Originally Posted by BadgerBoi

hey, just across the road Is the Carrington. If you're not staying there at least head into their cocktail bar - it's breathtaking. Go into the main entrance (the white building up the driveway) turn left and prepare to gasp in awe. Take a walk around and enjoy, the staff won't mind. And visit the Paragon a few doors down the street. Have a coffee. And ask them to point you to the ballroom. Katoomba is a visit to the finest that Oz had to offer in 1900, and we managed to preserve it. Enjoy my beautiful town

I'm eating Mexican at Darlinghurst just now and raising a glass of fine Aussie Chardonnay in honour of your visit to Katoomba.