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10 min to 15 min
| Start | (-33.7263693,150.3062768) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Great Western Highway, A32
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After another 65 m find the "Katoomba Falls Park" (15 m on your right).
 Katoomba Falls Park
Katoomba Falls Park
The Katoomba Falls Picnic area and park is found at the corner of 'Katoomba Falls Rd' and 'Cliff Dr', Katoomba. The south and western edge of the park is lined with a fence protecting the small Kedumba River, just above Katoomba Cascades. There is a fenced (1.2m high) viewing platform at the top of the cascades, and a smooth/flat conrete footpath leading to it. The park is also home to a series of 8 picnic tables. There is a car park for around 17 cars on Cliff Dr, as well as a separate signposted mobility parking bay at the south-eastern corner of the park. A pleasant picnic area.
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The Katoomba Falls Picnic area and park is found at the corner of 'Katoomba Falls Rd' and 'Cliff Dr', Katoomba. The south and western edge of the park is lined with a fence protecting the small Kedumba River, just above Katoomba Cascades. There is a fenced (1.2m high) viewing platform at the top of the cascades, and a smooth/flat conrete footpath leading to it. The park is also home to a series of 8 picnic tables. There is a car park for around 17 cars on Cliff Dr, as well as a separate signposted mobility parking bay at the south-eastern corner of the park. A pleasant picnic area.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Kedumba River lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. 
About 15 m past the end is "Katoomba Cascades".
 Katoomba Cascades
Katoomba Cascades
Popular with locals and visitors alike, these picturesque cascades are on the Kedumba River. The cascades are nestled in the bend on Cliff Drive, near Katoomba Park. There are stepping stones across the creek at the bottom of the falls and a bench seat in the shade. There are a few small clearings where visitors can sit and enjoy the falls.
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Popular with locals and visitors alike, these picturesque cascades are on the Kedumba River. The cascades are nestled in the bend on Cliff Drive, near Katoomba Park. There are stepping stones across the creek at the bottom of the falls and a bench seat in the shade. There are a few small clearings where visitors can sit and enjoy the falls.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 225 m |
| Time | 10 min to 15 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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Find the Katoomba Falls Reserve at the start.
After another 40 m come to a ford.
After 175 m find the "Kedumba River lookout" (5 m on your right).
