Wentworth Falls Track
A short but steep route to escarpment viewpoints and the top of Wentworth Falls.
Route overview
Pass Jamison and Wentworth lookouts before descending roughly 200 steps to Fletchers lookout and the waterfall top.
Wentworth Falls Track quickly transitions from easy lookout access into a stair-heavy descent. The route rewards the effort with close waterfall and Jamison Valley views, but hidden cliff edges and wet stone require more care than the short distance suggests.
Trail facts
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains National Park
- Distance
- 1.4 km return
- Typical duration
- 45–60 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- null — not published
- Best season
- Open dry-weather periods; same-day alert check required
- Trail type
- Return
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No separate walking permit; current Wentworth Falls-area closures must be checked before departure.
Safety context
Stay on track, supervise children, avoid flooded or storm-affected conditions and do not climb around the waterfall. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Approximately 200 steps, hidden cliff edges, slippery rock, crowds and active area alerts.
Highlights
Australia, Blue Mountains, Wentworth Falls, waterfall, Grade 3, lookout, stairs
Why find a buddy
Useful for visitors who want a shared pace on the stair climb and support around exposed viewpoints.
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