The Lawson Waterfalls Circuit is a 3km, grade 2 hike located in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.
Hike overview
This is a circuit, only 3kms long with 4 waterfalls, what's not to like. A typical drop in to a gorge, but this isn't a long way down or up, and is one of the easier-picturesque walks. The start of the circuit walk is well sign-posted at the corner of Honour Ave and Livingstone St. The circuit walk takes in four waterfalls. Adelina Falls, Junction Falls, Federal Falls and Cataract Falls.
The best time to do this walk is after a period of rainfall when the waterfalls are the most impressive. Be mindful though that the track can get a bit muddy, so be sure to wear proper hiking shoes.
Hike submitted by Matthew Thompson
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Trail features
- Sandy Trail
- Well Marked Trail
- Trail Running
- Dog Friendly
- Waterfalls
- Gorges
- Steep Terrain
- River Crossings
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Untreated Water
- Swimming Spots
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Getting there
The Lawson Waterfalls circuit commences on the south side of the Great Western Highway on Honour Ave where there is a small car park or you can park on the side of the road. The trail head can also be walked to from the Lawson Railway Station, so public transport is a great alternative to travelling by car.
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About the region
Lawson is a town in the Blue Mountains area of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Great Western Highway between Hazelbrook in the east and Bullaburra in the west. Lawson has a station on the Main Western line and a great village feel.
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