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The National Pass - Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls Village and Train Station
To Fairmont Resort
To Katoomba
To Sydney
Great Western Highway
Wilsons
Park
Nature Track
Edinburgh
Castle Rock
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The National Pass
Carry 2 litres of water per person. Drinking water
from waterfalls and creeks is not recommended.
Car
Follow the Great Western Highway and turn
onto Falls Rd. Follow Falls Rd for 1.3km, then
turn right on Fletcher St. Continue for 750m,
following the road slightly left towards the
Conservation Hut.
Taxi, Bus and Train
Local taxis are a convenient and affordable option
for small groups. They are readily available in
Leura and Katoomba. There are bus and train
services to the Wentworth Falls village but they
are not frequent, so plan ahead. You can find
timetable information at www.transportnsw.info
or call 131 500.
Walking from Wentworth Falls Village
3km (Charles Darwin Walk 2.8km)
Follow Station Street south and turn right on to
the Great Western Highway. Walk 150m to
Wilsons Park and from the back corner of the
park follow the delightful Charles Darwin Walk
for approximately 35 minutes past enchanting
waterfalls and unique hanging swamps to
Wentworth Falls.
4.5km - 3 to 4 hours
450m descent/ascent
Route
From the Conservation Hut, follow signs
towards Empress Falls and descend into the
valley, past pretty cascades and rainforest.
Stop for a swim at the waterhole below
Empress Falls before continuing downhill
to the turn off for the National Pass trail.
Turn left onto this historic track, which
follows a narrow ledge between two cliffs.
To your left, massive blocks of sandstone
soar above you and to your right the cliff
plunges into the Jamison Valley below.
Take a moment to enjoy the stunning views
across the World Heritage Area to the south.
The track eventually reaches the impressive
first drop of Wentworth Falls where
you can take a refreshing natural shower.
Prepare yourself for a steep hike up many
stairs carved into the sandstone cliffs.
At the top of the falls, hop across the
stepping-stones at Jamison Creek and
follow signs to the car park (Sir Henry
Burrell Drive). Across the car park, look for
the Shortcut Track to lead you back to
the Conservation Hut.
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There is an excellent network of trails in the Wentworth Falls area - please consider your abilities
carefully. The short, delightful Nature Trail traverses heathland, hanging swamp and temperate
rainforest, passing Edinburgh Castle rock (an area of indigenous significance) and the upper
Valley of the Waters. The Undercliff and Den Fenella Tracks offer an extended and scenic route
between Wentworth Falls and the Conservation Hut. The Overcliff Track offers a more scenic route
with spectacular lookouts. Wentworth Pass, which skirts the base of the cliff below National
Pass, is a challenging and rewarding walk suitable for experienced walkers.
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The Blue Mountains has
long been a playground
for those with an
adventurous spirit.
For anyone willing to step
off the beaten path and
venture a little further
the rewards are fantastic.
Beyond the lookouts is a
world of rugged grandeur
– towering orange and
grey cliffs, rocky pinnacles,
streams which suddenly
plummet into dark,
hidden canyons, and vast
convoluted mazes of
ridges and gullies.
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Getting There
National Pass return loop
via the Shortcut track
Abseiling, canyoning, rock
climbing and adventure
bushwalks are great ways
to explore this unique
landscape. Fantastic
adventure journeys in a
spectacular setting await.
Think before you T.R.E.K.
Take adequate supplies of food, water, navigation, first aid equipment and warm,
waterproof clothing
Register your planned route and tell friends and family of your expected return time
Emergency Locator Beacons are available for loan free of charge
Keep to the planned route on the map and follow walking tracks
Go to www.police.nsw.gov.au/trek
t: 02 4782 1271
e: [email protected]
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Photo: David Hill visitbluemountains.com.au