Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop

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3 hrs

6.7 km Circuit

341 m

Hard track

This scenic walk from Wentworth Falls Station, winds along the Nature Trail to Conservation Hut, then drops into the magnificent Valley of the Waters, before climbing to Lillians Glen and returning to the station.

(0km) Wentworth Falls Railway Station → Wilson Park

490 m

9 mins

13m

-15m Very easy

From Wentworth Falls Railway Station, this walk exits the station on the western side, on Station St, and turns left to head down to the Great Western Highway past the shops. At the highway, the walk crosses at the lights and turns right, heading down the hill along the foot path. This walk then turns left into Wilson Park soon after the colourful bus stop. The walk follows the footpath through Wilson Park. At the toilet block in the centre of the park, the walk tends slightly more to the left until coming to a large archway entrance to the Charles Darwin Walk, near the tennis courts.

(0km) Wilson Park → Corner of Armstrong St and Valley Rd

1.2 km

21 mins

55m

-3m Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the road with the tennis courts on the left, and then heads to the left down Falls Rd, along the footpath. This walk then turns right onto Armstrong Rd and follows this to the end.

(2km) Corner of Armstrong St and Valley Rd → Conservation Hut

1 km

21 mins

27m

-47m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the corner of Valley Rd and Armstrong St, Wentworth Falls, the wide clay track heads into the bush from near the telegraph pole. The track heads down the hill, and is rough and rocky in places. The walk soon comes to an intersection with another track on the left, signposted as the way to 'Conservation Hut'.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Conservation Hut 11min' sign, heading off the main trail. The narrower trail gently meanders until coming to a three-way intersection, marked with a 'Nature Track Circuit' sign (and a gate not far up the track to the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Nature Track Circuit - Valley of the Waters Picnic Area' sign south along the wide trail. The trail soon narrows to a single track and passes some informal tracks (on the left). Soon after passing a backyard, the walk heads up some steps, passing a toilet block and coming to the front of the 'Conservation Hut'.

Conservation Hut

Conservation Hut is a small cafe perched above the Valley of the Waters, Blue Mountains National Park. The hut was opened in 1963 as a meeting place for the local conservation movement. Rebuilt, Conservation Hut opened as a cafe in 1993, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Around the Conservation Hut is a small parking area, public toilets, picnic shelters, town water and B&B's. For further information or bookings call (02) 4757 3827. More info.

(3km) Conservation Hut → Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks

320 m

8 mins

-75m Moderate track

Continue straight: From Conservation Hut, this walk follows the 'Valley of the Waters' sign down some timber and dirt steps passing a couple of picnic shelters. The track soon leads to the signposted intersection with the 'Short Cut Track' (still in view of the Conservation Hut).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Valley of the Waters' sign down the steps, passing an information sign. After the handrail and more signs, the track passes a couple of faint tracks (on the left, leading to an old picnic area). Further down the steps, the walk comes the end of another handrail and a three-way intersection (signposted 'Overcliff Track' and 'National Pass').
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'National Pass - Valley of the Waters' sign down the timber steps. The track passes a few faint tracks (on the left, that lead to an unfenced view point). The walk continues down the steps, soon coming to an unsignposted intersection with the Lyrebird Cliff track (on a small sandstone rock platform).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the wooden steps to almost immediately come to the signposted intersection with 'Queen Victoria Lookout' track.

(3km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks → Queen Victoria Lookout

20 m

1 mins

-17m Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Queen Victoria Lookout' sign down the steps towards the handrail. Soon the track passes a small lookout on the left and, shortly afterwards, the fence leads to the rock platform and fenced 'Queen Victoria Lookout'. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Queen Victoria Lookout

The Queen Victoria Lookout is perched above the Valley of the Waters, south-west of Conservation Hut. The fenced lookout has views into the narrow section of the valley. The views are made more dramatic by the roar of the waterfalls below and the mists which frequent the area. Empress Falls are only just visible - the main views extend down Jamison Valley. Kings Tableland (left) and Sublime Point(right) dominate the views and the eastern edge of Mount Solitary and beyond is also visible.

