The useful thing to settle before you set out is which area you are driving into, because most of the practical decisions follow from that. A vehicle fee applies only at attractions in the Glenbrook area, and no per-person or age-based pricing is stated, so whether you pay anything depends on your destination rather than on how many children you bring. Trains reach a line of towns along the park, including Glenbrook, Leura, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba and Blackheath, though Sunday services are not specified. The trade-off is that the Blackheath area can close at times for poor weather or fire danger, so a day built around a single destination up there is worth pairing with a second option further down the line. An annual pass covers every NSW national park, which changes the arithmetic if the Blue Mountains is one stop of several on a longer trip.
Family FAQ
How much does Blue Mountains National Park cost?
A NSW parks annual pass costs $190 for one year or $335 for two, and covers all NSW national parks including Kosciuszko.
Where are the toilets at Blue Mountains National Park?
Toilets are listed at many of the park's named campgrounds, lookouts, picnic areas and walking tracks.
Is Blue Mountains National Park a good choice in bad weather?
Valley of the Waters has a shaded retreat with facilities.
Is there parking at Blue Mountains National Park?
Accessible parking is provided, and no parking price is stated.