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New South Wales

Katoomba Falls

New South Wales

Katoomba Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Katoomba Falls

Hiking

4.9

(225)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Blue Mountains National Park

Location: New South Wales, Australia

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Tips

May 22, 2026

Katoomba Falls is a fantastic multi-tiered waterfall that cascades over sandstone cliffs into the Jamison Valley, and is one of the Blue Mountains’ most recognisable waterfall locations. The falls are surrounded by rugged escarpments, and from here, there are beautiful expansive views across the eucalyptus-covered ridges that stretch through the valley. The combination of plunging water, towering cliffs, and wide valley scenery makes it especially impressive if you're lucky enough to be here after it rains.

April 25, 2023

Hiking

My favourite view point in the Katoomba area, stunning with the waterfall and open vista of the mountains whilst surrounded by rainforest.
Be warned, the path to get there is very muddy and pretty dark, worth it though!

January 16, 2018

Hiking

Very nice waterfall, which it definitely worth to have a look.

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Katoomba Falls – Katoomba Cascades loop from Katoomba Falls

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Elevation 890 m

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Location: New South Wales, Australia

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