Wentworth Falls picnic area
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Wentworth Falls picnic area is a scenic spot to lunch while enjoying views from several world-class lookouts. It's a good starting point for many walking tracks in this popular part of Blue Mountains National Park.
- Type
- Picnic areas
- Accessibility
- Easy
You'll feel on top of the world at this picture perfect spot with world-class views, near Wentworth Falls, in Blue Mountains National Park. Wentworth Falls picnic area is a great base to explore the lush world of rainforests and waterfalls along a range of spectacular walking tracks to suit all the family.
There's room for the kids to play as you unroll the picnic blanket at this scenic clifftop spot. The fresh mountain air will pique your appetite, so enjoy a hearty lunch among the banksias and gum trees. Be sure to take in the views from Jamison lookout, opposite the picnic area.
If you're after a post-lunch stroll, follow the track to Fletchers lookout and on to Wentworth Falls waterfall or Weeping Rock. The longer Overcliff-Undercliff track is a medium loop along the dramatic cliff edge to the Valley of Waters. An ideal area for birdwatching, you might hear riotous flocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos or glimpse a rare peregrine falcon cruising the valley thermals.
Take a virtual tour of Wentworth Falls picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Tours and events at this location
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Grand Cliff Top Walk guided tour
Join a National Parks ranger on a 3-hour guided tour along part of the newly completed Grand Cliff Top Walk. We’ll start at Wentworth Falls picnic area and learn about the cultural heritage and fragile ecosystems in Blue Mountains National Park
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Grand Cliff Top Walk overnight with Emu Trekkers
Join a guided 2 day hike with Emu Trekkers, a not-for-profit licensed operator. Enjoy the iconic Grand Cliff Top Walk, starting at Wentworth Falls and ending at Katoomba with an overnight stay. Just bring your hiking boots and a great attitude.
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Grand Cliff Top Walk weekend with Blue Mountains Tracks and Retreats
Walk by day and relax in comfort at night. Join Blue Mountains Tracks and Retreats on this guided tour over 3 days and 2 nights on Grand Cliff Top Walk, a beautifully restored continuous track from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba.
Nearby:
Read our Grand Cliff Top Walk blog post
Read our Blog and find out how you can see all the Blue Mountains’ greatest hits in one brilliant walk over 19km. Grand Cliff Top Walk seamlessly links Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba.
Conservation program:
Bush Trackers
Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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.
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