This has been a
favourite place for picnics since the Katoomba
Baths were opened here in 1913. Before then, many people came down the
tracks from both Katoomba and Leura stations to visit the Leura Cascades and Leura
Falls, especially after the opening of the Federal Pass track earlier in
the century. The completion of the baths, with associated change rooms, toilets
and picnic areas brought many more visitors. The area remains popular today, with
easy access from the Cliff Drive and regular stops by the coaches which visit
the principal tourist spots.
2022 note: The area was closed for several years after heavy rain and landslides.It is now open for pedestrians and cyclists. Park at the Solitary Restaurant.
Just when the baths
finally closed I have not been able to discover. The present Katoomba Aquatic
Centre dates from 1972, but for at least 20 years before that the pool at nearby
Catalina Park was drawing people away from this cold mountain swimming pool.
The basic structure of the baths is still visible, having been filled in while
the concrete walls were retained, which adds considerably to the interest of the
place. Click here for a story about the pool.
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| The Baths around 1920 |
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| Mountaineer Tourist Guide 1927 |
There isn’t a great
deal of parking and the lower area tends to fill up early in the day as people
head off on the various bush walks which radiate from here. The upper area isn’t
far away, but it’s all up hill from the main facilities which is a bit
off-putting if you’ve parked there and carried all your picnic gear down the
hill.
The Prince Henry
Cliff Walk, The Leura Cascades, The Bridal Veil Falls, the Amphitheatre walk
and the Federal Pass are all easily accessed from here.
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