Blue Mountains
District of Leura
in Blue Mountains Municipality of New South Wales, Australia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.717 and 150.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 43' 0" and E 150° 19' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:10 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Australia/Sydney
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:55 am and 9:51 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
37.817 and -25.817 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lomba da Cruz
References
This place on Geonames.org

Discover Blue Mountains

The district Blue Mountains of Leura in Blue Mountains Municipality (New South Wales) is a subburb in Australia about 128 mi north-east of Canberra, the country's capital city.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Katoomba, Parramatta, Sydney, Canberra and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature -4°C / 25 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 9%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 17th of September 2024

16°C (61 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 18th of September 2024

17°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 19th of September 2024

17°C (63 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Katoomba Manor

Address
1,2 mi
Cnr 219 Great Western Highway and 1 Bowling Green
2780 Katoomba
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


LEISURE INN SPIRES

Address
0,4 mi
100 118 LEURA MALL
2780 Leura
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN ALPINE MOTOR INN

Address
1,2 mi
197 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY
2780 Katoomba
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains - MGallery by Sofitel

Address
1,0 mi
1 Sublime Point Road
2780 LEURA
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Leura House

Address
0,5 mi
7 Britain Street
2780 Leura
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sidney's Retreat

Address
1,2 mi
36 Lurline Street
2780 Katoomba
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


moments Mountain Retreat

Address
1,8 mi
86 Fletcher Street
02782 Wentworth Falls
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mountain Heritage Hotel

Address
1,1 mi
Apex & Lovel Streets
2780 Katoomba
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Corner Manor Leura

Address
0,4 mi
93 Craigend Street
2780 Leura
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bethany Manor

Address
0,7 mi
8-12 East View Ave
2780 Leura
Australia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Collapsible Hula Hoop for Travel

Published: July 21, 2014
Length: 03:05 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Weirder the Better

This is our Collapsible Hula Hoop for traveling. It pulls apart into 6 pieces so you can fit it into a bag. See them here http://www.weirderthebetter.com.au/shop/product-category/hula-hoops/...


Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

Published: July 11, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VideoVoyage.TV

Katoomba is the largest and best-known town in the Blue Mountains region of the Australian state of New South Wales. Katoomba is located 106 km to the west of Sydney and lies 1017 m above...


Travel videos of Australia : The Blue mountains

Published: October 26, 2007
Length: 48:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: southerncross73

Larissa Perego Checks out the 3 sisters and rides the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley. The 415m descent will take you through a cliff side tunnel into...


Boars Head abseil trip - SUSS, June 2012

Published: July 16, 2012
Length: 38:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sydney University Speleological Society

The exam period just finished, SUSS ran an abseiling trip to the Blue Mountains doing Boars Head then Malaita Wall. It was got a bit dark to video Malaita but here is a footage from the Boars...


Waterbombers refilling at Katoomba, 4/11/14

Published: November 04, 2014
Length: 29:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Myles Harris-Ayling

One of Erickson Air-Crane's Sikorsky S-64E Skycranes, N957AC “Ichabod”, and a Bell 412 from the ACT Rural Fire Service refilling with fire retardant at Peter Carroll Field in Katoomba...


Blue Mountains Katoomba Theatre Company

Published: November 06, 2014
Length: 27:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: adam rangihana

Introductory video for the Katoomba Theatre Company, (Blue Mountains). www.katoombatheatrecompany.com checkout our performances, make a booking for your next visit.


SPENO Rail Grinder in Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Published: February 28, 2009
Length: 57:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ambanmba

A SPENO Rail Grinder throws sparks during track maintenance in Katoomba, NSW, Australia.


4K UHD Timelapse// At Katoomba, Blue Mountains Australia// Sunrise

Published: April 12, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tuxedo748

Hey all, I just decided to upload this video so I could point you guys to one of the other channels that I post on for photography/tech related videos! If any of you enjoy these type of videos...


Cliff Rd Katoomba to Leura Blue Mountains

Published: March 23, 2013
Length: 57:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Stone

Filmed with GoPro Hero 3 mounted on Triumph Bonneville TT 860 cc.


Scenic World Railway - 52deg Katoomba NSW

Published: January 18, 2013
Length: 48:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: combatwombat71

Taking a ride up the scenic railway in Katoomba. This is the steepest in the world at 52deg incline. Went there with Nicola from school, who I hadn't seen in 25yrs, on her trip to Australia!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Blue Mountains (New South Wales)

The Blue Mountains is a mountainous region in New South Wales, Australia. It borders on Sydney's metropolitan area, its foothills starting approximately 50 kilometres west of the state capital. The area begins on the west side of the Nepean River and extends westward as far as Coxs River. Geologically, it is situated in the central parts of the Sydney Basin. Consisting mainly of a sandstone plateau, the area is dissected by gorges up to 760 metres deep.

