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Govetts Leap falls (Bridal Veil falls)

Time: 1 Hr Walking time
Includes the time for the return leg
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
2.6 km ENE of Blackheath
Length: 1.4 km Walk Length
As this is a return style walk, the 1.4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)
Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 106 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk There is a bus stop within 2km of the start and end of this walk
Style: Return
Track: Hard

This walks starts from the spectacular Govetts Leap Lookout and wanders along the cliff tops, before dropping through a creek, to reach the much smaller Barrow lookout, with equally spectacular views. Barrow lookout provides the bonus of clear views of Bridal Veil falls (Govetts Leap brook). You can also see the face of the cliffs below the Leap from this lookout.


There are closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park
Fire rating NONE (No Ban)
  Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls)

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls)
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Govetts Leap Lookout
Braeside Walk North
Starting point for this hiking track: Govetts Leap Lookout

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands   Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795   www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track notes here
 Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-89301S 
 Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 

Photo Gallery

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Bridal Veil Falls from Govetts Leap Lookout
 
Bridal Veil Falls from Govetts Leap Lookout +
 
Grose Valley from Govetts Leap Lookout
 
Grose Valley from Govetts Leap Lookout +
 
Bridal Veil Falls from Govetts Leap Lookout
 
Bridal Veil Falls from Govetts Leap Lookout +

 
Clifftop track east of Govetts Leap
 
Clifftop track east of Govetts Leap +
 
Between Govetts leap and Govetts Leap Brook
 
Between Govetts leap and Govetts Leap Brook +
 
View of Pulpit Rock From Govetts
 
View of Pulpit Rock From Govetts +

 
Govetts Leap Brook
 
Govetts Leap Brook +
 
Looking up at the track intersection from Govetts Brook
 
Looking up at the track intersection from Govetts Brook +
 
Top of Govetts Leap falls
 
Top of Govetts Leap falls +

 
Track bellow Barrows Lookout
 
Track bellow Barrows Lookout +
 
Govetts Leap Falls from Barrows Lookout
 
Govetts Leap Falls from Barrows Lookout +
 
Well earned rest at Barrows Lookout
 
Well earned rest at Barrows Lookout +

Terrain


Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls) bushwalking track

Track Notes


Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Catch the bus to Govetts Leap Lookout
Public transport (bus) available to this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk.
(Links currently not working sorry)
Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|
Drive to Govetts Leap Lookout
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride to the start of this walk
Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk.
Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Govetts Leap Lookout Alt = 975 m
Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first white man to have come to the spot, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers scenic views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, which has toilets and picnic facilities.

(0 km) Govetts Leap Lookout to Braeside Walk North
Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 621 m Time = 15 mins
Climb = 17 m Descent = -82 m
From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill, following the sign to 'Evans Lookout' and keeping the Grose Valley below on the left. The track rises for approximately 400m and then heads down the hillside. The walk zigzags down the hill, with stairs, and then crosses a creek with cement steppingstones, coming to a signposted intersection on the other side.

(0.62 km) Braeside Walk North to Barrow Lookout
Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 79 m Time = 2 mins
Climb = 5 m Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the winding stairs towards the cliffs. The soon comes to the railed Barrow Lookout, where there is a bench seat.

Barrow Lookout Alt = 910 m
Barrow Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks down to Govetts Leap falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest.

Catch the bus from Govetts Leap Lookout
Public transport (bus) available from this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk.
(Links currently not working sorry)
Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|
Drive from Govetts Leap Lookout
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride from the end of this walk
Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk.
Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Public Transport Timetables

To the start of the walk

From
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney
From the end of the walk

To
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney

Driving Directions
To the start of the walk

Drive from:
From the end of the walk

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Near by


Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
Store Address Phone Distance (straight line)
Summit Gear 80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba (02) 4782 3018 9.4 km
Paddy Pallin 166 Katoomba St , Katoomba (02) 4782 4466 9.8 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart 45 Main St , Lithgow (02) 6352 4422 21.6 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre 281 Main St , Lithgow (02) 6353 1899 22.2 km
Summit Gear 11 Ross St , Glenbrook (02) 4739 4373 32.6 km


