains are a rich source of Indigenous culture, history and sacred sites.

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14

Waradah Aboriginal Center

Another significant Indigenous site is the Waradah centre in Katoomba

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15

Glenbrook Cinema

This old-fashioned gem of a cinema, with its worn red chairs and velvet curtains, takes you back in time.

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16

Mr Pickwick's

As far as quaint Blue Mountains gems go, Mr Pickwick's is high on the list

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17

Maison Montage

Maison Montage is well established as Leura's leading homewares store offering a gorgeous and eclectic range of fine quality products

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18

Trumps Boutique

Trumps Boutique is a women's clothing shop in the centre of Leura village

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19

Lyttleton Stores

For the ultimate shopping experience, head to Lyttleton Stores at Lawson.

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20

Olympian Rock Lookout

There's something special about Olympian Rock

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21

Flat Rock Lookout

Off Tablelands road, this is a local hang out, and the perfect picnic dinner spot and great for photos at sunrise and sunset

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22

Narrow Neck Lookout

As the name suggests, this lookout has views to the Narrow Neck peninsula, with sweeping views of the valleys below.