Blue Mountains Waterfalls - Lawson Waterfall Circuit

Introduction:

In this series of articles I will briefly describe some easy short walks in the blue mountains all with waterfalls. All images were taken by me using nothing more than a simple digital camera (not DSLR) either in full auto mode or using a slow shutter speed (about 1/20th second) with the aid of a mini (pocket) tripod. In other words most people should be able to get similar (or better) results.

Lawson Waterfall Circuit:

Total distance: 3km
Grade: Easy
Ascent / Descent: 100 meters
Weather: Easy in all conditions
Route:
Start at the junction of Honour Ave and Livingstone St. After 150 meters go across fire trail and down steps to a lookout of Adelina Falls. You can easily walk to the base of the falls. Back onto the track you go across Lawson creek and travel 600 meters until you cross Ridge creek and turn right (ignore the track to the left). As you approach the footbridge to go across Lawson creek look for tracks on either side leading to the base of Junction Falls. Travel another 200 meters to a sign posted (poorly) track to the right leading to Federal falls). Back on the main track and zigzag along Cataract creek (crossing it once) to a side track leading to the base of Cataract Falls (usually very light flow except after rain). The track then ascends up steps to join a fire trail. There are numerous exits from the fire trail to Honour Ave or you can continue back to your starting point.

Images below are as follows:

Federal Falls, Adeline Falls, Cataract Falls and Junction Falls.