(3km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks → Empress Lookout

60 m

2 mins

-18m Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps away from 'Queen Victoria Lookout' keeping the rock face to the right. The track soon passes under a sandstone overhang and then down more steps to come to the fenced and signposted 'Empress Lookout'.

Empress Lookout

Empress Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout, perched on a sandstone overhang above the Valley of the Waters Creek. There is a view down to part of the Empress Falls and into the canyon. The views are filtered through the surrounding trees. It makes for a good spot to catch your breath when walking into, or out of, the Valley of the Waters.

(3km) Empress Lookout → Lillians Glen

520 m

17 mins

54m

-63m Hard track

Turn right: From Empress Lookout, this walk heads down the wooden steps, keeping the handrail and valley to the left. Soon the walk heads downs a series of steep metal staircases that zigzag down the hill. At the bottom of the staircases, the walk follows the handrail through a long sandstone overhang. The track then heads down some steps to come to an intersection with the 'Nature Track' and a sign pointing back to 'National Pass - Tea Rooms'.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Nature Track' sign down a few steps and over a small wooden bridge, coming to a clearing, picnic table and small waterfall. From the picnic table, this walk heads up the steps, passing a 'Welcome to the Nature Track' information sign (point 1). The track turns right and passes three numbered posts (2,3,4) - After number 3, the track heads down hill. Soon after the handrail starts, the walk comes to an intersection just before Lillian's Bridge and post number 5.
Continue straight: From post number 5 at Lillian's Bridge, this walk heads up the stairs away from the handrail, keeping the bridge and valley to the left. The track makes its way around the hill, passing a few handrails before heading down to some stepping stones across the creek. (This is a nice but slippery spot to enjoy, with a small waterfall to the right). After crossing the stepping stones, the track heads over a small rise to come back down and cross the creek again, on another set of stepping stones. This is signposted 'Lillians Glen'.

Lillian's Glen

Lillian's Glen is a moss and fern filled section on the 'Valley of the Waters' Creek (where the Nature Track crosses the creek, south of Edinburgh Castle Rock). There are stepping stones to help cross the creek. Lillian's Glen is a great spot to rest and enjoy the area, especially on warmer days. For the sure-footed, a short clamber upstream to Asmodeus Pool at the bottom of a waterfall, is worthwhile - a very nice spot at the end of a narrow canyon[2].

(4km) Lillian's Glen → Int of Nature and Edinburgh Castle Rock Tracks

380 m

12 mins

86m

-15m Moderate track

Continue straight: From Lillian's Glen, this walk heads up the stairs away from the creek, passing the 'Lillian's Glen' sign. The track winds up the hill for some time (passing a handrail) until just after post marker 7, where the track heads through an sandstone overhang to comes to an unfenced view point with great valley views. From the view point, this walk heads away from the valley views through the sandstone overhang, keeping the rockface to the right. After the cave, the walk heads up the stairs to follows a tall rock wall (on the right) and comes to post marker 8. From the number 8 post, the walk heads up the stairs, as the track flattens it come to a three-way intersection with a 'Edinburgh Castle Rock' sign and post 9.

(4km) Int of Nature and Edinburgh Castle Rock Tracks → Edinburgh Castle Rock

10 m

1 mins

-6m Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads past the sign saying 'Edinburgh Castle Rock' towards the unfenced rock and great views - this is Edinburgh Castle Rock. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Edinburgh Castle Rock

Edinburgh Castle Rock is a signposted, unfenced viewpoint on the Nature Track, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The rock platform has an interesting formation, with an uneven surface of circular lines. From Edinburgh Castle Rock, there is a view left, up the valley towards the houses on the ridge. Looking right, down the Valley of the Waters, it is possible to see the escarpment of Kings Tablelands.

