Under and Over Cliff Walk

Getting started
From Wentworth Falls Railway Station, this walk exits the station on the western side, on Station St, and turns left to head down to the Great Western Highway past the shops. At the highway, the walk crosses at the lights and turns right, heading down the hill along the foot path. This walk then turns left into Wilson Park soon after the colourful bus stop. The walk follows the footpath through Wilson Park. At the toilet block in the centre of the park, the walk tends slightly more to the left until coming to a large archway entrance to the Charles Darwin Walk, near the tennis courts.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Coronation Park at the start. Find the car park at the start.
	After another 30 m turn left.
	After another 15 m veer right. After another 45 m pass the water tap (25 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the toilet (30 m on your left). 07:00-17:00 Then pass the "Blue Mist Cafe" (9 m on your right).
	After another 20 m turn left.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 45 m continue straight.
	After another 195 m veer left. After another 10 m pass the playground (25 m on your right). After another 40 m pass the toilet (6 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk.
	After another 10 m turn left, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk.
	After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 345 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 600 m pass the waterfall (10 m on your left). After another 95 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Weeping Rock Circuit & Charles Darwin Walk) veer right, to head along Weeping Rock Circuit.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Wentworth Falls Track & Weeping Rock Circuit) turn left, to head along Wentworth Falls Track. After another 50 m pass the "Charles Darwin passed this way 1836" (25 m on your left). Then find the "Weeping Rock" (35 m on your left). Weeping Rock Weeping Rock is a waterfall on Jamison Creek, upstream of Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains National Park. The water falls over the wide circular top overhang, to then cascade down the rocks to a pool below. A staircase beside the falls helps walkers view this waterfall from different angles. This is a nice cool spot on hot days. The rocks are slippery and there are no fences, care is needed. Then head down the steps (about 7 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Fletchers Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 8 m (at the intersection of Undercliff Track & Wentworth Falls Track) turn right, to head along Undercliff Track.
	After another 450 m turn left, to head along Undercliff Track.
	After another 80 m veer right, to head along Undercliff Track.
	After another 650 m (at the intersection of Den Fenella Track & Undercliff Track) turn left, to head along Den Fenella Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Den Fenella Lookout. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 7 m (at the intersection of Den Fenella Track & Overcliff Track) continue straight, to head along Overcliff Track.
	After another 285 m (Breakfast Point Lookout) turn right, to head along Overcliff Track. After another 20 m find the "Breakfast Point Lookout" (8 m on your left). Breakfast Point Lookout Breakfast Point Lookout is on the Overcliff Walk, west of Den Fenella Creek. The lookout has a short stone wall and great views across the Jamison Valley. The center piece of the view is out to Mount Solitary and beyond, there are also good views to Kings Tableland (left). This is a good spot to stop and enjoy the sweeping views of the majestic valley.
	After another 600 m (Lyrebird Lookout) turn right, to head along Overcliff Track. After another 70 m find the "Lyrebird Lookout" (on your right). Lyrebird Lookout Lyrebird Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout on the Overcliff Walk, south of the Conservation Hut in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout hosts a great view of Sublime Point (right) and Mount Solitary (centre). A welcome gap in the trees reveals this great view.
	Continue straight, to head along Overcliff Track.
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Overcliff Track) turn right, to head along Valley of the Waters Track.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Short Cut Track) veer right, to head along Short Cut Track. After another 95 m pass the toilet (75 m on your left). Then find the "Conservation Hut" (40 m on your left). Conservation Hut Conservation Hut is a small cafe perched above the Valley of the Waters, Blue Mountains National Park. The hut was opened in 1963 as a meeting place for the local conservation movement. Rebuilt, Conservation Hut opened as a cafe in 1993, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Around the Conservation Hut is a small parking area, public toilets, picnic shelters, town water and B&B's. For further information or bookings call (02) 4757 3827. After another 20 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your left). After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Short Cut Track.
	After another 100 m veer left, to head along Short Cut Track. After another 150 m veer right, to head along Short Cut Track.
	After another 430 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m continue straight. Then pass the "Wentwarth Falls Parking" (20 m on your right). After another 100 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left).
	Continue straight.
	After another 45 m turn left. After another 10 m find the "Jamison Lookout" (15 m on your right). Jamison Lookout The recently renovated Jamison Lookout is on Sir H Burrell Drive, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout has a wonderful view to the south, down the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and beyond. This is a great wheelchair-accessible viewpoint with a large information sign and bench seats. The lookout is fenced, and is located just below the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area. After another 105 m continue straight.
	After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Wentworth Falls Track. After another 8 m pass the sign (5 m on your right). After another 25 m find the "Wentworth Falls Lookout" (10 m on your right). Wentworth Falls Lookout Wentworth Falls Lookout, in the Blue Mountains National Park, is beside Sir H Burrell Drive. The lookout is fenced and has a large information sign about the area. There are some bench seats and great vistas. There is a view to Wentworth Falls (in the valley to the left), but the most captivating view is across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. There are also great views of the Kings Tableland (left), Sublime Point (right) and Narrow Neck (far right) escarpments. This is a great place to enjoy the scope of this World Heritage listed area. After another 120 m pass a seat (on your left).
	After another 20 m turn sharp left, to head along Wentworth Falls Track.
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Wentworth Falls Track & Weeping Rock Circuit) turn left, to head along Weeping Rock Circuit.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Weeping Rock Circuit & Charles Darwin Walk) veer left, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
	After another 700 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 345 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 9 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long) After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk.
	After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk. After another 140 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After another 100 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Charles Darwin Walk.
	After another 280 m veer right.
	After another 195 m continue straight.
	After another 45 m turn left.
	After another 35 m turn left.
	After another 85 m turn right.
	After another 75 m come to the end. Then cross the bridge

