Bushwalking on the The Charles Darwin Walk

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Charles Darwin Walk

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Time:	2 hrs Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1 km NW of Wentworth Falls
Length:	5.6 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 5.6 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:	189 m
Style:	Return

The Charles Darwin Walk follows the beautiful Jamison Creek south, arriving at the top of Wentworth Falls. Walkers can enjoy the beauty of the creek as it cascades down the frequent small waterfalls. The top of Wentworth Falls is a fantastic spot to rest, taking in wonderful views of the Jamison Valley and water tumbling over the cliffs. Well-managed and signposted, this track has bridges and boardwalk to help keep walkers' feet dry. It is a great walk for those visiting Wentworth Falls by public transport.

There are closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park
Fire rating NONE (No Ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for The Charles Darwin Walk

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of The Charles Darwin Walk
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Photo Gallery




	The Archway in Wilson Park +




	Just south of Wilson Park +




	One of the smaller sections of boardwalk +




	Very well managed the track weaves its way beside the creek +




	Bridge across Jamison Crk +




	The pipeline that the track goes under +




	Jamison Crk +




	Some of the larger sections of boardwalk and infrastructure +




	As the water cascades down the rocks it is very beautiful +




	Weeping Rock +




	Jamison Crk +




	Queen's Cascade +

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 The Charles Darwin Walk bushwalking track

Cross Section of the The Charles Darwin Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Charles Darwin Walk bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the The Charles Darwin Walk 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.

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Catch the train to Wentworth Falls Station
Catch the train to Wentworth Falls Station
Check out the facilities at Wentworth Falls Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip to the end of the walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Wentworth Falls Railway Station
Drive to Wentworth Falls Railway Station
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) Wentworth Falls Railway Station to Wilson Park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 485 m	Time = 9 mins
	Climb = 13 m	Descent = -15 m
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.

(0.49 km) Wilson Park to Int of Charles Darwin Track and Wentworth Falls Fire Station Trail Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 216 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -9 m
From the south-east corner of Wilson Park (near the tennis courts), this walk heads under the large wooden archway signposted as 'Charles Darwin Walk'. The walk follows the track passing a blue sign pointing to 'Wentworth Falls Waterfall' and soon after crosses the creek on a small wooden bridge. On the other side of the creek the track meanders through the open pine forest. After heading up some steps the track comes to an intersection with a sign pointing back to 'Wilson Park' (the steps on the left head up to Page Ave). From the intersection, this walk passes the blue sign (on the right) and turns right down the steps to immediately come to an intersection just before the bridge (and a 'Charles Darwin Walk' sign).

(0.7 km) Int of Charles Darwin Track and Wentworth Falls Fire Station Trail to Int of Charles Darwin and Fletcher St Tracks Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 1.17 km	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 38 m	Descent = -68 m
From the intersection, this walk follows 'Charles Darwin walk' sign downstream, keeping the creek on the right. The track meanders alongside the creek over some timber platforms and through a lovely Banksia grove. Soon the track heads under a pipe bridge and comes to a clearing and intersection. From the intersection near the pipe bridge, this walk follow the 'Wentworth Falls Waterfall' sign downstream (keeping the creek on the right). The walk soon passes another track (that crosses the creek using a small bridge on the right) and then passes a bush regeneration sign to leave the clearing. The track meanders alongside the creek for a while before heading down some stairs and crossing the creek on a bridge. On the other side the walk passes a bench seat and then comes to an intersection with the signposted 'Parkes Street' track (on the right). From this intersection, this walk heads downstream (keeping the creek to the left). The walk crosses the creek on a foot bridge and follows the creek closely soon passing a beautiful set of cascades. After cascades, the walk goes down a steep section of stairs and once again crosses the creek. The track continues along a section of boardwalk before joining up with a track that continues beside the creek. This goes along a mixture of boardwalk and bush track until coming to an intersection with a track, with 'Fletcher St' and 'Falls' signs.

(1.87 km) Int of Charles Darwin and Fletcher St Tracks to Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 780 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -24 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the creek downstream along a mixture of bush track and boardwalk. The track continues down until crossing two small creeks. Soon after these two small creeks, the track comes to an intersection, with 'Wentworth Falls' and 'National Pass Trail' signs.

(2.65 km) Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks to Weeping Rock waterfall Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 35 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps following the 'Weeping Rock Circuit' sign to the creek a short distance away. Soon the track comes beside Jamison Creek, a lovely flat section of the creek on top of the waterfall. The track continues downstream and across a slippery rockshelf and down a staircase beside the falls. At the bottom of the stairs is another slippery rock platform and a pool at the bottom of Weeping Rock waterfall.

Weeping Rock	Alt = 804 m
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.

(2.69 km) Weeping Rock waterfall to Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 41 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -8 m
From the bottom of Weeping Rock waterfall, this walk heads downstream (keeping the creek to the left), up some steps and passes another great view of Weeping Rock. After passing between some large rocks, the walk comes to a 3-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to 'Weeping Rock Circuit' and 'Darwins Walk'.

(2.73 km) Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks to Top of Wentworth Falls Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 61 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 3 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Wentworth Falls' and 'Wentworth Pass' signs down the steps. The track soon comes to a nice view of Jamison Creek, where it continues to wind down the hill and open up at a fenced rock platform at the top of Wentworth Falls. Here the walk crosses Jamison Creek using the stepping stones, to reveal a lovely waterhole and Queen's Cascades(the creek may be impassable after rain). This is the top of the Wentworth Falls.

Queen's Cascades	Alt = 799 m
Queen's Cascades
Queen's Cascades^[1] are a lovely set of falls on the Jamison Creek at the top of Wentworth Falls. The creek heads down the wide, two-stage cascades into a sandy pool. From the pool, the water flows between the stepping stones, under the fence and down the very tall Wentworth Falls. There are also great views to Sublime Point across the valley.

Catch the train from Wentworth Falls Station
Catch the train from Wentworth Falls Station
Check out the facilities at Wentworth Falls Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip from the end of the walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Wentworth Falls Railway Station
Drive from Wentworth Falls Railway Station
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

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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

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	6 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	6.1 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	23.6 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	28.1 km
Kangaroo Tent City	Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith	(02) 4733 4111	28.5 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to The Charles Darwin Walk.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from The Charles Darwin Walk Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	24 km (to the E)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	29 km (to the NE)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	31 km (to the NW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	34 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	34 km (to the W)

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.

10.6°C (feels like 9.8°)

4 km/h from the W

93% humidity (as at 02/09:00am)

Thu	°	Clear.
Fri	1°\|16°	Morning fog then mostly sunny.
Sat	4°\|15°	Partly cloudy.
Sun	3°\|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.

Locations affected: Ingar campground, Murphys Glen campground

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.

Locations affected: Wentworth Falls - various lookouts, Overcliff-Undercliff Track

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.