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Gordon Falls picnic area

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Gordon Falls picnic area.

Getting there and parking

Gordon Falls picnic area is in Leura, in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

  • Take Great Western Highway towards Katoomba
  • Turn off the highway at the Leura exit, onto Leura Mall
  • Turn left into Olympian Parade and follow to the intersection with Lone Pine Avenue.
  • Gordon Falls lookout is located at the end of Olympian Parade.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Gordon Falls lookout and Lone Pine Avenue. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

Facilities

Toilets

  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

  • Medium - Assistance may be required to access this area.
  • The parking and picnic area is wheelchair friendly, however there are a number of steps to the lookout.

Gordon Falls picnic area

Operated by

Blue Mountains City Tourism

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