Welcome to Mimosa: our little guidebook to Katoomba and surrounds
Sightseeing
Enjoy a 2.5km return walk to the pool at the base of the Falls. At the carpark there is playground equipment and some picnic tables.
The track was constructed in 1894. The area around Minnehaha Falls was owned in the 1890s by an American company called The Assets Realization and General Finance Co. Ltd.
It reminded them of Yosemite National Park, the first reserve of its sort in the world, established in California in 1890, so the creek that feeds Minnehaha Falls was named Yosemite Creek.
Over time, it’s also been known as: Minnie Ha-ha Falls, Minna-ha-ha Falls and Minne-ha-ha Falls.
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Minni haha Falls, Blue Mountains
9 Katoomba Falls RdEnjoy a 2.5km return walk to the pool at the base of the Falls. At the carpark there is playground equipment and some picnic tables.
The track was constructed in 1894. The area around Minnehaha Falls was owned in the 1890s by an American company called The Assets Realization and General Finance Co. Ltd.
It reminded them of Yosemite National Park, the first reserve of its sort in the world, established in California in 1890, so the creek that feeds Minnehaha Falls was named Yosemite Creek.
Over time, it’s also been known as: Minnie Ha-ha Falls, Minna-ha-ha Falls and Minne-ha-ha Falls.
City/town information
There's plenty to do and see in Katoomba. Top of your list is the world famous Three Sisters and Echo Point.
Scenic World is a short drive away. It’s a wonderful adventure where you can ride the steepest train in the world, fly over the valley in the cableway or glass bottomed skyway, and walk the valley floor along the boardwalk – perfect for the kids and anyone who wants to explore but needs accessibility.
While the Three Sisters and Scenic World are both wonders to visit, they are tourist hot spots, so if you’re looking for a few quieter places to explore, here are our faves:
Katoomba Falls – If you start at Katoomba Kiosk, you’ll miss the tourist congestion but still get to see this beautiful waterfall. 2 hour return.
Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls – 1 hour (each way) and much shorter walks to lookouts if you don’t do the round trip. There’s also a picnic area and playground for the kids.
Valley of the Waters – A beautiful walk down to the valley floor and right to the incredible Empress Falls. 3 hour round trip that starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut where you can fill your belly before/after the hike.
Elysian Rock Lookout & Clifftop Bushwalk – pay a few dollars to get into the amphitheatre, or go down the track to the left, next to a house to see the expansive views for free. Olympian Parade, Leura – opposite Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum.
Lincoln’s Rock (AKA Kings Tableland Observatory or Flat Rock) has become a tourist hotspot, but if you’re lucky and miss the crowds, it’s a stunning place to watch the sun set. Little Switzerland Drive, Wentworth Falls.
Mount York Lookout is a drive further up the Mountains. It’s a 240° view of the western plains area from above – an incredible spot. Plus there’s plenty of history about the Blue Mountains crossing scattered around the place to really soak it all in.
A list of many more spots to explore and difficulty levels are listed here: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/recreation or www.bluemts.com.au/info/thingstodo/
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Katoomba
There's plenty to do and see in Katoomba. Top of your list is the world famous Three Sisters and Echo Point.
Scenic World is a short drive away. It’s a wonderful adventure where you can ride the steepest train in the world, fly over the valley in the cableway or glass bottomed skyway, and walk the valley floor along the boardwalk – perfect for the kids and anyone who wants to explore but needs accessibility.
While the Three Sisters and Scenic World are both wonders to visit, they are tourist hot spots, so if you’re looking for a few quieter places to explore, here are our faves:
Katoomba Falls – If you start at Katoomba Kiosk, you’ll miss the tourist congestion but still get to see this beautiful waterfall. 2 hour return.
Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls – 1 hour (each way) and much shorter walks to lookouts if you don’t do the round trip. There’s also a picnic area and playground for the kids.
Valley of the Waters – A beautiful walk down to the valley floor and right to the incredible Empress Falls. 3 hour round trip that starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut where you can fill your belly before/after the hike.
Elysian Rock Lookout & Clifftop Bushwalk – pay a few dollars to get into the amphitheatre, or go down the track to the left, next to a house to see the expansive views for free. Olympian Parade, Leura – opposite Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum.
Lincoln’s Rock (AKA Kings Tableland Observatory or Flat Rock) has become a tourist hotspot, but if you’re lucky and miss the crowds, it’s a stunning place to watch the sun set. Little Switzerland Drive, Wentworth Falls.
Mount York Lookout is a drive further up the Mountains. It’s a 240° view of the western plains area from above – an incredible spot. Plus there’s plenty of history about the Blue Mountains crossing scattered around the place to really soak it all in.
A list of many more spots to explore and difficulty levels are listed here: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/recreation or www.bluemts.com.au/info/thingstodo/
Neighbourhoods
Leura is a short drive away and although a smaller town, it has so many bespoke shops you won’t stumble across a bad one on your way!
There are plenty of fabulous cafes and restaurants or buy fish&chips and sit on the grass under the blossom trees in the main street. Everybody does it!
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Leura
Leura is a short drive away and although a smaller town, it has so many bespoke shops you won’t stumble across a bad one on your way!
There are plenty of fabulous cafes and restaurants or buy fish&chips and sit on the grass under the blossom trees in the main street. Everybody does it!
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The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre is a must!
If you’re after some art and local history, the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre is the place to go. It hosts the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition which is devoted to education about the environment, history and culture of the Blue Mountains.