Ice-climbing

Eco-friendly activity

Katoomba Scenic railway, John Baker / Explore Australia Publishing

In winter, the frozen cliffs around Blue Lake provide one of the only places in Australia to learn and perfect the art of ice-climbing. Multi-day courses involve a hike in with heavy packs, and camping out in the national park in very cold conditions, as you learn how to climb with ice-axes and crampons. Very few operators are qualified to teach these skills. Both the following operators are based in Katoomba.