A Sunrise family stroll through Katoomba

There’s something so peaceful about Katoomba at sunrise in winter. The streets are quiet, the air has that crisp mountain chill, and everything feels slow, like the world hasn’t quite woken up yet.

This beautiful little family met me just as the first light was breaking through the mist. We wandered through a nearby park, stopping to soak in the golden light as it crept over the trees. The kids ran around in their beanies and scarves, laughing and chasing their breath in the cold air, while mum and dad shared those little in-between glances that say everything without a word.

It wasn’t a rushed session, just a gentle stroll through Katoomba, letting the morning unfold naturally. We wandered through the streets, past the local shops and old brick buildings, before finishing up the morning with coffee and croissants at a cosy café, the perfect way to warm up and wrap up such a sweet session.

Winter mornings in the Blue Mountains might be chilly, but there’s something so special about them. The quiet, the softness, the way the light feels, it’s pure magic. If you’re expecting, or simply want to capture your family in this slower season of life, a sunrise stroll might just be the perfect way to do it.