The Ultimate Blue Mountains Waterfalls Guide
We love waterfalls, and the Blue Mountains have some of the best and most accessible waterfalls, from short walks to see one, to easy walking circuits to see a number of waterfalls and then challenging off track walking to find forgotten waterfalls, the Blue Mountains have it all. Some of the nicest waterfalls you can visit are less than 25mtrs high, but the Blue Mountains also has some big falls with long drops that are best viewed after plenty of rain to see them in all their fury / glory. Some of the falls we show may be off the beaten track and have no walking track as such to them, we will advise on how easy it is to get to each on on their respective pages.
Our Blue Mountains Waterfalls Guide is designed to help you visit both popular and not so popular / well known "named" Blue Mountains Waterfalls easily, you can see what they look like and how to get access to the best waterfalls the Blue Mountains have to offer. So, scroll through our Blue Mountains Waterfalls Guide below, you can see a thumbnail of the waterfall itself and some brief information, click the waterfall to read more details and to see more images.
You can either use the list of Blue Mountains waterfall Guide below, or, if you prefer, you can also use our Blue Mountains Waterfalls Interactive Map. We will continue to add more waterfalls as we get a chance to get out and capture them at their best after some good rain and it is very much a work in progress. If you see a name with a (?) after it, then it means I have not been able to 100% confirm the name of the falls, and this is what most refer to them as.
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- Adelina Falls is the first waterfall you come to once you leave the carpark on Honour Ave and start the waterfall circuit walk, it is just 5 minutes from the car park and an easy walk for children. Adelina falls was originally called Livingstone Falls, but was later renamed Adelina…Read More
- Asmodeus Pool, is slightly hidden, and if you were not looking for it or did not see / hear people in here, you would not know it was even there, It is reasonably easy to get to with a slight scramble and a squeeze at the end to enter this hidden…Read More
- Bridal Veil Falls are one of the more spectacular long drop falls in the Blue Mountains, it has many moods, a raging torrent after heavy rain, a delicate veil as it cascades over so many levels on its way down with moderate flows, and then the windy days where the…Read More
- Burgess fall are the last of the falls if you have come down from all the other waterfalls, or, the first if you are going the circuit in reverse. A very pretty set of falls with multiple cascades and one nice big drop creating some nice flows and silky water…Read More
- Cataract Falls gives you two nice drops for the price of one, this is either the first set of falls or the last set of falls that you come to when doing the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit walk, it is easy to get to from the bottom carpark if you…Read More
- Clarinda Falls are located on the Victory track which starts at Faulconbridge, near the Corridor Of Oaks. They are an easy walk, mostly downhill, so lots of uphill on the way back, but suitable for kids of all ages, no pets as this is within the National Park. The walk…Read More
- Daken falls are not the easiest to get to, there is an unmarked walking track that goes across the top of the falls, but then finding a way to the bottom of the falls is a challenge. Certainly not intended for anyone not used to serious off-track walking and scrub-bashing,…Read More
- Dante's Glen is the next set of impressive falls once you have descended down from the Fairy Falls way up above, remember, if you came down here, you have to go back up all those steps, even if you do the entire Empire Pass walk, you will still have to…Read More
- Den Fenella Falls is a series of very pretty cascades that culminates in a drop over the main cliffline near Den Fenella Lookout. Fed by Den Fenella creek that flows through Den Fenella Glen, they don't always have a good flow but on the day I visited, they had a…Read More
- Edith Falls are the middle falls on the usually quiet Transit Of Venus walk located on the North side of Woodford in the mid Blue Mountains and are fed by their namesake - Edith Creek. Named after the daughter of Alfred and Frances Fairfax, Edith Mary Fairfax. Fairfax lived in what…Read More
- The actual name of these falls at Hazelbrook is still subject to a bit more research but based on what I have found so far, Fairy Falls seems to be the primary name that these falls are actually known as. Located on the very easy Burgess Falls Walking Track on…Read More
- There are more than one set of falls with the name Fairy Falls in the Blue Mountains, another Fairy Falls is at Hazelbrook, these are much more impressive than those falls, though both are quite nice. One of the best things about these falls, is they are just 5 minutes…Read More
- Federal Falls are located on a short side track near the junction of Cataract Creek and Lawson Creek, instead of heading up the steps, you continue on for a few minutes and arrive at these lovely falls. Originally named Hays Falls, they were renamed to commemorate the Federation of Australia…Read More
