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South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a three-kilometre bushwalking circuit that traverses South Lawson Park passing four very different waterfalls: Adelina Falls, sand-lined Federal Falls, Cataract Falls and Junction Falls - an amphitheatre of cascading water. This historic walking circuit is popular with locals and is just over one kilometre from the Lawson Railway Station.
Lawson NSW
0.3 km away
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This State heritage listed historic house museum is not to be missed. Located on Dharug and Gundungurra Country in Woodford NSW, Woodford Academy is the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the mid Blue Mountains, with a multi-layered history stretching back to the 1830s. The atmospheric sandstone buildings, heritage fixtures and collection take the visitor on a journey through time. Visitors can step inside historic rooms, and hear engaging stories from knowledgeable guides of Woodford Academy's many people who lived in this roadside inn, guesthouse and boarding school. They host monthly open days to the public and run artist and history talks on these days, as well as catering to exclusive experiences and programs. They welcome private tour groups and all schools-groups with all abilities. They run bespoke twilight tours that include refreshments and a complimentary glass of wine. Hirers can also apply to book their venue for location shoots. The highlight event of the year is their most Wuthering Heights Day Ever in July. They are accessible by train and car.
Woodford NSW
3.2 km away
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For an invigorating ride or walk that will work your muscles and clear your head, try Woodford - Oaks trail in Blue Mountains National Park. The track leads from Woodford to Glenbrook and makes a great day out in the mountains for friends or family looking for heart pumping adventure and fresh mountain air. Take in the expansive scenic views as the medium trail winds through heath, gradually giving way to open forest. Arriving at The Oaks picnic area, named for the nearby casuarinas, enjoy a well-earned lunch. From here, the track continues as a dedicated cycle track with a steep ride up Glenbrook Gorge to the station. In the warmer months, the aroma of wildflowers and eucalypts mingle to create a heady perfume. It’s also a very popular track for cyclists and runners, and attracts over 850 participants for the annual Woodford to Glenbrook Classic.
Woodford NSW
4.6 km away
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Murphys fire trail, from Woodford to Murphys Glen campground, offers a unique driving tour through unspoilt heathlands. Situated in Blue Mountains National Park, only a short drive from local townships, it’s a great track for driving, walking and mountain biking. Following a narrow ridge top with scenic views across Cumberland Plains, you might be sharing the track with swamp wallabies and goannas. As the trail descends into the campground, the heath gives way to majestic forests. Whether camping or picnicking, be sure to admire the towering stand of gums that fringe the nearby the creek. Spring is a great time to visit as the seemingly harsh landscape and sandstone rock platforms erupt with an extravagant wildflower display. Hardy mallee ash, banksia and trigger plants, growing in the sandstone rock clefts, dazzle with vibrant blooms.
Woodford NSW
4.7 km away
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***Wentworth Pass is closed due to a rockfall on the National Pass. Please avoid this area. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines*** From Wentworth Falls this picturesque trail highlights pristine bushland in the central part of Blue Mountains National Park. Choose to mountain bike or walk along Murphys trail – Wentworth Falls to Woodford. With great campgrounds, magical waterfalls and unique Aboriginal sites along the way, it’s the perfect nature getaway for adventurous cyclists or walkers. Starting on Ingar firetail, you’ll wind through unspoilt heath and open forest for nine kilometres. At the intersection with Bedford Creek fire trail, there’s an optional detour to Ingar campground where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and picnic lunch. From Bedford fire trail it’s a steep descent to Bedford Creek where forest gives way to rainforest and inviting waterholes. Joining Murphys fire trail, there’s an optional detour to the tall forests at Murphys Glen campground.
Wentworth Falls NSW
5.3 km away
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*** Wentworth Pass is closed due to a rockfall on the National Pass. Please avoid this area. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.*** For an experience that gets you deep into the heart of unspoilt bushland in southern Blue Mountains National Park head for Wentworth Falls to Murphys Glen via Ingar campground. An unsealed road popular with walkers and cyclists and only a couple of hours from Sydney; it’s the perfect quick nature getaway. From Kings Tableland the sweeping views of undulating bushland are inspiring. The houses are replaced with bushland and the trail winds forests, heath and unique rock formations. At Ingar campground enjoy a swim in one of the magical waterholes and unpack a picnic. With so much to explore, you might be tempted to pitch a tent and stay a while. Relatively flat, it’s a good ride for beginner mountain bikers.
