Wentworth Falls

 

Wentworth Falls

One of the most popular and stunning waterfalls in the Blue Mountains National Park, Wentworth Falls is easy accessible from the main road. The waterfall is seen from the official lookout from a distance, and also you can walk to its top and visit Queens Cascade.

Driving and walking conditions

GPS of the view point: S 33° 43.645' E 150° 22.288'
Parking: Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Sir H Burrell Drive, Wentworth Falls
Vehicle type: All vehicle types Track type: Walking track
Road type: Sealed Return track duration: 40min

Waterfall parameters

Waterfall height: 100m Type of the waterfall: Horsetail

Rating:       ⭐⭐⭐⭐
GPS:          S 33° 43.645' E 150° 22.288'
Parking:     Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Sir H Burrell Drive, Wentworth Falls
Access:     40min return walk


Walking and driving instructions

 

Wentworth Falls is roughly a 1hr30 minutes’ drive away from Sydney, or just 5minutes’ from Wentworth Falls town centre. From Sydney travel west on the M4 which becomes A32 until you reach Wentworth Falls (roughly 1h30minutes). Then turn left onto Falls Road and follow it for the next 2km until you reach a round-about and Wentworth Falls Picnic Area. The road is a sealed one.

The car park is huge and has all sorts of facilities, including toilets, picnic tables and track’s signs.

Misleading name ‘Wentworth Falls Lookout’ which is a minute away from the parking – it doesn’t provide a good view of the waterfall. From here you will see Kedumba Valley and surroundings, but not the whole waterfall.

From here, follow the walking path which leads to Fletchers Lookout and Queens Cascade. In 15-20 minutes descending around 200 steps you will reach Fletchers Lookout, which (probably) provides the best view of the waterfall.

From here you can return via the same route (40-50 minutes total walking time), or continue on to the main trail and check the top of the Falls and Queens Cascade (total walking time is about 1hour-1.5hours).

There are multiple options to combine with walk with some other to make a loop using Undercliff track or historic Princes Rock lookout track.

Wentworth Falls is a permanent waterfall, but best to visit is after decent rain. Ideal time to visit – late autumn, winter, early spring. Also, if you’re planning to capture good photos, make sure it’s not a super sunny, or windy, or cloudy day.

If you’re allowed to fly a drone near this waterfall, then you will be able to take best photos.


Waterfalls nearby

Queens Cascade

Rating:       ⭐⭐
Access:     1hr 30min return walk
Driving:   1 m (1 min)

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Empress Falls

Rating:       ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access:     45min return walk
Driving:   1.8 km (5 mins)

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