- Flat Rock Falls are located towards the bottom of the series of waterfalls that make up the popular Valley of the Waters, these would be the 5th of 7 waterfalls on this walking track that follows Valley of Waters Creek, located below Sylvia, Edith and Lodore Falls and above Britania,…Read More
- Florabella Falls are possibly the only named falls located at Blaxland, I highly doubt you have ever heard of them, let alone know where they are, they are off the beaten track, but not far at all, no real walking track exists to them technically, though you start on one…Read More
- Floras Bath is another un-sign posted waterfall that is slightly off the main track, but with care is still very easy to visit, about 200mtrs downstream from Asmodeus Pool on a bend in the creek, check the map below. As you are coming from the Conservation Hut side, you cross…Read More
- Frederica Falls at North Lawson are an impressive multi-tier set of falls with a good sized pool at the base that most of the time you could cool off under as it is usually deep enough to do so, just watch for any underwater snags or trees/rocks etc. When flowing…Read More
- Glow Worm Nook Falls at Hazelbrook are a detour off the main track and are accessed from Horseshoe Falls up some old stone steps. Glow Worm Nook Falls are 3 waterfalls and all can be accessed reasonably easily. Top Falls: After you climb the steps from Horseshoe Falls you will…Read More
- Gossamer Fall is a small fall that flows out of Hayward Gully and you can catch a hint of this fall from the Valley View lookout near Evans Head, to get a better / full view, you need to get to a better vantage point, which is not recommended as there…Read More
- Govetts Leap is the tallest single drop falls in the Blue Mountains at approx 161mtrs in height and in full flow is just spectacular! There are a number of vantage points to view these falls from, all starting at Evans Lookout, just go to the lookout and cast your eyes…Read More
- Grey Hat Falls is a spectacular waterfall when it is flowing and is located on Kanuka Creek, just above Crayfish Pool in Glenbrook National Park. It is just over a 1km walk from the parking spot, which is mostly all downhill, so gets the heart really pumping on the way…Read More
- Hazel falls are like many of the mid-mountains waterfalls, cascading over an edge onto rocks with a few cascades near the top, like a number of the Lawson falls, you can walk behind these falls easily in a large overhang and with care, you could stand under these to cool…Read More
- Horseshoe Falls at Blackheath are probably the 2nd biggest single drop falls in the entire Blue Mountains, coming in second to Govetts leap which is nearby and to the left of these falls. One of the best vantage points to view these falls and capture Govetts leap as well is…Read More
- Horseshoe Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls and locations on this waterfall circuit, both in the day, and by night. Set in a large deep bowl, the falls flow over a ledge in a multitude of cascades making for some spectacular silky water shots, with the right amount…Read More
- Isobel Falls is a located near a picnic table on the mostly perennial Isobel Creek, you need to get here straight after good rain or you will see no flow or barely a dribble like I have in my first images. Isobel Creek is very short so the water flows…Read More
- Junction Falls are the next falls you come to downstream of Adelina Falls, but, you get 2 waterfalls for the price of 1 here, one on the right on Lawson Creek and one on the left as you firsdt descend down the steps on Ridge Creek. Originally called Stanley Falls…Read More
- Whilst technically these falls are not on the Blue Mountains, I thought them worth a mention as they are some pretty spectacular falls and easy to get to. Located just 6 minutes from the Kanangra Walls lookout, at the base of a zillion steps and stairs you will arrive at…Read More
- Possibly the easiest to get to waterfall in all the Blue Mountains, it is like 60 seconds from your car! Park your car, a short walk, a few steps and you are at the well made viewing area at the base of the falls. Not sure if these are still…Read More
- Lawson Cave Falls were "lost" for many years, until a team of researchers finally found them again. These are NOT easy to get to, NOT suitable for kids at all. You need to be experienced in offtrack walking and navigation, walking on wet and slippery rocks. This is not a…Read More
- Lena Falls at Hazelbrook are a set of cascades that you can hear whilst you are doing the walk, but cannot easily see, there are a couple of very feint tracks that take you to the edge of the drop into this small gully, but unless you are going to…Read More
- There is no defined walking track to Leslie Falls, you will either be walking down the creek on slippery rocks, or, route-finding your way along the bank, certainly not a waterfall to visit if you have children or no off-track walking experience. There are other ways to get here, and,…Read More
- Leura Cascades are possibly one of the most visited waterfalls / cascades in the Blue Mountains, it is a little more challenging to visit them now that the Leura Cascades Picnic area and access road is closed for repairs after a massive weather event in early 2020. You can still walk…Read More
