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Charles Darwin walk

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Charles Darwin walk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

2.4km one-way

Time

45min - 1hr 15min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

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Get directions

    Charles Darwin walk starts from Wilson Park in Wentworth Falls village, just outside Blue Mountains National Park.

    To get there from Sydney:

    • Drive along the Great Western Highway west, towards Katoomba
    • At Wentworth Falls village, turn left at the traffic lights onto Falls Road, where there is signage for Wentworth Falls and the national park
    • Wilson Park is on your left, immediately after the lights, or follow Falls Road to Wentworth Falls picnic area

    Parking

    Parking is available at Wilson Park, on Falls Road and in the national park at the Wentworth Falls picnic area carpark.

    By public transport

    Regular trains run from Sydney Central Station to Wentworth Falls. Charles Darwin walk begins in Wilson Park, 500m from the station.

    Facilities

    Parking, picnic and toilet facilities are available at Wilson Park, on Falls Road, and in the national park at Wentworth Falls picnic area.

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    Safety messages

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    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).

    River and lake safety

    The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

    Permitted

    Charles Darwin walk is managed by Blue Mountains City Council. Pets and domestic animals are permitted on this track as far as the national park boundary.

    Map of Charles Darwin walk near Blue Mountains National Park

    Operated by

    Blue Mountains City Tourism

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