Great West Walk: Wentworth Falls to Leura

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long) There is a car park (about 20 m back from the start). This car park is wheelchair accessible. Find the shelter at the start. Find the seat at the start. Find the shelter at the start.
	After another 4 m turn right. Then cross the bridge Then pass the shelter (10 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the car park (8 m on your right). This car park is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the shelter (25 m on your right).
	After another 4 m continue straight. After another 7 m pass the pay phone (on your right). Then pass the "The Falls Take-Away" (70 m on your right). Then pass the car park (35 m on your right). Then pass the "Coronation Park" (on your left). After another 35 m pass the water tap (45 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (50 m on your left)., male. Then pass the toilet (50 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	Turn right. After another 10 m pass a seat (about 8 m ahead).
	From the Station Street turn left, to head along Station Street (a road). After another 20 m pass the water tap (15 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (25 m on your left). 07:00-17:00 Then pass the toilet (50 m on your left)., female.
	At the intersection of Frost Lane & Station Street turn right, to head along Frost Lane (a vehicle track). After another 10 m pass a seat (7 m on your right). After another 8 m pass the "LoveBites Coffee Co - The Village" (15 m on your right).
	From the Frost Lane turn left (a footpath). After another 55 m pass the "Stockyard Carpark" (20 m on your left). Then pass the "Blue Mist Cafe" (5 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "Canton Palace" (6 m on your right). W:www.cantonpalace.com.au T:+61 2 4757 1868 Mo-Su 17:00-21:00 After another 10 m pass the "Fed" (6 m on your right). After another 10 m pass a seat (60 m on your left).
	Veer right. After another 15 m pass the car park (about 35 m ahead). After another 25 m pass the car park (70 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the "Wenty Kebabs & Pizza" (30 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the car park (45 m on your right). After another 150 m pass the shelter (30 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the playground (about 25 m ahead).
	Turn left.
	After another 3 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the toilet (5 m on your left). Then pass a seat (30 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the picnic table (35 m on your right). After another 30 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 70 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 7 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 95 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long)
	After another 145 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m veer right. After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 40 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 15 m turn left. After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 60 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	After another 295 m turn right.
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Fletcher Street & Jamieson Street) veer left, to head along Fletcher Street (a residential road). After another 335 m pass the "Myoori Park" (60 m on your left).
	After another 120 m (from the Fletcher Street) turn left (a walking track). After another 130 m pass the "Murray Park" (25 m on your right).
	After another 4 m (from the The Avenue) continue straight.
	After another 315 m (from the Falls Road) veer left, to head along Falls Road (a residential road).
	After another 6 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight, to head along Falls Road. After another 25 m pass the sign (25 m on your right).
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Sir H Burrell Drive & Wilson Street) turn right, to head along Sir H Burrell Drive (a service road). After another 65 m pass the sign (7 m on your left). After another 8 m come to the "Wentworth Falls Lookout" (20 m on your left). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Wentworth Falls Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. From the Sir H Burrell Drive continue straight, to head along Sir H Burrell Drive. Then pass a seat (10 m on your left). Then find the "Wentworth Falls Lookout" (15 m on your left). 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. Then pass a seat (15 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the "Wentworth Falls tracks and lookouts" (9 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the sign (8 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the sign (30 m on your left). After another 70 m pass the sign (6 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the shelter (45 m on your right). After another 7 m pass the BBQ (50 m on your right). After another 75 m pass the sign (8 m on your left).
	From the Sir H Burrell Drive continue straight, to head along Sir H Burrell Drive. After another 15 m find the "Jamison Lookout" (6 m on your left). Jamison Lookout The recently renovated Jamison Lookout is on Sir H Burrell Drive, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout has a wonderful view to the south, down the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and beyond. This is a great wheelchair-accessible viewpoint with a large information sign and bench seats. The lookout is fenced, and is located just below the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area. After another 30 m pass the picnic table (about 20 m ahead).
	From the Sir H Burrell Drive turn right, to head along Sir H Burrell Drive. After another 100 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	From the Sir H Burrell Drive turn left (a footpath).
	After another 35 m (from the Short Cut Track) continue straight, to head along Short Cut Track (a walking track).
	After another 390 m (from the Short Cut Track) continue straight, to head along Short Cut Track.
