Scenic World to base of Katoomba Falls (Via Furber Steps) (1.7km), Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales

Scenic World to base of Katoomba Falls (Via Furber Steps) is a 1.7km, grade 4 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 mins to complete.

Length: 1.7km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Katoomba Falls Access Track

End: Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Location: Blue Mountains National Park

Closest town: Katoomba

New South Wales

From state capital: 104km

Longitude: 150.300955

Latitude: -33.72858507

Hike summary

This pleasant walk starts at the popular Scenic World in Katoomba where the Scenic Railway and the Skyway are located. The walk finds its way down the Furber steps where there are some great side trips to lookouts. At the bottom the walk heads around through the forest to the base of the Katoomba falls. This is a great spot for a lunch break before tackling the climb back up to the top.

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