(4km) Int of Nature and Edinburgh Castle Rock Tracks → Int of Nature Track and West St Trail

540 m

15 mins

54m

-18m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, (with Edinburgh Castle Rock on the right), this walk heads up the gentle hill. The track heads through the bush before crossing a gully using a small metal bridge. Climbing out of this gully on the timber steps, the walk then heads up some metal stairs, and then more timber steps to come to a three-way intersection with 'West Street' Track and a sign pointing back down the 'Nature Track'.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Valley of the Waters Picnic Area' sign up the steps. The track soon flattens out and heads through the bush for a little while until coming to a 'T' intersection with the wide West St trail and a 'Nature Track Circuit' sign.

(5km) Int of Nature Track and West St Servicetrail → Int of Armstrong St Servicetrail and Nature Track

350 m

8 mins

17m

-17m Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Valley of the Waters Picnic Area' sign along the trail, passing the back of a house (on the left). The track soon narrows and then passes the back of another house with a private track (on the left). The trail starts heading uphill and, about 60m later, comes to a three-way intersection with a 'Conservation Hut 11min' sign (marking the track on the right).

(5km) Int of Armstrong St Servicetrail and Nature Track → Corner of Armstrong St and Valley Rd

100 m

2 mins

15m

0m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads uphill along the wide clay track. This is rough and rocky. The track soon emerges onto the corner of Armstrong St and Valley Rd, Wentworth Falls.

(5km) Corner of Armstrong St and Valley Rd → Wilson Park

1.2 km

21 mins

-55m Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down Armstrong Rd for some time. The walk then turns left onto Falls Rd to continue up the footpath, with the road to the left. When the tennis courts appear on the right, the walk tends right, into the park. The walk continues into the park to the intersection above the stairs and Jamison Creek pondage.

(6km) Wilson Park → Wentworth Falls Railway Station

490 m

9 mins

15m

-13m Very easy

Turn left : From the the archway in Wilson Park, this walk heads away from the tennis courts, keeping the creek on the right. At the far end of the park, the walk comes to the Great Western Highway and turns right. After about 150m, this walk crosses the highway at the traffic lights and heads up Station St, past the shops and up to Wentworth Falls Railway Station on the right.

Maps for the Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop walk

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Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
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Cross sectional view of the Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop

Altitude analysis for Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop

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	6.7 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		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

3.4km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 2km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 1.3km has short steep hills and the remaining 90m is very steep.

Quality of track

4.9km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 950m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (850m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 940m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 260m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 4.8km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop walk.

Queen Victoria Lookout

696 m Return, 30 mins

This walk heads down to the top of the cliffs, overlooking Empress Falls and the lower Valley of the Waters. The track down through the heath is quite nice, although it is nearly all stairs. The view from Queen Victoria Lookout is a stunning one. The noise of the falls can also be heard from the loo

Total climbing: 94m

Moderate track

Conservation Hut to Empress Lookout

762 m Return, 30 mins

This is a walk that engages the senses, from Conservation Hut into the Valley of the Waters. The walk starts off with coffee aromas from Conservation Hut and winds down through the inspiring bushland, with a number of views along the way. The turn-around point of Empress Lookout doesn't have the gre

Total climbing: 95m

Moderate track

Edinburgh Castle Rock

880 m Return, 30 mins

A short walk through some dry bushland brings you to the valley views and wave rock formation of Edinburgh Castle Rock. The vegetation changes you walk down the hill through wooded forest, then heath and then onto the sandstone cliffs. A pleasant walk to a good view.

Total climbing: 87m

Moderate track

Lyrebird Lookout Loop

950 m Circuit, 30 mins

This walk offers a quick and quiet retreat from the popular Conservation Hut. The walk cuts through heath, passing a picnic shelter to open out onto the grand views of Lyrebird Lookout, looking over the Jamison Valley and Valley of the Waters.

Total climbing: 78m

Moderate track

The Shortcut Track

1.1 km One way, 30 mins

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

Conservation Hut to Empress Falls

1.1 km Return, 1 Hr

For those that like waterfalls, this is a fantastic walk. The walk has some very steep sections, down and back up to Conservation Hut. However, the steep climbs are worth it for the stunning waterfalls and magnificent canyon experience.

