Its hypnotising, to a point.
Everything is slower up here. People are friendly and say 'hello' to you as you stroll down the almost abandoned streets.
But, through all this 'stillness' there is still a bustling town underneath it that thrives on tourism and nature lovers.
Katoomba is about a 1.5 hour drive west of Sydney. This is a great weekend get-away spot. It is often frequented by outdoor adventure/bush-walking folk or those looking for a romantic weekend away.
There are plenty of choices for accommodation and eating out for all budgets - from awesome little hostels and guest houses to 5 star spa experiences that celebrities flock to.
Katoomba has it all.
Bring your bush walking shows - you will not want to come up here without exploring the Australia bush!
While we were up here we ate at Paragon - If you have a chance to try it - go - Its stuck in a time warp from the 1930's - Its my absolute heaven! Art Deco design, a lovely menu and tux-dressed waiters! Amazing!