Wentworth Falls NSW
5.4 km away
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The Grand Cliff Top Walk is a 19-kilometre, two-day trek that starts at Wentworth Falls and ends at Katoomba. It's an ideal way to see many of the highlights in the Blue Mountains National Park: discover Aboriginal culture, spectacular lookouts, the Three Sisters, numerous waterfalls and quaint villages. Stay overnight in Leura and try the excellent restaurants, pubs and boutiques. Listen out for the yellow-tailed black cockatoo – named Wumbarrung in the Gundungurra language – the wayfinding symbol for this walk and a significant bird to the traditional custodians of Gundungurra Country. Explore sandstone tracks and hand-built heritage trails and look out for other birds such as lyrebirds and crimson rosella. Grand Cliff Top Walk is one of the NSW Great Walks – a series of multi-day hikes that highlight some of the state's most spectacular and diverse natural landscapes.
Wentworth Falls NSW
5.7 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Wentworth Falls located in the Blue Mountains National Park is a spectacular waterfall with magnificent views. One of the most picturesque falls in the mountains, it is where the Jamison Creek drops over the escarpment and plunges 297 metres over the upper and lower falls into a large pool before flowing down the creek into the Valley of the Waters. Bushwalks in the area vary from short 10 minutes to full day walks in the valley. National Parks and Wildlife Services produce a booklet with maps and information on the walks. Barbecue and picnic facilities are available and it is about two kilometres from Wentworth Falls station.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.1 km away
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Within Blue Mountains National Park, five minutes from the highway, is one of the most majestic waterfalls on the plateau. Wentworth Falls picnic area is a great base to explore the lush world of rainforests and waterfalls along a range of spectacular walking tracks to suit all the family. Wentworth Falls Lookout is an accessible lookout located just a few minutes walk from the carpark. From this lookout you will get a magnificent view of the valley and also the top section of Wentworth Falls waterfall. Facilities at Wentworth Falls Picnic Area include car and bus parking, toilets, picnic tables and barbecues. If you come to Wentworth Falls by train (two hours travel from Sydney) walk to Wilson Park, across the highway from the township. Darwins Walk starts in Wilson Park and commemorates a visit from Charles Darwin in 1861, and follows Jamison Creek to the top of Wentworth Falls.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.2 km away
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Are you ready for a killer event in the Blue Mountains? Hosted murder mysteries are fancy-dress parties on steroids! The Murder Master® is the host who will turn your corporate function or private party at Glen Isla in Wentworth Falls into an utterly unique and memorable event. You and your fellow Suspects will be embroiled in a dastardly Murder. Everyone will fight to establish their alibis and prove innocence while solving the crime and discovering Whodunnit. Plenty of finger-pointing, backstabbing, blackmail and unbridled skulduggery will ensue. Glen Isla is a terrific Blue Mountains Cottage; a wonderful place to stay with a brilliant layout for a Murder Party. There's a wonderful combined dining/living area and a large kitchen which is perfect for you to self-cater your Murder Lunch or Dinner (or afternoon tea). Perfect for 10-12 guests Suspects A rambling historic weatherboard cottage, Glen Isla offers multi-award-winning luxury accommodation for groups of up to 12 only a 200-metre walk from the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park. Set on a beautiful half-acre of rolling lawns and country gardens, Glen Isla offers six large bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, an outdoor barbeque area and a library. It is perfectly situated in South Wentworth Falls, in a quiet, peaceful location. Get a group of friends together for some homicidal hilarity and high-jinx who-dunnit!