Total climbing: 145m

Hard track

The Valley of the Waters Track

1.5 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Venturing into the canyon of the Valley of the Waters along a slippery winding track, this walk demonstrates the beauty of the deep valley of Wentworth Falls. This walk explores the upper section of the track as far as Wentworth Pass. The walk passes several waterfalls, a great highlight especially

Total climbing: 303m

Hard track

Lillian's Glen

1.6 km Return, 1 Hr

This is a wonderful walk down to the inspiring Lillian's Glen. Starting from the road at West St, the track winds through some different types of vegetation, before arriving at the creek which is Lillian's Glen. A place for the imagination to run wild before returning to civilisation.

Total climbing: 180m

Moderate track

Conservation Hut to Breakfast Point Lookout

1.9 km Circuit, 1 Hr

The walk from Conservation Hut down to Breakfast Point Lookout is pretty with plenty of outlooks and some great bushland to enjoy. The walk passes a picnic shelter on the way down the hill to the brilliant views from Breakfast Point Lookout and then the Lyrebird Lookout.

Total climbing: 156m

Moderate track

Nature Track

3.1 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Largely following the ridges around the top edge of Wentworth Falls, this track is incredibly beautiful. After taking in the great views at Edinburgh Castle Rock, the trail descends into the valley. Lillian's Glen makes for a perfect spot for a break, then the trail heads into the Valley of the Wate

Total climbing: 238m

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

Vera Falls Track

3.8 km Return, 4 hrs

Vera Falls track takes experienced walkers to the end of the Valley of the Waters. The last half of this track is indistinct and rough in places, following a historic route. Vera Falls is a spectacular waterfall that can be viewed from the top or bottom. This track may become impassable after rain.

Total climbing: 652m

Experienced only

Overcliff-Undercliff Track

4 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Following the edge of the cliffs south of Wentworth Falls, this great walk features fantastic views of the cliffs and Jamison Valley. The walk visits some great lookouts, sandstone caves and the majestic Wentworth Falls. The Falls Picnic Area and Conservation Hut both make good spots to take a brea

Total climbing: 399m

Moderate track

National Pass

4.6 km Circuit, 3 hrs 30 mins

This walk offers fantastic views of the Jamison Valley and the surrounding cliffs. Take time to explore the historic and very scenic ledge halfway down the cliffs. There are beautiful waterfalls at both ends and recent track maintenance has made this walk easier and more enjoyable. Allow time to so

Total climbing: 773m

Hard track

Conservation Hut, National Pass, Wentworth Pass Circuit

4.8 km Circuit, 4 hrs

Featuring cascading waterfalls, breathtaking vistas and rugged rainforest, this walk demonstrates how much Wentworth Falls has to offer. It encompasses the beautiful falls in the Valley of the Waters, amazing views of Jamison Valley from the Historic National Pass and the cool forests of Wentworth P

Total climbing: 913m

Hard track

National Pass, Overcliff and Den Fenella Circuit

5 km Circuit, 4 hrs

This grand tour of the Wentworth Falls area explores many waterfalls, lookouts and cliff edges. The walk has a lot of steps and runs beside fenced cliff edges, so walkers will need to be fit and comfortable with heights. The walk explores the historic National Pass, Wentworth falls, the Valley of t

Total climbing: 895m

Hard track

Wentworth Pass

5.1 km Circuit, 4 hrs

This walk offers a great way to explore the magical, upper section of the Valley of the Waters. The walk starts and finishes at Conservation Hut, which has a great, picturesque cafe offering a meal or hot drink. The walk passes Empress Falls before diving deeper into the valley, then climbing out ag

Total climbing: 692m

Hard track

The Charles Darwin Walk

5.6 km Return, 2 hrs

The Charles Darwin Walk follows the beautiful Jamison Creek south, arriving at the top of Wentworth Falls. Walkers can enjoy the beauty of the creek as it cascades down the frequent small waterfalls. The top of Wentworth Falls is a fantastic spot to rest, taking in wonderful views of the Jamison Val

