Furber Steps walk
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Furber Steps walk is steep, challenging, and rewarding walk with scenic views, birdwatching, and a visit to Katoomba Falls. It's an iconic part of Blue Mountains National Park.
- Distance
- 2.2km return
- Time suggested
- 1 - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, gps, compass, topographic map
If you love places where mountains and water meet, try this challenging but popular track near Katoomba in Blue Mountains National Park. Furber Steps walk offers superb views over Jamison Valley and it's a brilliant day trip for walkers who don't mind some heart-pumping action up and down a lot of steps.
Descending into the valley, you’ll enter a world of lush rainforest and cascading waterfalls. As you stop to gaze across at majestic Mount Solitary rising out of the valley floor, you might hear the call of the catbird or wompa pigeon. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch.
Explore the lush valley on a number of short detours, making sure to stop for a memorable picnic beside the tumbling waters of Katoomba Falls.
Take a virtual tour of Furber Steps-Scenic Railway walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Conservation program:
Bush Trackers
Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
What's nearby:
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- Historic heritage (8)
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- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)