	After another 40 m (from the Short Cut Track) continue straight, to head along Short Cut Track.
	After another 150 m (from the Short Cut Track) veer right, to head along Short Cut Track.
	After another 100 m (from the Short Cut Track) turn left. After another 295 m come to the "Lyrebird Lookout".
	Lyrebird Lookout turn sharp right, to head along Overcliff Track. After another 30 m find the "Lyrebird Lookout" (on your right). Lyrebird Lookout Lyrebird Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout on the Overcliff Walk, south of the Conservation Hut in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout hosts a great view of Sublime Point (right) and Mount Solitary (centre). A welcome gap in the trees reveals this great view.
	After another 40 m (from the Overcliff Track) continue straight, to head along Overcliff Track. After another 180 m pass the sign (on your left).
	At the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Overcliff Track turn left, to head along Valley of the Waters Track. After another 155 m pass the sign (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Queen Victoria Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. From the Valley of the Waters Track turn right, to head along Valley of the Waters Track. After another 5 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your left). After another 10 m find the "Queen Victoria Lookout" (20 m on your left). Queen Victoria Lookout The Queen Victoria Lookout is perched above the Valley of the Waters, south-west of Conservation Hut. The fenced lookout has views into the narrow section of the valley. The views are made more dramatic by the roar of the waterfalls below and the mists which frequent the area. Empress Falls are only just visible - the main views extend down Jamison Valley. Kings Tableland (left) and Sublime Point(right) dominate the views and the eastern edge of Mount Solitary and beyond is also visible. After another 55 m pass the "Edith Falls" (55 m on your left). Then find the "Empress Lookout" (on your left). Empress Lookout Empress Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout, perched on a sandstone overhang above the Valley of the Waters Creek. There is a view down to part of the Empress Falls and into the canyon. The views are filtered through the surrounding trees. It makes for a good spot to catch your breath when walking into, or out of, the Valley of the Waters. Then find the "Lodore Falls" (40 m on your left). Lodore Falls Lodore Falls are a lovely set of falls on the Valley of the Waters Creek. The narrow falls have a staircase on one side and stepping stones (and handrail) crossing the bottom, making it easier for walkers to appreciate this waterfall from many angles. Just beyond the handrail, the water falls over another cliff, providing a great view down the valley.
	From the Valley of the Waters Track turn right, to head along Valley of the Waters Track. After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 20 m find the "Sylvia Falls" (35 m on your left). Sylvia Falls Sylvia Falls on the Valley of the Waters Creek is a lovely tall cascade. The falls are in a deep sandstone canyon with mossy walls. The stairs and handrail pass closely to these falls, helping walkers get nice and close. From near the top of the falls, there is a great view down the valley looking between the canyon walls.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Nature Track & Valley of the Waters Track) continue straight, to head along Nature Track. After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) Then pass the picnic table (on your right). Then pass the "Isobel Falls" (10 m on your right). After another 8 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 55 m find the "Empress Falls" (45 m on your left). Empress Falls Empress Falls is a spectacular waterfall in the Valley of the Waters. The Valley of the Water Creek comes out of the slot in the cliff and tumbles down a series of cliffs to a sandy pool. The fall is the site of the last abseil in a popular canyon, making a great site for walkers in the area. Stepping stones help walkers cross below the falls. There is a small overhang next to the falls, giving the area shade and offering a great place to rest.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Grand Cliff Top Track & Nature Track) veer left, to head along Grand Cliff Top Track. Then cross the Lillians Bridge (about 7 m long) After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Grand Cliff Top Walk & Inspiration Point Track) continue straight, to head along Grand Cliff Top Walk. After another 125 m (from the Grand Cliff Top Walk) continue straight, to head along Grand Cliff Top Walk. After another 360 m pass the artwork (65 m on your right).
	After another 100 m continue straight. After another 85 m pass the "Jamison's Restaurant" (60 m on your right). Then pass the "Eucalypt Restaurant" (75 m on your right). Then pass the "Embers Restaurant" (45 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 50 m pass the "Gasparini Fairground Organ" (30 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the car park (65 m on your right).
	After another 60 m turn right. After another 25 m head through/around the gate.
	Turn left.
	After another 150 m veer left.
