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Leura Cascades Circuit

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Time:	30 mins Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.1 km WSW of Leura
Length:	0.8 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 0.8 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:	62 m
Style:	Circuit

Following Leura Creek down to a beautiful small waterfall, this is one of the prettiest short walks in the Leura area. Sit under the overhang and watch as the falls cascade down around you, then climb to great views of the Leura cliffline, before this circuit track leads back to the park.

There are closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park
Fire rating NONE (No Ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Leura Cascades Circuit

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	Leura Park +




	Following the creek +




	The bridge across the creek +




	Leura Cascades +




	Majestic Lookout +




	A view of the falls from above +

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Leura Cascades Circuit bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Leura Cascades Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Leura Cascades Circuit bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Leura Cascades Circuit bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to Leura Cascades Picnic Area
Catch the bus to Leura Cascades Picnic Area
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Leura Cascades Picnic Area
Drive to Leura Cascades Picnic Area
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Leura Cascades Picnic Area	Alt = 899 m
Leura Cascades Picnic Area
Leura Cascades Picnic area is a open picnic area beside Cliff Drive, with Leura Cascades Creek running through the middle. There are a number of small cascades in the park, along with toilets and picnic tables. There are a few information signs and maps of the area. The park is well remembered for the artificial caves and arches that have been built to provide shelter and a sense of place. A small road runs through the park, providing access and parking, and garbage facilities are provided. There is also plenty of shade from some large pine trees.

(0 km) Leura Cascades Picnic Area to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Picnic Area Track Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 115 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -9 m
From cave-like shelters in Leura Cascades Picnic Area, this walk heads along the footpath, passing under the arch. Passing the toilet block, the path comes to the information board, from where the walk follows the 'Leura Cascades Track' sign down the steps. The path soon leads to a small stone wall with a view of some cascades and Chelmsford Bridge. From the view of Chelmsford Bridge, this walk follows track downhill, keeping the handrail and creek to the left, soon coming to an intersection with 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk' just before a footbridge.

(0.12 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Park Track to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE) Walk: Easy - duckboard	Length = 25 m	Time =
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Cascades' sign across the footbridge to a 'Y' intersection.

(0.14 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE) to Leura Cascades Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 172 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -13 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Cascades' sign down the steps, keeping the handrail and creek to the right. After a short while, the walk heads along a timber platform and down some stairs to a rock platform, with great views of some cascades. From these cascades, the walk heads down more stairs, coming to an intersection just before two bridges, with great views of Leura Cascades.

Leura Cascades	Alt = 878 m
Leura Cascades
Leura Cascades is a lovely set of waterfalls with some bridges just below, allowing walkers to get up close to the creek. The area has a nice feel about it and is quite cool in summer. Much of the track near the cascades has handrails and the bridges are fenced. Allow some time to enjoy life among the cascades and fern trees in this valley. One bridge leads to a sandstone cave next to the pool and falls, a great place to enjoy the small section of canyon.

(0.31 km) Leura Cascades to Round Walk Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 88 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -30 m
From the bottom of Leura Cascades, this walk crosses the bridge (furthest from the falls), heads down the steps and comes to a fenced (unsignposted) lookout at the top of Bridal Veil Falls. From the lookout, the walk heads up the steep steps. The steps wind up the hill passing a cave with an old bench seat, then up the metal stairs to the fenced (unsignposted) round walk lookout with views down on Bridal Veil Falls.

(0.4 km) Round Walk Lookout to Int of Leura Cascades Round Walk and Fern Bower Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 20 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 18 m	Descent = 0 m
From the lookout, the walk heads up the metal staircases then along the fenced cliff ledge, with more great valley views. Soon the track heads down a few steps to come to a a four-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to 'Leura Cascades' (and the short left-hand track leading to a fenced (unnamed) lookout.

(0.42 km) Int of Leura Cascades Round Walk and Fern Bower Track to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Leura Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Cascades Round Walk (SW) Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 73 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Round Walk - Echo Point' sign along the track up the hill (with rock wall initially on the right). The track winds up the hill using the steps and, after passing a large gum, the track become less steep. Soon the track leads to an intersection with the signposted 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk'.

(0.49 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Leura Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Cascades Round Walk (SW) to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Majestic Lookout Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 45 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -7 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the sign along the 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk' towards 'Leura Cascades', taking the higher track. The track heads along the side of the hill to come to a three-way intersection, just after passing a rock wall on the left.

(0.54 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Majestic Lookout Track to Majestic Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 31 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -13 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the track away from the rocks down the narrow spur. The track soon comes to a rusty fence that leads to the signposted 'Majestic Lookout' and then down some steps to the lower platform.

Majestic Lookout	Alt = 870 m
Majestic Lookout
Majestic Lookout is a fenced lookout on a side track from the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, just above Leura Cascades. The lookout provides great (perhaps even majestic) views out through the top of the valley, with Mount Solitary nicely framed by the cliff line. The closest access to the lookout is from Leura Cascades Picnic Area, and is visited as part of the Leura Cascades Circuit.

