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Furber Steps to Scenic Railway Circuit
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hrs 30 mins
1.1 km
398 m
Circuit
3.2 km S of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park
Track: Hard
A popular tourist walk, this track descends into the Jamison Valley passing great views of Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls. Be sure to allow time to explore as many of the side trips as possible as these are just amazing (especially the cascading water at Katoomba Falls). And to save the walk up the hill, this track finishes with a ride on the scenic railway. (Make sure you get there before the last train)
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(0 km) Scenic World to End of wooden footbridge Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -9 m
From Scenic World the track follows the signs to the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and to the footbridge. This goes behind the main building and onto a wooden footbridge that curves around to the north and behind the main carpark. At the end of the footbridge tbe track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack.
(0.11 km) End of wooden footbridge to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Katoomba Falls Round Walk Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -87 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the bushtrack down the very gradual set of stairs. thid curves to the east very shortly before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. This intersection has signs pointing along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and down to the base of the Scenic Railway.
(0.19 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Katoomba Falls Round Walk to Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -174 m
From the intersection the track heads down the steep stairs following the signs to the bottom of the Scenic Railway. At the bottom of the first set of stairs the track comes to a great lookout off the track. This has a good view of Katoomba Falls. Continuing down the cliffs there are frequent metal stairs to go down and the environment changes from dry bushland to a temperate rainforest environment. Soon after the change in environment the track comes to an intersection to a lookout off to the right.
(0.29 km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track to Juliets Balcony Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads out towards the cliffs. This goes up a set of stairs before coming to a lookout signposted as Juliets Balcony. This has a great view of Katoomba Falls. The skyway also runs overhead this lookout.
(0.29 km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track to Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Furber Steps Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -35 m
From the intersection the track heads south down the stairs. Shortly after passing the wire safety fence the track flattens out. Just after this the track comes to an intersection signposted as the way to the bottom of the steps or up to the caravan park.
(0.36 km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Furber Steps to Rainforest Lookout Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 2 m
From the intersection the track heads down the stairs and at the bottom of the stairs comes to a well signposted lookout. Unfortunately the view of the lookout is shrouded by the rainforest
(0.37 km) Rainforest Lookout to Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 2 m
From the lookout the track heads south-west along the bushtrack. Shortly after it begins to curve slightly to the south and goes down a steep flight of stairs. At the bottom of the stairs the track comes to an intersection signposted as the way to the Katoomba Falls Lookout
(0.42 km) Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track to Katoomba Falls Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east following the signs along the undercliff walk. This goes down a short flight of stairs and crosses a small waterfall using the wooden bridge. Once over the creek the the track continues north-east through the temperate rainforest until arriving at Katoomba Waterfalls. These are fenced in.
(0.42 km) Int of Furber Steps and Lynes Point Track to Queen Victoria Lookout Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track goes up the stairs and immediately comes to Queen Victoria Lookout.
(0.42 km) Int of Furber Steps and Lynes Point Track to Lynes Point Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east next to the large rock (under Queen Victoria Lookout) for about 15m before coming to Lynes Point.
(0.42 km) Int of Furber Steps and Lynes Point Track to Furber Lookout Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track goes south-west along the bushtrack until reaching the top of a set of stairs. At the bottom of these the track comes to Furber Lookout
(0.45 km) Furber Lookout to Int of Furber Steps and Vera's Grotto Track Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -84 m
From the lookout the track goes down the cliffs on the steep and winding stairs. These go under a magnificent overhanging cliff and through a section of beautiful temperate rainforest. The track continues downhill and curves to the north until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to Vera's Grotto.
(0.51 km) Int of Furber Steps and Vera's Grotto Track to Vera's Grotto Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 20 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection the track heads north following the signs towards Vera's Grotto. The track curves slightly to the east before coming to the grotto which has great views of the waterfall and surrounding rainforest.
(0.51 km) Int of Furber Steps and Vera's Grotto Track to Int of Furber Steps and Federal Pass Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = -78 m
From the intersection the track goes down the stairs. These zig-zag down the hill at and several points go under overhangs in the cliff. The track continues steeply downhill (occassionally on metal stairs) until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as Federal Pass
(0.64 km) Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track to Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 30 mins
Climb = 203 m
Descent = -207 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west alongside the cliffs on the flat bushtrack until passing through a small gate and entering onto the platform of the Scenic Railway. At this point there are fantastic views over the Katoomba Valley as well the Three Sisters.
(0.86 km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) to Scenic World Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - railtrail
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 20 mins
Climb = 187 m
Descent = 0 m
From the bottom platform the track goes down the cliffs using the Scenic Railway. This is a 415m long journey and is the world's steepest railway. Use of the railway costs $10 for adults and $5 for children one-way. Last train normally at 4:45pm (opens at 9am) More info
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