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Katoomba Falls, Blue Mountains

Experience the stunning beauty of Katoomba Falls in the Blue Mountains National Park. Perfect for a day trip during the next kids' holidays!

Katoomba Falls, Blue Mountains

Highlights

  • Free parking & spectacular lookouts reached by a short walk

  • Bring a picnic and your dog for a fun family adventure

  • Many hiking tracks available to suit various ability levels

  • No toilets at the falls

More info

Katoomba Falls in the Blue Mountains National Park is perfect for a day trip with your family during the next NSW school holidays.

Katoomba Falls are 230 m / 755 ft tall.

There is plenty of free parking available. Please note that there are no toilets.

The spectacular Katoomba falls lookouts are easily reached from the picnic area, with a beautiful short easy 5-minute walk.

The Katoomba Falls Round Walk offers great views along the way, with easy-grade spectacular lookouts! It's an easy walk and a must-do when visiting the Blue Mountains National Park.

Also, Katoomba Falls Reserve offers many hiking tracks of varying difficulty, so you can find one that suits your ability levels. 

The Katoomba falls walk is perfect for a family day trip, so pack some food, snacks and water to enjoy the picnic lunch with your kids at this fantastic picnic area! It's a dog-friendly waterfall, so bring your furry friend with you too!

Katoomba falls swimming

Swimming is not allowed at Katoomba Falls.

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