Wentworth Falls Loop
Download & Print Map and Notes6 hrs
1093 m
Hard track
Closed:
(0km) Wentworth Falls Railway Station → Int of Charles Darwin Track and Page Ave Tracks
690 m
13 mins
17m
-23m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the south-east corner of Wilson Park (near the tennis courts), this walk heads under the large wooden archway signposted as ‘Charles Darwin Walk’. The walk follows the track passing a blue sign pointing to ‘Wentworth Falls Waterfall’ and soon after crosses the creek on a small wooden bridge. On the other side of the creek the track meanders through the open pine forest. After heading up some steps the track comes to an intersection with a sign pointing back to ‘Wilson Park’ (the steps on the left head up to Page Ave).
(0.69km) Int of Charles Darwin Track and Page Ave Tracks → Int of Charles Darwin and Fletcher St Tracks
1.2 km
25 mins
38m
-69m
Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Charles Darwin walk’ sign downstream, keeping the creek on the right. The track meanders alongside the creek over some timber platforms and through a lovely Banksia grove. Soon the track heads under a pipe bridge and comes to a clearing and intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection near the pipe bridge, this walk follow the ‘Wentworth Falls Waterfall’ sign downstream (keeping the creek on the right). The walk soon passes another track (that crosses the creek using a small bridge on the right) and then passes a bush regeneration sign to leave the clearing. The track meanders alongside the creek for a while before heading down some stairs and crossing the creek on a bridge. On the other side the walk passes a bench seat and then comes to an intersection with the signposted ‘Parkes Street’ track (on the right). From this intersection, this walk heads downstream (keeping the creek to the left). The walk crosses the creek on a foot bridge and follows the creek closely soon passing a beautiful set of cascades. After cascades, the walk goes down a steep section of stairs and once again crosses the creek. The track continues along a section of boardwalk before joining up with a track that continues beside the creek. This goes along a mixture of boardwalk and bush track until coming to an intersection with a track, with ‘Fletcher St’ and ‘Falls’ signs.
(1.87km) Int of Charles Darwin and Fletcher St Tracks → Weeping Rock waterfall
820 m
14 mins
3m
-26m
Moderate track
Veer left: 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
(2.69km) Weeping Rock waterfall → Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks
40 m
1 mins
0m
-8m
Moderate track
(2.73km) Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks → Top of Wentworth Falls
60 m
1 mins
3m
-2m
Moderate track
Queen’s Cascades
(2.79km) Top of Wentworth Falls → Rocket Point Creek Intersection
30 m
1 mins
2m
-6m
Moderate track
Grand Stairway
(2.81km) Rocket Point Creek Intersection → Middle Wentworth Falls
330 m
16 mins
36m
-98m
Hard track
Middle of Wentworth Falls
(3.14km) Middle Wentworth Falls → Int of Valley of the Waters and National Pass Tracks
1.7 km
1 hr 42 mins
527m
-499m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection at the top of ‘Slack Stairs’, this walk follows the ‘National Pass – Valley of the Waters’ sign up the few steps, keeping the main valley to the left. The walk soon crosses a creek (and waterfall) using the stepping stones. The walk continues along the cliff-line, up the stairs and along more stepping stones to pass over a couple of smaller creeks. Soon after passing a great vantage point, the walk comes to a handrailed timber platform that passes behind a waterfall from Den Fenella Creek. From the Den Fenella Creek waterfall, this walk heads along the path, keeping the valley views to the left. After passing a few open ledges with great valley views, the walk heads into another valley and crosses a small creek. The walk continues along the cliff line as it bends right, into the Valley of the Waters, passing a sandstone bench seat and few small creeks. The walk then crosses a timber platform through a sandstone overhang then heads down the stairs to a lovely ferntree valley. From here, the walk continues down the stairs, soon coming to an intersection with Wentworth Pass and a ‘National Pass – Wentworth Falls’ sign pointing back.
(4.86km) Int of Valley of the Waters and National Pass Tracks → Lodore Falls
20 m
1 mins
14m
0m
Moderate track
Lodore Falls
(4.88km) Lodore Falls → Empress Falls Crossing
70 m
2 mins
9m
0m
Hard track
Empress Falls
(4.95km) Empress Falls Crossing → Int of Valley of the Waters and Nature Tracks
90 m
2 mins
14m
-4m
Moderate track
(5.04km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Nature Tracks → Empress Lookout
90 m
4 mins
20m
-12m
Hard track
Empress Lookout
(5.13km) Empress Lookout → Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks
60 m
2 mins
18m
0m
Easy track
(5.19km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks → Queen Victoria Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-17m
Easy track
Queen Victoria Lookout
(5.19km) Int of Valley of the Waters and Queen Victoria Tracks → Conservation Hut
320 m
8 mins
75m
-2m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the timber and dirt steps, away from the valley views. The track passes a few faint tracks (on the right, that lead to an unfenced view point). The track soon comes to a signposted intersection with the ‘Overcliff Track’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘National Pass – Tea Rooms’ sign up the steps, with the handrail on the left. After a short time, the track passes a couple of faint tracks (on the right, leading to an old picnic area). Heading up the main steps, the walk passes another handrail (and signs) then an information sign, before coming to a three-way intersection with the ‘Shortcut Track’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps towards the building. The walk passes a couple of picnic shelters (on the right) before coming to the road and the front of the ‘Conservation Hut’.