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.3 km away
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This historic track leads to one of the best lookouts in Blue Mountains National Park. Princes Rock walking track winds down from Wentworth Falls picnic area and follows a path trodden by sightseers since the late 1890s, with exceptional views over Wentworth Falls. Keep an eye out for the old water fountains dotted along this medium track and admire their heritage design. Upon reaching the distinctive parapet-style historic lookout, gaze across the falls and Kings Tableland on your left. Mount Solitary, rising out of Jamison Valley, is a sight to be savoured and well worth the medium-sloped walk. If all that fresh air and walking has you thinking of food, it might be time to unroll the blanket for a leisurely lunch, just like picnickers have been doing for over 100 years. Or for more things to do, visit Conservation Hut, just minutes away.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.4 km away
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For an exhilarating walk that's sure to clear the head and revive the spirit, try Overcliff-Undercliff track near Wentworth Falls, in Blue Mountains National Park. Family or friends will enjoy scenic clifftops, rainforest, waterfalls and birdwatching on this medium 3.5km loop walk. From Wentworth Falls picnic area, the was leads along the dramatic cliff edge to picturesque Valley of the Waters. Following this scenic track, you'll pass through swamp, heath and lush rainforest, with wonderful views across Jamison Valley. Experience the dramatically exposed clifftops and large rock overhangs. In the warmer months, the area erupts with a dazzling array of wildflowers, including the vibrant red and yellow Christmas bells. Undercliff track joins Overcliff track at Den Fenella track junction. You can round off your walk with a delicious snack by following Overcliff track to Lyrebird lookout, then climbing up the steps to Conservation Hut. From here you can take Shortcut track to get back to Wentworth Falls picnic area.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.4 km away
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Follow in the footsteps of the famous naturalist, Charles Darwin, who walked this popular track in 1836. Starting from Wilson Park, today's visitors can stroll the boardwalk and bush track through open forest, shrub, and hanging swamps to the national park boundary, where the walk meets Weeping Rock loop. Along the way, Jamison Creek's rock pools and cascades are tranquil spots to cool your feet on a hot day. Bird watchers should keep an eye out for honeyeaters, shrub wrens, and the raucous black cockatoos that can't resist the native banksia trees. From the park boundary, it's only 400 metres to Wentworth Falls via picturesque Weeping Rock, or 15 minutes to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Spend some time exploring the many walks and lookouts in the park, including Fletchers lookout, that offer incredible views of the waterfall and vast Jamison Valley, before retracing your steps back along the walk or taking Falls Road from Wentworth Falls picnic area back to town.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.4 km away
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You'll feel on top of the world at this picture perfect spot with world-class views, near Wentworth Falls, in Blue Mountains National Park. Wentworth Falls picnic area is a great base to explore the lush world of rainforests and waterfalls along a range of spectacular walking tracks to suit all the family. There's room for the kids to play as you unroll the picnic blanket at this scenic clifftop spot. The fresh mountain air will pique your appetite, so enjoy a hearty lunch among the banksias and gum trees. Be sure to take in the views from Jamison lookout, opposite the picnic area. If you're after a post-lunch stroll, follow the track to Fletchers lookout and on to Wentworth Falls waterfall or Weeping Rock. The longer Overcliff-Undercliff track is a medium loop along the dramatic cliff edge to the Valley of Waters. An ideal area for birdwatching, you might hear riotous flocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos or glimpse a rare peregrine falcon cruising the valley thermals. Take a virtual tour of Wentworth Falls picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.5 km away
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Starting at Wentworth Falls picnic area, this walk passes epic lookouts with sweeping, amazing views of the waterfall plunging down into the Jamison Valley, before reaching the historic Grand Stairway. Built into the side of the cliff, the National Pass is a spectacular walking track offering unrivalled views of the many natural wonders of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Your journey begins at Wentworth Falls picnic area, where you can stroll over to Jamison lookout and take in magnificent views of the valley below. Listen to the cascading water at Wentworth Falls, before tackling the historic Grand Stairway, built by hand in the early 1900’s. As you’re making your way down, spare a thought for the men who built it using picks and shovels, with a bit of dynamite for good measure, more than 100 years ago. As you enter the Valley of the Waters you’ll be greeted by a set of beautiful waterfalls, including Empress, Silvia and Lodore Falls. Once you’ve climbed back out of the valley, take a break at Conservation Hut with a cuppa.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.5 km away
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This challenging walking track, from Wentworth Falls picnic area, explores the magical, upper section of Valley of the Waters in Jamison Valley at Blue Mountains National Park. Wentworth Pass takes in scenic waterfalls and valley views as well as magnificent forests and dense rainforest. Begin your walk at Wentworth Falls lookout, with breathtaking views across the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. From here you can wander down to the top of Wentworth Falls, before joining the iconic National Pass. The pool beneath Wentworth Falls is a perfect spot to relax and revel in the moist cool air on a warm day. Taking Slack stairs you'll plunge deep into the Valley of Waters, where you’ll notice the eucalypts and angophoras give way to lush fern trees and moss-covered rocks. The track leads to Empress lookout's exceptional views.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.6 km away
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*** Wentworth Pass is closed due to a rockfall on the National Pass. Please avoid this area. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02)47878877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines *** For unending views across Lake Burragorang and the vast wilderness beyond, grab a bike or enjoy 4WD driving along McMahon’s Point – Wentworth Falls. A spectacular cycling day trip, this track follows an unsealed road from Wentworth Falls south along the cliff-line. Of medium difficulty, with a number of steep climbs, it’s ideally suited to riders looking for a challenge. After several kilometres the sealed road and suburbs give way to expansive bushland with scenic glimpses of Jamison Valley. Passing the historic Queen Victoria Hospital, the road turns to gravel and winds through forest and heath. On the way stop off at Battleship Tops an Aboriginal site that is slowly being restored by local community groups. Arriving at the lookout, you’re at a height of 500metres above the massive reservoir that supplies most of Sydney’s water.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.9 km away
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Wentworth Falls Lake was originally created by the damming of Jamison Creek to supply water for the steam railway. The Lake is now home to native and introduced waterfowl, native fish such as Gudgeons, and water bugs including freshwater crayfish, freshwater shrimp and dragonfly nymphs. The lake is suitable for kayaks and canoes but not watercraft with engines. Wentworth Falls Lake is one of Blue Mountains City Councils - District Parks. It is also a popular picnic spot, with barbecue facilities and an inclusive smoke free play ground. A range of attractive short walks near the lakeshore are available, including pathways suitable for wheelchairs and children's bikes. With the use of residential streets, pathways can be linked into a 30-minute loop walk Using locally quarried stone a group of local sculptors have created sandstone sculptures featuring the seed pods of plants native to the lake. Each sculpture has been positioned close to the living plant that it relates to making exploration of the lake foreshore come to life.
