10/09/2026
FAQ: What to do on a rainy day in the Blue Mountains?
First up: don’t panic. Forecasts often look scarier than they feel. We check radar/timing apps, and our roof we**am is a quick check too, if you’re not actually here. Sometimes it’s not much rain, and a lot of it falls overnight.
That overnight rain is what makes the Mountains magic: waterfalls fill up, and the day can still be mostly sunny.
And sometimes rain will be heavy. That’s life. As the great Billy Connolly said: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, so get yourself a sexy raincoat and live a little!”
Rainy-day (and between-showers) classics:
• Chase a waterfall: post-rain = extra wow! Pics are from talented local photographers Gary P Hayes (1), Jeremy Murray (3), and Zo Martin (4 & 5).
• Misty views? The rainforest is lush and the fog is moody in the best way. Not up for a big walk? Scenic World gets you down and back up with zero effort.
• Art galleries + local makers, or even look up a class that may be running, or you can book in advance (pic: Ladybird Creative).
• Eating and drinking: long lunches, cosy cafes, and yes, w**e tasting is an all-weather sport (pic: famous Flower Pot Scone at Wayzgoose Diner).
• Virtual reality at the Heritage Centre in Blackheath (pic: Wollemi Pine VR).
• Shopping in our many unique villages (pic: Megalong Books).
• Take a drive: it might be drizzly in Katoomba but clear elsewhere, or around at Bilpin or Mt Tomah.
• Adventure option: canyoning is wet anyway… but safety first. Go with local expert guides (pic: High’n’Wild).
So yep, pack a raincoat… but still get out exploring. 🌿
And when you’re done, come back to recharge at No.14 Lovel St a comfy, cosy guesthouse where you can cuddle up, and listen to the rain.
Need a lift and local know-how? Let Out of the Blue - private transport take the wheel while you sit back and relax.
Checking out and the weather clears? Leave your bags at Blue Mountains Bag Storage near Katoomba station and enjoy another full day in the sun.