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Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
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Time
    Distance
Climb
Style

  33 mins
  1.4 km
  90 m
  Circuit

   1.5 km SW of Wentworth Falls 
  Blue Mountains National Park  car  
  Track: Moderate 
     

This track follows the beautiful Jamison Creek for a short while before arriving at the top of Wentworth Falls. Its a nice walk, with smaller falls and the much larger main fall. From here the track continues for a short while before coming to Fletchers Lookout, showcasing the falls. Head back up to the picnic area for a break before heading home.

Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website.
Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.


Topographical Map of walk

Location                                                                                                                                                                Tracknotes Sponsor

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Map of The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks hiking track
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The Falls Picnic Area
Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area
Wentworth Falls Lookout
Int of Wentworth Falls Lookout Track and Wentworth Falls Track
Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth)
Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks
Int of Weeping Rock (Sth) and Wentworth Falls Tracks
Int of Weeping Rock (Sth) and Wentworth Falls Tracks
Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth)
Int of Wentworth Falls Lookout Track and Wentworth Falls Track
Wentworth Falls Lookout
Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area
Starting point for this hiking track: Wentworth Falls Lookout Picnic Area

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 knotes here
 Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-89301S 
 Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 

Photo Gallery

 
Wentworth Falls Lookout
 
Wentworth Falls Lookout
 
A typical example of trail
 
A typical example of trail
 
Expect to see a lizard or two on the way down to the falls
 
Expect to see a lizard or two on the way down to the falls

 
This trail is well signposted
 
This trail is well signposted
 
Just south of the Weeping Rock Intersection
 
Just south of the Weeping Rock Intersection
 
Near the top of the falls
 
Near the top of the falls

 
Jamison Creek near the top of the Falls
 
Jamison Creek near the top of the Falls
 
Jamison Crk
 
Jamison Crk
 
Fletcher's Lookout
 
Fletcher's Lookout

Terrain profile

Cross sectional view of the The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks bushwalking track

Cross Section of the The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks bushwalking track

Track Notes


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Drive to The Falls Picnic Area
You can drive (or ride your bike) to 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 the walk.
Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland

(0 km) The Falls Picnic Area to Wentworth Falls Lookout
Track: Moderate - road, bushtrack
Distance = 0.2 km Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -16 m
From the picnic area the track heads east along the road until at the corner of Falls Rd. At this point there is a small picnic area and the start of a bushtrack signposted as the way to Wentworth Falls Lookout.
From the picnic area the track follows the sign to Wentworth Falls Lookout. This goes down along the stairs and bushtrack until crossing Sir H Burrell Dr and coming to Wentworth Falls Lookout.

(0.24 km) Wentworth Falls Lookout to Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth)
Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -45 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.

(0.56 km) Int of Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock Tracks (Nth) to Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks
Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -7 m
From the intersection the track heads east downhill along the bushtrack following the signs along "The Weeping Rock Circuit'. Shortly after the track comes to an intersection signposted as the Darwin's Track.

(0.62 km) Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks to Int of Weeping Rock (Sth) and Wentworth Falls Tracks
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km Time = 3 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -22 m
From the intersection the track goes down the stairs following the sign to Wentworth Falls. This goes close to and beside the creek along a quite slippery rockshelf. At this point the track is quite wet. Continuing south-west the track goes up slightly along a bushtrack before coming to an intersection signposted as part of the Weeping Rock Circuit.

(0.72 km) Int of Weeping Rock (Sth) and Wentworth Falls Tracks to Top of Wentworth Falls
Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km Time = 1 mins
Climb = 4 m Descent = 0 m
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.

(0.72 km) Int of Weeping Rock (Sth) and Wentworth Falls Tracks to Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km Time = 1 mins
Climb = 6 m Descent = -3 m
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.

(0.75 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

(0.75 km) Int of Undercliff and Fletchers Lookout Tracks to The Falls Picnic Area
Track: Moderate - bushtrack, road
Distance = 0.6 km Time = 5 mins
Climb = 84 m Descent = 0 m
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.
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.
From the lookout the track crosses Sir H Burrell Dr and goes up the log stairs. These continue until near the top where the track changes to bushtrack and continues north until reaching another section of Sir H Burrell Dr. This is marked with a large green sign pointing back towards the falls and lookout.
From the small picnic area the track heads west along the road for a short while going slightly down until coming to a large picnic area off to the left of the road.

Drive from The Falls Picnic Area
You can drive (or ride your bike) to this bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride from the end of this walk
Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk.
Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill | Central | Chatswood | Dural | Epping | Gosford | Hornsby | Katoomba | Manly | Parramatta | Penrith | Strathfield | Sutherland


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 5.5 km
Summit Gear 80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba (02) 4782 3018 5.6 km
Summit Gear 11 Ross St , Glenbrook (02) 4739 4373 23.8 km
Boots Great Outdoors Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith (02) 4733 5744 28.3 km
Kangaroo Tent City Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith (02) 4733 4111 28.8 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
Chance shower/thunderstorm.
Chance shower/thunderstorm.
7.4°C (feels like 6.3°)
0 km/h from the CALM
86% humidity     (as at 14/06:00am)
Wed|14°Chance shower/thunderstorm.
Thu|15°Mostly fine.
Fri|14°Mostly fine.
Sat|13°Mostly fine.
A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Blue Mountains National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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 famou

Cost to drive a car into the park (if you do not have a valid pass)

$7

Camping is available in the park

$0 to $5

Public toilets are available in the park

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees
Camping
Facilities


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
Euoka Campground - Darug
Euoka Campground - Red Gum
Euoka Campground - Nioka
Euoka Campground - Bennetts Ridge

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from The Weeping Rock and Fletchers Lookout Tracks
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 30 km (to the NE)
6 LGW06 Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS 32 km (to the NW)
5 BIN05 Fire Tower MT BINDO
Emergancy use only
34 km (to the W)
7 VMC7 Fire Tower MT BINDO 34 km (to the W)

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