Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres

11/04/2025

Stars like you’ve never seen before…
Check out this breathtaking shot of the Milky Way over the Jamison Valley, Katoomba, captured by local photographer Zo Martin.

There’s nothing quite like experiencing it in real life — so grab a warm coat, head outside after dark, and let the night sky amaze you.

📷 Zo Martin Photos

20/03/2025

🍁 What's On in the Blue Mountains this autumn? 🍁

Crisp air, golden leaves, and an unforgettable lineup of events! From theatre and live music to breathtaking autumn gardens, film festivals, bustling markets, and even a gnome convention (yes, really! 😉), there’s something for everyone.

Discover all the details and start planning your perfect autumn adventure:
👉 https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on

06/02/2025

Look up, folks!

From awe-inducing auroras to comets and planetary parades, the night skies have been putting on a spectacular show recently.

Did you know that the Blue Mountains has a quality dark sky, offering a stunning view of the Milky Way, constellations, moon and more?

All the more reason to pack your overnight bag when visiting the Blue Mountains and stay an extra day or two longer!

📸 Image: Destination NSW

05/02/2025

We're lucky to share our Blue Mountains home with an incredible diversity of bird life.

Don't miss the spectacular Birds of Australia STORYBOX interactive installation, free to enjoy on the forecourt of the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub in Springwood from today until the end of April.

Come along to the special family-friendly launch event on 15 February, which includes:
- Wagana Dancers performance
- Listen to WIRES members' advice on how to assist injured birds
- Visit stalls from the Blue Mountains Conservation Society and BMCC's Bushcare, Environmental Education and Planetary Health teams.
- Join the Blue Mountains Bird Observers' Bird Walk
- Coffee, kids craft activities and more!

Further details here:

Come along to the Hub Forecourt for the launch of The Birds of Australia STORYBOX - a touring digital installation presented by the Australian Museum.

31/01/2025

🐍 2025: Year of the Snake 🐍
Did you know the Blue Mountains is home to at least 15 species of snakes? One of them is the endangered Broad-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides), pictured below.

✨ Fun Fact:
This stunning black-and-yellow snake is venomous and only found on sandstone ranges within 250 km of Sydney!

⚠️ Snakes in Australia are protected by law.
If you’re lucky enough to spot one in the wild, admire it from a safe distance to protect yourself and the snake.

👉 In the extremely rare event of a snake bite, here’s what to do: https://stjohnnsw.com.au/guides-snake-bite

Learn more about our amazing wildlife: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/documents/blue-mountains-fauna-inventory

📸 Image: DCCEEW

29/01/2025

Misty mountains = magical moments!

When the clouds roll in, the Blue Mountains takes on a whole new mystical charm. Our cozy corners and hidden gems are perfect for those drizzly days.

Need insider tips? Pop into one of our Visitor Information Centres where our local experts can't wait to share their favorite rainy-day spots and activities.

For more information, go to:
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centres

📷 Den Fenella Walking Track, Wentworth Falls

28/01/2025

🐍 Happy Lunar New Year from the Blue Mountains!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a special keepsake—an adorable Australian-made koala, perfect for marking the occasion.

📍 Available now at the Echo Point Visitor Information Centre — but only for a limited time!

🕘 Open daily: 9am – 4pm

Don’t miss out on this unique and oh-so-cute treasure!

24/01/2025

We're proud to welcome visitors from around Australia and the world to our stunning World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Let's work together to protect these wild places for generations to come!

How you can help:
✅ Stay on formed tracks to protect fragile ecosystems
✅ Take all your rubbish with you - leave no tract
✅ Respect plants, wildlife, and rocks - observe, don't disturb
✅ Honour culturally sensitive sites.

Thank you for doing your part to preserve the beauty of the Blue Mountains.

📷 Buttenshaw Bridge, Grand Cliff Top Walk. Remy Brand/DCCEEW

16/01/2025

Be sure to get the most out of your visit to our beautiful Blue Mountains and drop in to one of our accredited visitor information centres for expert local advice.

There’s so much that Council offers across our various services, facilities, places and spaces it can be tough to keep track of it all!

📅 Each month, we’ll be profiling one area from our Community and Cultural Services directorate to give you information that you might not know about Council and provide you with some great ideas for activities you can enjoy in the Blue Mountains.

👉 First cab off the rank is our Visitor Information Centres (VICs). There’s three of these centres – Glenbrook, Echo Point and the newest member of the VIC family, Katoomba.

🏞 Whichever you pop into, they’re filled to bursting with information about things to do and places to see. Whether you’re visiting or a local we’d wager there’s something here for everyone!

📲 You can also get more information about our VIC’s here: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centres

06/01/2025

Happy New Year Adventurers!
It's a great time of year to get your 'daily step counts' up by taking a walk in nature.
Head in to your friendly local Visitor Information Centre (at Glenbrook. Katoomba and Echo Point) for tips and updates.

📸 Grand Canyon Walk

12/12/2024

Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with our festive events calendar! From delightful markets to enchanting carols in the park, there is something for everyone this holiday season.

Check out our full events calendar and start planning your Christmas/school holiday festivities today!

What's On link: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on


Blue Mountains City Council

22/11/2024

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗷𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 🎄🛒 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 🎁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Put your money where your community is with one of these local gifts from a range of Council services. Whether you’re shopping for an art lover or maker, gym ju**ie, avid reader or knick-knack collector, or live show addict, we have the perfect gift solution.

Like to browse? Find amazing treasures from a range of contemporary local artists and producers, with all goods crafted by hand in the Blue Mountains at the 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟭𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.

Find your perfect local gift: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/love-local-festive-season

Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub
Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre

08/11/2024

If you’re looking for fun things to do in the Blue Mountains, make sure you check out the NEW online events calendar 🤩

📣It is easier than ever to discover or share 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.
Check out our new online events calendar https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on 🌄👩🏼‍💻 📅

02/10/2024

Did you hear the fab news? Recently we opened our third accredited Visitor Information Centre in the Blue Mountains.

The Katoomba Visitor Information Centre is located within the heart of Katoomba. The Centre is staffed by trained professionals and provides assistance for planning activities during your visit to the Blue Mountains region. Whether you’re interested in local attractions, events, adventure activities, dining options, or accommodation, they’ve got you covered.

Additionally, the Katoomba Visitor Information Centre boasts an extensive stock range including maps and brochures, locally made and sourced souvenirs including the MTNS MADE range, specialty guidebooks (on local flora, fauna and trails to discover), local produce and an array of items for visitors who have come underprepared!

Why not pop in and check it out yourself!

📷- Blue Mountains City Council
Address: Shop 2/81 Katoomba Street, Katoomba 2780.

Scenic World Blue Mountains Destination NSW

13/09/2024

06/08/2024

Don’t limit puddle jumping to rainy days, make a splash in the Blue Mountains all year around!

Visit either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres for more details on the best spots to view our spectacular waterfalls, or recommendations on child friendly walks.

📷- Pool of Siloam, Leura.

11/07/2024

Our Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres are committed to selling ethically sourced and sustainable products, that directly support local First Nations communities including local First Nations artists and creatives living and working in the Blue Mountains 🖤 💛 ❤

Come and visit Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres to see our range. Locals also get 10% off in store.

Find more information at https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centres

11/06/2024