Victoria Falls and Grose Valley to Blackheath Station

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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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	From the Victoria Falls Road (-33.5736804,150.2921125)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to then drive for 140 m Turn sharp right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 4.1 km Keep right onto Camp Street and drive for another 70 m Turn slight right onto Camp Street and drive for another 440 m Turn slight left onto Camp Street and drive for another 440 m Turn left onto Albion Street and drive for another 265 m Turn right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 15.2 km Turn right onto Victoria Falls Road and drive for another 5.2 km
Finish	(-33.633943,150.2844665)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park, this walk follows the sign to 'Grose Valley Lookout' down the hill. The walk then winds down some steps for approximately 50m to a lookout.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Victoria Falls Road Start (a walking track). There is a toilet (about 25 m back from the start). 24/7 Victoria Falls Car Park (about 15 m back from the start).
	After another 125 m (from the Victoria Falls Walking Track) turn left, to head along Victoria Falls Walking Track. After another 55 m find the "Victoria Falls Lookout" (on your right). Victoria Falls Lookout Victoria Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains NP, has an easterly aspect over the Grose Valley. Although the lookout is named after the wonderful Victoria Falls, there are no views of the falls from this lookout.
	After another 1.6 km (from the Victoria Falls Walking Track) turn sharp left, to head along Victoria Falls Walking Track. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Victoria Falls. To start this optional side trip turn around here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. From the Victoria Falls Walking Track continue straight, to head along Victoria Falls Walking Track.
	After another 235 m (from the Victoria Falls Walking Track) turn sharp left. After another 1.4 km come to the "Burra Korain Flat Camping Area". Burra Korain Flat Camping Area Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a small clearing between the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsite is well signposted and has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for a few tents. Water can be accessed from either river or creek but should be treated before use. After another 120 m come to the "Burra Korain Camping Area" (15 m on your left).
	After another 3.8 km turn right. After another 1.2 km cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 1.7 km cross the bridge (about 8 m long) After another 880 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 600 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 580 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Perrys Track & Shortridge Pass) continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 90 m pass the sign (9 m on your right). After another 420 m come to the "Acacia Flat Campground" (15 m on your right). W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au This is a free campsite. After another 170 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left).
	After another 2.9 km (from the Blue Gum Forest Track) continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 75 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Blue Gum Forest Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 45 m find the "Junction Rock" (15 m on your left). Junction Rock Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. After another 560 m come to the camp site (5 m on your left). After another 1.2 km cross the ford. After another 165 m cross the ford. After another 380 m cross the ford.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Jungle Circuit & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track). After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right). After another 150 m come to the "Williams Lookout". After another 30 m come to the "Breakfast Rock Lookout".
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 125 m (Laws Lookout) veer left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 10 m come to the "Laws Lookout".
	After another 10 m (from the Pulpit Rock Track) continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track.
	After another 155 m (from the Pulpit Rock Track) turn around, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 6 m come to the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (10 m on your right). Then find the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (25 m on your right). Horseshoe Falls Lookout Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fenced lookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the Grose Valley.
	After another 150 m (from the Pulpit Rock Track) continue straight. After another 30 m come to the "Two Falls Lookout".
	After another 25 m (from the Pulpit Rock Track) turn sharp left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track.
	After another 20 m (Laws Lookout) turn right, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Pulpit Rock Track) turn right, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 8 m (from the Loop Track) veer right, to head along Loop Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (6 m on your left).
	From the Loop Track continue straight, to head along Loop Track. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 9 m (from the Loop Track) veer right (a footpath). After another 20 m pass the sign (30 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (15 m on your left). After another 10 m find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (30 m on your left). Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. Then pass the toilet (8 m on your right).
	After another 5 m (from the Fairfax Heritage Track) turn left, to head along Fairfax Heritage Track (a walking track). Then find the "Toilet Accessible" (6 m on your right). Toilet Accessible Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets. Access via concrete ramp, however, the top of the ramp is accessed via loose gravel carpark with some steep eroded sections.
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Govetts Leap Road & Fairfax Heritage Track) turn right, to head along Govetts Leap Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 20 m (from the Govetts Leap Road) continue straight (a walking track). After another 35 m find the "Picnic Shelter" (8 m on your right). Picnic Shelter Picnic shelters at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Seats are ~45cm high and benches 75cm high. Most shelters have an entrance ~1.2m wide with, and similar gap between table and wall. The largest shelter has an entrance wider than 4m, bench seating but no tables. After another 35 m find the "Wheelchair Rough" (15 m on your right). Wheelchair Rough This walk leads through a gravel carpark for about 60m. The surface in unevean and erroded in places. The gravel is mostly compressed but the surface may soften after prolonged rain.
	After another 310 m (from the Fairfax Fire Trail) continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn right. Then pass the car park (on your left).
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 6 m turn left. After another 120 m pass the sign (6 m on your right). After another 15 m come to the "NPWS Heritage Centre". NPWS Heritage Centre National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre, Blackhealth, is a hub for the Blue Mountains National Park. It is signposted on Govetts Leap Road (past McLean Cr). Drop into the Heritage Centre to get advice and learn about the history of the park. You will also find information displays about the traditional owners, thing to do and the local flora and fauna. The heritage centre also has 2 signposted accessible car parks, a shop with souvenirs, toilets and snack food. There is a picnic area out the back and plenty of general parking. After another 15 m find the "Toilet Accessible" (30 m on your right). Toilet Accessible Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets inside the National Parks Visitor Center. Access (whilst the center is open) via concerete ramp.
	From the Lyndsay Lane continue straight. After another 150 m (from the McLaren Crescent) continue straight.
	After another 100 m (from the Connaught Road) turn right, to head along Connaught Road (a residential road).
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Connaught Road & Hillier Avenue) turn left, to head along Hillier Avenue. After another 155 m (at the intersection of Pittendrigh Avenue & Hillier Avenue) continue straight, to head along Hillier Avenue.
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Hillier Avenue) turn right, to head along Clarence Road.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Second Street) continue straight, to head along Clarence Road. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Third Street) continue straight, to head along Clarence Road.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Fourth Street) continue straight (a walking track). After another 205 m pass the "Rolnor Park" (15 m on your left).
	From the Popes Glen Track turn left, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Dell Street & Popes Glen Track) veer left, to head along Dell Street (a residential road).
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Gipps Lane & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gipps Lane.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Wills Street & Inconstant Street) continue straight, to head along Wills Street.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wentworth Street) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Hydora Lane) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Great Western Highway & Gardiner Crescent) turn left, to head along Great Western Highway (a highway\|trunk). After another 20 m (from the Great Western Highway) continue straight, to head along Great Western Highway.
	After another 45 m (from the Great Western Highway) turn right (a footpath). About 115 m past the end is "Blackheath Kebab House".
	Continue straight. About 30 m past the end is a car park.
	The end.

