Wentworth Falls to Leura walk
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wentworth Falls to Leura walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
11km one-way
Time
5 - 7hrs
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
Wentworth Falls to Leura walk starts from Wentworth Falls village in the Blue Mountains. To get there:
- Drive or take a train to Wentwoth Falls village
- Cross the Great Western Highway to reach Wilson Park
- Walk south along Darwins walk
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Parking
There's limited free parking available at Wentworth Falls village and at Gordon Falls picnic area at Leura.
By public transport
Wentworth Falls village can be easily accessed by train.
Facilities
The walk goes through the Blue Mountains villages of Wentworth Falls and Leura, where you can find facilities, cafes, restaurants and accommodation.
Toilets
Toilets are available at Wentworth Falls village, Wentworth Falls picnic area (short detour), Valley of the Waters lookout and Conservation Hut (short detour), and Gordon Falls picnic area.
Picnic tables
Cafe/kiosk
There are cafés available at Wentworth Falls and Leura villages.
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
The walking track is not wheelchair-accessible, but there are lookouts along it that are. These lookouts 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.
General enquiries
- 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.