Katoomba could have one of the most privileged positions of any town in the world, primarily because of its position in the sublime Blue Mountains, and also for its access to Sydney, which is just an hour-and-a-half east on the M4. Car hire in Katoomba is popular for visitors who want to combine the best of the big city with a foray into nature. Head for Echo Point and enjoy the views of Jamison Valley the triple pronged Three Sisters rock formation. Hiring a car in Katoomba is available from the Downtown area of the city.
Visitors to Katoomba often head in the direction of Echo Point, which is just a quick drive from the city centre. Here you'll see sublime views of the Jamison Valley, including the iconic Three Sisters rock formation. The Giant Stairway also resides at the immediate southern aspect of the city, but if you really want to see the Blue Mountains in all their glory, hiring a car in Katoomba is essential. Rent a car in Katoomba and drive towards Sydney on the A32 and you'll come to Wentworth Falls, or drive north and you'll find neighbouring towns such as Blackheath - home to Govetts Leap Lookout on the western perimeter of the Blue Mountain National Park.
Visitors to Katoomba will naturally head in the direction of the major tourists sights: The Three Sisters, Giant Stairway, the Jamison Valley and Echo Point; but there's plenty to be had in the surrounding region including unmissable attractions such as the Everglades Historic Gardens in Leura - just a couple of miles east from the city centre. Leura is also home to sights like Fortress Rock. Blackheath and Lithgow are a short journey north on the A32 and then there's Sydney with its iconic harbour and Opera House; just an hour-and-half away from Katoomba on the main road east.
