Leura Cascades picnic area
Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
A waterfall and scenic views make Leura Cascades picnic area an ideal family friendly spot for birdwatching, walking and photography in Blue Mountains National Park.
- Type
- Picnic areas
- Where
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Price
- Free
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
You’ll feel like you’re on the edge of the world as you gaze across Jamieson Valley from Leura Cascades picnic area. A reviving break while on a driving holiday or cycling trip, it’s also a great base for exploring the dramatic cliffs in the southern section of Blue Mountains National Park.
With a picture perfect backdrop, why not make the most of the opportunity and assemble the family for a group photo? Tuck into a leisurely lunch as you memorise the magnificent views.
Lie back in the shade and be serenaded by the gentle tinkering of the nearby waterfalls and local birdlife. You might hear the distinct call of the bell miner or the mimicking song of the lyrebird here.
The nearby Fern Bower circuit walk is a heart-pumper, or if you’re after a leisurely stroll, follow the track downstream to the top of Bridal Veil Falls or take the Prince Henry Cliff Walk east towards Gordon Falls Lookout.
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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.
Park info
- in Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Blue Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Some parts of the park close overnight; details are provided for specific attractions.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glenbrook area.
Buy an annual pass.-
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
02 4787 8877
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
- Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
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- Glenbrook office
02 4720 6200 Infoline
Contact hours: Entry station is only open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. - Blue Mountains National Park, Bruce Road, Glenbrook NSW 2773
- Email: npws.hawkesburynattai@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Glenbrook office
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- Richmond office
02 4588 2400
Contact hours: Monday to Friday , 9.30am to 4pm. - Bowmans Cottage, 370 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753
- Email: npws.hawkesburynattai@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Richmond office
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- Oberon office
02 6336 1972
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
- Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Oberon office
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