Back to previous page
Print factsheet

Gordon Falls picnic area

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

Open, check current alerts 

Overview

Family-friendly Gordon Falls picnic area offers valley views, a great playground for the kids, and plenty of nearby walking tracks, in Leura, near Blue Mountain National Park.

Type
Picnic areas
Where
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Accessibility
Medium
What to
bring
Hat, sunscreen, drinking water
Please note
  • Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for closures at the picnic area and playground.
  • For more information visit the council's visitor centres at Echo Point, Katoomba or on the Great Western Highway at Glenbrook.

Gordon Falls picnic area and playground is managed by Blue Mountains City Council and is located outside of Blue Mountains National Park.

This is a popular spot for a family day-trip, offering sweeping views, excellent birdwatching, a playground for the kids, and bushwalks. From the picnic area, a short track leads into the national park to Gordon Fall lookout, with its beautiful views of Gordon Falls waterfall plunging 200m into the valley.

Gaze across to the impressive views of Mount Solitary and Kings Tableland. While taking in the magnificent panorama, look to the skies for peregrine falcons, circling high on valley thermals. Closer to ground, lyrebirds are often seen foraging in the forest litter.

Grab the camera for some family snaps to add to the photo album, before enjoying a relaxing picnic. If you’re keen to stretch your legs, there’s no shortage of walks including Lyrebird Dell walking track and Pool of Siloam walk.

Gordon Falls picnic area is the end of day 1 and the start of day 2 if you're hiking Grand Cliff Top Walk.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Nearby:

  • 2 walkers admiring the waterfall at Pool of Siloam, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Remy Brand © Remy Brand

    Pool of Siloam walk

    Pool of Siloam walk is a 1.6km return walk in Blue Mountains National Park. Start at Gordon Falls picnic area and hike down many steps into the cool of the rainforest to a waterfall then up steps again to a fabulous view at Golf Links lookout.

  • Lyrebird Dell walking track, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton © OEH

    Lyrebird Dell walking track

    Lyrebird Dell walking track offers Aboriginal heritage, waterfalls, caves with birdwatching and picnicking, in Blue Mountains National Park near Leura.

  • 2 walkers approaching Gordon Falls lookout, Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Area. Photo: Remy Brand © Remy Brand

    Gordon Falls lookout

    Gordon Falls lookout is near Gordon Falls picnic area and the village of Leura, in Blue Mountains National Park.

Things to do:

Grand Cliff Top Walk: 2 days self guided

Spend 2 days exploring the magnificent Grand Cliff Top Walk which seamlessly links Wentworth Falls village, Leura, and Katoomba. Book to stay in local accommodation, and enjoy some of the Blue Mountains’ best cafes and restaurants.

2 walkers crossing Buttenshaw Bridge on Grand Cliff Top Walk, Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Area. Photo: Remy Brand © Remy Brand

 

Trip intention form

Are you planning a long hike, off-track or overnight adventure, or visiting a remote part of the Greater Blue Mountains wilderness? We recommend you fill in a trip intention form and carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) for your safety.

Mt Hay, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold

Operated by

Blue Mountains City Tourism

Park info

See more visitor info

What's nearby:

Things to do (145)

Tours (57)

Camping and accommodation (8)

Volunteering (4)

School excursions (9)