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ABOUT: These falls are a world away from the road, only 15 minutes walk down then back up some steep steps – or a nice loop taking in other viewpoints & falls. There is water running some of the time here, but it does dry up in hot weeks or for a week or so without rain – wait for a day or two after some strong rain – or during even as it does appear quickly. The photographic appeal is the lush foliage, sandstone outcrop & light coming from the open valley below & above, fantastic on misty days.
PHOTO EQUIPMENT TO BRING: There is a nice platform right next to the falls and an ultra wide 14mm approx: or perspective lens to capture the very steep walls required. A vertical panorama also possible as the wall is almost a 150 degrees angle from bottom to top. Tripod as the light levels even midday are very low and to smoothe the water flow.
GETTING TO THE SPOT/S: Park next to Katoomba Falls kiosk opposite Katoomba Park. Walk straight ahead following the Furber Steps signs which take you downhill quickly and to the right. This will take you past the ‘Leap’ after about a 10-15 minute descent. The Leap has a clear plaque next to it.
