Princes Rock walking track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Princes Rock walking track.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Time
30min - 1hr
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Gradient
Gentle hills
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Distance
1.8km return
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Formed track
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Experience required
No experience required
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Princes Rock walking track starts at Wentworth Falls picnic area, in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Take Great Western Highway to Wentworth Falls
- Turn on to Falls Road at the traffic lights and follow to the end, where you'll reach Wentworth Falls picnic area.
Parking
Parking is available at Wentworth Falls picnic area. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Wentworth Falls picnic area.
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.