The Five Waterfalls Walk South Lawson, or Waterfalls Loop Track is a local favourite and is one of the Blue Mountain’s most picturesque and interesting walks to do with children.

Essential Safety Information Around Water

Swimming, splashing and water play can be dangerous. CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED CLOSELY AT ALL TIMES AROUND WATER, even if it is shallow. Please CLICK HERE to read about our SAFETY INFORMATION and disclaimer. It is important information that you need to know, so please read it all carefully.

How Long Does the Five Waterfalls Walk take to Complete?

This track is an easy-medium grade 3km loop that takes around 1.5 – 2 hours. There is a 125m ascent so plan to take breaks at each of the five beautiful waterfalls.

Water, Flora and Fauna

On a warm day, children – and dogs! – may enjoy playing on the peaceful beach areas and there is usually ample water to splash in (if we are not in a season of drought). There is an abundance of flora and fauna to explore.

So bring your picnic and get your camera ready for the exquisite beauty of this luscious trail. There isn’t a lot of phone coverage and on wet days take care when walking on slippery rocks and down steep stairs.

Finding the Five Waterfalls Walk track

The start of the track is opposite Livingstone Street, South Lawson. Lawson train station is only 1km away.

If you park at the North Lawson carpark at the start of the track, when you complete the walk you will need to walk the 700m fire trail back to the start towards Adelina Falls. The fire trail follows parallel with Honour Ave.

What to bring

Print the Waterfall Loop Track Bushtrackers map before you leave, for your children to practise their map-reading skills. Wear sturdy, non-slip hiking boots where possible because some steps and rocks are slippery when wet.

Please ensure that you check all of the relevant safety requirements for the particular track that you are walking. Each walk is different and requires a different level of preparation. Please read our tips for keeping children safe on bushwalks. It’s a good idea to also download the NSW National Parks app and check out the Think before you TREK advice on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Special thanks go to the Stronger Families Alliance in partnership with the Blue Mountains City Council for creating the Bushtrackers Guides and Maps, which are an excellent resource for families to teach children how to safely enjoy bushwalks.

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The Five Waterfalls Walk South Lawson: A Favourite Blue Mountains Bushwalk For Families

The Five Waterfalls Walk South Lawson: A Favourite Blue Mountains Bushwalk For Families

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