	After another 80 m (from the Sublime Point Road) turn left, to head along Sublime Point Road (a residential road).
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Sublime Point Road & Watkins Road) turn left, to head along Sublime Point Road (a road).
	After another 290 m (at the intersection of Sublime Point Road & Orchard Lane) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Road. After another 65 m pass the shelter (65 m on your right). After another 155 m pass the shelter (50 m on your left).
	After another 145 m (from the Sublime Point Road) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Road.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Sublime Point Road & Dundas Street) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Road.
	After another 190 m (from the Sublime Point Road) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Road.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Sublime Point Road & Willoughby Road) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Road.
	After another 40 m (from the Sublime Point Road) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 75 m veer right.
	After another 8 m turn left.
	After another 180 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m turn sharp left.
	After another 30 m (from the Sublime Point Road) turn right, to head along Sublime Point Road (a road).
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Sublime Point Road & West Street) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Road. After another 490 m pass the shelter (55 m on your left). Then pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. Then pass the water tap (on your right).
	After another 75 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the water tap (on your left). Then pass the shelter (on your right). Then head down the 53 rock steps (about 35 m long)
	From the Copeland Pass continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 35 m come to the "Sublime Point". After another 35 m head up the 53 rock steps (about 35 m long)
	From the Copeland Pass continue straight.
	After another 90 m veer left.
	After another 550 m continue straight.
	After another 55 m turn right.
	After another 6 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m turn left.
	After another 75 m veer right.
	After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn left.
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Carleton Road & Willoughby Road) turn left, to head along Carleton Road (a residential road).
	After another 50 m (from the Carleton Road) turn left (a walking track).
	After another 155 m (from the Grand Cliff Top Track) turn right, to head along Grand Cliff Top Track. After another 65 m head down the 14 steps (about 20 m long) After another 15 m head down the 12 steps (about 9 m long)
	After another 2 m (from the Grand Cliff Top Track) continue straight. After another 15 m come to the viewpoint (about 35 m ahead).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Cliff Top Track Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn right.
	After another 10 m (from the Grand Cliff Top Track) continue straight, to head along Grand Cliff Top Track. After another 20 m head down the 20 steps (about 8 m long) After another 6 m head down the 10 steps (about 3 m long) After another 20 m head down the 46 steps (about 20 m long) After another 6 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) Then head up the 35 steps (about 20 m long) After another 6 m head up the 37 steps (about 20 m long) After another 60 m pass a "Leura Grand Clifftop WT" (on your right)., has a backrest. Then head up the 9 steps (about 4 m long) After another 10 m head up the 31 steps (about 15 m long) After another 15 m head up the 55 steps (about 35 m long) After another 15 m head up the 30 steps (about 20 m long) After another 40 m head up the 33 steps (about 25 m long) Then pass a "Pool of Siloam WT" (40 m on your right).
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Grand Cliff Top Track) continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track.
	After another 5 m (from the Pool of Siloam Track) turn right, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. Then find the "Golf Links Lookout" (on your left). Golf Links Lookout Golf Links Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout in the Blue Mountains National Park, near Gladstone Rd Leura. The lookout has great views across the Jamison Valley to the back of the Three Sisters. To the left there is a good view along Narrow Neck and to Mount Solitary. There is no view of the nearby Gordon Falls. After another 195 m head down the 17 steps (about 15 m long) Then pass the "Gordon Falls" (70 m on your left). After another 15 m head down the 11 steps (about 10 m long) After another 15 m head down the 93 steps (about 140 m long) After another 5 m cross the stepping stones.
	At the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Gordon Creek continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. After another 9 m find the "Pool of Siloam" (about 20 m ahead). Pool of Siloam The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness. Then head up the 67 earthen steps (about 15 m long) Then come to the viewpoint (10 m on your right).
	The starting point of an alternate access track. Alternate exit to get to Leura train station. Details below. After another 5 m (at the intersection of Pool of Siloam Track & Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. Then head up the 25 rock steps (about 7 m long) After another 7 m cross the stepping stones. After another 20 m head up the 21 rock steps (about 8 m long) After another 25 m head up the 19 earthen steps (about 7 m long) Then head up the 252 rock steps (about 220 m long)
	From the Pool of Siloam Track continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. After another 60 m pass the sign (on your right).
