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Rocket Point Lookout Walk
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hr
1.2 km
112 m
Circuit
1.5 km SW of Wentworth Falls
Blue Mountains National Park
Track: Moderate
From Wentworth Falls Lookout, this track goes down to the top of the falls and then onto Rocket Point Lookout. This walk provides multiple perspectives of Wentworth Falls-from nearly head-on at Fletchers, to standing on top of them, and also a side view from Rocket Point. This is a great walk for exploring one of the most recognised features in the Blue Mountains.
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(0 km) Wentworth Falls Lookout to Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -68 m
From the lookout the trck heads south-east away from Sir H. Burrell Drive and down the log stairs following the sign to the Falls. Immediately the track passes several information signs and shortly after begins to zig-zag down the hill until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the right. This track has been recently closed for maintenance reasons. From the intersection the track heads south-east and gradually decends along the well maintained log stairs until coming to an intersection signposted as the Weeping Rock Circuit and the way to the Falls. From the intersection the track heads south-west and passes a great view of the Jamison Creek below. The track goes steeply down the stairs until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to Fletchers Lookout or the Falls.
(0.38 km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks to Fletchers Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -14 m
From the intersection the track goes down the stairs following the sign to Fletchers Lookout. This has great views of the Jamison Valley and south-east to Wentworth Falls
(0.38 km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks to Top of Wentworth Falls Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -6 m
From the intersection the track goes slightly down the set of stairs until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to the Falls or to the Charles Darwins Walk. From the intersection the track follows the signs to Wentworth Falls and goes down the log stairs until coming to the top of Wentworth Falls.
(0.44 km) Top of Wentworth Falls to Int of King's Tableland and Rocket Point Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = 0 m
From the falls the track crosses the falls on large stepping stones and continues ,,,, around beside the falls for about 35m before coming to an intersection at a small creek that feeds into the falls. From the intersection the track goes slightly up the creek and up the hill (about 10m) until coming to an intersection signposted as the Rocket Point Track. From the intersection the track follows the creek southeast for approximately 50m before turning to the west for about 50m. At this point the track comes to an intersection with a track pointing to King-Tableland Rd.
(0.6 km) Int of King's Tableland and Rocket Point Tracks to The Archway Intersection Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -14 m
From the intersection the track heads west along the flat buhtrack. As this curves around to the north it passes a nice loookout of the valley (can't see the Falls). After the track flattens out it goes next to the cliffs just before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack that goes under an arch in the cliffs. There is also a sign pointing to Rocket Point.
(0.65 km) The Archway Intersection to Rocket Point Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -2 m
From the intersection the track follows the signpost to Rocket Point. Rocket Point is a great lookout with amazing views of the Falls and of Wentworth Falls cliffs.
(0.65 km) The Archway Intersection to Rocket Point Circuit Intersection Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track goes under the arch in the rock and follows the bushtrack slightly down and then up before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as the Round Walk next to a small creek.
(0.74 km) Rocket Point Circuit Intersection to Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth) Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 29 m
Descent = -14 m
From the intersection the track goes down the hill (about 10m) until coming to an intersection with a well-managed bushtrack next to the cliffs. Just off to the right are Wentworth Falls. From the intersection the track heads upstream next to the falls for approximate 35m before coming to the top of Wentworth Falls. The track crosses this on large stepping stones. From Wentworth Falls the track heads up the log stairs until coming to an intersection signposted as part of the Weeping Rock Tracks. From the intersection the track heads north-west along the bushtrack and goes slightly up a set of stairs until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as the way to Fletchers Lookout or up to the Falls Picnic Area. From the intersection the track goes up the stairs until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as the way to the Weeping Rock Circuit or to the Wentworth Falls Picnic area.
(0.92 km) Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth) to Wentworth Falls Lookout Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 45 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track follows the signs to the Falls Picnic Area and goes up the stairs to the north-west. These continue until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack going off to the left. As of time of writing this track was closed for maintenance. From the intersection the track heads north-east up the stairs and the bushtrack. This zig-zags up the hill until just near the top pasing several information signs. Just up the stairs from here and the track breaks out at a lookout next to Sir H. Burrell Drive.
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