Located at -33.7181, 150.311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Mountain ranges of New South Wales, Physiographic sections, Climbing areas of Australia, Visitor attractions in Sydney

Katoomba, New South Wales

Katoomba is the chief town of the City of Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia and the administrative headquarters of Blue Mountains City Council. It is on the Great Western Highway 110 km west of Sydney and 39 km south-east of Lithgow. Katoomba railway station is on the Main Western line. Katoomba is well known for spectacular mountain views and extensive bush and nature walks in the surrounding Blue Mountains. At the 2011 census, Katoomba had a population of 8,016 people.

Located at -33.7151, 150.313 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cittaslow, Mining towns in New South Wales, Australian Aboriginal placenames

Katoomba Scenic World

Katoomba Scenic World is a privately owned tourist attraction located in Katoomba in the world heritage-listed Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, about 100 kilometres west of Sydney. Scenic World is home to a number of 4 attractions, of which the most famous is the Katoomba Scenic Railway. The site also includes the Katoomba Scenic Skyway,the Cableway and Katoomba Scenic Walkway a 2.4km elevated boardwalk through ancient rainforest .

Located at -33.7285, 150.301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in New South Wales, Funicular railways in Australia, Buildings and structures with revolving restaurants, Buildings and structures in New South Wales

Jamison Valley

The Jamison Valley forms part of the Coxs River canyon system in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 100 kilometres west of Sydney, capital of New South Wales, and a few kilometres south of Katoomba, the main town in the Blue Mountains.

Located at -33.7559, 150.287 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Valleys of Australia

Medlow Bath, New South Wales

Medlow Bath is an Australian small town located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Blackheath. It has an approximate altitude of 1050 m and is located approximately 115 kilometres west north west of Sydney and 5 kilometres north west of Katoomba. At the 2006 census, Medlow Bath had a population of 461 people.

Located at -33.6667, 150.283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in New South Wales, Suburbs of the City of Blue Mountains

Evans Lookout

Evans Lookout is a lookout in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Overlooking the sandstone cliffs of the Grose River Valley, the lookout is also an access point for pedestrian access to the valley floor. Nearby walks include the Grand Canyon and trails to Govetts Leap lookout. A popular, easily accessible location, the lookout is located within the Blue Mountains National Park close to the town of Blackheath.

Located at -33.6467, 150.325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Mountains (New South Wales)

Megalong Valley

The Megalong Valley is part of the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is located west of Katoomba. On its eastern side, the valley is separated from the Jamison Valley by Narrow Neck Plateau. The Shipley Plateau overlooks part of the valley.

Located at -33.7333, 150.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Mountains (New South Wales)

City of Blue Mountains

The City of Blue Mountains is a local government area of New South Wales, Australia, governed by the Blue Mountains City Council. The city is located in the Blue Mountains range west of Sydney. The Mayor of Blue Mountains City Council is Cr. Daniel Myles, a member of the Liberal Party.

Located at -33.7, 150.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local Government Areas of New South Wales, Cities in New South Wales, Communities in the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Cittaslow

Wentworth Falls, New South Wales

Wentworth Falls is a town in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales 100 kilometres west of Sydney, and about 8 km east of Katoomba, Australia on the Great Western Highway, with a Wentworth Falls railway station on the Main Western line. The town is at an elevation of 867 metres . At the 2006 census, Wentworth Falls had a population of 5,650.

Located at -33.7167, 150.367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in New South Wales, Suburbs of the City of Blue Mountains

Yester Grange

Yester Grange is an historic house and estate situated in the village of Wentworth Falls, in the Blue Mountains approximately 95 kilometres west of Sydney, Australia.

Located at -33.7263, 150.378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Houses in New South Wales, Historic house museums in Australia

Leura, New South Wales

Leura is a suburb in the City of Blue Mountains local government area 109 km west of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the series of small towns stretched along the Blue Mountains railway line and Great Western Highway that bisects the Blue Mountains National Park. It is 100 km by road from Sydney and the train journey takes a little under 2 hours. Leura is adjacent to Katoomba, the largest centre in the upper mountains, and the two towns merge along Leura's western edge.

Located at -33.7167, 150.333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in New South Wales, Suburbs of the City of Blue Mountains

Bullaburra, New South Wales

Bullaburra is a small town in the state of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Blue Mountains. It is one of the towns that stretch along the route of the Main Western railway line and Great Western Highway which pass over the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. Bullaburra used to have a service station but it was demolished in 2008.

Located at -33.7258, 150.413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of the City of Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls railway station

Wentworth Falls railway station is a regional railway station on the Blue Mountains Line of the CityRail intercity network, serving the town of Wentworth Falls in the Upper Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The station opened in 1867 with the opening of the Main Western railway.

