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Junction Falls – Cataract Falls loop from Lawson

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New South Wales

Junction Falls – Cataract Falls loop from Lawson

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Junction Falls – Cataract Falls loop from Lawson

02:13

7.69km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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517 m

Adelina Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Adelina Falls is a small waterfall on Lawson Creek, dropping about 15 metres into a sheltered, gully lined with ferns. A short side track leads down to its base, where …

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864 m

South Lawson Park

Nature Reserve

1.27 km

Junction Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Junction Falls are two closely spaced cascades that look like a staircase, created where Ridge Creek meets Lawson Creek. Easily accessible via a short detour, the falls tumble through a …

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1.59 km

Federal Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Federal Falls is a charming waterfall on Cataract Creek with a curtain-like flow and nestled within a narrow canyon lush with ferns. A short side trail leads to its base, …

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2.21 km

Cataract Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Cataract Falls is the largest and most intricate waterfall along the circuit, cascading in several tiers down Cataract Creek. A network of trails provides access to various viewpoints, including a …

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6.19 km

Coates Park

Nature Reserve

7.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

2.18 km

1.97 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

4.86 km

1.99 km

777 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Junction Falls – Cataract Falls loop from Lawson

Adelina Falls

Junction Falls

Federal Falls

Cataract Falls

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