Bushwalking on the Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk

Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk

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Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk

Time:	1 Hr Walking time Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	3.5 km SE of Katoomba
Length:	2 km Walk Length As this is a Circuit style walk, the 2 km includes the walking distance from the start around the loop and back to the start again	Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:	175 m
Style:	Circuit

This walk is relatively short and takes in some magnificent views. The walk visits Olympian, Bridal Veil View and Tarpeian Lookouts, which are all perched high on top of the cliffs. A great walk, exploring some of the quieter, but still very spectacular, lookouts in the Blue Mountains.

Please note: There are closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk
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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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Photo Gallery




	Sign at the start of walk




	Just after Olympian Lookout




	Stairs on track




	Track under rock overhang




	View fromnear Tarpeian




	Bridal Veil Falls




	Track to Bridal View Lookout




	Foliage beside track




	View from Tarpeian Lookout

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk bushwalking track

Track Notes

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
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Catch the bus to Cliff Drive
Catch the bus to Cliff Drive
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. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Cliff Drive
Drive to Cliff Drive
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\|

(0 km) Cliff Drive to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk Tarpeian Rock Track Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 168 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -23 m
From the Cliff Drive, one house west from Olympian Parade, this walk follows the 'Tarpeian Rock' signpost along the bush track, following the sandstone wall. The track soon passes the 'Blue Mountains National Park' sign as it winds through the bush for a short while, then winds down a hill that gradually gets a little steeper as it approaches the intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk at the 'Leura Cascades' sign.

(0.17 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk Tarpeian Rock Track to Tarpeian Rock Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 48 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -7 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Tarpeian Rock' sign along the bush track, heading through the dense scrub for a short distance before coming to the Tarpeian Rock lookout.

Tarpeian Rock	Alt = 903 m
Tarpeian Rock
Tarpeian Rock is a great lookout, suspended high on a sandstone buttress, with circular patterns under foot. The view from the lookout extends from Kings Tableland on the left, to the 'back' of the Three Sisters and into Jamison Valley on the right. There are also great views across to Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck Plateau and the Ruined Castle. The name is derived from the Roman 'Tarpeian Rock', a steep cliff rocky point overlooking the Roman forum that was used as a place to execute people. Thankfully, this Tarpeian Rock has a much more peaceful feel about it. More info

(0.17 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk Tarpeian Rock Track to Olympian Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 517 m	Time = 16 mins
	Climb = 50 m	Descent = -61 m
From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Gordon Falls' sign down the wooden steps and along the track. Notice the environment change to rainforest as the track winds around the valley down to the right. The walk follows the base of some tall rock overhangs, then climbs up a long set of wooden steps that continue on to rock steps, coming to 'Olympian Rock' lookout.

Olympian Lookout	Alt = 885 m
Olympian Lookout
Olympian Lookout is a fenced lookout, just off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near Olympian Pde in Leura. The lookout is on a sloped, natural sandstone surface and has some steps cut to help improve access. The lookout is right at the edge of the cliff and provides a great view across the Jamison Valley, out to Mount Solitary. The 'back' of the Three Sisters, and also Narrow Neck, are both visible on the right, and Sublime Point on the left.

(0.69 km) Olympian Lookout to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk Tarpeian Rock Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 517 m	Time = 16 mins
	Climb = 61 m	Descent = -50 m
From the lookout, the walk heads down the rock steps, keeping the valley down to the left. The walk continues down the long set of wooden steps. At the bottom of the stairs, the walk follows the track, which winds along the side of the hill. The track follows the base of some rock overhangs, and continues through the forest before climbing up another set of wooden stairs to the signposted intersection with the 'Tarpeian Rock' track.

(1.2 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Tarpeian Rock Track to Bridal Veil View lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 307 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 11 m	Descent = -30 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Cascades' signpost down the rocky hill and through the dense forest until coming to the signposted intersection with the Bridal Veil lookout track. From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Bridal View Lookout' sign along the track, heading out towards the cliffs for a short while before winding down a set of metal stairs to the signposted 'Bridal Veil View' lookout.

Bridal Veil View Lookout	Alt = 898 m
Bridal Veil View Lookout
The Bridal Veil View is a small, fenced lookout at the base of a flight of stairs in the south-west corner of Leura. The lookout has a natural sandstone floor and provides superb, unobstructed view of the Bridal Veil Falls. The falls are about 150m away, and looking down from the top, the Bridal Veil likeness is apparent. The falls run most of the time, but are most spectacular after rain.

