Grade<\/strong>: Difficult; for experienced bushwalkers only.<\/p>\nLinda Falls, Leura<\/h2>\n Linda Falls is the loveliest of the three waterfalls dotted along the circuit that extends from Kiah Lookout, in Leura. To get to Linda Falls, which cascades 10 metres down into a pretty pool, you must first cross the footbridge near Lila Falls, and if you want to include Marguerite Cascades it\u2019s another 10-20 minutes of walking time after you reach Linda Falls. The ideal time to hit the trail, which curls around the Echo Tree and Flat Rock Lookout is late autumn, winter, and early spring.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nDistance<\/strong>: 2.5 kilometres \nDuration<\/strong>: 2 hours \nGrade<\/strong>: Difficult<\/p>\nLinda Falls is the loveliest of the three waterfalls.<\/p><\/div>\n
Minnehaha Falls, Katoomba<\/h2>\n This waterfall has wow factor. It cascades for 20 metres over slabs of sandstone sandwiched together over a pool surrounded by a rich mosaic of greens in a pocket of rainforest that is heart-stoppingly beautiful. The walk into Minnehaha, named by a Victorian settler after the more famous Minnehaha Falls in Minnesota, is popular with local families who come to the natural swimming pool to cool off in the summer months. There is a rope swing and a platform to jump off.<\/p>\n\n
Distance: <\/strong>2.7 kilometres \nDuration: <\/strong>90 minutes \nGrade: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>\nThis is named after the Minnehaha Falls in Minnesota.<\/p><\/div>\n
Katoomba Falls, Katoomba<\/h2>\n This spectacular waterfall is tucked away near Echo Point in Katoomba and to reach it you must set out on a short but picturesque walk from Scenic World. Carry binoculars for the hike and listen out for the lyrebird as you complete the circuit that leads to the waterfall. The path to Katoomba Falls includes many diversions to lookouts that offer views over the dramatic falls, which hammers down a 150-metre rock face. Romantics hoping to pop the question should do so at Juliets Balcony, the most spectacular of them all, jutting out over a craggy rock buttress near Orphan Rock.<\/p>\n\n
Distance<\/strong>: 2 kilometres \nDuration<\/strong>: 1 hour (depending on how many times you stop to take selfies) \nGrade: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>\nThis spectacular waterfall is tucked away near Echo Point.<\/p><\/div>\n
Katoomba Cascades, Katoomba<\/h2>\n Tucked away off the road between Scenic World and Echo Point, the path to Katoomba Cascades now snakes upstream along a section of new boardwalk that meanders through forests and ferns and a hauntingly beautiful hanging swamp. There are stepping stones at the bottom of the falls, and seating in the shade near to the pool, which is now lit up at night for visitors who want to admire the sandstone peaks during an evening hike.<\/p>\n\n
Distance<\/strong>: 254 metres return \nDuration<\/strong>: 15 minutes \nGrade<\/strong>: Moderate<\/p>\nThe famous Katoomba Cascades.<\/p><\/div>\n
Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath<\/h2>\n You can stride heroically toward Govetts Leap without breaking into a sweat to appreciate the view over Bridal Veil Falls, which was awarded this name due to being laid out like lace over the landscape. The waterfall, which thunders down into the Grose Valley for some 180 metres, is also known as Govetts Leap (\u2018leap\u2019 is a Scottish word for waterfall) named after William Govett, the first European man to have enjoyed this view which was well known to the Aboriginal Dharug, Gundungurra, Wana Aboriginal Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Wiradjuri, Darkinjung and Tharawal Nations. If you want to explore the park further, take one of the walks that starts from the lookout.<\/p>\n\n
Distance<\/strong>: 20 metres \nDuration<\/strong>: One minute \nGrade<\/strong>: Easy<\/p>\nAppreciate the view over Bridal Veil Falls<\/p><\/div>\n
Victoria Falls, Mount Victoria<\/h2>\n The steep track to Victoria Falls requires a fair level of fitness. The zig-zagging path descends down the soaring sandstone cliff to pretty Victoria Cascades and onto one of the most beautiful of all the Blue Mountains waterfalls. Pause for breath and maybe a picnic lunch to enjoy the stunning waterfall, which drops around 20 metres over a rock overhang that juts out over the landscape like an open drawer. Hikers should follow the escarpment back up to the car park where they can then find a comfortable landing at one of the Blue Mountains\u2019 historic hotels.<\/p>\n\n
Distance<\/strong>: 4 kilometres \nDuration<\/strong>: 2.5 hours \nGrade<\/strong>: Difficult. \n<\/strong><\/p>\nThe steep track to Victoria Falls requires a fair level of fitness.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Here are 11 waterfalls in the Blue Mountains worth travelling for. Be it a roaring torrent of white water tumbling into a ravine or a skinny stream cascading over a mossy staircase, it\u2019s worth stopping to chase waterfalls on your next road trip to the Blue Mountains. Don\u2019t miss: The best hikes in the Blue […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":230112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[1158],"tags":[4754,5713,5515,4628],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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