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.
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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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22 Apr 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
Wynne Prize 2024
The Wynne Prize 2024 presents the winning and finalist works on tour for 2024, showcasing an impressive collection by Australian artists.The Wynne Prize 2024 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. This project is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW’s Blockbusters funding initiative.
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26 Apr 2025 - 8 Jun 2025
Sari: Anjum Olmo
Sari is a deeply intimate journey into the traditions, self-expression and expansive nature of the Sari garment, by Australian-Indian artist Anjum Olmo. This exhibition is a reclamation of the artist’s Indian heritage, weaving together nostalgia and cultural identity with her connection to the beautiful Blue Mountains.Olmo’s practice considers the ever-changing nature of maintaining equilibrium be...
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1 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
The magical wintertime (June, July and August) is Yulefest in the Blue Mountains, where many venues offer traditional Christmas-style celebrations. While cold winds blow and the occasional snow falls, experience warm 'Mountains' hospitality, log fires, Christmas fare, singalongs and perhaps even Santa. The Blue Mountains is truly a 'Winter Wonderland'. Event dates differ between establishments. Pl...
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5 Jun 2025
On Sacred Ground - Paintings by Corinne Loxton of the MacDonne...
On Sacred Ground, presents plein-air paintings made during a residency in the Red Centre and larger studio paintings. The works invite urban audiences to consider the desert’s mystical, sacred and environmental importance."The Red Centre holds a unique position in the psyche and mythology of all Australians. These paintings enable you to journey with me as I connect with nature and explore the maj...
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6 Jun 2025
On Sacred Ground - Paintings by Corinne Loxton of the MacDonne...
On Sacred Ground, presents plein-air paintings made during a residency in the Red Centre and larger studio paintings. The works invite urban audiences to consider the desert’s mystical, sacred and environmental importance."The Red Centre holds a unique position in the psyche and mythology of all Australians. These paintings enable you to journey with me as I connect with nature and explore the maj...
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6 Jun 2025
Frank Sultana Down Home Tour With Special Guest Morton Chopper...
After his historic January 2023 Memphis International Blues Challenge win and with his star continuing to rise, Frank Sultana, the globe-trotting Australian bluesman, returns home from the USA for the fourth time in two years, as he embarks on his most ambitious run of local gigs to date.The 'Down Home' Tour will take in over 30 shows as Frank performs solo in intimate, hand-picked venues across h...