(1.51 km) Bridal Veil View lookout to Cliff Drive Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 475 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 53 m	Descent = -11 m
From the lookout, the walk heads up away from the cliffs, winding up a metal staircase. The walk then follows a track for a short while before coming to the intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Gordon Falls' sign along the bush track, winding through the dense bush for a short while before gradually climbing up a gentle hill to the signposted intersection of the Tarpeian Rock track. From the intersection, this walk follows the unsignposted bush track heading up the hill opposite the Tarpeian Rock track. The track climbs to the top of the hill, where it flattens out. The track then continues through the bush for a short while before passing a 'Blue Mountains National Park' signpost and coming onto Cliff Drive. The track comes out next to a house just west of Olympian Parade.

Catch the bus from Cliff Drive
Catch the bus from Cliff Drive
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. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Cliff Drive
Drive from Cliff Drive
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 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 Drive to:

Near by

A list of 8 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Tarpeian Rock	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.4 km	15 mins	2 / 6	0.0 km
Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.0 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	1.8 km	1 hr 15 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Carrington Park to Bridal View Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	3.3 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	0.8 km
Leura Park to Gordon Falls Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	3.5 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	0.4 km
The Prince Henry Cliff Walk	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	6.8 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	2.4 km
Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	6.6 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	0.7 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Olympian Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.3 km	20 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Leura Cascades Circuit	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	0.8 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Round Walk- (Leura Cascades Loop)	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	0.8 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Leura Park to Copelands Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.5 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	0.4 km
Elysian Rock Lookout track	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.2 km	15 mins	3 / 6	0.5 km
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant to Copelands Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.6 km	20 mins	3 / 6	0.6 km
Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.2 km	15 mins	3 / 6	0.6 km
Federal Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	4.4 km	3 hrs 45 mins	4 / 6	0.6 km
Solitary Kiosk Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	9.4 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.6 km
Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.3 km	15 mins	3 / 6	0.6 km

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)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.5 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	1.7 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	27.8 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	32.4 km
Kangaroo Tent City	Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith	(02) 4733 4111	32.9 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	28 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	30 km (to the NW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	30 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	30 km (to the W)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	33 km (to the NE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 28 minutes 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

Fine, cloudy at times.

16.7°C (feels like 17.2°)

0 km/h from the CALM

72% humidity (as at 14/03:00pm)

Mon	11°\|20°	Fine, cloudy at times.
Tue	9°\|21°	Fine, mostly sunny.
Wed	9°\|22°	Fine.
Thu	10°\|23°	Fine.

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.
$7
$0 to $5

Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last checked Monday 15th of March 2010 12:00 AM

Closed areas

Breakfast Point Lookout

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

Grand Canyon Track

Due to track restoration works the Grand Canyon track is completely CLOSED whilst major resoration works take place.

From January 11th until further notice:

There is no access for canyoners (7 days)
There is no access for walkers (7 days) from either end of the track.
There is no access to the Grose Valley from Evans Lookout via Grand Canyon

Current works will be completed by end of June 2010.

Other closure information

Burralow Picnic and Camping Area has RE-OPENED. Access is 4WD only, please take care using this trail.

The Giant Stairway and Dardanelles Pass (between Leura Forest and Federal Pass/Dardanelles Junction) will be CLOSED for trackwork for approximately two hours on Monday 15 March 2010. An exact time for the closure cannot be given at this stage, but please expect the delay from approximately 9am.

The Braeside Fire Trail at Blackheath, is CLOSED for a pest management program, until approximately Friday 19 March. There is no access for vehicles, walkers or bike riders.When the pest management program has been completed the fire trail access will be restricted to 4WD until we can upgrade the causeway, due to flood damage.

The Braeside walking track is OPEN - access is from the Cliff Top Track only – return by same route.

Due to storm damage and flooding areas of the park are CLOSED. Visitors are advised not to enter canyons or attempt to cross flooded creeks and rivers. The following areas are CLOSED until further notice:

Mt Hay Road
Undercliff track from Den Fenella to Princes Rock
Darwins Walk

For updates and further information please contact the NPWS Heritage Centre at Blackheath, ph:4787 8877, open 7 days 9:00am to 4:30pm

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