Leura Cascades Reserve

Leura Cascades Reserve is a picnic area and walking precinct in Katoomba NSW 2780, set among tall eucalypts beside the rapids of Leura Falls Creek. Its standout feature is the start and end point of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, with a path down to Bridal Veil Falls and Leura Falls.

Best for

Family picnicsPrince Henry Cliff Walk startNight-lit walkScenic bushwalksWaterfall views

About Leura Cascades Reserve

Walking Tracks at Leura Cascades Reserve

Several walks begin at Leura Cascades Reserve. Routes follow the cliff tops to Echo Point or drop through the Leura Forest via the Federal or Dardanelles Passes to Katoomba. A path beside the Leura Falls Creek rapids descends to Bridal Veil Falls and Leura Falls, and the Fern Bower circuit and Bridal Veil Falls track are close by. Leura Cascades Reserve also has a night-lit walk section that is open from dusk until 11:00pm.

Picnic Area at Leura Cascades Reserve

Leura Cascades Reserve has a family-friendly picnic area among the eucalypts, with picnic tables and a public toilet. Visitors can take in waterfall and valley views while they eat, and the reserve is known for photography and birdwatching. Several walks leave from the picnic area, so families can pair a picnic with a short walk. Entry to Leura Cascades Reserve is free.

Facilities at Leura Cascades Reserve

🛝Playground✗

🔥BBQ Facilities✗

🚻Toilets

💧Drinking Water✗

🅿️Parking

🍽️Picnic Tables

🏃Walking Paths

🏅Sports Fields✗

🐕Dogs✗

• Picnic tables • Public toilet (flush toilets) • Walking tracks, including the Prince Henry Cliff Walk • Night-lit walk section

Visitor tips for Leura Cascades Reserve

✓Check the car park's time limit before starting a longer walk such as the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

Getting to Leura Cascades Reserve

Chelmsford Drive, Katoomba NSW 2780 (also listed as Leura Falls Creek, Leura NSW 2780). The only formal car park with direct access is on the Katoomba side; it is paid and time-restricted, and it is 220 metres from the start of the night-lit walk. The picnic area is about 2.2 kilometres from Leura Railway Station.

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Nearby Katoomba

📍Bridal Veil Falls
📍Leura Falls
📍Echo Point
📍Leura Forest
📍Jamison Valley
📍Grand Cliff Top Walk
📍Fern Bower circuit
📍Federal Pass
📍Dardanelles Pass

Frequently asked questions about Leura Cascades Reserve

Is parking free at Leura Cascades Reserve?

No, the Katoomba-side car park is paid and has time limits, though entry to the reserve itself is free.

Are there toilets at Leura Cascades Reserve?

Yes, flush toilets are available in the picnic area.

Is Leura Cascades Reserve good for kids?

Yes, it is a family-friendly picnic spot with waterfall views close at hand.

Can you walk at Leura Cascades Reserve at night?

Yes, lights on the night walk section stay on from dusk to 11:00pm.