Grand Cliff Top Walk
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Grand Cliff Top Walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
19km one-way
Time
2 days
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
The easiest way to travel is by train if you want to complete Grand Cliff Top Walk.
If driving, Wentworth Falls village is a 1.5-2 hr drive from the centre of Sydney, or 45 mins from Penrith.
Parking
Paid parking is available at Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba. See Blue Mountains City Council website for detail on parking zones.
Free all-day parking is available on some roads at Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba.
Please check street signs and arrive early because these areas can become very busy on weekends.
By public transport
Depart the train at Wentworth Falls train station and start your adventure.
- From Wentworth Falls station it's a 3km walk along Darwins walk to Wentworth Falls picnic area
- Day 1 ends at Gordon Falls and it's a 1.5km walk, taxi ride or Explorer bus ride to Leura village or train station.
- Day 2 starts at Gordon Falls
- Day 2 ends at Scenic World and it's a 2km walk, taxi ride, Explorer bus ride, or public bus ride (route 686) to Katoomba village or train station.
Visit the Transport for NSW website for trip planning.
Facilities
The walk goes through the Blue Mountains villages of Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba where you can find facilities, cafes, restaurants and accommodation.
Toilets
Toilets are available Wentworth Falls village, Wentworth Falls picnic area (short detour), Valley of the Waters lookout and Conservation Hut (short detour), Gordon Falls picnic area, Leura Cascades car park (short detour), Echo Point, Katoomba Falls Reserve (near Katoomba Falls), and Scenic World.
Picnic tables
Cafe/kiosk
There are cafés at Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba villages.
Carpark
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
The walking track is not wheelchair-accessible, but there are lookouts and picnic areas along it that are. These attractions can be easily reached and have accessible parking spaces.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
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 NPWS and BMCC
- Blue Mountains City Council
- 02 4780 5000
- Echo Point Visitor Centre, Katoomba or Glenbrook Visitor Centre, Glenbrook
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.