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Katoomba Falls – Katoomba Cascades loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

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Australia

New South Wales

Katoomba Falls – Katoomba Cascades loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

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Katoomba Falls – Katoomba Cascades loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

00:58

3.27km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Blue Mountains National Park

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738 m

Katoomba Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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.

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1.59 km

Katoomba Cascades

Highlight • Waterfall

Katoomba Cascades is a picturesque series of small cascades on the Kedumba River, where the water tumbles over wide sandstone shelves before continuing downstream to Katoomba Falls. There are boardwalks, bridges, benches and viewing platforms that surround the cascades for a close-up view of the flowing water within the lush gully of ferns and rainforest vegetation. It’s one of the few places where you can experience the river up close before it drops into the Jamison Valley.

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2.00 km