	From the Pool of Siloam Track continue straight, to head along Pool of Siloam Track. After another 40 m pass the toilet (35 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Prince Henry Cliff Walk & Pool of Siloam Track continue straight, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk. After another 20 m pass the car park (20 m on your right). Then find the "Gorden Falls Reserve" (15 m on your left). Gorden Falls Reserve Gordon Falls Reserve is just off Lone Pine Ave near the intersection with Olympian Pde, Leura. The park has car parking, electric BBQ's, toilets, garbage disposal, children's play equipment, picnic tables and bench seats. The park has plenty of open area and some shaded spots. There are a number of artificial cave shelters, with picnic tables inside. After another 15 m pass the shelter (10 m on your right). Then pass the BBQ (10 m on your right).
	From the Prince Henry Cliff Walk turn left, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk. After another 10 m pass a seat (5 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass the picnic table (7 m on your left). After another 6 m pass the shelter (on your right).
	From the Prince Henry Cliff Walk veer left, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk. After another 15 m pass the playground (20 m on your right). After another 6 m pass the shelter (7 m on your right). After another 110 m pass a "Gordon Falls Lookout" (about 70 m ahead).
	From the Prince Henry Cliff Walk turn right (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 8 m long) After another 9 m pass the sign (on your right). Then pass the "Gordon Falls" (on your left). After another 20 m pass a seat (10 m on your left)., has a backrest.
	After another 20 m turn left. About 30 m past the end is a seat., has a backrest.
	Continue another 0 m to find from the Lone Pine Avenue at the end.

Alternate exit to get to Leura train station.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lyrebird Dell Round Walk & Pool of Siloam Track Start heading along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk (a walking track). Find the viewpoint at the start.
	From the Lyrebird Dell Round Walk continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk. After another 20 m find the "Pool of Siloam" (on your right). Pool of Siloam The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah - Hebrew) in the City of David and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness. After another 80 m come to the viewpoint (70 m on your right). After another 65 m come to the viewpoint (45 m on your right). After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 2 m long) After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 20 m (from the Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) veer left, to head along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk. After another 90 m pass the artwork (on your right).
	After another 50 m (from the Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) continue straight, to head along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk.
	After another 15 m (from the Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) veer left, to head along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk. After another 9 m pass the "Lyre Dell WT Extn (West)" (6 m on your right).
	After another 4 m (from the Lyrebird Dell Round Walk) turn left, to head along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk. After another 10 m pass the waterfall (15 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	From the Lyrebird Dell Round Walk veer left, to head along Lyrebird Dell Round Walk (a steps). Then head up the 9 rock steps (about 85 m long) Then pass the "Lyrebird Dell DUA" (70 m on your left). After another 25 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
	At the intersection of Lone Pine Avenue & Lyrebird Dell Round Walk turn right, to head along Lone Pine Avenue (a vehicle track). Then pass the sign (on your right).
	From the Lone Pine Avenue continue straight, to head along Lone Pine Avenue. After another 140 m pass the car park (40 m on your left). After another 6 m find the "Leura Oval" (55 m on your left). Leura Oval Leura Oval is a large playing field found at the end of Lone Pine Ave, Leura. There is a large dirt car park, garbage bins, tap water and a toilet block (which maybe locked). The oval is used for a variety of sporting events and is also an off-leash dog area. After another 20 m pass the toilet (25 m on your left). After another 70 m head through/around the gate. Then pass the sign (on your left).
	From the Lone Pine Avenue continue straight, to head along Lone Pine Avenue (a highway\|living_street). After another 50 m pass the "The Braes Heritage Estate" (15 m on your right).
	From the Lone Pine Avenue continue straight, to head along Lone Pine Avenue. After another 25 m pass the sign (6 m on your right). After another 10 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	After another 40 m (from the Lone Pine Avenue) continue straight, to head along Lone Pine Avenue.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Malvern Road & Lone Pine Avenue) continue straight, to head along Malvern Road (a residential road).
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Abbey Street & Malvern Road) turn right, to head along Abbey Street. After another 570 m pass the shelter (65 m on your left). After another 180 m pass the car park (about 80 m ahead).
	From the Abbey Street turn left (a footpath).
	After another 20 m turn right.
