Exploring the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit

The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit

The South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a beautiful bushwalking trail located near Lawson, in the middle of the Blue Mountains.

Only 90 minutes away from Sydney, this picturesque adventure spot is a great place for a bushwalk! Often uncrowded, this peaceful walk offers a calm escape into the Aussie bush and showcases some gorgeous bushland packed with aromatic eucalyptus and cute native wildlife!

The South Lawson Waterfall circuit is only 2.5km, and it loops around a trail, which means it’s a great adventure if you’re looking to spend a half-day bushwalking in nature.

How to get there

Head to Honour Avenue in the middle of Lawson. You’ll be able to park here before heading out on your bushwalk! Or if you’re getting the train, head to Lawson Railway Station on the Main Western Line. The trail begins about a kilometre away from the train station.

The trail is marked clearly, so you’ll be able to find your way to the path easily.

This walk will guide you to some gorgeous waterfalls in just 2.5km.

You’ll go to…

•  Adelina Falls
• Junction Falls
• Federal Falls
• Cataract Falls

Each waterfall is charming! Don’t forget to snap some photos of the waterfalls and enjoy the peace of the Blue Mountains bushland. Adelina Falls is a popular waterfall, while Junction Falls and Federal Falls are a little more hidden as they crop up further along the walking trail.

This is one of the more peaceful walking trails in the Blue Mountains, and you’ll likely only share the trail with a small scattering of other hikers.

Be mindful of the wet rocks near the falling water! Wear shoes with good grip, and watch your step as you walk – especially if it’s rained!

Local wildlife

Keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife along the way. Look up into the eucalyptus trees and you might spot koalas! You’ll likely see a whole array of different birds gliding through the trees. Listen closely to the different bird sounds!

Look into the bushes, and you’ll see wallabies bouncing around. Wallabies are particularly active in the morning!

This is a great walk for photographers, nature lovers, and anyone craving a peaceful walk in nature.

Lawson

Lawson itself is a small town nestled in the heart of the Blue Mountains. It’s not far from Hazelbrook, and only a short drive away from Katoomba.

The town itself has basic amenities, but the nature around it is beautiful!

Is the South Lawson Waterfall worth it?

If you’ve got some time to spare in the Blue Mountains, then we recommend heading to the South Lawson Waterfall! This circuit walk is a peaceful retreat into nature. Due to its distance from Katoomba and all the main attractions in the Blue Mountains, it’s a more locally known and less visited by the heaps of tourists who visit the Blue Mountains every year.

Only got one day in the Blue Mountains? We’d recommend heading to the major attractions, such as Echo Point and Katoomba – and taking a walking tour around the most popular beauty spots!

Got all the time in the world? Take a stroll around this pretty waterfall circuit and reconnect with nature.