Katoomba is the busiest town in the Blue Mountains and is well known for its spectacular mountain views and its proximity to many of the extensive bush walks in the surrounding Blue Mountains region. Katoomba is the Aboriginal word for ‘shining falling water’ and takes its name from a waterfall that drops into the Jamison Valley. A short distance from Katoomba ... More> is ‘The Three Sisters’, the stunning natural rock formation sitting on the edge of the Jamison Valley. Excellent accommodation, restaurants and cafés, markets, arts and crafts, make Katoomba a great base for exploring the Blue Mountains.