(0.54 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Majestic Lookout Track to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Park Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 191 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 11 m	Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk steps up over a few rocks to keep the main rock outcrop on the left (and the valley and waterfall on the right). The track soon passes a small overhang with a bench seat, and gently winds along the side of the hill. After heading down the stairs, the track come to a 'T' intersection, with a handrail and a sign pointing back up to 'Echo Point'.

(0.73 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Picnic Area Track to Leura Cascades Picnic Area Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 115 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Picnic Area' sign up the gentle hill, keeping the handrail and creek on the right. The track soon comes to a stone wall with a view of some cascades and Chelmsford Bridge. From the view of Chelmsford Bridge, this walk heads up the steps, following the path past an information board, toilet and under the arch to come to Leura Cascades Picnic Area.

Catch the bus from Leura Cascades Picnic Area
Catch the bus from Leura Cascades Picnic Area
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Leura Cascades Picnic Area
Drive from Leura Cascades Picnic Area
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.1 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	1.3 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	28.2 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	32.8 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	30.6 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Leura Cascades Circuit.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Leura Cascades Circuit Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	28 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	29 km (to the NNW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	29 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	29 km (to the W)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	33 km (to the NE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 4 hours ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Clear.

10.6°C (feels like 9.8°)

4 km/h from the W

93% humidity (as at 02/09:00am)

Thu	°	Clear.
Fri	1°\|16°	Morning fog then mostly sunny.
Sat	4°\|15°	Partly cloudy.
Sun	3°\|14°	Partly cloudy.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Thursday 17th of May 2012 05:00 PM

Closed areas

Breakfast Point - Breakfast Point Lookout

Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is closed until further notice.

Burralow picnic and camping area - Burralow Creek camping ground - Burralow Creek camping ground

Burralow picnic and camping area is temporarily closed; all access trails leading into Burralow picnic and camping area (including Paterson Range Fire Trail, Burralow Rd/Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail) are closed due to significant local rainfall and slippery trails. The Burralow Bridge from Paterson Range fire trail is currently out for all vehicles for structural repairs.

For updates and further information phone the NPWS Blackheath office 02 4787 8877, 9.00 am-4.30 pm seven days, or Richmond office on 02 4588 2400 9.00am-5.00 pm weekdays.

Campsites at Euroka - Euroka campground

Redgum camp site at Euroka picnic and camping area at Glenbrook is closed until 27 May 2012 for maintenance and upgrade.

Darug campsite will be closed from 29 May 2012 until further notice for maintenance and upgrade.

Camping is available at other sites at Euroka. For bookings and further information phone 02 4588 2400 Mon-Thurs. (except school holidays and public holidays) or 02 4739 2950 weekends.

Claustral Canyon

Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mt Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. NPWS has sought alternative access to Claustral through private land without success. Canyoners should respect the rights of Mt Tomah residents and avoid using private land.

Murphys Glen & Ingar camping areas

Murphys Glen Campsite is closed at the gate due to boggy and muddy road conditions.

Ingar Campsite Loop Road is closed due to wash outs and muddy road conditions. The day use area and car park remain open. This means that campers must walk from the day use area to campsites (about 100m).

For further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.

Locations affected: Ingar campground, Murphys Glen campground

Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Prince Henry Cliff Walk is closed from Lady Darley Lookout (below Lillianfels) to Cliff View Lookout (below Skyway east station) after a fire damaged boardwalks, stairs and steps. Visitors are advised to use urban footpaths to walk between Katoomba Cascades Reserve and Echo Point.

Roberts Pass at Leura

Roberts Pass at Leura is closed east of the Lindeman Pass junction, due to a landslide. The track is impassable and there is currently no access to Valley of the Waters via Roberts Pass.

Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls

The Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls is closed until approx. mid-july 2012 for major repair. There is no access to the section of the track between Princes Rock and Fletchers Lookout. The section of track from Princes Rock to Den Fenella is open.

Locations affected: Wentworth Falls - various lookouts, Overcliff-Undercliff Track

Waratah Picnic Area

Road access to Waratah Picnic Area at Berambing is closed due to the very wet conditions. Visitors can park at the entrance gate and walk in to the Gorge walking track. The closure is expected to be in place until mid-April to allow the road and parking areas to dry out.

Woodford-Oaks fire trail 24 June - The Oaks Trail - Woodford to Glenbrook (Ends Sunday 24 June)

The Woodford-Oaks fire trail will be closed to general public access on Sunday 24 June, for the Woodford-Oaks Classic Careflight fundraising event, involving approx. 1,000 participants. In the interests of public safety, the trail is open to event runners and cyclists only until approx 1.30 pm.

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