Wombeyan Waterfall walking track
Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wombeyan Waterfall walking track.
Track grading
Grade 4
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
4km loop
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Time
2 - 3hrs
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Quality of markings
Limited signage
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Wombeyan Waterfall walking track is located near the visitor centre in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Wombeyan Caves can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Bus and car parking is available at the visitor centre, a short walk from Wombeyan Waterfall walking track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
While the caves can be visited all year round, a trip to Wombeyan in spring is well timed to catch wildflowers in full bloom.
Summer
A great time for a weekend camping trip - pitch your tent, enjoy breakfast cooked on the barbecue and beat the heat with a dip in a natural swimming hole.
Winter
Take advantage of the cooler weather and book a weekend getaway at the historic Post Office Cottage. The wood heater will keep you warm all night.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
38.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 11°C
Lowest recorded
-9.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
June
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
174.2mm
Facilities
- Ice is available at the park office at the campground
- Firewood is not supplied and may not be collected from the park
- You're encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
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
- Wombeyan Caves office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4843 5976
- wombeyan.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 41 Victoria Arch Drive, Wombeyan Caves NSW 2580
Park info
- in Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW region
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- in the Southern Blue Mountains area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Southern Blue Mountains area is always open but some locations may close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.