A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls).
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Govetts Leap Falls (Bridal Veil Falls)
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6 LGW06 Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS 21 km (to the NW)
5 BIN05 Fire Tower MT BINDO
Emergency use only
29 km (to the WSW)
7 VMC7 Fire Tower MT BINDO 29 km (to the WSW)
2 KUR02 Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS 30 km (to the ENE)
4 RIV04 Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW 32 km (to the ESE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 4 hours ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
Clear.
Clear.
10.6°C (feels like 9.8°)
4 km/h from the W
93% humidity     (as at 02/09:00am)
Thu      °Clear.
Fri|16°Morning fog then mostly sunny.
Sat|15°Partly cloudy.
Sun|14°Partly cloudy.
A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Thursday 17th of May 2012 05:00 PM

Closed areas

Breakfast Point - Breakfast Point Lookout

Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is closed until further notice.

Burralow picnic and camping area - Burralow Creek camping ground - Burralow Creek camping ground

Burralow picnic and camping area is temporarily closed; all access trails leading into Burralow picnic and camping area (including Paterson Range Fire Trail, Burralow Rd/Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail) are closed due to significant local rainfall and slippery trails. The Burralow Bridge from Paterson Range fire trail is currently out for all vehicles for structural repairs.

For updates and further information phone the NPWS Blackheath office 02 4787 8877, 9.00 am-4.30 pm seven days, or Richmond office on 02 4588 2400 9.00am-5.00 pm weekdays.

Campsites at Euroka - Euroka campground

Redgum camp site at Euroka picnic and camping area at Glenbrook is closed until 27 May 2012 for maintenance and upgrade.

Darug campsite will be closed from 29 May 2012 until further notice for maintenance and upgrade.

Camping is available at other sites at Euroka. For bookings and further information phone 02 4588 2400 Mon-Thurs. (except school holidays and public holidays) or 02 4739 2950 weekends.

Claustral Canyon

Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mt Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access.  NPWS has sought alternative access to Claustral through private land without success.  Canyoners should respect the rights of Mt Tomah residents and avoid using private land.

Murphys Glen & Ingar camping areas

 Murphys Glen Campsite is closed at the gate due to boggy and muddy road conditions. 

Ingar Campsite Loop Road is closed due to wash outs and muddy road conditions.  The day use area and car park remain open. This means that campers must walk from the day use area to campsites (about 100m).

For further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.

Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Prince Henry Cliff Walk is closed from Lady Darley Lookout (below Lillianfels) to Cliff View Lookout (below Skyway east station) after a fire damaged boardwalks, stairs and steps. Visitors are advised to use urban footpaths to walk between Katoomba Cascades Reserve and Echo Point.

Roberts Pass at Leura

Roberts Pass at Leura is closed east of the Lindeman Pass junction, due to a landslide. The track is impassable and there is currently no access to Valley of the Waters via Roberts Pass.

Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls

The Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls is closed until approx. mid-july 2012 for major repair. There is no access to the section of the track between Princes Rock and Fletchers Lookout.  The section of track from Princes Rock to Den Fenella is open.

Waratah Picnic Area

Road access to Waratah Picnic Area at Berambing is closed due to the very wet conditions.  Visitors can park at the entrance gate and walk in to the Gorge walking track.   The closure is expected to be in place until mid-April to allow the road and parking areas to dry out.

Woodford-Oaks fire trail 24 June - The Oaks Trail - Woodford to Glenbrook (Ends Sunday 24 June)

The Woodford-Oaks fire trail will be closed to general public access on Sunday 24 June, for the Woodford-Oaks Classic Careflight fundraising event, involving approx. 1,000 participants. In the interests of public safety, the trail is open to event runners and cyclists only until approx 1.30 pm.


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Sean and Lauren - So worth it! IP:122.149.45.xxx | 2011-09-23 05:33:49
Its a long way down, and even longer coming back up, but you get refreshing showers from mini falls along the way.
We even paddled at the bottom of the falls (In September) and it was chilly but very refreshing.

You need to be pretty fit though, those stairs are steep and often slippery and precarious.
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