Katoomba spotlight tour
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Bring a torch and join our National Parks Discovery Ranger for a spotlight tour under the stars in Katoomba. Discover amazing creatures of the night like owls, possums, and microbats on this easy 2hr tour.
- When
Thursday 17 and 24 April, Friday 25 April, Saturday 31 May and 28 June, Thursday 10 and 17 July and Saturday 2 August 2025, 6pm to 8pm. Meet at 5.45pm.
Saturday 6 September 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Meet at 6.15pm.
- Accessibility
- Medium
- Grade
- Easy. Recommended for children 5 years and over.
- Price
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Adult/child (5 to 12 years) $20 per person. Family $65 for 2 adults and 2 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
- Old Katoomba Falls Kiosk, Prince Henry picnic area, Cliff Drive, Katoomba.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Get ready to tip-toe down the track under moonlit gum trees and learn more about the wonderful nocturnal animals that live in the Blue Mountains. We may come across owls, possums, sugar gliders and little microbats, as they emerge from their homes for their night time activities.
Come prepared with your own torch, warm clothing, comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.
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