Wentworth Falls track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wentworth Falls track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.4km return
Time
45min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Wentworth Falls track starts from Wentworth Falls picnic area in Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Take Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls
- Turn on to Falls Road at the traffic lights and sign towards the national park
- Continue to the end of Falls Road, 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, or you can catch a bus to the corner of Fletchers Road and Falls Road.
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.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Commercial activity operators require a license.
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.
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.