Lake Catalina
Lake Catalina is a dog-friendly park in Katoomba where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find toilets nearby, while Mountain Culture Brewery - Katoomba is around 500 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.
Dog rules
Part of The Gully Walk area, listed as a dog-friendly walk by Blue Mountains City Council. Dogs must be on a leash and under the owner's control at all times. (Source: BMCC Pet Friendly Facilities guide.)
At a glance
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Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
Only locals seem to come here it’s so quiet and no one around. Was lovely to see the ducks and sit on a park bench and enjoy the place. There are signs about the history but mainly indigenous which isn’t why this lake is here. Would like to see more info about the lake. No toilets.
The best place for chilling and contemplating! Clean, fresh and natural spot that I found in Katoomba.
It was beautiful place but please go in a group otherwise the surrounding feels little scary as there will be no people around
Great walk around the lake and up the old race track. Takes about half an hour.
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How we know this
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