Wentworth Falls NSW
6.9 km away
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Valley of the Waters is situated at the end of Fletcher Street and the Conservation Hut Cafe. This area provides access to Queen Victoria Lookout, Empress Lookout and Lyrebird Lookout. The Valley of the Waters 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
Wentworth Falls NSW
7.2 km away
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For a magnificent walk that will transport you to another world, step out on moderately challenging Nature track, near Wentworth Falls. Families and friends who enjoy a challenge will love this medium-level walking track in Blue Mountains National Park. The spectacular views, swamps, lush ferns and tranquil pools make it ideal for photography and swimming. Passing through heathlands, you’ll soon enter a wonderland of lush ferns and ancient swamps as the dense canopy of the rainforest descends. Dare to explore the demonically-named Asmodeus Pool and relax in the eerily beautiful Floras Bath. Stop at Isobel Falls for a picnic or simply enjoy the soothing sounds of the waterfall. Upon reaching Edinburgh Castle Rock, soak up the magnificent views deep into Jamison Valley to the south. Then, head up through the swamp – via boardwalks and stairs – to complete the loop. After all that exercise, you may not be able to resist a delicious Devonshire tea at Conservation Hut.
Wentworth Falls NSW
7.2 km away
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Empress Canyon is a short, 300m route along Valley of the Waters Creek in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. Only attempt this technical descent if you're physically fit and proficient with ropes and other canyoning equipment. Summer is the best time to do Empress Canyon because you'll need to make several swims in chilly Valley of the Waters Creek. Other challenges along this route include down-climbs, optional water jumps, and to finish, a 30m waterfall abseil from a rock overhang. Come prepared for a total walking distance of 2km to get in and out of Empress Canyon. It takes about 30min to access the canyon from Conservation Hut. Follow National Pass walking track for almost 500m, then turn right at the T-junction with Nature track. Cross the bridge over Isobel Creek and continue to Valley of the Waters Creek where stepping stones mark the start of the canyon route.
Blue Mountains National Park NSW
7.6 km away
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Established in 1902, the Leura Golf Course is a public par 69 set amongst rolling hills with breathtaking mountain vistas. Set in the heart of the Blue Mountains Heritage Park, you'll also be close to world-famous attractions like Scenic World and Echo Point. With natural beauty, flexible spaces, and genuine hospitality, Leura Golf Club is the ideal choice for any occasion. The Solitary Restaurant opened in August 2026 replacing the Fairmont Bistro. Chef Huw Mowbray has received multiple five star awards: 'The Solitary restaurant is a must visit even if just for the mash potato alone. Fantastic service, delicious food and a beautiful venue.' Open Wednesday to Sunday. A must-visit destination for golfers, corporate and social events and nature lovers. Leura Golf Club is the perfect place to host your next event. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and stunning views over their beautifully kept course, they'll make sure your occasion is tailored to your needs and truly memorable. Important - Free carparking is provided for Leura Golf Club visitors.
Leura NSW
8.1 km away
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Ubika is from Ancient Indian Sanskrit meaning ‘to grow’. Their philosophy at Ubika Spa Leura is to plant the seed (and help nurture it) for your continued physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Inspired by the season, their surrounding environment and the needs of busy people, they have designed a Spa menu that will hydrate, nourish, restore and regenerate so you can flourish. The Ubika Spa menu features a diverse selection of therapies for both men and women that help regenerate and restore.
Leura NSW
8.7 km away
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Anderson Fire Trail runs from Bedford Creek near Woodford to Kings Tableland at Wentworth Falls and is suitable for mountain biking and walking. The Trail also provides access to Murphys Glen and Ingar Picnic Area which is a popular campsite and picnic area. Access to Ingar Picnic Area is from Kings Tableland Road.
Woodford NSW
9.2 km away
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