Weeping Rock circuit
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Weeping Rock circuit.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.6km loop
Time
1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Weeping Rock circuit starts from Wentworth Falls picnic area in Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Take Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls
- Turn onto Falls Road at the traffic lights
- Follow to the end, where you'll reach Wentworth Falls picnic area.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
- Parking is available at Wentworth Falls picnic area including designated disabled spots. Overflow parking is available on Falls Road.
- Wentworth Falls picnic area and nearby walks can be busy places on weekends and holidays, so parking may be limited.
By public transport
Regular trains run from Sydney Central Station to Wentworth Falls. The picnic area is around 2km walk along Falls Road. You can take a taxi from the station, or catch bus 685 towards Katoomba and get off on the corner of Fletchers Road and Falls Road. Visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip.
Facilities
- Wentworth Falls picnic area offers car parking, picnic tables and barbecue facilities, drinking water and flush toilets.
- Conservation Hut cafe is located around 800m from the picnic area.
- While water is available at the picnic area, it's a good idea to bring some extra water with you.
- There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Prohibited
Removing or disturbing native plants and animals is prohibited.
Fishing
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.