	After another 8 m (from the Craigend Street) continue straight.
	After another 9 m turn left. After another 120 m pass a seat (65 m on your left)., has a backrest. Then pass the picnic table (75 m on your left). Then pass a seat (75 m on your left)., has a backrest. Then pass the "Bloome Park" (40 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 5 m pass the car park (15 m on your left).
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	Continue straight. After another 45 m pass the car park (15 m on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 8 m pass the car park (15 m on your left).
	After another 15 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the car park (on your left).
	After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 10 m continue straight. After another 45 m pass a seat (about 60 m ahead)., has a backrest. Then pass the car park (about 35 m ahead).
	Turn left. After another 15 m pass the car park (on your left).
	From the Leura Mall continue straight. After another 6 m pass the car park (10 m on your left).
	From the Leura Mall turn right, to head along Leura Mall (a road).
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Megalong Street & Leura Mall) turn left, to head along Megalong Street (a highway\|primary).
	After another 6 m (from the Megalong Street) continue straight, to head along Megalong Street. After another 20 m pass the "Thai Square" (about 45 m ahead). Then pass the car park (25 m on your left). Then pass the shelter (20 m on your left).
	From the Megalong Street turn right (a footpath). After another 10 m pass the car park (65 m on your left). After another 7 m pass a seat (5 m on your left).
	Continue straight.
	After another 10 m continue straight. Then pass the "Cafe Leura" (35 m on your right). W:www.cafeleura.com.au T:+61 2 4784 3600
	Continue straight. Then pass the "Landseer's of Leura" (30 m on your right). T:+61 2 4784 1992 Then pass a seat (25 m on your right). After another 30 m pass the sign (25 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the car park (55 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 5 m pass the "The Wayzgoose Cafe" (30 m on your right). After another 9 m pass the "Pizza Sublime" (9 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (60 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the car park (20 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 2 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the car park (75 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the cafe (50 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 10 m pass a seat (25 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 10 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 20 m pass a seat (25 m on your right). Then pass the "Leura Gourmet Cafe & Deli" (6 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (25 m on your right).
	Continue straight. After another 8 m pass the "The Laneway" (60 m on your right). Mo-Fr 06:30-14:00 After another 40 m pass the "Leura Chinese Restaurant" (6 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the "The Red Door Cafe" (35 m on your right). T:+61 2 4784 1328
	Continue straight. After another 10 m pass the "Leura Village Takeaway" (6 m on your left). Then pass a seat (20 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the car park (20 m on your left). Then pass the "Polar Bear Of Leura" (5 m on your left). W:www.polarbearofleura.com.au After another 15 m pass the "The BLU Baked Goods" (6 m on your left). Then pass the "Mr Collins of Leura" (35 m on your right). W:mrcollinsofleura.com.au Then pass the car park (on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 6 m turn right. Then pass the "Sparrows Cafe" (about 40 m ahead).
	Turn left. After another 15 m pass the pay phone (6 m on your left). T:+61 2 4784 2305
	Continue straight.
	After another 4 m (from the Railway Parade) continue straight. Then pass the "Kiss and Ride" (10 m on your left).
	Veer right. Then pass the shelter (on your left). Then head down the steps (about 3 m long)
	After another 2 m continue straight. Then pass the car park (30 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 25 m long) Then pass the "Jiggle Korean BBQ" (35 m on your right).
	Turn left. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) Then pass the sign (on your right).
	Continue straight. Then pass a seat (5 m on your right). After another 15 m head up the steps (about 10 m long) About 55 m past the end is a toilet. Mo-Fr 05:35-16:00 About 55 m past the end is "The Bunker". W:www.thebunkercafebarrestaurant.com.au T:+61 2 4784 3265 We-Su 7:00-11:00 About 70 m past the end is a car park. About 25 m past the end is a shelter. About 45 m past the end is a toilet. This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 , female. About 30 m past the end is a pay phone. T:+61 2 4784 3302
	The end.

Side trip to Wentworth Falls Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Sir H Burrell Drive Start (a steps). Then head down the earthen steps (about 5 m long) Find the sign at the start.
	After another 3 m (from the Wentworth Falls Track) continue straight (a footpath). Find the sign at the start. Find the Wentworth Falls tracks and lookouts at the start. After another 10 m come to a seat. "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. A seat.