Total climbing: 189m

Moderate track

Charles Darwin, National Pass and Nature Track walk

8.6 km Circuit, 5 hrs

This is a wonderful circuit walk that starting at Wentworth Falls Train Station. You kick off with a lovely stroll down Charles Darwin walk to Weeping Rock where you soon come to Queen's Cascades and the wonderful views in to the valley. Now we walk partway down the cliff on the Grand Stairway to

Total climbing: 903m

Hard track

Wentworth Falls Station Loop (Undercliff Walk)

8.9 km Circuit, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk passes some stunning waterfalls and views into the Jamison Valley, following the cliff edges around Wentworth Falls. The walk also takes in many magnificent highlights away from the cliffs, including Weeping Rocks, Edinburgh Rock, Lillians Glen and Wentworth Falls. This is a great walk, wi

Total climbing: 658m

Hard track

Under and Over Cliff Walk

9.4 km Circuit, 4 hrs

This walk from Wentworth Falls Station is a fantastic way to see a large majority of the Wentworth Falls cliffline. The track winds under and over the cliffs, giving different perspectives of the the Jamison Valley below and waterfalls along the way. Conservation Hut marks the turn-around point for

Total climbing: 576m

Moderate track

Wentworth Falls Station Loop

9.5 km Circuit, 5 hrs 30 mins

The Wentworth Falls Station Loop takes in most of the upper tracks around Wentworth Falls. There are many scenic views near the cliffs, with a few highlights away from the cliffs such as Lillians Glen and the Conservation Hut. This walk takes some time, so be sure to bring a packed lunch or buy some

Total climbing: 1030m

Hard track

Wentworth Falls Loop

10.2 km Circuit, 6 hrs

This is a great walk, both in size and spectacular views. The walk makes its way from Wentworth Falls train station and drops off the plateau, passing the cliffs and waterfalls of the National Pass trail. The track passes many falls, with Empress Falls arguably the most stunning. The walk then heads

Total climbing: 1093m

Hard track

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley

29.2 km One way, 2 Days

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 Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop walk.

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

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

Rocket Point Lookout Track

1.3 km Return, 1 Hr

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

Total climbing: 125m

Moderate track

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

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

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

Den Fenella to Princes Rock Circuit

1.3 km Circuit, 45 mins

This picturesque walk goes down to the cliffs at Den Fenella Lookout, this changing from dry bushland to temperate rain forest along the way. With a short but quite slippery path down to the lookout and then up to Princes Rock, walkers will see how beautiful the Jamison Valley really is. It is worth

Total climbing: 106m

Moderate track

Den Fenella Track

926 m Return, 45 mins

Starting at Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, this walk explores the drier bushland before following Den Fenella Creek into the small canyon. The walk heads downstream along the track with some steep stairs. The walk visits beautiful cascading waterfalls before coming to a great lookout over the Jamiso

Total climbing: 130m

Hard track

The Princes Rock Track

746 m Return, 45 mins

From Wentworth Falls Picnic area, this walk explores some great lookouts and their vistas. The views of Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and the Kings Tableland are simply spectacular. This walk goes down a moderate slope, along a well-managed track to Princes Rock Lookout. Take your time on the wal

Total climbing: 61m

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

Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout

2.9 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk takes you to the dramatic views of Gladstone Lookout, past the Leura Golf Course. Gladstone Lookout has sweeping views of the many cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley below, including the Kings Tableland. This is one of the less visited formal lookouts in the area, but still offers grea

Total climbing: 195m

Moderate track

Lyrebird Dell walk

538 m Return, 30 mins

Lyrebird Dell is a glorious and culturally significant location in the Blue Mountains. This walk follows the shortest route to the picnic area in a large sandstone cave. You will find the cave nestled into the hillside beside a lovely waterfall. The cave enjoys a long history with the traditional o

Total climbing: 38m

Moderate track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop walk starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Railway Station (gps: -33.709737, 150.37644)

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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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