- These spectacular falls are not often visited as they are not signposted, they are accessed down the Fedral Pass, through Fern Bower, just after crossing in front of Linda Falls, the historical Lindeman Track branches left and the Fedral Pass track continues right and downwards. Lindeman track is a very…Read More
- Lila falls are the first named set of falls that you will see as you descend down fedral Pass through Fern Bower at Leura. They are on your right as you come down some stairs and cross a small bridge, this location matches the 1894 Railways Guide to the Blue…Read More
- Linda Falls are a very pretty single drop waterfall that is found on the Fedral Pass down a lot of steps and stairs. A bridge crosses Linda creek at the base of the falls and then leads on to Lindeman Pass track or continues down into the valley pas more…Read More
- Little Terrace falls are further downstream from the main Terrace Falls and past the Salote Pool, not far and an easy walk but if Terrace Falls are flowing, then these falls will have a nice cascade of water over them as well. The falls are perhaps 8mtrs in height and…Read More
- So, right off the bat, I'll say that there are conflicting reports of just where Lucys Glen actually is, some say it is up here in this side canyon with the below falls, other reports say that Lucys Glen was actually back down on the creek near where the small…Read More
- Mabel falls are the last of the 3 falls on the Transit of venus walk located at Woodford, they are an easy walk either coming on the lower track past the other 2 falls, or direct down from the fire trails til you cross the walking track and then it…Read More
- Magdala Falls in found approx 3.7kms along the Magdala Gully walking track that starts at a couple of locations in Springwood on the Blue Mountains, when I do this walk I usually start at Picnic Point and head down from there. Magdala Falls also requires a bit of effort if…Read More
- Marguerite Cascades is a series of small falls and cascades downstream from Slyvia Cascades and Lina Falls on Linda Creek, there are 3 distinct cascades, the middle cascade is right next to the walking track and is quite spectacular, up above, which if you are agile you can reach with…Read More
- Martin Falls are located approx 4kms or so along the Magdala Gully walking track that originates from a couple of places at Springwood, it is only another 300-400mtrs and you finish the walk at Perch Ponds on the Victory Track. There is quite a bit of up and down on…Read More
- Meeks Falls are hidden way downstream on a tributary of Linden Creekfrom Peggy's Pool at Faulconbridge, I have been told you can follow a "track" a lot of the way there, but I came down off the ridge through a gully to reach the falls, a challenging route down a…Read More
- Mermaids Fall is located in a large grotto called Mermaids Cave that is accessed either from downstream on the walking track or, down a great set of old stone steps down through a crack in the rock. These falls flow best after good rain, othertimes they are barely a trickle,…Read More
- Minnatonka Falls at Bullaburra on the upper Mid-Blue Mountains has the distinct honour (As far as I know) of being the only named waterfall at Bullaburra, and, it does not flow very often, or when it does, it empries back to a trickle pretty quickly. It takes less than 10…Read More
- These falls on the north side of Katoomba take some effort to get to, but are so worth the walk, steps and stairs to access the base of the falls, plus, they have one of the biggest and deepest plunge pools on the mountains, making them a very popular swimming…Read More
- The Ghost Falls of Glenbrook Gorge... Moorakoo Falls are a spectacular single drop fall on the southern side of Glenbrook gorge above Glenbrook Creek, they only flow after an extended period of heavy rain and stop running within a few days of the rain stopping. Moorakoo is the aboriginal word…Read More
- Myers Fall are not on any walking track, but not far off an old walking track and are located within Graces Glen on Govetts Creek. Not particularly hard to get to and it is easier to walk in the creek where possible until you get to the cascades above them…Read More
- Numantia Falls are located on a side track off of the Victory Track that starts at Faulconbridge near the railway station and heads down past Springwood, passing another set of nice falls along the way called Clarinda Falls. There is also a shorter route at the end of Badham St…Read More
- Another great set of falls set in a bowl shaped gulley with a big overhang behind them, not quite as pretty as Horseshoe Falls, but still very nice in their own right. I did notice that nearly all the images I have seen of these falls, there is always a…Read More
- Technically, the name of this pool and waterfall at Linden, is just simply "Paradise", it is more commonly known as Paradise Pool, was originally called Waratah Falls. This is a stunning wild swimming hole with a very easy walk to it now that National Parks have put in many steps,…Read More
- Peggys Pool is located on a tributary of Linden Creek within meeks Gully, you can access the walking track off Meeks Crescent opposite the Faulconbridge Public School. More details about the walk can be found here. Not the prettiest of falls to be sure, just a single drop over a…Read More
