Gordon Falls Reserve
📍 Leura, NSW 2780 · Managed by Blue Mountains City Council administers part of the reserve; most of the reserve is under the control of the National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Gordon Falls Reserve in Leura, NSW, is a public reserve whose standout feature is the 200m cascade of Gordon Falls, seen from nearby lookouts. It has a children's playground, electric BBQs, picnic tables and an accessible shelter, and it is the halfway point of the Grand Cliff Top Walk.
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About Gordon Falls Reserve
Waterfall and Lookout Views at Gordon Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve has a standout feature in the 200m cascade of Gordon Falls. Gordon Falls lookout, a short walk from the reserve, offers views of this cascade and of the stunning cliff faces of Sublime Point. The reserve also offers valley views across the surrounding landscape. Gordon Falls Reserve has a new lookout and seating area that gives visitors a place to rest and take in the scenery. The Gordon Falls lookout involves steep areas and difficult steps, and it is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Picnic and BBQ Facilities at Gordon Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve has a shelter structure with an accessible picnic table that seats two and an accessible electric BBQ. The reserve has three additional picnic table settings alongside its picnic tables and bench seats. Gordon Falls Reserve has electric BBQs for visitors and dedicated power for mobile food and beverage suppliers. Two new shelter signs at the reserve display maps and information for visitors using the picnic area.
Playground for Children at Gordon Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve has a children's playground with play equipment. Blue Mountains City Council describes the reserve as family-friendly and says it has a great playground for kids. Gordon Falls Reserve lists a leisure playground among its essential amenities. Families visiting Gordon Falls Reserve can also enjoy waterfalls, valley views and plenty of nearby walking tracks. The mayor highlighted the playground as one of the reserve's main features when the upgrades reopened.
Getting Around Gordon Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve is located just off Lone Pine Avenue, near the intersection with Olympian Parade in Leura. Gordon Falls Reserve has a car park with accessible parking bays and two mini-bus parking bays. Gordon Falls Reserve has around 200m of new or renewed pathways, most of which are accessible. The amenities building includes two accessible cubicles, two ambulant cubicles and two standard cubicles, including one baby change table. Parking at Gordon Falls Reserve can fill up quickly on busy days.
Activities at Gordon Falls Reserve
Facilities at Gordon Falls Reserve
Visitor tips for Gordon Falls Reserve
- ✓Arrive early on busy days, because the car park can fill up quickly.
- ✓Take all rubbish with you, because bins are not located on the walking trails.
- ✓Use the accessible electric BBQ in the shelter, which sits alongside the accessible picnic table.
- ✓Plan for steep areas and difficult steps at the Gordon Falls lookout, which is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
- ✓Walk the Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls track, which starts at the Leura Falls Picnic Area and finishes at Gordon Falls Reserve.
- ✓Leura has no tourist information centre, so check details before you travel.
Getting to Gordon Falls Reserve
Gordon Falls Reserve is located just off Lone Pine Avenue near the intersection with Olympian Parade, Leura. The listed address is 16-26 Lone Pine Ave. The reserve has car parking with accessible bays and two mini-bus parking bays, and parking can fill up quickly on busy days.
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- 📍Gordon Falls lookout
- 📍Sublime Point
- 📍Leura Cascades
- 📍Leura Falls Picnic Area
- 📍Pool of Siloam Track
- 📍Olympian Parade
- 📍Grand Cliff Top Walk
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Falls Reserve
Is Gordon Falls Reserve in Leura worth visiting for a day out?
Gordon Falls Reserve offers a 200m cascade, valley views and cliff faces at Sublime Point. It also has a children's playground, electric BBQs and picnic tables. The reserve is the halfway point of the Grand Cliff Top Walk, so it works well as a stop on a day out in Leura.
Does Gordon Falls Reserve have a playground?
Yes, Gordon Falls Reserve has a children's playground with play equipment. Blue Mountains City Council describes the reserve as family-friendly and says it has a great playground for kids.
Are there BBQ facilities or picnic tables at Gordon Falls Reserve?
Gordon Falls Reserve has electric BBQs, including an accessible electric BBQ in a shelter. The shelter also has an accessible picnic table with two table seats. The reserve has three additional picnic table settings as well as bench seats.
Is there parking available at Gordon Falls Reserve?
Gordon Falls Reserve has a car park with accessible parking bays and two mini-bus parking bays. The reserve is located just off Lone Pine Avenue near Olympian Parade in Leura. Parking can fill up quickly on busy days.
Is Gordon Falls Reserve wheelchair or stroller accessible?
Gordon Falls Reserve has around 200m of new or renewed pathways, most of which are accessible. The shelter has an accessible picnic table and accessible electric BBQ, and the car park includes accessible bays. The amenities building has accessible cubicles and a baby change table, but the Gordon Falls lookout involves steep areas and difficult steps.
Is it safe to walk the tracks at Gordon Falls Reserve?
The Gordon Falls lookout involves steep areas and difficult steps, and it is not recommended for people with mobility issues. Visitors should take all rubbish with them, because bins are not located on the walking trails. Most of the reserve's new pathways are accessible.