Guidebook for Mount Victoria
Sightseeing
Spectacular location for watching the sunset and enjoying a drink or picnic. Only a short walk from the cottage across the highway and down Grandview Road.
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Sunset Rock Lookout
14 Beaufort AveSpectacular location for watching the sunset and enjoying a drink or picnic. Only a short walk from the cottage across the highway and down Grandview Road.
The highest point in the Blue Mountains. The starting point for the Fairy Bower bush walk. Or follow the fire trail to Hornes Point for fantastic views over Kanimbla Valley - highly recommended.
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Mount Piddington
46 Mount Piddington RdThe highest point in the Blue Mountains. The starting point for the Fairy Bower bush walk. Or follow the fire trail to Hornes Point for fantastic views over Kanimbla Valley - highly recommended.
Historic lookouts, popular rock climbing location and several interesting bush walks with historic sights.
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Mount York Lookout
151 Mount York RdHistoric lookouts, popular rock climbing location and several interesting bush walks with historic sights.
Pulpit Rock Lookout views into the Kanimbla Valley, Zig Zag Track, Rienits Pass Track, Bushrangers Cave and Ross Cave.
87 Kanimbla Valley Rd
Pulpit Rock Lookout views into the Kanimbla Valley, Zig Zag Track, Rienits Pass Track, Bushrangers Cave and Ross Cave.
Mitchell Ridge Lookout
Great Western HighwayFantastic views into the Kanimbla Valley and down Victoria Pass
Access to bush walks to Victoria falls, into the Grose Valley and Asgard Swamp. There is also a historic shale mine.
Victoria Falls Rd
Access to bush walks to Victoria falls, into the Grose Valley and Asgard Swamp. There is also a historic shale mine.
An awesome lookout on a hunk of rock that juts out into the Grose Valley. The views are incredible and a lot less tourists than some other lookouts.
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Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock TrackAn awesome lookout on a hunk of rock that juts out into the Grose Valley. The views are incredible and a lot less tourists than some other lookouts.
Stunning views into the Grose Valley and over Bridal Veil Falls. Easy to access and plenty of free car parking close by.
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Pandangan Govetts Leap
Stunning views into the Grose Valley and over Bridal Veil Falls. Easy to access and plenty of free car parking close by.
The worlds oldest caves. Limestone caves with excellent tour guides. Head there early to avoid the midday crowds.
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Gua Jenolan
4655 Jenolan Caves RdThe worlds oldest caves. Limestone caves with excellent tour guides. Head there early to avoid the midday crowds.
A long drive but an excellent place for a walk in total wilderness. Try the Plateau Walk for an amazing half day walk with breathtaking views in all directions. Do not go here in wet/foggy weather.
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Kanangra Walls Lookout
A long drive but an excellent place for a walk in total wilderness. Try the Plateau Walk for an amazing half day walk with breathtaking views in all directions. Do not go here in wet/foggy weather.
Absolutely stunning garden village. Visit the filming location of the great gatsby, wander through acres of beautiful gardens, eat scones at the kiosk or take a picnic and spend the day.
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Mount Wilson
Absolutely stunning garden village. Visit the filming location of the great gatsby, wander through acres of beautiful gardens, eat scones at the kiosk or take a picnic and spend the day.
Entertainment & Activities
Charming local cinema showing an eclectic mix of art house and independent films. Snack bar with homemade choc top ice-creams and soup in winter. Free coffee and tea.
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Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley AveCharming local cinema showing an eclectic mix of art house and independent films. Snack bar with homemade choc top ice-creams and soup in winter. Free coffee and tea.
Shopping
The Bay Tree Nursery
Fantastic selection of cold climate plants and fruit trees.
Pubs, restaurants, cafes, antique shops, home-wares, butchers, fruit and vegetable shop and supermarket.
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Blackheath Station
Pubs, restaurants, cafes, antique shops, home-wares, butchers, fruit and vegetable shop and supermarket.
153 Great Western Hwy
Antique shop selling old wares and collectables.
A sweet tooth's paradise with over 2,000 different varieties of confectionery. Both local and imported sweets from around the world. Also has a coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm.
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The Lolly Bug
2297 Great Western HwyA sweet tooth's paradise with over 2,000 different varieties of confectionery. Both local and imported sweets from around the world. Also has a coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm.
Food Scene
$: Atmospheric old hotel with open fires, friendly bar and pub food (the burger is huge). OK option if you don't want to drive for dinner and the outdoor seating area is great on a sunny afternoon.
Hotel Imperial, Great Western Hwy station
$: Atmospheric old hotel with open fires, friendly bar and pub food (the burger is huge). OK option if you don't want to drive for dinner and the outdoor seating area is great on a sunny afternoon.