Located at -33.7099, 150.376 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regional railway stations in New South Wales, Railway stations opened in 1867

Leura railway station

Leura railway station is a regional railway station on the Blue Mountains Line of the CityRail intercity network, serving the village of Leura in the Upper Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The station opened in 1890. The station has an island platform and is served by one train each way per hour in off-peak, with additional services during peak hours.

Located at -33.7121, 150.331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regional railway stations in New South Wales, Railway stations opened in 1890

Katoomba railway station

Katoomba railway station is a railway station on the Blue Mountains Line of the CityRail interurban network, serving the popular tourist town of Katoomba in the Upper Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the main stations in the Blue Mountains area. It opened in 1874. The station has an island platform and is served by one train each way per hour in off-peak, with additional services during peak hours.

Located at -33.712, 150.311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regional railway stations in New South Wales, Railway stations opened in 1874

Medlow Bath railway station

Medlow Bath railway station is a regional railway station on the Blue Mountains Line of the CityRail intercity network, serving the town of Medlow Bath in the Upper Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The station opened in 1880. The station has an island platform and is served by one train each way every two hours in off-peak, with additional services during peak hours.

Located at -33.6736, 150.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Regional railway stations in New South Wales, Railway stations opened in 1880

Edge 96.1

The Edge 96. One is a music radio station based in outer Sydney, Australia but licensed to Katoomba. It is operated by the Australian Radio Network.

Located at -33.7231, 150.385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Sydney, Radio stations established in 1992

Michael Eades Reserve

The bushland in Michael Eades Reserve and surrounds is rich in sensitive vegetation, unique to the upper Blue Mountains plateau, in New South Wales, Australia. Many of the significant plants in the area, such as Acacia ptychoclada and Grevillea acanthifolia, do not appear anywhere else in the world.

Located at -33.686, 150.318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parks and reserves of the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), Nature reserves in New South Wales

Everglades Gardens

The Everglades Gardens are a historic property in Leura, New South Wales, owned by the National Trust of Australia. They were built in the 1930s by designer Paul Sorensen, and feature elaborate sandstone terraces, sweeping lawns, and European-style landscapes against a backdrop of native bushland. They are open to the public.

Located at -33.7221, 150.337 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in New South Wales, Gardens in Australia, National Trust of Australia

Catalina Park

Catalina Park is a disused motor racing venue, located at Katoomba,in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. It was the official Dog Off Leash area for Katoomba (this status has since been rescinded) and is recognised as an Aboriginal Place due to the long association of the local Gundungarra and Darug tribes to the area.

Located at -33.7122, 150.304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorsport venues in Australia, Sports venues in Victoria (Australia), Defunct motorsport venues

Blue Mountains Grammar School

Blue Mountains Grammar School (BMGS), established in 1918, is an independent school over two campuses, in Wentworth Falls and Valley Heights, New South Wales, Australia. Classes are run from Pre-Kindergarten/Transition to Year 12. The school is an Anglican, co-educational day school. There are approximately 900-1000 students currently enrolled over both campuses.

Located at -33.7092, 150.368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private schools in New South Wales, High schools in New South Wales, Anglican schools in Australia, Educational institutions established in 1918, Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools, Independent Schools Association (Australia), 1918 establishments in Australia

Yosemite, New South Wales

Yosemite is an unbounded locality within the locality of Katoomba and to the north of the township of Katoomba in the state of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Blue Mountains. It was previously known as Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Park. Yosemite Valley Post Office opened on 14 May 1928 and closed in 1956.

Located at -33.7, 150.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in New South Wales, Suburbs of the City of Blue Mountains

Mount Solitary

Mount Solitary is a mountain situated in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia. It is located approximately 100 kilometres west of Sydney, capital of New South Wales, and a few kilometres south of Katoomba, the main town in the Blue Mountains. The local indigenous people called the mountain Korowal, meaning 'the strong one'.

Located at -33.7833, 150.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hiking and bushwalking tracks in Australia, Mountains of New South Wales

89.1 Radio Blue Mountains

89.1 Radio Blue Mountains is a community radio station based in Katoomba and broadcasting to the surrounding Blue Mountains region in New South Wales. The station is licensed to broadcast FM within the area stretching from Mount Victoria to Woodford and on the Internet. The mission of 89.1 Radio Blue Mountains is to promote access and involvement from all sections of the local community to produce material for broadcast.

Located at -33.7125, 150.312 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in New South Wales, Community radio stations in Australia, Radio stations established in 1993

Wentworth Falls (waterfall)

Wentworth Falls is a three-tiered seasonal waterfall fed by the Kedumba Creek, near the Blue Mountains town of Wentworth Falls in New South Wales, Australia. The falls are accessible via the National Pass Walking Trail and the Overcliff/Undercliff Walk. The total height of the waterfall is 187 metres. Near the falls, there is a rocky knoll that has a large number of grinding grooves created by rubbing stone implements on the rock to shape and sharpen them.

Located at -33.7272, 150.374 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of New South Wales, Blue Mountains (New South Wales)

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Leura.