Govetts Leap Descent
Govetts Leap Lookout
(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout → Bottom of Govetts Leap falls
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk winds down the hill, tending right at first. The walk then zigzags down to a sign-marked intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs towards Govetts Leap Falls. The track soon passes two lookouts as it winds steeply down the cliff line, passing through the rock on a metal staircase. The walk zigzags its way steeply down the walls of rock covered in moss, ferns and grasses as it follows the railed paths and steps down to the base of Govetts Leap Falls.
Govetts Leap (falls)
Maps for the Govetts Leap Descent walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
| Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Govetts Leap Descent bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Govetts Leap Descent

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 1.2 km | ||
| Time | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track | AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
| Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 570m of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 35m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
430m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 140m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (35m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 570m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 35m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 430m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 180m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 610m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 430m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 180m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Govetts Leap Descent walk.
Blackheath Station to Junction Rock Loop (via Grand Canyon and Popes Glen)
18.2 km Circuit, 8 hrs 30 mins
Hard track
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Govetts Leap Descent walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Govetts Leap Descent walk starts and ends at the Govetts Leap Lookout (gps: -33.627976, 150.31134)
Weather Forecast
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district.
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Park Information
Blue Mountains National Park
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
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