Scenic World to Katoomba Falls Lookout (Dharug & Gundungurra Country)

45 min to 1 h 4

1.4 km ↑ 147 m Hard track Return ↓ 147 m

This walk starts from Scenic World and winds part way down the Furber Steps and along a small, well travelled side track to the Katoomba Falls lookout. Providing great views, and plenty of visitor information at Scenic World, this is a great walk for those who like waterfalls, ferns and grottos, and don't mind steps. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Class 4 of 6 Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely

Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)

Gradient Very steep (4/6)

Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)

Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Before you start any journey ensure you; • Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are late returning • Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge to undertake this journey safely • Consider weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers • Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point • Are healthy and fit enough for this journey Share If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help. Bushwalk.com /j/UUD2VJ

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S S After another 115 m pass the "Katoomba Falls Furber Steps track. The fenceline continues Reserve" (115 m on your left). along the lookout, forming a long, fenced

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N N Scenic World is one of the most renowned After another 25 m come to the "Vaniman's

tourist attractions of Katoomba and the Blue Lookout" (15 m on your left). E Mountains. Located on the cliffs of the Jamison E After another 115 m pass a seat (on your right).

Valley , visitors can enjoy a ride on the Scenic Turn right. S

Railway (the world's steepest incline railway) or S N

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and explore the Scenic Walkway from the base. N W Alternatively, the Scenic Skyway offers a bird's After another 15 m continue W After another 8 m pass the "Rainforest Lookout" eye view over the valley, with a glass floor to W eye view over the valley, with a glass floor to W straight. enhance the experience. Scenic World also E i (6 m on your left). features a revolving restaurant, a cafe and a

kiosk, in addition to the documentary theatre S and souvenir shop. Rides can be purchased, starting from $16 for adults and $10 for children, and combination or family passes are available. Then pass the toilet (20 m on your left).

Then pass a seat (25 m on your left). After another 6 m find the "Rainforest Lookout" About 10 m past the end is "Katoomba Falls". (15 m on your left).

The Katoomba Falls are among the most famous Unlike many lookouts in the area, Rainforest waterfalls in the the Blue Mountains region. The Lookout does not offer sweeping valley views. Kedumba River falls about 150 meters in 2 main Instead,Instead, thisthis lookoutlookout offersoffers anan opportunityopportunity toto getget stages. The Undercliff Track, from the Furber up close and personal with the canopy of the Steps, can be used to access the first landing of rainforest. Spend some time in the cool shade the waterfall. The Katoomba Falls can be viewed listeninglistening toto thethe birdsbirds andand WitchesWitches LeapLeap creekcreek from most lookouts in the the area, including passing by. A sign at the lookout explains that from the bottom of the falls at Cooks Landing on there once were wood-fired barbeques here for Federal Pass, or from the track running next to picnics, but removed due to the toll on the local the Kedumba River at the top of the falls. These environment. falls are also a highlight for the trip across the Then pass the "Plant Life on the Edge" (6 m on Scenic Skyway.

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