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Map of The Charles Darwin Walk
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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

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on 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
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
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 = 779 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 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 = 74 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -18 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'.

(2.76 km) Int of Weeping Rock and Wentworth Falls Tracks to Top of Wentworth Falls Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 32 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = 0 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 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
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
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                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

A list of 15 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
The Falls Picnic Area to Upper Wentworth Falls	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.4 km	45 mins	3 / 6	1.8 km
The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	1.4 km	45 mins	3 / 6	1.8 km
Rocket Point Lookout Track	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.2 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.8 km
Overcliff-Undercliff Track	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	3.7 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	1.7 km
National Pass from Wentworth Falls to Conservation Hut	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.5 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	1.8 km
Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	6.6 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 km
National Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.4 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.7 km
National Pass, Overcliff and Den Fenella Circuit	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.7 km	4 hrs	4 / 6	1.8 km
Under and Over Cliff Walk	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	9.1 km	4 hrs	3 / 6	0.0 km
Wentworth Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.7 km	4 hrs	4 / 6	1.7 km
Wentworth Falls Station Loop (Undercliff Walk)	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	8.7 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Wentworth Falls Station Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	9.3 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.0 km
Wentworth Falls Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	10.0 km	6 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 km
Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	28.1 km	2 Days	5 / 6	7.3 km
Scenic Railway - Ruined Castle - Mt Solitary - Kedumba River - Wentworth Falls	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	28.8 km	3 Days	5 / 6	7.3 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Conservation Hut, National Pass, Wentworth Pass Circuit	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.5 km	4 hrs	4 / 6	1.7 km
Conservation Hut to Breakfast Point Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	1.8 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.7 km
Conservation Hut to Empress Falls	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.1 km	1 Hr	4 / 6	1.7 km
Conservation Hut to Empress Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.7 km	30 mins	3 / 6	1.7 km
Lyrebird Lookout Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	0.9 km	30 mins	3 / 6	1.7 km
Queen Victoria Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.6 km	30 mins	3 / 6	1.7 km
The Shortcut Track	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	1.0 km	30 mins	3 / 6	1.7 km
The Valley of the Waters Track	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.5 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	1.7 km
Vera Falls Track	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	3.8 km	4 hrs	5 / 6	1.7 km
Nature Track	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	3.1 km	2 hrs	4 / 6	1.7 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)
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 LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 9 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

Early fog. Possible shower. 11.4°C (feels like 11.7°) 0 km/h from the CALM 97% humidity     (as at 14/09:00am) Sun       18° Early fog. Possible shower. Mon 9°|20° Fine, partly cloudy. Tue 9°|21° Fine. Wed 9°|22° Fine.

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

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