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Wentworth Falls to Leura walk

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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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

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.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

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

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.

Wentworth Falls to Leura walk

General enquiries

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