An optional side trip to Fletchers Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Wentworth Falls Track & Undercliff Track Start (a walking track).
	Continue another 30 m to find Fletchers Lookout at the end. "Fletchers Lookout". Fletchers Lookout Fletchers Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout off the side of the Undercliff Walk, just north of the Wentworth Falls. The lookout provides a fairly close view of the top of Wentworth Falls and a great view into the Jamison Valley. There is a good distant view of Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck, and also great views of the surrounding escarpments. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

At the intersection of Wentworth Falls Track & Undercliff Track Start (a walking track).

Continue another 30 m to find Fletchers Lookout at the end.

"Fletchers Lookout".

Fletchers Lookout

Fletchers Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout off the side of the Undercliff Walk, just north of the Wentworth Falls. The lookout provides a fairly close view of the top of Wentworth Falls and a great view into the Jamison Valley. There is a good distant view of Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck, and also great views of the surrounding escarpments.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Den Fenella Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Den Fenella Track & Overcliff Track Start heading along Den Fenella Track (a walking track). After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 80 m come to "Den Fenella Lookout". Den Fenella Lookout The Den Fenella Lookout is a small fenced lookout on a cliff ledge, near where Den Fenella Creek falls into the Jamison Valley. The lookout is at the end of the track and has a tall cliff above and below. There is a small tree on the ledge adding to the sense of depth. From here, there are great views to Mount Solitary (middle), Kings Tableland (left), Narrow Neck Plateau (far right) and Sublime Point (right). This is a great spot, well worth a visit. About 30 m past the end is "Den Fenella falls (National Pass)". Den Fenella falls (National Pass) The Den Fenella Creek falls down the cliff to this halfway point on the National Pass. Here, the timber platform and handrails, installed by the NPWS, allow walkers to cool off at the pass under the dripping water. As with much of this pass, there are great views into the valley.
	Continue another 0 m to find Den Fenella Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 170 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

At the intersection of Den Fenella Track & Overcliff Track Start heading along Den Fenella Track (a walking track).

After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)

After another 80 m come to "Den Fenella Lookout".

Den Fenella Lookout

The Den Fenella Lookout is a small fenced lookout on a cliff ledge, near where Den Fenella Creek falls into the Jamison Valley. The lookout is at the end of the track and has a tall cliff above and below. There is a small tree on the ledge adding to the sense of depth. From here, there are great views to Mount Solitary (middle), Kings Tableland (left), Narrow Neck Plateau (far right) and Sublime Point (right). This is a great spot, well worth a visit.

About 30 m past the end is "Den Fenella falls (National Pass)".

Den Fenella falls (National Pass)

The Den Fenella Creek falls down the cliff to this halfway point on the National Pass. Here, the timber platform and handrails, installed by the NPWS, allow walkers to cool off at the pass under the dripping water. As with much of this pass, there are great views into the valley.

Continue another 0 m to find Den Fenella Lookout at the end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 170 m to the main route.

