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Where is Katoomba, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Katoomba is located in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, about 110 kilometres west of Sydney. It lies between the deep sandstone valleys carved by the Blue Mountains National Park and the elevated plateau towns that run along the Great Western Highway. It is famous for the Three Sisters rock formation, dramatic cliffside views, and its heritage as a popular mountain retreat.

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Facts about Katoomba, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Blue Mountains
Location	In the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, overlooking Jamison Valley
Coordinates	33.72° S, 150.31° E
Local Government Area	City of Blue Mountains
Founded	1870s (as a tourist and mining township)
Original Name	Katoomba (from Aboriginal word “Kedumba,” meaning “shining falling water”)
Elevation	~1,017 m
Population	Approx. 7,600
Area	Approx. 22 sq km
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2780
Major Waterways	Kedumba Creek, Jamison Creek
Top Attractions	Three Sisters, Echo Point Lookout, Scenic World, Wentworth Falls (nearby), Katoomba Falls, Blue Mountains National Park.
Demonym	Katoomba residents
Main Industries	Tourism, hospitality, arts, retail
Nearest Airport	Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Website	https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au

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