The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
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45 mins
1.4 km Circuit
88 m
Moderate track
(0km) Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Entrance → Wentworth Falls Lookout
260 m
6 mins
1m
-18m
Moderate track
From the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, this walk heads past the BBQ shelter and follows the track (with a timber border) up the steps (keeping the road a short distance to the left). The track passes an old sandstone pillar marking an overgrown lookout (still with some views). The walk continues up this gentle hill, coming to the main entrance of Wentworth Falls Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Sir H Burrell Dr).
Veer right: From the Entrance of the Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Burrell Dr), this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout 100m’ sign downhill along the track, passing the old picnic shelter. Soon the track becomes steeper and heads down a series of log steps until coming to and crossing Sir H Burrell Drive. On the other side of the road is the signposted ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout’.
Veer right: From the Entrance of the Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Burrell Dr), this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout 100m’ sign downhill along the track, passing the old picnic shelter. Soon the track becomes steeper and heads down a series of log steps until coming to and crossing Sir H Burrell Drive. On the other side of the road is the signposted ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout’.
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.
(0.26km) Wentworth Falls Lookout → Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth)
330 m
8 mins
4m
-52m
Easy track
Turn left: 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’.
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’.
(0.59km) Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth) → Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks
40 m
1 mins
1m
-2m
Easy track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Weeping Rock Circuit’ sign down the steps, (with the valley to the right). Soon, the track comes to an intersection with ‘Darwins Track’ (on the left).
(0.63km) Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks → Weeping Rock waterfall
40 m
1 mins
0m
-2m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps following the ‘Weeping Rock Circuit’ sign to the creek a short distance away. Soon the track comes beside Jamison Creek, a lovely flat section of the creek on top of the waterfall. The track continues downstream and across a slippery rockshelf and down a staircase beside the falls. At the bottom of the stairs is another slippery rock platform and a pool at the bottom of Weeping Rock waterfall.
Weeping Rock
Weeping Rock is a waterfall on Jamison Creek, upstream of Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains National Park. The water falls over the wide circular top overhang, to then cascade down the rocks to a pool below. A staircase beside the falls helps walkers view this waterfall from different angles. This is a nice cool spot on hot days. The rocks are slippery and there are no fences, care is needed.
(0.66km) Weeping Rock waterfall → Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks
40 m
1 mins
0m
-8m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the bottom of Weeping Rock waterfall, this walk heads downstream (keeping the creek to the left), up some steps and passes another great view of Weeping Rock. After passing between some large rocks, the walk comes to a 3-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to ‘Weeping Rock Circuit’ and ‘Darwins Walk’.
(0.7km) Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks → Top of Wentworth Falls
60 m
1 mins
3m
-2m
Moderate track
Turn left: 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. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
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.
(0.7km) Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks → Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
30 m
1 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Undercliff Track’ sign, keeping the main valley to the left. The walk soon heads up a gentle set of steps and comes to a four-way intersection with ‘Fletchers Lookout’ (not far to the left).
(0.74km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Fletchers Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Moderate track
Turn left: 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 Continue straight.
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.
(0.74km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Entrance
640 m
16 mins
81m
-5m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic area’ sign up the steps, away from ‘Fletchers Lookout’. Soon the track comes to a ‘T’ intersection, with a sign pointing back to ‘Wentworth Falls’.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’ sign up the log steps. The track soon passes some views to the left and then comes to an intersection (at a sharp right-hand bend), with a track closed at the time of writing. Here there is a sign pointing back to ‘Wentworth Falls – National Pass’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps, following ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’ signs. The walk soon heads through a sharp left bend, then continues up the hill, passing several information signs. At the top of the steps, the track breaks out to Wentworth Falls Lookout on Sir H. Burrell Drive.
Turn right: From the lookout, this walk crosses Sir H Burrell Dr and heads straight up the log steps. The track soon starts to flatten out but continues gently uphill. The track then opens up to a clearing and an old picnic shelter at the intersection of Falls Rd and Burrell Dr, Wentworth Falls. This is just at the entrance to Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area.
Veer left: From the main entrance to Wentworth Falls Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Sir H Burrell Dr), this walk follows the small ‘Pedestrian access to picnic area’ sign (keeping the road up to the right). The track soon passes a sandstone pillar marking an old lookout (still has some views). The track continues down the hill to open up into the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’ sign up the log steps. The track soon passes some views to the left and then comes to an intersection (at a sharp right-hand bend), with a track closed at the time of writing. Here there is a sign pointing back to ‘Wentworth Falls – National Pass’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps, following ‘Wentworth Falls Picnic Area’ signs. The walk soon heads through a sharp left bend, then continues up the hill, passing several information signs. At the top of the steps, the track breaks out to Wentworth Falls Lookout on Sir H. Burrell Drive.
Turn right: From the lookout, this walk crosses Sir H Burrell Dr and heads straight up the log steps. The track soon starts to flatten out but continues gently uphill. The track then opens up to a clearing and an old picnic shelter at the intersection of Falls Rd and Burrell Dr, Wentworth Falls. This is just at the entrance to Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area.
Veer left: From the main entrance to Wentworth Falls Picnic Area (at the intersection of Falls Rd and Sir H Burrell Dr), this walk follows the small ‘Pedestrian access to picnic area’ sign (keeping the road up to the right). The track soon passes a sandstone pillar marking an old lookout (still has some views). The track continues down the hill to open up into the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.
Maps for the The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks 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 Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
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 | 1.4 km | ||
| Time | 45 mins | ||
| . | |||
| 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 | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| 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
Around 1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 340m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 1.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 75m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 75m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 1.3km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 75m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 1.3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 55m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks walk starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Entrance (gps: -33.724905, 150.37)Your main transport option to Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Entrance is by;
Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/twraflt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* 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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