Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop

Getting started
From Wentworth Falls Railway Station, this walk exits the station on the western side, on Station St, and turns left to head down to the Great Western Highway past the shops. At the highway, the walk crosses at the lights and turns right, heading down the hill along the foot path. This walk then turns left into Wilson Park soon after the colourful bus stop. The walk follows the footpath through Wilson Park. At the toilet block in the centre of the park, the walk tends slightly more to the left until coming to a large archway entrance to the Charles Darwin Walk, near the tennis courts.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head down the steps (about 15 m long)
	Turn left. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 15 m pass the car park (20 m on your right). Then pass the "Coronation Park" (on your left). After another 10 m pass the car park (15 m on your right). Continue straight. After another 25 m pass the pay phone (on your right). Then pass the "The Falls Take-Away" (80 m on your right).
	Turn right.
	After another 20 m turn left. After another 15 m pass a seat (5 m on your right). Then pass the "Cafe Aliment" (7 m on your right).
	From the Frost Lane veer right. After another 45 m pass the water tap (25 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the toilet (30 m on your left). 07:00-17:00 Then pass the "Blue Mist Cafe" (9 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "Canton Palace" (9 m on your right). W:www.cantonpalace.com.au T:+61 2 4757 1868 Mo-Su 17:00-21:00 After another 15 m pass the "Fed" (9 m on your right).
	Turn right.
	After another 7 m turn left.
	After another 25 m turn right. After another 45 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the "Mountain's Pizza Pasta & Kebabs" (35 m on your right). After another 180 m pass the "Falls Bistro" (35 m on your right). W:katoombarsl.com.au We-Su 12:00-14:00,17:30-20:00
	After another 3 m continue straight. After another 30 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). There is a playground (about 10 m back from the start).
	After another 80 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight, to head along Falls Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 35 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight, to head along Falls Road. After another 55 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight, to head along Falls Road.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Falls Road) turn right, to head along Armstrong Street (a residential road). After another 125 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Robinson Avenue) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Cascade Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Day Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 65 m (from the Armstrong Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 115 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Pritchard Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 115 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Murphys Lane) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 120 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Fitzgerald Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Valley Road & Armstrong Street) continue straight (a walking track). After another 275 m pass the "Denis Kevans Bushland Gardens" (15 m on your left).
	From the Nature Track turn left, to head along Nature Track.
	After another 200 m (from the Nature Track) continue straight, to head along Nature Track. After another 680 m pass the car park (35 m on your left). After another 70 m pass the toilet (on your right).
	At the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Nature Track turn right, to head along Valley of the Waters Track. Then come to the "Conservation Hut". Conservation Hut Conservation Hut is a small cafe perched above the Valley of the Waters, Blue Mountains National Park. The hut was opened in 1963 as a meeting place for the local conservation movement. Rebuilt, Conservation Hut opened as a cafe in 1993, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Around the Conservation Hut is a small parking area, public toilets, picnic shelters, town water and B&B's. For further information or bookings call (02) 4757 3827. After another 30 m pass the picnic table (8 m on your left).
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Short Cut Track) continue straight, to head along Valley of the Waters Track.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Overcliff Track) veer left, to head along Valley of the Waters Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Queen Victoria Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 130 m (from the Valley of the Waters Track) turn sharp right, to head along Valley of the Waters Track.
	After another 70 m (from the Valley of the Waters Track) turn right, to head along Valley of the Waters Track. Then find the "Empress Lookout" (10 m on your left). Empress Lookout Empress Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout, perched on a sandstone overhang above the Valley of the Waters Creek. There is a view down to part of the Empress Falls and into the canyon. The views are filtered through the surrounding trees. It makes for a good spot to catch your breath when walking into, or out of, the Valley of the Waters. Then find the "Sylvia Falls" (45 m on your left). Sylvia Falls Sylvia Falls on the Valley of the Waters Creek is a lovely tall cascade. The falls are in a deep sandstone canyon with mossy walls. The stairs and handrail pass closely to these falls, helping walkers get nice and close. From near the top of the falls, there is a great view down the valley looking between the canyon walls.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Nature Track & Valley of the Waters Track) veer right, to head along Nature Track. After another 40 m pass the "Isobel Falls" (15 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the picnic table (on your right). After another 65 m find the "Empress Falls" (55 m on your left). Empress Falls Empress Falls is a spectacular waterfall in the Valley of the Waters. The Valley of the Water Creek comes out of the slot in the cliff and tumbles down a series of cliffs to a sandy pool. The fall is the site of the last abseil in a popular canyon, making a great site for walkers in the area. Stepping stones help walkers cross below the falls. There is a small overhang next to the falls, giving the area shade and offering a great place to rest.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Nature Track & Grand Cliff Top Track) turn right, to head along Nature Track. After another 170 m cross the stepping stones. After another 30 m pass the waterfall (20 m on your right). After another 40 m cross the stepping stones. Then find the "Lillian's Glen" (8 m on your left). Lillian's Glen Lillian's Glen is a moss and fern filled section on the 'Valley of the Waters' Creek (where the Nature Track crosses the creek, south of Edinburgh Castle Rock). There are stepping stones to help cross the creek. Lillian's Glen is a great spot to rest and enjoy the area, especially on warmer days. For the sure-footed, a short clamber upstream to Asmodeus Pool at the bottom of a waterfall, is worthwhile - a very nice spot at the end of a narrow canyon. After another 470 m find the "Edinburgh Castle Rock" (25 m on your right). Edinburgh Castle Rock Edinburgh Castle Rock is a signposted, unfenced viewpoint on the Nature Track, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The rock platform has an interesting formation, with an uneven surface of circular lines. From Edinburgh Castle Rock, there is a view left, up the valley towards the houses on the ridge. Looking right, down the Valley of the Waters, it is possible to see the escarpment of Kings Tablelands.
	After another 300 m (from the Nature Track) turn right, to head along Nature Track. After another 285 m (from the Nature Track) continue straight, to head along Nature Track.
	After another 325 m (from the Nature Track) continue straight.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Valley Road) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street (a residential road). After another 125 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Fitzgerald Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 120 m (at the intersection of Murphys Lane & Armstrong Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 115 m (at the intersection of Pritchard Street & Armstrong Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 115 m (from the Armstrong Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Day Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Cascade Street) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Armstrong Street & Robinson Avenue) continue straight, to head along Armstrong Street.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Falls Road & Armstrong Street) turn left, to head along Falls Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 250 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight, to head along Falls Road. After another 55 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight, to head along Falls Road.
	After another 35 m (from the Falls Road) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 145 m continue straight. After another 150 m pass the "Pitt Park" (40 m on your left).
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 55 m pass the car park (55 m on your left).
	Turn left.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 7 m turn left. After another 45 m pass the "Stockyard Carpark" (20 m on your right). After another 25 m (from the Frost Lane) veer left. After another 70 m pass the car park (65 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 20 m turn left.
	After another 55 m turn right. Then head up the steps
	After another 15 m come to the end.

