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Den Fenella walking track

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Den Fenella walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

1km return

Time

45min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1m-wide and hard-packed ground.

Steps

Occasional steps: The first 200m of the walk is step-free, but after that there are sets of steps that vary from between 2 steps to 38 steps each.

Other barriers

Pinch points: There may be points where the track narrows due to rocks, tree roots and plants.

Getting there and parking

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Get directions

    Den Fennella walking track is in the Wentworth Falls precinct of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

    • Drive west on Great Western Highway from Sydney to Wentworth Falls
    • Turn off into Falls Road and drive to Wenthworth Falls picnic area at the end of the road
    • Locate Den Fennella walking track adjacent to the carpark

    Parking

    Parking is available in a paved carpark at Wentworth Falls picnic area where this walk begins, including 2 accessible parking spaces.

    Facilities

    Accessible flush toilets and picnic facilities are located at Wentworth Falls picnic area, where this walk begins.

    Seats and resting points

    • There are 2 bench seats along the walk, one roughly 80m from the start of the walk and the other at 200m into the walk.
    • There are also 5 bench seats in the southern part of the Wentworth Falls picnic area where this walk begins.

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    Safety messages

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - hard

    The first 200m of Den Fenella walking track is, 1m-wide, hard-packed ground track, mostly flat and step-free. There are 2 bench seats where you can rest, one roughly 80m from the start of the walk and the other at 200m into the walk.

    After this, assistance may be required:

    • There are around 115 steps along the track that are in sets of 2 to 38 steps each
    • There may be points where the track narrows due to rocks, tree roots and plants.

    There are 2 accessible parking spaces and accessible toilets at Wentworth Falls picnic area where this walk begins. 

    Prohibited

    Pets

    Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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