Wentworth Falls Lookouts Loop
Dharug & Gundungurra Country

1 h to 1 h 15 min

1.8 km
circuit

↑ 212 m
↓ -212 m

Hard track
This walk captures three of the best lookouts along this line of cliffs - Denfenella, Princes Rock and Wentworth Falls Lookouts. The walk between these lookouts is generally not too hard, allowing you to thoroughly enjoy the superb views. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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Sir H. Burrell Dr Carpark. | Photo by admin, 2008.
One of the corrugated iron shelters near the carpark. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Denfenella Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.
The Jamison Valley covered in fog. | Photo by admin, 2008.
View from Denfenella Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Overcliff Walk. | Photo by admin, 2008.
The Jamison Valley. | Photo by admin, 2008.
View from Overcliff Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.
The Jamison Valley from Princes Rock. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Wentworth Falls. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Sign to Wentworth Falls carpark. | Photo by admin, 2008.
The trail near Princes Rock. | Photo by admin, 2008.
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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-33.7258977,150.3720504)
Mode Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
DirectionsFrom Great Western Highway, A32
  • Turn on to Falls Road then drive for 1.7 km
  • Keep right and drive for another 620 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From Wentworth Falls Lookout (next to Sir H. Burrell Drive), this walk follows the 'Princes Rock Lookout' sign down the log stairs. Soon the track passes an old water trough on the right (not suitable for drinking). Soon after this, the track comes to a 'T' intersection, with a post pointing back up to 'Wentworth Falls Lookout'.
From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps, following the 'Car Park' arrow. The track soon passes a sign pointing back to 'Princes Rock Lookout' and comes to the footpath on the side of Sir H. Burrell Drive.....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 4 m turn right.
After another 15 m continue straight.
Then find the "Wentworth Falls Lookout" (10 m on your left).
Wentworth Falls Lookout
Wentworth Falls Lookout

Wentworth Falls Lookout, in the Blue Mountains National Park, is beside Sir H Burrell Drive. The lookout is fenced and has a large information sign about the area. There are some bench seats and great vistas. There is a view to Wentworth Falls (in the valley to the left), but the most captivating view is across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. There are also great views of the Kings Tableland (left), Sublime Point (right) and Narrow Neck (far right) escarpments. This is a great place to enjoy the scope of this World Heritage listed area.
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Wentworth Falls Lookout, in the Blue Mountains National Park, is beside Sir H Burrell Drive. The lookout is fenced and has a large information sign about the area. There are some bench seats and great vistas. There is a view to Wentworth Falls (in the valley to the left), but the most captivating view is across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. There are also great views of the Kings Tableland (left), Sublime Point (right) and Narrow Neck (far right) escarpments. This is a great place to enjoy the scope of this World Heritage listed area.

After another 25 m pass the sign (5 m on your left).
After another 125 m continue straight.
After another 115 m turn right.
After another 15 m come to the "Jamisons Lookout" (15 m on your left).
Turn left.
After another 50 m find the "Jamison Lookout" (8 m on your left).
Jamison Lookout
Jamison Lookout

The recently renovated Jamison Lookout is on Sir H Burrell Drive, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout has a wonderful view to the south, down the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and beyond. This is a great wheelchair-accessible viewpoint with a large information sign and bench seats. The lookout is fenced, and is located just below the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.
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The recently renovated Jamison Lookout is on Sir H Burrell Drive, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout has a wonderful view to the south, down the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and beyond. This is a great wheelchair-accessible viewpoint with a large information sign and bench seats. The lookout is fenced, and is located just below the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.

Continue straight.
After another 25 m turn left.
After another 390 m veer left.
After another 650 m turn left.
After another 70 m veer right.
After another 20 m find the "Princes Rock" (on your right).
Princes Rock
Princes Rock

Princes Rock is a great fenced lookout, to the west of Wentworth Falls. There are extensive views into the Jamison Valley below. The lookout has an excellent view of Wentworth Falls, cascading over the cliffs opposite.
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Princes Rock is a great fenced lookout, to the west of Wentworth Falls. There are extensive views into the Jamison Valley below. The lookout has an excellent view of Wentworth Falls, cascading over the cliffs opposite.

After another 40 m continue straight.
After another 165 m turn sharp right.
After another 85 m continue straight.
After another 15 m turn left.
After another 4 m come to the end.
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Terrain
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Wentworth Falls Lookouts Loop


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 1.8 km
Time 1 h to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
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