Rocket Point Lookout Track

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1 Hr

1.3 km Return

125 m

Moderate track

From Wentworth Falls Lookout, this walk goes down to the top of the falls and then onto Rocket Point Lookout. The walk provides many different perspectives of the spectacular falls from the many viewing points along the way. The alternate route adds a nice loop, before returning along the same track.

Expect to see a lizard or two on the way down to the falls

The view of the Jamison from Rocket Point

Wentworth Falls Lookout

Wentworth Falls Lookout, in the Blue Mountains National Park, is beside Sir H Burrell Drive. The lookout is fenced and has a large information sign about the area. There are some bench seats and great vistas. There is a view to Wentworth Falls (in the valley to the left), but the most captivating view is across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. There are also great views of the Kings Tableland (left), Sublime Point (right) and Narrow Neck (far right) escarpments. This is a great place to enjoy the scope of this World Heritage listed area.

(0km) Wentworth Falls Lookout → Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks

390 m

10 mins

-63m Moderate track

From Wentworth Falls Lookout, this walk follows the 'Wentworth Falls Track' - 'To The Falls' sign down the hill (with the view to the right). The walk heads down the log steps, passing several information signs. The track soon heads through a sharp right-hand bend, then comes to an intersection (with a track closed at the time of writing) at the sharp left bend. There is a sign here, pointing back up to 'Wentworth Falls picnic area'.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill following the 'Wentworth Falls - National Pass' sign. The walk gradually descends the well-maintained log stairs, passing some views of the valley on the right. Soon the track comes to an intersection with another sign, pointing back up to 'Wentworth Falls Picnic Area'.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Wentworth Falls' sign down the track. The track soon steepens, heading down the steps and then coming to a four-way intersection, opposite a short track to 'Fletchers Lookout'.

(0km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Fletchers Lookout

20 m

1 mins

-7m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Fletcher Lookout' sign down the steps. The fenced and signposted lookout has three main bays, two on the left (with views of Wentworth Falls) and a third down the steps, looking into the valley. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Fletchers Lookout

Fletchers Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout off the side of the Undercliff Walk, just north of the Wentworth Falls. The lookout provides a fairly close view of the top of Wentworth Falls and a great view into the Jamison Valley. There is a good distant view of Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck, and also great views of the surrounding escarpments.

(0km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Top of Wentworth Falls

90 m

2 mins

-3m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Wentworth Falls' and 'to National Pass' signs down the gentle steps (with the main valley view to the right). The track soon comes to a three-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to 'Undercliff Track'.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Wentworth Falls' and 'Wentworth Pass' signs down the steps. The track soon comes to a nice view of Jamison Creek, where it continues to wind down the hill and open up at a fenced rock platform at the top of Wentworth Falls. Here the walk crosses Jamison Creek using the stepping stones, to reveal a lovely waterhole and Queen's Cascades(the creek may be impassable after rain). This is the top of the Wentworth Falls.

Queen's Cascades

Queen's Cascades[1] are a lovely set of falls on the Jamison Creek at the top of Wentworth Falls. The creek heads down the wide, two-stage cascades into a sandy pool. From the pool, the water flows between the stepping stones, under the fence and down the very tall Wentworth Falls. There are also great views to Sublime Point across the valley.

(0km) Top of Wentworth Falls → Rocket Point Circuit Intersection

40 m

2 mins

-6m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the top of Wentworth Falls, this walk heads away from the falls (keeping the valley view to the right). With the handrail on the right, the track soon crosses a small creek and comes to a three-way intersection and a 'Rocket Point Circuit' sign.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rocket Point Circuit' sign upstream, toward the small waterfall for a few meters to turn right and zigzag up the hill for a short distance to soon come to a three-way intersection and a 'Round Walk' sign.

(1km) Rocket Point Circuit Intersection → The archway intersection

240 m

6 mins

25m

-8m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Round Walk' sign upstream, keeping the creek and small waterfall to the left (and below). The narrow track soon turns right and, not long after leaving the creek, comes to a three-way intersection with 'Kings Tableland Road' track on the left and a sign pointing back to 'Wentworth Falls'.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rocket Point' sign down the narrow track (with the main valley to the right). Soon the track comes to an unfenced rock platform on a right-hand bend in the track, with great views over the valley (but not of the falls). From the view, the walk follows the stone steps down along the rock face to soon come to an intersection just before the large rock archway at the 'Rocket Point Lookout' sign. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .

