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Katoomba Falls Circuit
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hr
1 km
309 m
Circuit
3.2 km S of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park
Track: Hard
For those looking for a short bushwalk involving more than simple boardwalk, this trail winding through the temperate rainforest could be just the thing. Katoomba Falls cannot fail to dazzle as they cascade down the cliffs, and the opportunity to stop for a quick cup of coffee in Katoomba Falls Kiosk makes this walk immensely appealing.
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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 Katoomba Falls Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -6 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 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 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.
(0.36 km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Furber Steps to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 34 m
Descent = -3 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the bushtrack through the shady temperate rainforest. Shortly after the intersection the track crosses a small bridge and continues along the bushtrack. Not long after this and the track goes down to and crosses a small creek signposted as Witches Leap. From Witches Leap the track zig-zags up the hill until breaking out onto a large intersection signposted as part of Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
(0.61 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 5 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads up the steep set of stairs. These go up along the footpath until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as the way to Scenic Railway.
(0.63 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Katoomba Falls Kiosk Optional Side Trip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east past the large information sign towards Cliff Rd. Once reaching the carpark on Cliff Rd the track comes to Katoomba Falls Kiosk.
Katoomba Falls Kiosk
Alt = 937
After having been recently renovated the Katoomba Falls Kiosk is now open for business again. Serving a variety of light and healthy meals including breakfast, lunch and Devonshire Teas. Enjoy a cup of coffee before, during or after exploring the cliffs surrounding the Kiosk. For more enquiries phone (02) 4782-4868.
(0.63 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Katoomba Falls Round Walk Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 174 m
Descent = -194 m
From the intersection the track heads east along the bushtrack running parallel to Cliff Drive and following the signs to the Scenic Railway. This continues until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the left.
(0.81 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Katoomba Falls Round Walk to Scenic World Walk: Easy - bushtrack, footpath
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 96 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads west along the bushtrack. Shortly after curving to the south and going up a very gradual set of stairs the track comes to an intersection at the end of a footbridge. This has several green scenic world signs at it. From the intersection the track heads south along the footbridge. Shortly after this enters into Scenic World.
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