Leura Cascades

Attraction
Leura Cascade Picnic Area
Leura Cascade
Leura Cascades picnic area
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Blue Mountains National Park

12 current alerts · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 5:05 am

  • Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

    • They're under direct control of an adult
    • The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
    • There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)

    However the following campgrounds are exempt:

    • Galon Cabins
    • Murphy's Campground
    • Dunphy's Campground
    • Burralow Creek Campground
    • Euroka Campground
    • Mount Werong Campground

    If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

About

Leura Cascades is a popular picnic area set amidst tall eucalypts. Nearby you can take a walk beside the rapids on Leura Falls Creek down to Bridal Veil Falls and Leura Falls. Be prepared and plan your walks as several walks can be accessed from here and can either take you along the cliff tops to Echo Point or down through the Leura Forest and via the Federal or Dardanelles Passes to Katoomba. Leura Cascades is the start, or end, of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The picnic area is approximately 2.2 kilometres from Leura Railway Station.

Katoomba area · Blue Mountains National Park · Sydney and surrounds · Country NSW

Tinkling waterfalls and scenic views make Leura Cascades picnic area a family-friendly spot for a picnic and birdwatching, before a walk in nearby Blue Mountains National Park.

Plan your visit

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

4 questions

Get in touch

Blue Mountains City Council

02 4780 5000

Echo Point Visitor Centre, Katoomba or Glenbrook Visitor Centre, Glenbrook

Where you'll be

Leura Falls Creek

Leura NSW 2780