30 Station St
30 Station Street$: The deli serves coffee, delicious pies and lunches; eat in or take away.
$$: Restaurant and cafe connected to the Bay Tree Nursery. Great coffee and lunch menu.
24 Station St
24 Station Street$$: Restaurant and cafe connected to the Bay Tree Nursery. Great coffee and lunch menu.
$: Fantastic wood fired pizza and many tasty vegetarian options! Book a table as its very popular with locals, or order take away (10 min drive). Pizza menu is in the cottage. Highly recommended. Closed Mondays.
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The Talisman Gallery
53 Old Great Western Hwy$: Fantastic wood fired pizza and many tasty vegetarian options! Book a table as its very popular with locals, or order take away (10 min drive). Pizza menu is in the cottage. Highly recommended. Closed Mondays.
$$: The best lunch venue in the Mountains! Fantastic food, great local wines, regional produce, friendly service and historic setting. Breakfast and lunch only.
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Ambermere Inn
5 Ambermere Dr$$: The best lunch venue in the Mountains! Fantastic food, great local wines, regional produce, friendly service and historic setting. Breakfast and lunch only.
$$: Skip the pizza, the star here is the main dishes and deserts! Menu is in the cottage. Book for a table on the weekend.
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Piedmont Inn
248 Great Western Hwy$$: Skip the pizza, the star here is the main dishes and deserts! Menu is in the cottage. Book for a table on the weekend.
$: Good selection of pub food, family friendly, fantastic beer garden.
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Gardners Inn Hotel
255 Great Western Hwy$: Good selection of pub food, family friendly, fantastic beer garden.
Anonymous Cafe
237-238 Great Western Hwy$: Hipster cafe with great beans and homemade cakes.
Take your tastebuds around the world with 8 different dishes like a New York Cheeseburger, Jerk Fried Chicken or Steamed Bao. Local cafe with delicious food. Great for a lunch date.
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8Things
133 Katoomba StTake your tastebuds around the world with 8 different dishes like a New York Cheeseburger, Jerk Fried Chicken or Steamed Bao. Local cafe with delicious food. Great for a lunch date.
Great little bakehouse/coffee shop tucked away behind the main street of Blackheath. Great housemade pies and pastries! Our favourite is the five-spice braised pork pie or the chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Bakehouse on Wentworth
105 Wentworth StGreat little bakehouse/coffee shop tucked away behind the main street of Blackheath. Great housemade pies and pastries! Our favourite is the five-spice braised pork pie or the chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Delicious freshly made sushi and traditional Japanese meals. Eat in or takeaway. Very popular with locals at lunchtime. Closed Mondays.
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Sushi n Co.
73 Katoomba StDelicious freshly made sushi and traditional Japanese meals. Eat in or takeaway. Very popular with locals at lunchtime. Closed Mondays.
Tasty pizza takeaway in Blackheath Village. Lots of toppings to choose from! Delivery also available.
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Pizza Delish
123 Station StTasty pizza takeaway in Blackheath Village. Lots of toppings to choose from! Delivery also available.
Arts & Culture
Mount Victoria Museum
35A Station StUnique exhibits of the history of the railway.
28 Station St
28 Station StreetAntiques and collectables at reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic cold climate botanical gardens. The highest botanical gardens in Australia. Beautiful views into the Grose valley on the way. Award winning restaurant, perfect for lunch.
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Taman Botani Blue Mountains
Bells Line of RoadFantastic cold climate botanical gardens. The highest botanical gardens in Australia. Beautiful views into the Grose valley on the way. Award winning restaurant, perfect for lunch.
Perfect place for a short walk, especially if the weather has set in. During September-November the garden explodes in a riotous profusion of colourful flowers.
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The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante StPerfect place for a short walk, especially if the weather has set in. During September-November the garden explodes in a riotous profusion of colourful flowers.
Essentials
Blissfully relaxing bath house surrounded by stunning Japanese style gardens. Book a two-hour session and while away a chilly afternoon in pure bliss.
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Japanese Bath House - Booking Necessary
259 Sir Thomas Mitchell DrBlissfully relaxing bath house surrounded by stunning Japanese style gardens. Book a two-hour session and while away a chilly afternoon in pure bliss.
Amazing sausages! Friendly service and great free-range cuts.
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Blackheath Butchery
10 Govetts Leap RdAmazing sausages! Friendly service and great free-range cuts.
The best location to stock up on fresh fruit and veggies on your way if cooking for a group. Really cheap prices for amazing fresh and local produce. Lovely owners.
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Todarello's Katoomba Village Fruit Market
170-180 Bathurst RdThe best location to stock up on fresh fruit and veggies on your way if cooking for a group. Really cheap prices for amazing fresh and local produce. Lovely owners.