Katoomba Cascades

Summary: The Katoomba Cascades is a small and very easy-to-reach waterfall, between Scenic World and Echo Point. Best visited after decent rain.

How to get there: Trail from Katoomba Falls Park on Cliff Drive
Walking distance to waterfall: 0.3km (return)
Duration: <1 hour
Grade: Easy
Type of waterfall: Cascade
Waterfall Rating: 3/5
Height of falls: 10m
Topographic map/s: 8930-1S KATOOMBA (1:25K). Buy / Download

The Katoomba Cascades are along the Kedumba River, upstream of the much higher Katoomba Falls. The small waterfall cascades down a natural amphitheatre, surrouded by rainforest.

Getting to Katoomba Cascades

The waterfall is located between Scenic World and Echo Point in Katoomba, just off Cliff Road. It’s reached by a short walking track from either the Katoomba Falls Park or the Prince Henry Picnic Area. The track crosses the Kedumba River just below the falls.