National Pass
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about National Pass.
Track grading
Grade 4
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
4.5km loop
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Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Experience required
Experienced bushwalkers
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Gradient
Very steep
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
National Pass starts from Wentworth Falls, in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. You can start this walk from Wentworth Falls picnic area or Conservation Hut. To get there:
- Take Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls
- Turn at the lights on to Falls Road then follow the signs to Wentworth Falls picnic area or Conservation Hut carpark.
Parking
Parking is available at Conservation Hut. It can be busy on weekends and public holidays so parking may be limited.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4.30pm 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.