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Blue Mountains

Australia travel guide

What to see in the Blue Mountains

Eucalyptus valleys that look blue through the haze, near Sydney, with lookouts and waterfalls.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Stu's Images · CC BY-SA 4.0

Blue Mountains highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. The Three Sisters

    Seen from Echo Point.

  2. Scenic World

    A very steep railway and a cable car.

  3. Katoomba

    The base town.

  4. Wentworth Falls

    Trails and a waterfall.

  5. Jenolan Caves

    Limestone caves.

Day trips from the Blue Mountains

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Blue Mountains

Any time of year is good to travel to the Blue Mountains: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Australia guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Blue Mountains

What to see in the Blue Mountains?

The Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Jenolan Caves.

What to see in the Blue Mountains in one day?

Don’t miss The Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Jenolan Caves. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Blue Mountains?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Blue Mountains: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Blue Mountains?

Blue Mountains from Sydney and Blue Mountains and koalas.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.