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Fern Bower to Furber Steps walk

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Fern Bower to Furber Steps walk.

Track grading

Grade 4

Learn more about the grading system

Features of this track

Distance

5.5km one-way

Time

3 - 4hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Very steep

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

Fern Bower to Furber Steps walk starts from Cliff Drive in Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

Turn off Great Western Highway at Katoomba, entering onto Parke Street.
Follow Parke Street for 100m, then turn left at the roundabout onto Bathurst Road.
Continue on Bathurst Road for 160m, then at the roundabout take the 1st exit, continuing onto Gang Gang Road.
Follow Gang Gang Road for 100m, then turn right onto Lurline Street.
Continue on Lurline Street for 550m, then turn left where it meets Waratah Street to continue on Lurline Street for another 240m.
Turn left onto Merriwa Street, follow it for 500m, and then continue onto Cliff Drive.
Follow Cliff Drive for 240m, the trailhead for Fern Bower to Furber Steps walk will be on your right.

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Street parking is available nearby.

Facilities

The nearest carparks, toilets and picnic tables are located at Leura Cascades picnic area, Katoomba Falls Reserve and Scenic World.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

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).

Waterfall safety

Waterfalls are beautiful destinations but please be safe when visiting these natural wonders. Read these waterfall safety tips before exploring waterfalls on your next walk.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

Park info

in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.