Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria is the westernmost town in the Blue Mountains. It sits west of Blackheath (a regional centre) and east of the Mt Victoria Pass.

Understand
Located 120 km from Sydney and 1043 metres above sea-level.

By car
Mount Victoria is on the Great Western Highway, about after Blackheath. It takes approximately 2 hours from Sydney, depending on which road you take, and the traffic conditions. You can reach Mount Victoria from the city by either the Great Western Highway, or by taking Bells Line of Road, then turning south at the Darling Causeway. Mount Victoria is also only fifteen minutes' drive from Lithgow to the west. Great Western Hwy is shorter from most of Sydney and getting to the start of it is faster, but it winds its way through several mountain towns, while Bells Line of Rd takes longer to get to (termini is in Richmond), but once you're on the road, it is a relatively quick journey albeit with quite the bends.

By train
Trains service around every hour on the Blue Mountains Line, which is part of Sydney's Intercity rail network. The station is on Station Street, from there it is a short uphill walk to the main shops and highway. A PDF copy of the timetable can be found on TfNSW's website.

By bus
There are two buses per day on weekdays from Katoomba to Mount Victoria. Buses depart from the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba and arrive at the Great Western Highway in Mount Victoria.

See
There are many lovely walks and climbs around the village with stunning views over the valleys. These can be accessed from Mount Piddington Road, Victoria Street and Grandview Street.



Do


Mount Victoria has many bushwalking tracks, horse riding facilities plus many well-known abseiling and rock climbing locations.

Buy
The village of Mount Victoria has several specialty gift and antique shops along Station Street and along the Great Western Highway.

Eat

 * The Bay Tree Inn sits in the midst of the Station Street shopfronts, and is open for lunch or dinner. +61 2 4787-1275.
 * Deli-n-More on Station Street features coffee, light meals such as croissants and is also a providore for deli-style cheeses, meats and local products. +61 2 4787-1157.
 * Mount Victoria General Store has a solid range of groceries and newspapers, and makes fresh in-house sushi as well as takeaway coffee. +61 2 4787-1231.
 * Mount Victoria General Store has a solid range of groceries and newspapers, and makes fresh in-house sushi as well as takeaway coffee. +61 2 4787-1231.

Additionally, the Caltex service station at the top of Victoria Pass is open 24/7 and has hot & cold meals and snacks.

Drink

 * The Hotel Imperial has a comfortable bar and bistro with an outdoor garden featuring views to Mount Wilson. They also have a comprehensive bottle shop for takeaway. +61 2 4787-1878.

Sleep
Mount Victoria has many guesthouses, private hotels and holiday accommodation:


 * The Imperial Hotel is at the corner of Station Street and the Great Western Highway and features 26 rooms, from singles to family suites to a luxury period-decor spa suite. +61 2 4787-1878.
 * Mount Victoria Motor Inn is on Station Street next to the Imperial Hotel and features all ground-floor self-contained units . +61 2 4787-1320.
 * The Imperial Hotel is at the corner of Station Street and the Great Western Highway and features 26 rooms, from singles to family suites to a luxury period-decor spa suite. +61 2 4787-1878.
 * Mount Victoria Motor Inn is on Station Street next to the Imperial Hotel and features all ground-floor self-contained units . +61 2 4787-1320.

There are also a number of privately owned and operated guest cottages in the area.

Go next
The historic Jenolan Caves are only 55 km from the village, and the Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens, the Scenic Railway and the Zig Zag Railway are all within a short drive. Travelling west from Mount Victoria you descent to the Western Plains, Lithgow and Bathurst