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.8 km
Time	3 h 45 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Class 3/6
Moderate track

Length

9.8 km

Time

3 h 45 min to 4 h

Quality of track

Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

Gradient

Short steep hills (3/6)

Signage

Directional signs along the way (3/6)

Infrastructure

Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Experience Required

Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather

Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Toilet	470 m	[toilet]
Toilet	5.4 km	[toilet]
Toilet	6.4 km	[toilet]
Seat	6.8 km	[seat]

Item

From Start

Name & link to notes

Toilet

135 m

[toilet]

Toilet

470 m

[toilet]

Toilet

5.4 km

[toilet]

Toilet

6.4 km

[toilet]

Seat

6.8 km

[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Katoomba Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower about the Blue Mountains, most likely later tonight. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on and east of the ranges during this afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 22 to 28.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  7°C → 11°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers about the Blue Mountains, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 22.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  5°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 23.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  8°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 23.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  8°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  7°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Blue Mountains National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Red Hands Cave walking track - partial closure for repairs to Link Track section
  Red Hands Cave walking track (also known as Campfire Creek walking track) is undergoing a partial closure to repair extensive flood damage.
  
  Repairs are underway for the lower section between Link track and Red Hands Cave through the gully.
  
  The rest of Link track and Red Hands Cave/Campfire Creek walking track is open, with pedestrian access available all the way from Red Hands Cave through to the causeway.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
  Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks within Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
  The following areas are closed:
  Katoomba and Leura
  
  Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
  
  Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade. Parts of Cliff Drive near Leura Cascades will also be closed. See Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Prince Henry (& Grand Cliff Top Walk) will also be closed between Lady Darley and Wollumai Lookouts from the 14-15th October for a NSW Police exercise.
  
  Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk (Grand Cliff Top walk) and Amphitheatre track is closed due to multiple landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
  
  Ruined Castle, Golden Stairs, Solitary loop and Federal Pass, west of Scenic World are closed due to multiple landslides.
  
  Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
  
  Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  
  Six Foot track from Katoomba (Explorers Tree) to Alum Creek campground will be closed on the Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 November 2024 to allow for aerial pest works.
  
  Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
  
  Wentworth Falls and Woodford
  
  Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  
  Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls.
  
  Bedford Creek and Andersons fire trails will be closed until Friday 11 October 2024 to allow for roadworks. There is no access to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from Andersons fire trail or Murphys Road to Ingar campground. There is also no exit to Woodford from Andersons fire trail. Trails and campgrounds will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Ingar campground is open on Saturday night only.
  
  Blackheath, Mount Victoria and Bells Line of Road
  
  Mount Banks Road will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists until Tuesday 15 October 2024 for fire trail maintenance. No access to Mount Banks Summit walk will be permitted from Monday to Friday. The picnic area and Mount Banks Summit walking track will be open during weekends and public holidays.
  
  The Govetts Leap precinct will be closed to all vehicles for road works on Tuesday 15 October 2024. Pedestrian access to all walking tracks will remain open.
  
  Williams track (Govetts descent) and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Perrys Lookdown.
  
  Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  
  Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
  Some adventure recreation areas and routes are specifically closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Areas closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control
  The southern section of Blue Mountains National Park is closed between 7am Monday 14th October and 5pm Friday 1st November.
  The closed area is bounded by the Kowmung River downstream of the junction with the Dennis Ridge Trail to the Coxs River junction, east of Kelpie Point Trail and Mitchells Creek Trail, Narrow Neck Plateau south of the Carlon Head Track junction, Kedumba Valley south of Sublime Point Trail, McMahons Road south of junction with Erskine Range Trail and the Green Wattle and Butchers Creek catchments.
  The closed areas include:
  
  Kedumba campground
  
  Mt Solitary Walking Track Loop including all campsites
  
  Mount Derbert Walking Track including Tarros Ladders between Medlow Gap and Carlon Head track
  
  McMahons Point
  
  Scotts Main Range
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Fire bans: Park fire ban
  A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
  However, the following campgrounds in Blue Mountains National Park are exempt:
  
  Galong Cabins
  
  Dunphys Campground
  
  Murphys Glen
  
  Kedumba River Campground
  
  Burralow Creek
  
  Euroka campgrounds
  
  During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
  
  They're under direct control of an adult
  
  The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
  
  There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
  
  If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
  
  Fires - Not Applicable: Blue Pool Hazard Reduction
  There is a fire in this park called Blue Pool Hazard Reduction. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
  Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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