An optional side trip to Victoria Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Victoria Falls Walking Track Start heading along Victoria Falls Walking Track (a walking track).
	After another 25 m (from the Victoria Falls Walking Track) turn sharp right.
	After another 60 m come to the end. "Victoria Falls". Victoria Falls Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls, making a great trip. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 85 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Victoria Falls and Grose Valley to Blackheath Station

Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	23.4 km
Time	9 h, 2 days to 3 days

Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 4 on route, on average they are 4.7 km apart with the largest gap of 9.5 km.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 5.8 km apart with the largest gap of 13.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-7 m	[toilet]
Campsite	3.4 km	Burra Korain Flat Camping Area
Camp site	3.5 km	Burra Korain Camping Area
Camp site	13.1 km	Acacia Flat Campground
Toilet	13.3 km	[toilet]
Camp site	16.9 km	[camp site]
Toilet	20.1 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Katoomba Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 11°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers about the Blue Mountains, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog on and east of the ranges. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to northeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% 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 upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
  The following tracks are closed:
  Katoomba and Leura
  
  Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
  
  Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
  
  Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade.
  
  Gordon Falls picnic area is closed due to upgrades. Detours for walking tracks are in place. 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. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
  
  Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.
  
  Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
  
  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 multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls.
  
  Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
  
  Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and 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. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.
  
  Pierces Pass road and picnic area will be closed for road maintenance from May 5th to 9th, 2025. Parking will be available at Walls Lookout carpark and all walking tracks remain open using a short access track from the Walls Lookout carpark.
  
  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.
  
  Closed areas: Giant Stairway - Katoomba
  Giant Stairway is closed from Monday 28 April for maintenance. There is no access in or out of the valley via Giant Stairway. Alternate access is via Furber Steps or Amphitheatre track.
  
  Closed areas: Burralow Creek Campground closed
  Burralow Creek campground and picnic area will be closed from 28 April to 15 May 2025 for upgrade works to Bulcamatta Falls walking track.
  The following connecting fire trails will also be closed:
  
  Paterson Range fire trail
  
  Tabaraga Ridge fire trail
  
  Burralow fire trail
  
  There will be no public access during this time including walkers, bike riders, horse riders and vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Red Hands Cave & Walking Tracks temporarily closed
  The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 1 April 2025 until further notice:
  
  Red Hands Cave
  
  Red Hands Cave walking track
  
  Campfire Creek walking track
  
  the Link walking track
  
  This is to allow for works on the elevated platform at Red Hands Cave. 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 (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 Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 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: 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: Euroka walking track closed for repairs
  Euroka walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed for track repairs from Monday 1 February to Monday 30 June 2025.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  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: 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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