Rocket Point lookout track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Rocket Point lookout track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.4km loop
Time
45min - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Rocket Point lookout is at Wentworth Falls, in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Drive along Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls
- Turn on to Falls Road at the traffic lights and follow to the end, where you'll reach the Wentworth Falls picnic area carpark.
- The walk begins 300m along the sealed road from the carpark, and incorporates Wentworth Falls track.
Parking
- Parking is available at Wentworth Falls picnic area, including several designated disabled spots.
- It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
- Bus parking is available
Facilities
Toilets, picnic facilities and a kiosk are located at Wentworth Falls picnic area.
Maps and downloads
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.
Operated by
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Park info
- in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.