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Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia

Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia — region in Australia. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Region

Why go

  • Served by RAAF Base Richmond (XRH).

History

Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia is a region in Australia. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) 45 km to the centre
Richmond, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Katoomba Airport 4.9 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Outdoor
Taralga Grathawa Airport 81 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Outdoor
Gingkin Airfield 41 km to the centre
Gingkin, NSW, AU
Outdoor
Yerranderie Airfield 46 km to the centre
Yerranderie, NSW, AU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Katoomba — Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia
Katoomba — Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAAF Base Richmond (XRH); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Katoomba (Blue Mountains), Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

NSW TrainLink
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound Australia
Intercity coach