(1km) Rocket Point Circuit Intersection → Rocket Point Lookout

120 m

4 mins

23m

-19m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the right arrow on the 'Round Walk' sign, away from the creeks, keeping the valley to the right. The track crosses a small gully then climbs up some stone steps before passing under a rock arch. On the other side of the arch, the walk comes to an intersection, marked with 'Rocket Point Lookout' sign.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows 'Rocket Point Lookout' sign, keeping the rock face to the right. Soon the track leads to the fenced and signposted 'Rocket Point Lookout' and its great views of Wentworth Falls and surrounding valley.

Rocket Point Lookout

Rocket Point Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout, high on the cliff south-west of Wentworth Falls, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout provides a good view down Wentworth Falls and into the valley. There is also a great view of the Sublime Point escarpment. The lookout itself has an interesting sandstone wall and is just down from a natural rock arch.

Maps for the Rocket Point Lookout Track 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 Rocket Point Lookout Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rocket Point Lookout Track

Altitude analysis for Rocket Point Lookout Track

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	1.3 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		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

540m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 75m has short steep hills. The remaining (25m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 520m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 120m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 500m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 140m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 440m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 200m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 560m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 85m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 470m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 180m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Rocket Point Lookout Track walk.

The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks

1.4 km Circuit, 45 mins

This great walk visits Weeping Rock waterfall on Jamison Creek and enjoys the great views from Fletchers Lookout. The walk starts from Wentworth Falls picnic area and explores a number of the well maintained and signposted tracks. Weeping Rock is a peaceful spot well loved by photographers. The vie

Total climbing: 88m

Moderate track

The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls

1.5 km Return, 45 mins

For a short walk down to the beautiful Upper Wentworth Falls, this track showcases the beauty of the Jamison Valley and the Falls without having to spend a whole day walking. The Falls Picnic Area is a great spot to unwind and have a bite to eat.

Total climbing: 92m

Moderate track

Kings Tableland Walk

1.6 km One way, 45 mins

Used as an Aboriginal Gathering Place for 14,000 years, the Kings Tableland walk goes through one of the most historically important areas in the Blue Mountains. Along the escarpment through dry scrub, this is a living demonstration of the surviving nature of the Australian bushland. A short trip ou

Total climbing: 40m

Easy track

Wentworth Falls Undercliff Loop

2 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk explores the undercliff area, near Wentworh Falls, taking in many scenic views of the Jamison Valley and featuring some excellent waterfalls. The Wentworth Falls are best viewed on the Princes Rock Lookout side trip.

Total climbing: 217m

Moderate track

Wentworth Falls to Denfenella Lookout

2.2 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

The walk from Wentworth Falls Lookout to Denfenella Lookout is a fun walk, with much to see. The walk is dotted with breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley, and with close-up views of many waterfalls. This walk starts and ends in the popular Wentworth falls picnic area.

Total climbing: 282m

Hard track

National Pass from Wentworth Falls to Conservation Hut

3.6 km One way, 3 hrs

Starting at Wentworth Falls picnic area, this scenic and historic walk explores many waterfalls, lookouts and cliff edges. The walk covers a large number of steps and runs beside fenced cliff edges, so walkers will need to be fit, and also comfortable with heights. After visiting some grand waterfa

Total climbing: 739m

Hard track

Overcliff-Undercliff Track

This is the two day version of this popular and challenging walk. This walk passes popular sights including the Landslide, Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary and Wentworth Falls, and is a great way to explore the Jamison Valley. Water is rarely available at the campsite, with the Kedumba River being the on

Total climbing: 2135m

Experienced only

Scenic Railway - Ruined Castle - Mt Solitary - Kedumba River - Wentworth Falls

29.3 km One way, 3 Days

Circling the Jamison Valley, this spectacular three day walk is packed with great views and beautiful scenery. From Scenic World the walk heads around the base of the cliffs before climbing up to the Ruined Castle and then Mt Solitary. Walkers can rest in the sheltered Chinaman's Gully campsite over

Total climbing: 2147m

Experienced only

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Rocket Point Lookout Track walk.

Wentworth Falls Lookouts Loop

1.7 km Circuit, 1 Hr

This walk captures three of the best lookouts along this line of cliffs - Denfenella, Princes Rock and Wentworth Falls Lookouts. The walk between these lookouts is generally not too hard, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the superb views.

Total climbing: 191m

Hard track

The Princes Rock Track

While not as spectacular as other walks in the Wentworth Falls area, this walk is not without it's charm. Going from Conservation Hut to the Falls Picnic Area, this track does provide a great access route between two popular picnic and eating locations, and access to many of the walks in the area.

Total climbing: 42m

Moderate track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Rocket Point Lookout Track walk starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Lookout (gps: -33.725939, 150.37201)

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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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