Katoomba Falls

EXPLOREWATERFALLS

31 Mar

102B Cliff Dr, Katoomba

Plunging 150 metres into the Jamison Valley, Katoomba Falls is one of the most stunning segmented waterfalls in the Blue Mountains. Fed by the Kedumba River, the water cascades over multiple tiers, including the dramatic ‘Witch’s Leap’ and the ‘Reids Falls’ cascades. Unlike many lookouts that only offer a distant view, the Katoomba Falls Round Walk allows you to stand right at the cliff’s edge, feeling the spray as the water thunders toward the valley floor.

By day, it offers a lush backdrop of ancient ferns; by night, it becomes the centerpiece of the Katoomba Night Walk, where discrete floodlights illuminate the falls against the dark sandstone, creating a hauntingly beautiful, otherworldly experience.

Distance: 1.2km
Time: 45min - 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

Photography | Table&Trail, BMCC
Updated | April 2026

Location

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