	Continue another 0 m to find Wentworth Falls Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Side trip to Queen Victoria Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Valley of the Waters Track Start (a walking track). Find the Empress Lookout at the start. Empress Lookout Empress Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout, perched on a sandstone overhang above the Valley of the Waters Creek. There is a view down to part of the Empress Falls and into the canyon. The views are filtered through the surrounding trees. It makes for a good spot to catch your breath when walking into, or out of, the Valley of the Waters. Find the sign at the start. Find the sign at the start. After 30 m find the "Queen Victoria Lookout" (5 m on your right). Queen Victoria Lookout The Queen Victoria Lookout is perched above the Valley of the Waters, south-west of Conservation Hut. The fenced lookout has views into the narrow section of the valley. The views are made more dramatic by the roar of the waterfalls below and the mists which frequent the area. Empress Falls are only just visible - the main views extend down Jamison Valley. Kings Tableland (left) and Sublime Point(right) dominate the views and the eastern edge of Mount Solitary and beyond is also visible. Then come to the viewpoint (on your left).
	Continue straight. About 60 m past the end is "Edith Falls". About 70 m past the end is "Lodore Falls". Lodore Falls Lodore Falls are a lovely set of falls on the Valley of the Waters Creek. The narrow falls have a staircase on one side and stepping stones (and handrail) crossing the bottom, making it easier for walkers to appreciate this waterfall from many angles. Just beyond the handrail, the water falls over another cliff, providing a great view down the valley. About 75 m past the end is "Flat Rock Falls".
	Continue another 0 m to find Queen Victoria Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 40 m to the main route.

Side trip to Cliff Top Track Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 40 m come to a viewpoint. About 75 m past the end is "Leura Grand Clifftop WT"., has a backrest.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 40 m to the main route.

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.2 km
Time	4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	0 m	[shelter]
Seat	0 m	[seat]
Shelter	15 m	[shelter]
Shelter	20 m	[shelter]
Shelter	30 m	[shelter]
Seat	70 m	[seat]
Toilet	80 m	[toilet]
Toilet	80 m	[toilet]
Toilet	85 m	[toilet]
Toilet	85 m	[toilet]
Seat	90 m	[seat]
Seat	180 m	[seat]
Shelter	420 m	[shelter]
Toilet	450 m	[toilet]
Seat	450 m	[seat]
Seat	3.2 km	[seat]
Seat	3.2 km	[seat]
Shelter	3.4 km	[shelter]
Toilet	3.6 km	[toilet]
Shelter	7.7 km	[shelter]
Shelter	7.9 km	[shelter]
Seat	9.2 km	[seat]
Shelter	9.2 km	[shelter]
Shelter	9.3 km	[shelter]
Seat	11.1 km	Leura Grand Clifftop WT
Seat	11.2 km	Pool of Siloam WT
Seat	11.7 km + 550 m	[seat]
Toilet	11.7 km + 720 m	[toilet]
Seat	11.7 km + 820 m	[seat]
Shelter	11.7 km + 1.5 km	[shelter]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.5 km	[seat]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.5 km	[seat]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.6 km	[seat]
Shelter	11.7 km + 1.7 km	[shelter]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.7 km	[seat]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.7 km	[seat]
Toilet	11.7 km + 1.7 km	[toilet]
Toilet	11.7 km + 1.8 km	[toilet]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.8 km	[seat]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.8 km	[seat]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.8 km	[seat]
Shelter	11.7 km + 1.9 km	[shelter]
Seat	11.7 km + 1.9 km	[seat]
Toilet	11.7 km + 1.9 km	[toilet]
Shelter	11.7 km + 1.9 km	[shelter]
Toilet	11.7 km + 1.9 km	[toilet]
Toilet	12 km	[toilet]
Shelter	12 km	[shelter]
Seat	12 km	[seat]
Shelter	12 km	[shelter]
Shelter	12.1 km	[shelter]
Seat	12.2 km	Gordon Falls Lookout
Seat	12.2 km	[seat]
Seat	12.2 km	[seat]

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

Start	(-33.7094991,150.3763674)
Mode	Bus Car Train
Finish	From the Lone Pine Avenue (-33.7252157,150.331952)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car Train

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