Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• 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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Gordon Road & Tarpeian Rock Access Walk (-33.7223225,150.325861)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to then drive for 175 m Turn sharp left onto Station Street and drive for another 10 m Turn right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 3.9 km Keep left onto Alexandra Terrace and drive for another 500 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 165 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 215 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leura Mall, BMD and drive for another 1 km Turn right onto Gordon Road, BMD and drive for another 245 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Cliff Drive, one house west from Olympian Parade, this walk follows the 'Tarpeian Rock' signpost along the bush track, following the sandstone wall. The track soon passes the 'Blue Mountains National Park' sign as it winds through the bush for a short while, then winds down a hill that gradually gets a little steeper as it approaches the intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk at the 'Leura Cascades' sign.....

An optional side trip to Tarpeian Rock.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Gordon Road & Tarpeian Rock Access Walk Start heading along Tarpeian Rock Access Walk (a walking track). After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Tarpeian Rock Access Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Tarpeian Rock. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 55 m (at the intersection of Prince Henry Cliff Walk & Tarpeian Rock Access Walk) turn sharp right, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
	After another 105 m continue straight. After another 200 m come to "Bridal Veil View Lookout". Bridal Veil View Lookout The Bridal Veil View is a small, fenced lookout at the base of a flight of stairs in the south-west corner of Leura. The lookout has a natural sandstone floor and provides superb, unobstructed view of the Bridal Veil Falls. The falls are about 150m away, and looking down from the top, the Bridal Veil likeness is apparent. The falls run most of the time, but are most spectacular after rain.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 480 m to get back to the start.
	At the intersection of Prince Henry Cliff Walk & Tarpeian Rock Access Walk Start (a walking track). After another 30 m veer left.
	After another 9 m come to the end. "Tarpeian Rock". Tarpeian Rock Tarpeian Rock is a great lookout, suspended high on a sandstone buttress, with circular patterns under foot. The view from the lookout extends from Kings Tableland on the left, to the 'back' of the Three Sisters and into Jamison Valley on the right. There are also great views across to Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck Plateau and the Ruined Castle. The name is derived from the Roman 'Tarpeian Rock', a steep cliff rocky point overlooking the Roman forum that was used as a place to execute people. Thankfully, this Tarpeian Rock has a much more peaceful feel about it. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 40 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	950 m
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Tarpeian Rock
Tarpeian Rock is a great lookout, suspended high on a sandstone buttress, with circular patterns under foot. The view from the lookout extends from Kings Tableland on the left, to the 'back' of the Three Sisters and into Jamison Valley on the right. There are also great views across to Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck Plateau and the Ruined Castle. The name is derived from the Roman 'Tarpeian Rock', a steep cliff rocky point overlooking the Roman forum that was used as a place to execute people. Thankfully, this Tarpeian Rock has a much more peaceful feel about it.

Bridal Veil View Lookout
The Bridal Veil View is a small, fenced lookout at the base of a flight of stairs in the south-west corner of Leura. The lookout has a natural sandstone floor and provides superb, unobstructed view of the Bridal Veil Falls. The falls are about 150m away, and looking down from the top, the Bridal Veil likeness is apparent. The falls run most of the time, but are most spectacular after rain.

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Weather Forecast
- Katoomba Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 1 July
  
  Rain. Windy.
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain in the south, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1200 metres. Heavy falls possible on and east of the ranges. Damaging winds possible. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  5°C → 10°C
  Rain easing. Wind easing.
  95% chance of rain
  3 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 3 July
  
  5°C → 10°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 14.
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  4°C → 13°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 17.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  4°C → 13°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 4 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  7°C → 14°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  6°C → 11°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  4°C → 11°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Blue Mountains National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Safety alerts: Heavy rain predicted. Roads and walking tracks could be flooded and impassable.
  Heavy rain and strong winds are expected over the next few days associated with an east coast low. Visitors are warned that roads and walking tracks could be slippery, flooded and impassable. Areas, tracks and roads could be closed at short notice. There is also a increased risk of treefall and landslides in such conditions.
  
  Closed areas: Part closure of Glenbrook precinct 1/7/2025 - 4/7/2025
  Parts of the Glenbrook Precinct within Blue Mountains National Park is closed from Tuesday 07 July to Friday 04 July 2025 inclusive.
  
  Closed areas are:
  
  Jack Evans walking track
  Nepean lookout
  Nepean River walking track
  Red Hands Cave
  Woodford Oaks trail
  The Oaks Single track
  
  Euroka Campground is closed for Camping
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on (02) 4720 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
  Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
  The following tracks are closed:
  Katoomba and Leura
  
  Giant Stairway is closed for repairs from Monday 28 April 2025 until further notice.
  
  Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
  
  Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs.
  
  Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
  
  Sublime Point fire trail is closed for road maintenance. The planned works will take 5 weeks, commencing on Monday 26 May 2025.
  
  Part of Grand Cliff Top walk will be closed intermittently east of Fairmont Resort for a helicopter operation on Thursday 26 June 2025. Please follow the directions of NPWS staff and contractors including Stop/go signage. Please expect delays.
  
  Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  
  Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
  
  Wentworth Falls and Woodford
  
  Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  
  Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. No access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
  
  Valley of the Waters is closed for repairs below Nature track junction from Wednesday 21 May to Friday 4 July 2025. There is no access to Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls.
  
  Kings Tableland Road (south of Kedumba Valley Road instersection) will be closed for roadworks from Tuesday 20 May to Friday 4 July 2025. As a result, there's no access to Andersons mountain bike route and McMahons lookout. It also affects one access point to Ingar campground. Vehicle access will only be permitted to residents for this period. Access to cyclists, runners and walkers will be permitted on weekends only.
  
  Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
  
  Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  
  Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perry's Lookdown or the Horse track.
  
  Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
  
  Empress Canyon is closed from Wednesday 21 May 2025 to Monday 30 June 2025 due to track repairs.
  
  Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
  
  Closed areas: Kedumba River Crossing campground closed for pest management
  Kedumba River Crossing campground in the Blue Mountains National Park is closed from 10am, Sunday 29 June to 10am, Friday 4 July 2025 for vertebrate pest management operations.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Closed areas: Link walking track temporary closure
  The Link walking track is closed from Friday 9 May 2025 until further notice.
  This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide
  Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails - Weekday closure
  Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed for maintenance and repairs on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. The affected areas include:
  
  Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Road at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean lookout trails
  
  Saint Helena trail.
  
  Please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed
  Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.
  For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
  Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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