Katoomba Falls Round Walk
A short loop through rainforest to lookouts over Katoomba Falls, starting beside Scenic World.
- Distance1.2km loop
- Time45min - 1hr 15min
- DifficultyGrade 3 of 5
- Nearest townKatoomba
About this walk
An easy way to get under the canopy without committing to the valley floor. The loop passes Juliets Balcony and Vanimans lookout, with views of Katoomba Falls, Orphan Rock and the Skyway passing overhead.
Route map
Mapped length 0.3 km. Route line from OpenStreetMap; distance and grade in the summary are the official NPWS figures where available.
Take this map offline
Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the route before you leave town.
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.How to get there
From Katoomba, follow Katoomba Street and Katoomba Falls Road to Cliff Drive. Start at Katoomba Falls Reserve or beside Scenic World on Violet Street.
Parking: Katoomba Falls Reserve (council, paid) or Scenic World carpark.
By train: Train to Katoomba station, then bus 686 to Scenic World.
Good to know
- Good wet-weather option: the falls are at their best and the forest keeps most of the rain off.
Common questions
How long is Katoomba Falls Round Walk?
Katoomba Falls Round Walk is 1.2km loop and takes about 45min - 1hr 15min.
How hard is Katoomba Falls Round Walk?
It is rated Grade 3 on the Australian Walking Track Grading System: suitable for most ages and fitness levels, with some steps and short steep sections.
Where does Katoomba Falls Round Walk start?
From Katoomba, follow Katoomba Street and Katoomba Falls Road to Cliff Drive. Start at Katoomba Falls Reserve or beside Scenic World on Violet Street. GPS: -33.72843, 150.30131.
Where do I park for Katoomba Falls Round Walk?
Katoomba Falls Reserve (council, paid) or Scenic World carpark.
Can I take my dog to Katoomba Falls Round Walk?
No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.
Is there phone reception at Katoomba Falls Round Walk?
Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Katoomba.
Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates); OpenStreetMap contributors (route line). Last checked Thursday 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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