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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

Distance

1.8km return

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track

Getting there and parking

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

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.

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 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.