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Katoomba Story Walking Tour
Highlights
- Explore Katoomba's Art Deco architecture while uncovering the town's vibrant history and its growth as a tourist hotspot.
- Discover the stories behind Katoomba's Royal visits and political figures that shaped its development and charm.
- Stroll through the town with a local guide, gaining insider tips to enhance your Katoomba experience.
- Relive Katoomba's past as the Honeymoon Capital of Australia, immersing yourself in its romantic heritage and attractions.
Katoomba is one of the youngest towns in the Blue Mountains, yet now the largest town. What inspired the quick growth of Katoomba? What drew both new residents and visitors to Katoomba? How did Katoomba become the Playground of the Commonwealth?
During the two-hour tour, you will learn about the first 50 years of Katoomba’s story and be transported back to a more carefree time. They will discuss Art Deco architecture, Royal visits, the political figures who advanced the town, and the many activities and sights attracting holidaymakers and honeymooners alike. Did you know that Katoomba was once the Honeymoon Capital of Australia?
Your guide, Sue, is an Upper Mountains Local and happy to offer you suggestions to make the most out of your visit to Katoomba.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Operation information
Mountains Tales
Mountains Tales offers creative, entertaining tours of the Blue Mountains, with a historical influence, through storytelling.
Tours are either coach commentary tours for private groups, village walking tours and speaking engagements.
Coach commentary tours, offer your private group and a local host to escort you throughout the Blue Mountains, allowing your group to see the mountains as a local whether your group is a school group learning the colonial story, a seniors group looking for a fun day out, or a conference group seeking local information on your way to attend a conference.
The village walking tours are popular with locals and visitors, offering an in-depth look into the story of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria.
Whatever you choose you will gain a unique insight into the story of the Blue Mountains and laugh the way.
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