Quick Facts
Accessibility: 6/10 (moderate, there are some slippery parts here, though there are stairs, especially if you start at stop 17)
Height: 164′ (50 m)
Hike: 0.6 miles (1 km) round-trip
The Record
After traveling over 9,000 miles, I wasn’t experiencing jet lag as badly as some might. I took the CityLink train from Sydney to Katoomba—an enjoyable two-hour ride. Once I arrived, I headed straight to the lodge to check in, as I couldn’t keep lugging my bags around. After that, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with myself.
I considered visiting Wentworth Falls, but realized I hadn’t properly planned the train schedule for that trip. Instead, I decided to explore some waterfalls closer by. I bought a Blue Mountains Explorer Bus pass, which is definitely convenient, but I just missed the bus as it passed. Undeterred, I looked at the map, decided I must be crazy enough to keep going on foot, and set out toward the Leura Cascades. It didn’t seem too far, and it really wasn’t.
Following the signs, I wandered through the lush forest until I reached the waterfall at Bridal Veil Lookout. I’ve seen it referred to as Bridal Veil Falls, though that can be a bit confusing—there’s another nearby waterfall with the exact same name. This particular waterfall is the plunge that follows the Leura Cascades. It’s an impressive drop, though difficult to photograph well from the top.
Directions
- If in Katoomba, I would suggest taking the Blue Mountains ExplorerLink bus to stop 16 or 17. Both will lead you to the Leura Cascades and Bridal Veil Falls. If you start at 16, you can loop around to 17, and vice versa.
Waterfall Record 
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