Conservation Hut
(5.51km) Conservation Hut → Int of Shortcut and Lyrebird Lookout Tracks
290 m
7 mins
11m
-21m
Easy track
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads along the ‘Short Cut Track’ following the arrow to ‘Wentworth Falls picnic area’. The track gradually heads downhill with small log steps. After a short distance, the walk crosses a small creek using a bridge. The track then bends to the right and continues along till comes to a signposted intersection with another track (on the right).
(5.8km) Int of Shortcut and Lyrebird Lookout Tracks → Breakfast Point Lookout
530 m
11 mins
3m
-56m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the gentle hill, following the ‘Breakfast Pt. LO’ sign to the south. The track gradually heads downhill until it turns to the left, where the track becomes slightly steeper. After a short while, the walk turns back to the right and the track becomes rougher, continuing down the hill to Breakfast Point Lookout, and an intersection with the Overcliff Track.
Breakfast Point Lookout
(6.33km) Breakfast Point Lookout → Int of Overcliff and Denfenella Lookout Track
230 m
12 mins
34m
-74m
Moderate track
(6.56km) Int of Overcliff and Den Fenella Lookout Track → Den Fenella Lookout
70 m
4 mins
8m
-51m
Hard track
Den Fenella Lookout
(6.56km) Int of Overcliff and Denfenella Lookout Track → Int of Undercliff and Princes Rock Tracks
460 m
13 mins
52m
-32m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Undercliff Walk’ sign, initially following the creek on the right, downstream. The track heads up a small set of steps and then tends left (revealing valley views on the right). Soon after passing a rock wall (on the left), the track goes through a muddy section and continues, passing some more large boulders. Soon the track passes another great rock wall (on the left) with fantastic valley views and an old wire fence. The walk then crosses a small metal bridge and comes to an overhang with a constructed stone wall. From this overhang, the walk continues around the valley to soon come to a fenced (unnamed) lookout with great views. From the lookout, this walk heads back into the bush, across a small metal bridge and then soon comes to a three-way intersection with ‘Princes Rock’ track on the left (and a sign pointing back to the ‘Valley of the Waters’).
(7.01km) Int of Undercliff and Princes Rock Tracks → Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
470 m
22 mins
89m
-104m
Moderate track
(7.48km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks → Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks
100 m
3 mins
12m
-2m
Moderate track
Turn right: 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).
(7.58km) Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks → Int of Charles Darwin and Fletcher St Tracks
780 m
13 mins
24m
-3m
Moderate track
(8.36km) Int of Charles Darwin and Fletcher St Tracks → Int of Charles Darwin and Parkes St Tracks
840 m
17 mins
44m
-22m
Easy track
(9.2km) Int of Charles Darwin and Parkes St Tracks → Wilson Park
540 m
12 mins
33m
-20m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs (away from the bridge and creek) and turns left. The walk almost immediately comes to an intersection with a set of stairs (heading up to Page Ave on the right) and a sign pointing to ‘Wilson Park’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Wilson Park’ and ‘Village’ signs down some steps and along the track (keeping the creek to the left). The track soon passes a bush regeneration information sign and heads into an open pine forest. The walk then crosses the creek on a small timber bridge and heads up the hill. Soon the track passes under the ‘Charles Darwin Walk’ arch and enters Wilson Park (just next to the tennis courts).
(9.75km) Wilson Park → Wentworth Falls Railway Station
490 m
9 mins
15m
-13m
Very easy
Maps for the Wentworth Falls Loop 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 Wentworth Falls Loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wentworth Falls 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 | 10.2 km | ||
Time | 6 hrs | ||
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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
6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 3km has short steep hills. Whilst another 1.1km is flat with no steps and the remaining 490m is very steep.
Quality of track
4.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 3.7km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (2.3km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 3.9km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 2.4km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wentworth Falls Loop walk starts and ends at the Wentworth Falls Railway Station (gps: -33.709737, 150.37644)Your transport options to Wentworth Falls Railway Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
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/wfl
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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