- The Pool Of Siloam is a short walk from the Gordon Falls Reserve picnic area, perhaps it should be renamed, "Pool with many steps to get to it", it is about 85-90% steps all the way down to this pretty spot, so be ready for a huff n puff on…Read More
- Pyramid Falls are a pretty set of small falls located just off the Bedford Pool track in the Terrace Falls Reserve at Hazelbrook, they are very easy to get to and suitable for kids of all ages, pets, you may need to double-check these are not within the National Park.…Read More
- Rainbow Falls is on the North side of Katoomba and when we saw it for the first time, we were not prepared in any way for just how beautiful these falls are, I really would rank them up there with some of the prettiest cascades on the Blue Mountains. They…Read More
- Red Rock Falls are located on the very popular Valley Of The Waters walk at Wentworth Falls. They are the 6th set of falls from a total of 7 to be found on this walk, these being the last before the long walk right into the valley to reach Vera…Read More
- WOW, a stunning set of falls way down in a valley from Mount Victoria, these falls are also sometimes incorrectly referred to as Victoria Cascades as they are about 100mtrs upstream from Victoria Falls. A well defined path takes you from the top of the cliffs down to these cascades,…Read More
- These falls are not far downstream from the Grotto at Blackheath at the end of Centenial Glen. The walking track descends right next to the falls on the left and let me say, right now, this path is pretty dangerous and I would not take kids here at all, the…Read More
- St Michael's Falls are up in a side creek below Fairy Falls (There is another set of falls below Fairy Falls, but there does not appear to be a track in to those), after crossing the creek twice as you come from Dante's Glen, you will come to an old…Read More
- Sylvia Falls is about 5 minutes downstream of the very popular Empress Falls at Wentworth Falls within the stunning Valley Of The Waters, which is so aptly named! I would have to rate Sylvia Falls as one of the top 5 most stunning waterfalls in the Blue Mountains for just…Read More
- Taylor Fall is a small cascade into a refreshing pool and is located around 80-100mtrs upstream from Horseshoe Falls on Popes Glen Creek. It is very easy to get to and safe for kids to visit as it is right next to one of the walking tracks that starts from…Read More
- Teazing Fall is located on a small creek that flows into Hat Hill Creek, it is not the easiest to get to, there is no walking track to the actual falls, so it is a mild bush bash along or in the creek. There are two parts to the fall,…Read More
- When flowing well, Terrace Falls are by far one of the most spectacular "stepped" waterfalls on the mountains, there are 8 cascades resulting in lots of nice flowing water and from the right vantage points up higher on the opposite bank to the walking track, you get a better view…Read More
- OMG, this is one of those worst-kept-secret-locations that I did no know about, had seen many pictures of, but did not know where it was until I researched it. It is about a 20 minute walk from the carpark within Centenial Glen and has been known as Fairy Grotto and…Read More
- Turtle Falls at Faulconbridge are located at the end of a fire trail off Shirlow Ave, a 4WD will get you a fair way along, or you can walk the lot (An extra km or two of undulating fire trail). At the start of the real descent, it is about…Read More
- Valley Falls is not far off a fire trail deep in a valley at Warrimoo, a nice set of falls with a cascade above and a deep clear swimming hole below and a sandy beach at the far end of the pool. The rocks here can be very slippery, even…Read More
- Victor Falls are located on Terrace Falls Creek and are above Terrace Falls by approx 300mtrs, a well built track will take you to the base of these falls where you can enjoy the falls themselves, and the local population of mossies who love to hide in the shade waiting…Read More
- Victoria Falls are located down in the valley at the end of Victoria Falls Road at Mount Victoria and are named after Queen Victoria. A well defined path takes you from the top of the cliffs down to these falls, however, it is steep, narrow and there can be a…Read More
- Right off the bat I will say, there is no walking tracks anywhere near these falls, this is a serious off track trek through very thick scrub, this is not a set of falls that the masses will ever visit, or, even a small number of people. It took about…Read More
- What a stunning waterfall, when it is running with a reasonable amount of flow, which does not appear to happen too often. There is a walking track that gets you to this delightful spot, from either Westbourne Ave / Glenview Rd (Track not signposted, but look for the steps going down…Read More
- Weeping Rock, is a few minutes upstream from the top of the main Wentworth Falls and only takes a few minutes to walk to them and they are well-worth the walk! A fair amount of water was flowing over them today, so I will need to return to capture them…Read More
- Witches Leap is a nice fall when it has a reasonable flow, a lot of the time it is just a dribble and not much to see at all. It is a very short walk down a very well made walking track and less than 10 minutes from your car,…Read More
