Summary

The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular in Australia. 81kms west of Sydney, it boasts more than 140kms of walking tracks with spectacular scenery and wildlife.

Walks in Blue Mountains National Park

Hard

8 km return

4 hrs

Ruined Castle Walking Track

The Ruined Castle Walking Track takes you to the iconic Ruined Castle located on the middle of the ridge between Mt Solitary and Castle Head. You will travel down the Golden Stairs and encounter beautiful rain forest full of bird life before arriving at this natural rock formation. The Ruined Castle itself is a great spot for lunch and photos as it boasts 360 degrees views of the surroundings (including the Three Sisters).

Medium

2.1 km return

90 mins

Terrace Falls

The Terrace Falls walk is relatively easy, but it does have some uneven terrain and several short uphill sections. It’s best walked after heavy rain which makes it a little harder as some of the creek crossings will require either using slippery rocks as stepping stones (tiny rocks which move as opposed to stable boulders) or getting wet boots. Decent boots with grip will stop the track feeling slippery.

Easy

400 m return

20 mins

The Rock Lookout

The Rock Lookout area of Blue Mountains National Park is situated within the historic Mulgoa Valley, only minutes from the bustling city of Penrith. A short track of a few hundred metres leads to 'The Rock' with panoramic views of the Nepean River.

Medium

800 m return

30 mins

Three Sisters Walk

A walk to the largest of the iconic three sisters at Katoomba

Medium

3.5 km return

1 hr

Undercliff Track

A beautiful track under the cliffs on the way to Wentworth Falls, coming back along the top.

Hard

1.5 km return

90 mins

Valley of the Waters

Venturing into the canyon of the Valley of the Waters along a slippery winding track, this walk demonstrates the beauty of the deep valley of Wentworth Falls. This walk explores the upper section of the track as far as Wentworth Pass. The walk passes several waterfalls, a great highlight especially in early morning when the falls form a mist over the valley.

Hard

13 km one-way

9 hrs

Warrimoo to Glenbrook

A mostly off-track hike from Warrimoo in the Blue Mountains down Glenbrook Creek to Glenbrook station via Duck Hole and the Blue Pool. Hard work but great for a hot day as you'll get pretty wet!

Hard

7 km return

4 hrs

Wentworth Pass

This challenging walking track, from Conservation Hut, explores the magical, upper section of Valley of the Waters in Jamison Valley at Blue Mountains National Park. The circuit continues up Slacks Stairs. Wentworth Pass takes in scenic waterfalls and valley views as well as magnificent open forests and dense rainforest.

The track leads to Empress lookout with exceptional views, before it plunges deep into the valley. You’ll notice the eucalypts and angophoras give way to lush fern trees and moss-covered rocks. Everywhere you look there’s water; from the gentle splashing of creeks to the dull roar of cascading waterfalls.

The pool beneath Wentworth Falls is a perfect spot to relax and revel in the moist cool because from here on, the only way is up. Taking the Slack stairs you’ll join National Pass before arriving at Wentworth Falls picnic area. Head to the ‘Hut’ for an easy lunch or unpack the picnic hamper.

Easy

400 m return

15 mins

Wind Cave

The interesting cave is formed by a tall and long section of wind carved stone. The cave is much taller than it is deep, and there are some nice rock formations. It is a fairly long drive in for a short walk, so you might be better combining this with a walk to Anvil Rock.