Katoomba Round Walk

A scenic walking track that offers a loop around the beautiful landscapes of Katoomba, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous hike. Start your walk beside the Katoomba Kiosk. Park opposite in Katoomba Falls Reserve where there is free parking or catch the 686 or 686G buses. A short yet spectacular track through a lush rainforest gully leading to lookouts that boast some of the most iconic views in Blue Mountains National Park. Excellent for adventurous walkers looking for a shorter route, Round walking track packs in a swag of spectacular vistas and waterfalls, that highlight the dramatic beauty of the Katoomba escarpment. Take in the spectacular waterfall views from Reids Plateau before making your descent down the stairs into the shadowy gorge. In the spring the new fern shoots brush your legs and flocks of rosellas and lorikeets flit through the rainforest canopy. At Vanimans lookout you’ll have unsurpassed views of The Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. The medium difficulty track skirts the cliff edge leading to romantically named Juliets Balcony overlooking Witches Leap waterfall. Take the shot detour to Katoomba Falls mid level. If you’re keen to further explore the dense valley, join Furber Steps which leads to Scenic World via Federal Pass. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 1.2km round walk • Time: 60 mins • Kid-safe: Yes, with supervision • Dogs on-leash: No • Steps: Lots and lots of them • Grade: NPWS grades this as a Grade 3 walk • Accessible: No • Heights: No dramatic heights that can't be avoided. If you can handle lookouts with safety rails and a couple of flights of metal stairs, you'll be fine. https://www.facebook.com/AskRozBlueMountains/posts/pfbid0FCXyJKLPEcEsfAfHYYzmpPn2RWgDy7gdzAFiTHoycb3iG7MYvgZwwAJ7ixTYNur4l https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/round-walking-track