While there are works underway on Victoria Pass, access to the Blue Mountains from Sydney remains the same.

Visitors can travel via the Great Western Highway or Bells Line of Road as far as Mount Victoria, while those heading further west can detour via Chifley Road.

The train is another easy way to explore the Blue Mountains, winding its way through villages, walks and moments that visitors might otherwise miss — all without the worry of fuel or traffic.

Autumn is the perfect time to visit the region, as the air turns crisp and leaves deepen into burnt orange and merlot red.

Visitors are encouraged to take the time to explore a little deeper — especially in Mount Victoria and Blackheath, where local cafés, galleries and small businesses are open, welcoming and ready for visitors.

Other visitor experience highlights include:

  • Exploring the character-filled village of Mount Victoria, with its heritage-listed station, Mount Victoria Museum and grand guesthouses including Hotel Etico and the Victoria & Albert, alongside charming heritage accommodation options such as Larsen’s Cottages
  • Visiting Blackheath or Leura, where cool-climate gardens glow with autumn colour and boutiques invite a slower kind of browsing
  • Hiking sections of the Grand Cliff Top Walk, one of the region’s most iconic trails
  • Travelling a little further west and stepping back in time at Zig Zag Railway, where heritage steam trains wind through the valley
  • Hopping on and off the Explorer Bus as it loops through Katoomba and Leura, with stops at Scenic World, Echo Point and more
  • Joining a new Aboriginal walk and talk at Echo Point — a powerful way to experience Country.

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