herbanrenewal Posted March 6, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I love walking through botanic gardens, and have found the Blue Mtn Botanic garden online, but their website says there is no public transportation. After our cruise in November we plan to spend 2-3 days in Katoomba (part of a week in Sidney area). Does anyone know of a way to get from Katoomba to the gardens? If the only way is by car can i get a rental in Katoomba? do I need to reserve in advance? any recommendations for a rental car company? Thanks in advance for your assistance! kathy goingplaces@juno.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted March 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I think a rental would be your only viable option. All the normal rental agencies are in Katoomba, but Penrith may be a better jump off Point. Booking isn't normally essential, but if it's real important to you to get there, better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted March 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Yes, you will need to hire a car. Whilst you are visiting the Botanic Gardens at Mt Tomah, I recommend that you also visit a couple of the beautiful gardens at Mt. Wilson (take your own picnic). mtwilson.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shireboi Posted March 7, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I love walking through botanic gardens, and have found the Blue Mtn Botanic garden online, but their website says there is no public transportation. After our cruise in November we plan to spend 2-3 days in Katoomba (part of a week in Sidney area).Does anyone know of a way to get from Katoomba to the gardens? If the only way is by car can i get a rental in Katoomba? do I need to reserve in advance? any recommendations for a rental car company? Thanks in advance for your assistance! kathy goingplaces@juno.com just to add some further info from the others.... There are some car rentals at Penrith (which is at the bottom of the mountains - last 'part' of Sydney) - it's about 1hr on the train out west. There is Thrifty / Avis - they are a short walk from the train station - near a Westfield Mall (Penrith Plaza). From Penrith - it's about 50mins drive up to Katoomba (oh and mind the various SPEED zones on the way there !!!!). You would need to book for those rental places ! https://www.thrifty.com.au/car-hire/nsw/penrith.aspx https://www.avis.com.au/car-rental/avisHome/home.ac If you haven't driven on Australian roads... then .....you might get a little shocked driving around that area... shocked in terms of tight one way streets, mall like conditions, TRAFFIC....IDIOT DRIVERS :) Do note that the botanic garden that you wish to visit isn't on 'crash hot' road (Bells Line Road) - it will be single lane, windy, possibly a bit rough on the edges. No freeways up there in the Blue Mountains... nothing like what the US has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbanrenewal Posted March 7, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted March 7, 2017 thanks to all for the helpful replies!! I have driven in a few other countries - Ireland comes to mind for single, narrow lanes, and driving on the "other" side of the road. And no where has crazier drivers than home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BINDY31 Posted March 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2017 it is a lovely garden, I am biased because my daughter got married there..... beautiful views, lovely cool climate plants. lovely drive to get there through the beautiful Blue Mountains. if you hire a car, not only will it enable you to get to Mt Tomah for the gardens but also to many other beautiful spots in the mountains. cheers Belinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2017 thanks to all for the helpful replies!!I have driven in a few other countries - Ireland comes to mind for single, narrow lanes, and driving on the "other" side of the road. And no where has crazier drivers than home! Driving in Australia is much easier than driving in Ireland. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlepigs Posted March 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2017 It's a beautiful area, to me much nicer than the Katoomba side, but I am biased, I Drive this road at least twice a week. When you come through take the time to stop at Pearces Pass. It will be on your right as you are heading towards Mt Tomah, the cliffs there are glorious. Not far east of the turn off to Mt Wilson https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Pierces+Pass+Picnic+Area,+Pierces+Pass+Rd,+Blue+Mountains+National+Park+NSW+2570/@-33.5702203,150.3381465,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6b1276de70ae2611:0x6413ec3e30dc0dbe?hl=en-au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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