Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
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Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls
Time:
45 mins
3 km S of Katoomba
Length:
1.2 km
Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:
114 m
Style:
Return
This is a excellent return walk starting from the Katoomba kiosk and winding down to the Furber Steps where it continues along a well signposted side track to the Katoomba Falls lookout. As this walk starts and finishes at the Kiosk it is a great activity for the middle of the day with the Kiosk serving food and the short walk down to the lookout which is a good spot for lunch.
Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)
Cross sectional view of the Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls bushwalking track
Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Catch the bus to Katoomba Falls Kiosk
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk.
The Katoomba Falls Kiosk serves a variety of light and healthy meals including breakfast, lunch and Devonshire Teas. Good coffee before after or during your walks in the area. For more enquiries phone (02) 4782-4868.
(0 km) Katoomba Falls Kiosk to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Walk: Easy - footpath
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From Katoomba Falls Kiosk the track heads out the front doors and turns left following the side of the building past the carpark to the small park, which it crosses, passing the water fountain and the large information signs to the signposted intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Scenic World track.
(0.05 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track Track: Moderate - footpath
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Time = 1 mins
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Descent = -5 m
From the intersection the track follows the Reids Plateau sign down the concrete stairs, passing a Greenspace Project sign and continuing down to the bottom of the stairs at the intersection of the Katoomba Falls Walk and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
(0.07 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track to Witches Leap Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -19 m
From the intersection the track follows the Katoomba Falls Track sign down the hill, winding down a few sets of wooden steps as it passes a small rest area at a rock overhang and continues down through the gulley to the Witches Leap Lookout.
(0.2 km) Witches Leap to Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Furber Steps Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -13 m
From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading down the hill winding down some wooden steps that zigzag back down towards the creek where it crosses at the footbridge, continuing up a short hill and along through the forest, winding down a few more sets of wooden steps before coming to the signposted intersection of the furber steps track.
(0.34 km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Furber Steps to Rainforest Lookout Track: Moderate - Bush Track
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From the intersection the track follows the Base of Scenic Railway signpost down the wooden steps to the bottom where it comes to the intersection of the Rainforest Lookout.
(0.35 km) Rainforest Lookout to Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
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From the Rainforest Lookout the track follows the bushtrack heads past the base of the wooden steps and through the forest for a short while until it reaches the signposted intersection of the Underfalls Walk.
(0.37 km) Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track to Katoomba Falls Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -67 m
From the intersection the track follows the underfalls walk sign down a short set of steps and across a small waterfall using the wooden bridge (This creek flows from Witches Leap all the way down to Veras Grotto). Once past the falls the track continues through the rainforest, winding along the well defined path until arriving at Katoomba Falls Lookout, right at the base of teh falls.
Katoomba Falls
Alt = 829
The Katoomba Falls are among the most famous waterfalls in the the Blue Mountains region. The Kedumba River falls about 150 meters in 2 main stages. The Under cliff track from the Furber steps can be used to access the first landing of the waterfall. the Katoomba falls can be view from most lookouts in the the area including from the bottom of the falls at Cooks Landing on Federal Pass, or from the the track running next to the Kedumba River at the top of the falls. These falls are also a highlight for the trip across the Scenic Skyway.
Catch the bus from Katoomba Falls Kiosk
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk.
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