Go deeper in the Blue Mountains
The Three Sisters rock formations in Katoomba are famous in Australia and the world over. But we’re so much more than that. With 26 villages surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park the Blue Mountains has a diversity of experiences to offer.
Just look a little deeper...
From mocktails atop a cable car suspended 400m above a stunning World Heritage listed valley, with the Three Sisters right beside you, to a chilled wine amongst the native wildlife, with the escarpment glowing orange at sunset. Visit the Blue Mountains for a soul enriching experience.
The Blue Mountains is an eco-certified World Heritage listed destination where rock climbing, canyoning and bush walking are accompanied by award-winning restaurants, beer voted the best in Australia, wineries and a quirky side; think art deco grand hotels, one-off shops you find nowhere else and world class art galleries.
Our vision is to be celebrated not only as a destination, but as an exemplar for sustainability.
World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains Area is located within the Country of six first nations being the Darkinjung, Dharawal, Dharug, Gundungurra, Wonnarua and Wiradjuri Traditional Owners.
Be inspired
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30 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2025
Oberon Outdoor Festival
This is a month-long festival with something for everyone from a teddy bears picnic for the small members of the community, to a fun run, sip and splash for the over 21's, redfin roundup fishing comp and a fossicking day out at burraga dam.
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19 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2025
Ngurra Bayala (Country speaks)
Co-curated with Dharug artist and curator Leanne Tobin, Ngurra Bayala (Country speaks) celebrates the video work of seven female First Nations artists. Ngurra Bayala will be on permanent display, as per the Cultural Centre’s opening hours for two years.National Gallery of Australia Artists: Megan Cope, Fiona Foley, Julie Gough and r e a.Blue Mountains Aboriginal practitioners: Aunty Sharyn Halls (...
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26 Jul 2025 - 17 Nov 2025
House of Ghosts exhibition by Wendy Sharpe
Wendy Sharpe's House of Ghosts exhibition at Norman Lindsay Gallery features ephemeral wall paintings, oil paintings, works on paper, light installations and more.The concept of ghosts and the afterlife appears in almost every culture. House of Ghosts explores the intersection of the real and the imagined – the seen and unseen, Imagined figures, spirits, ghosts, memories of people, or some kind of...
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4 Oct 2025 - 26 Jan 2026
Dinosaur Valley
Australia's biggest dinosaur experience is back at Scenic World, bringing the ancient rainforest to life with over 60 roaring and moving dinosaurs. Joined by friendly Dinosaur Rangers, visitors of all ages will meet dinosaurs (and even pat a baby or two!) beneath the rainforest canopy, learn fun facts about these pre-historic creatures, and see dinos in action with the escarpment as a backdrop.A ...
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18 Oct 2025
The Creative Foundations Alumni Exhibition 1
This October, The Foundations at Portland in the NSW Central West comes alive with the spirit of making. The inaugural Creative Foundations Alumni Exhibition brings together 13 past artists-in-residence, returning to showcase sculpture, painting, and drawing in The Annexe. Featured artists include Harrie Fasher, Penelope McKeown, Robbie Flowers, Tim Hall, Gwenda Hall, Steven Hogan, Margaret Hogan,...
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18 Oct 2025
Spring Jazz and Wine in the Garden at Norman Lindsay Gallery
Come along to Wine and Jazz in the Garden at the Norman Lindsay Gallery. Get your friends together to enjoy good music, good wine and good times! Spring Jazz in the Garden at Norman Lindsay Gallery returns for another sensational day of music with George Washing Machine and friends, tastings from local wineries and lively dance performances.This year winemakers and brewers come from both large and...
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18 Oct 2025
Vibes on the Green
Vibes on the Green is a small-scale music festival with local and traveling artists on the greens of the Portland Golf Course. This celebrates local artists and provides much-needed entertainment at very reasonable prices for the surrounding small communities. There are multiple acts, including a children's act, throughout the day to suit everyone's needs.
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18 Oct 2025
Jazz and Wine in the Springtime
Sip, sway, and soak up spring at the Norman Lindsay Gallery Jazz and Wine Festival.Returning with a fresh seasonal twist, this sensational day out has something for everyone to enjoy.Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as you savour tastings from local wineries, tap along to lively dance performances and enjoy an outstanding afternoon of jazz.The dynamic George Washingmachine – a crowd favourite known ...