Leura Park to Copelands Lookout

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Chelmsford Drive & path to Leura Cascades (-33.7192466,150.3222781)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Directions	From Turn on to Bathurst Road, BMD then drive for 165 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gang Gang Street, BMD and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Lurline Street, BMD and drive for another 800 m Turn left onto Merriwa Street and drive for another 530 m Continue onto Cliff Drive, BMD and drive for another 590 m Turn sharp right onto Chelmsford Drive and drive for another 250 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From cave-like shelters in Leura Cascades Picnic Area, this walk heads along the footpath, passing under the arch. Passing the toilet block, the path comes to the information board, from where the walk follows the 'Leura Cascades Track' sign down the steps. The path soon leads to a small stone wall with a view of some cascades and Chelmsford Bridge.From the view of Chelmsford Bridge, this walk follows track downhill, keeping the handrail and creek to the left, soon coming to an intersection with 'Prince Henry Cliff Walk' just before a footbridge. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Echo Point' sign up the timber steps (away from the handrail) until the walk flattens out and gently winds around the side of the hill, steadily climbing. After passing a sandstone overhang with a bench-seat, the track comes to an intersection at a rocky outcrop.....

An optional side trip to Bridal Veil Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Chelmsford Drive & path to Leura Cascades Start heading along path to Leura Cascades (a walking track). There is a playground (about 25 m back from the start). There is water tap (about 20 m back from the start). After 20 m to find the car park. After another 25 m pass the sign (6 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (15 m on your right). After another 105 m pass the "Upper Leura Cascades" (30 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Prince Henry Cliff Walk & path to Leura Cascades turn right, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
	After another 210 m turn right, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk. After another 30 m find the "Majestic Lookout" (35 m on your left). Majestic Lookout Majestic Lookout is a fenced lookout on a side track from the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, just above Leura Cascades. The lookout provides great (perhaps even majestic) views out through the top of the valley, with Mount Solitary nicely framed by the cliff line. The closest access to the lookout is from Leura Cascades Picnic Area, and is visited as part of the Leura Cascades Circuit.
	At the intersection of Prince Henry Cliff Walk & path to Leura Cascades veer left, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Bridal Veil Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 265 m veer right, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
	After another 15 m turn left. After another 80 m come to the "Fossil Rock" (25 m on your right).
	(Copelands Lookout) Continue another 125 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 850 m to get back to the start. About 30 m past the end is "Copelands Lookout". Copelands Lookout Copelands Lookout is a great viewing point with a short, sandstone wall around much of it. The lookout provides fantastic views over the Jamison Valley past Sublime Point, along Kings Tableland and past Mount Solitary.
	Start.
	After another 45 m come to the end. "Bridal Veil Lookout". Bridal Veil Lookout Bridal Veil Lookout provides a great views over Leura Forest and the Jamison Valley. Mount Solitary stands proudly in the distance. In keeping with its name, there are views of Bridal Veil Falls to the east. There is a small bench seat, but no shade. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 45 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Leura Park to Copelands Lookout

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.7 km
Time	45 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 40 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	40 m	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Leura Cascades Picnic Area
Leura Cascades Picnic area is a open picnic area beside Cliff Drive, with Leura Cascades Creek running through the middle. There are a number of small cascades in the park, along with toilets and picnic tables. There are a few information signs and maps of the area. The park is well remembered for the artificial caves and arches that have been built to provide shelter and a sense of place. A small road runs through the park, providing access and parking, and garbage facilities are provided. There is also plenty of shade from some large pine trees.

Bridal Veil Lookout
Bridal Veil Lookout provides a great views over Leura Forest and the Jamison Valley. Mount Solitary stands proudly in the distance. In keeping with its name, there are views of Bridal Veil Falls to the east. There is a small bench seat, but no shade.

Copelands Lookout
Copelands Lookout is a great viewing point with a short, sandstone wall around much of it. The lookout provides fantastic views over the Jamison Valley past Sublime Point, along Kings Tableland and past Mount Solitary.

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Weather Forecast
- Katoomba Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  15°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning, possibly severe. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h turning west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  5°C → 11°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the west. Slight chance of a shower. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  4°C → 11°C
  Becoming windy. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 17.
  
  Wednesday 9 July
  
  5°C → 11°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 17.
  
  Thursday 10 July
  
  3°C → 9°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 11 July
  
  3°C → 9°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Saturday 12 July
  
  2°C → 12°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Blue Mountains National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
  Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
  The following tracks are closed:
  Katoomba and Leura
  
  Federal Pass is closed between Cooks Crossing (Kedumba River) and Dardanelles Pass due to elevated landslide risk following heavy rains earlier this week.
  
  Giant Stairway is closed for repairs from Monday 28 April 2025 until further notice.
  
  Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
  
  Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs.
  
  Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
  
  Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  
  Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
  
  Wentworth Falls and Woodford
  
  Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  
  Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. Thereis no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  
  Valley of the Waters is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  
  McMahon's Lookout Rd is closed at the park boundary (gate) for maintenance. There is no vehicle access to McMahons Lookout. Walkers, runners and cyclists permitted.
  
  Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
  
  Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  
  Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
  
  Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
  
  Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
  
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Link walking track temporary closure
  The Link walking track is closed from Friday 9 May 2025 until further notice.
  This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide
  Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails - Weekday closure
  Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. The affected areas include:
  
  Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Road at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean lookout trails
  
  Saint Helena trail.
  
  Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed
  Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.
  For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
  Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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