The Valley of the Waters Track
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 30 mins
303 m
Hard track
Conservation Hut
(0km) Conservation Hut → Int of Valley of the Waters and Overcliff Tracks
210 m
5 mins
2m
-33m
Moderate track
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’).
(0.21km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Overcliff Tracks → Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks
110 m
3 mins
0m
-42m
Moderate track
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.
(0.32km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks → Queen Victoria Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-17m
Easy track
Queen Victoria Lookout
(0.32km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks → Empress Lookout
60 m
2 mins
0m
-18m
Easy track
Empress Lookout
(0.38km) Empress Lookout → Int of Valley of the Waters and Nature Tracks
90 m
4 mins
12m
-20m
Hard track
(0.47km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Nature Tracks → Empress Falls Crossing
90 m
2 mins
4m
-14m
Moderate track
Empress Falls
(0.56km) Empress Falls Crossing → Lodore Falls
70 m
2 mins
0m
-9m
Hard track
Lodore Falls
(0.63km) Lodore Falls → Int of Valley of the Waters and Wentworth Pass Tracks
120 m
10 mins
21m
-128m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stone steps following the ‘Wentworth Pass’ sign passing the metal railing as the track winds around the side of the hill. The track makes a ‘U’ bend and continues steeply down towards a waterfall, where it crosses at the large rocks to the bush track on the other side. The walk follows this track, passing a sign pointing back to the Conservation Hut, and continues down the valley, winding down rock steps and following the creek (which is visible through the trees to the left) until it comes to the signposted intersection of the Wentworth Pass track.
Maps for the The Valley of the Waters 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 The Valley of the Waters Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Valley of the Waters 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 | 1.5 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
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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
450m of this walk has short steep hills and another 170m is very steep. The remaining (140m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
500m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 190m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (55m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 680m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 75m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 380m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 370m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 470m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 280m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 390m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 370m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Valley of the Waters Track walk starts and ends at the Conservation Hut (gps: -33.720216, 150.3629)Your main transport option to Conservation Hut is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/tvotwt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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