Katoomba Visitor Information Centres (NSW)
Accredited Visitor Information Centres – Blue Mountains City Council
Katoomba is unique because it has two official VICs, each serving different visitor needs:
- Echo Point Visitor Information Centre – the main scenic tourism hub
- Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Visitor Information Services – the town‑based centre for arts, culture, and general visitor support
Both are accredited and both service the Upper Blue Mountains.
1. Echo Point Visitor Information Centre (Primary Scenic VIC)
Echo Point Road, Katoomba NSW 2780
Phone: 1300 653 408
Rating: 4.3 (approx. 210 reviews)
Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7 days
Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
What It Specialises In
- Three Sisters & Echo Point precinct
- Scenic World information
- Bushwalking advice & safety updates
- National park track conditions
- Maps, brochures & lookouts
- Souvenirs and local artisan products
This is the most visited VIC in the Blue Mountains, located directly beside the Three Sisters lookout.
2. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Visitor Information Services
30 Parke Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
Phone: 1300 653 408
Rating: 4.7 (approx. 26 reviews)
Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 7 days
Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
What It Specialises In
- Town‑based visitor support
- Art gallery & cultural exhibitions
- Heritage information
- Local events, markets & dining
- Maps, brochures & itinerary planning
This centre is ideal for visitors arriving by train or exploring Katoomba’s town centre.
Areas the Katoomba VICs Cater For
Together, the two centres service the entire Upper Blue Mountains, including:
1. Katoomba & Surrounds
- Echo Point & Three Sisters
- Scenic World
- Katoomba Falls & Cascades
- Prince Henry Cliff Walk
- Katoomba town centre
2. Leura
- Leura Mall
- Everglades House & Gardens
- Leura Cascades
- Sublime Point Lookout
3. Wentworth Falls
- Wentworth Falls Lookout
- Conservation Hut precinct
- Charles Darwin Walk
- National Pass (when open)
4. Blackheath & Grose Valley
- Govetts Leap Lookout
- Evans Lookout
- Grand Canyon Walk
- Pulpit Rock
(Primary coverage for these is via Blackheath VIC, but Katoomba VICs provide full information.)
5. Blue Mountains National Park (Upper Section)
- All walking tracks between Wentworth Falls and Mount Victoria
- Lookouts, picnic areas, escarpment trails
- NPWS safety & track condition updates
6. Regional Touring Connections
- Mount Victoria
- Hartley Historic Village
- Lithgow & Gardens of Stone NP
Services Provided Across Both Centres
- Accredited visitor information
- Maps, brochures & walking guides
- National park safety & track updates
- Accommodation & dining recommendations
- Local transport & accessibility information
- Event and cultural program information
- Souvenirs, books & local artisan products
Summary
The Katoomba Visitor Information Centre is actually a dual‑centre network consisting of:
- Echo Point VIC — the main scenic hub beside the Three Sisters
- Cultural Centre VIC — the town‑based hub for arts, culture, and general visitor support
Together, they service Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls, Blackheath, Megalong Valley, and the Upper Blue Mountains National Park.