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Blue Mountains National Park

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  • Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. 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)

    However the following campgrounds are exempt:

    • Galon Cabins
    • Murphy's Campground
    • Dunphy's Campground
    • Burralow Creek Campground
    • Euroka Campground
    • Mount Werong Campground

    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.

About

Starting at Wentworth Falls picnic area, this walk passes epic lookouts with sweeping, amazing views of the waterfall plunging down into the Jamison Valley, before reaching the historic Grand Stairway.

Built into the side of the cliff, the National Pass is a spectacular walking track offering unrivalled views of the many natural wonders of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.

Your journey begins at Wentworth Falls picnic area, where you can stroll over to Jamison lookout and take in magnificent views of the valley below. Listen to the cascading water at Wentworth Falls, before tackling the historic Grand Stairway, built by hand in the early 1900’s. As you’re making your way down, spare a thought for the men who built it using picks and shovels, with a bit of dynamite for good measure, more than 100 years ago.

As you enter the Valley of the Waters you’ll be greeted by a set of beautiful waterfalls, including Empress, Silvia and Lodore Falls. Once you’ve climbed back out of the valley, take a break at Conservation Hut with a cuppa.

The walk at a glance

Part of Blue Mountains National Park

Katoomba area · Blue Mountains National Park · Sydney and surrounds · Country NSW

National Pass is closed between Valley of the Waters and Slacks Stairs due to rockfall. From Wentworth Falls picnic area, you can walk the upper section of this loop walk, atop the escarpment, for epic lookouts with sweeping views of the waterfalls and Jamison Valley.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
4.5km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Phone

024787 8877

Email

bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au

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Where you'll be

Blue Mountains National Park

Wentworth Falls NSW 2782

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