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Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point.

Getting there and parking

McMahons Point is located at the end of Kings Tableland Road in the Wentworth Falls area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

From Sydney, take the Great Western Highway towards Wentworth Falls
Turn left on to Tableland Road around 2km south-east of Wentworth Falls town centre
Continue 4km to the v-junction with Kedumba Valley Road, at Old Queen Victoria Hospital
Keep left at the junction, on to Kings Tableland Road
Follow around 21km to the end of the road, where you’ll reach McMahons Point carpark.

Road conditions

While 2WD vehicles can access Kings Tableland Road in dry weather, 4WD vehicles are recommended, especially after rain. The unsealed road may be boggy and potholed.

Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Weather restrictions

4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Limited car parking is available at McMahons Point, at the end of Kings Tableland Road. If you’re cycling, you can park near Old Queen Victoria Hospital, then cycle 21km to McMahons Point.

By bike

The start of this route, at Old Queen Victoria Hospital, is around 7.5km bike ride from Wentworth Falls Station.

Facilities

You’ll find limited parking, a non-flush toilet, and picnic tables at McMahons Point, located at the end of Kings Tableland Road.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

If you're planning a long cycle or visiting a remote part of the Greater Blue Mountains wilderness, it’s a good idea to complete a trip intention form and hire a personal locator beacon.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Permitted

You are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves for cooking, especially in summer during the fire season.

Prohibited

Please note that access beyond the lookout is prohibited as this is a Schedule 1 protected water catchment area with access restrictions.

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 4pm 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.