Australia · Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Wentworth Falls
A short train ride from Sydney, the falls drop in multiple stages down a sandstone escarpment into the Jamison Valley, with the popular National Pass walking track threading along a ledge partway down the cliff face itself. Panoramic lookouts at the top take in the full sweep of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
A short train ride from Sydney, the falls drop in multiple stages down a sandstone escarpment into the Jamison Valley, with the popular National Pass walking track threading along a ledge partway down the cliff face itself. Panoramic lookouts at the top take in the full sweep of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Wentworth Falls drops 187 metres (614 ft) on the Jamison Creek, inside Blue Mountains National Park. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Wentworth Falls, with SYD the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Spring and autumn give mild conditions for the exposed clifftop track around the falls.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring and autumn give mild conditions for the exposed clifftop track around the falls.
Entry: Free park entry
Getting there
- Base townWentworth Falls
- AirportSYD
- CountryAustralia
- RegionBlue Mountains, New South Wales, Oceania
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
-33.7183, 150.3739
Quick answers
How tall is Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls drops 187 metres (614 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Jamison Creek.
When is the best time to visit Wentworth Falls?
Peak flow is March to May and September to November. Spring and autumn give mild conditions for the exposed clifftop track around the falls.
What can you do at Wentworth Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Wentworth Falls?
The usual base is Wentworth Falls, and the closest airport is SYD. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Free park entry.
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