An optional side trip to Queen Victoria Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Valley of the Waters Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 10 m come to "Queen Victoria Lookout". Queen Victoria Lookout The Queen Victoria Lookout is perched above the Valley of the Waters, south-west of Conservation Hut. The fenced lookout has views into the narrow section of the valley. The views are made more dramatic by the roar of the waterfalls below and the mists which frequent the area. Empress Falls are only just visible - the main views extend down Jamison Valley. Kings Tableland (left) and Sublime Point(right) dominate the views and the eastern edge of Mount Solitary and beyond is also visible.
	Continue another 0 m to find Queen Victoria Lookout at the end. About 85 m past the end is "Lodore Falls". Lodore Falls Lodore Falls are a lovely set of falls on the Valley of the Waters Creek. The narrow falls have a staircase on one side and stepping stones (and handrail) crossing the bottom, making it easier for walkers to appreciate this waterfall from many angles. Just beyond the handrail, the water falls over another cliff, providing a great view down the valley. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 35 m to the main route.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 2 m (from the Nature Track) turn around.
	After another 10 m come to the end. "Edinburgh Castle Rock". About 10 m past the end is "Edinburgh Castle Rock". Edinburgh Castle Rock Edinburgh Castle Rock is a signposted, unfenced viewpoint on the Nature Track, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The rock platform has an interesting formation, with an uneven surface of circular lines. From Edinburgh Castle Rock, there is a view left, up the valley towards the houses on the ridge. Looking right, down the Valley of the Waters, it is possible to see the escarpment of Kings Tablelands. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 15 m to the main route.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	6.8 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Class 4/6
Hard track

Length

6.8 km

Time

2 h 30 min to 3 h

Quality of track

Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

Gradient

Very steep (4/6)

Signage

Directional signs along the way (3/6)

Infrastructure

Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Experience Required

Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)

Weather

Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	105 m	[seat]
Toilet	165 m	[toilet]
Toilet	480 m	[toilet]
Toilet	2.7 km	[toilet]

Item

From Start

Name & link to notes

Seat

105 m

[seat]

Toilet

165 m

[toilet]

Toilet

480 m

[toilet]

Toilet

2.7 km

[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Katoomba Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  17°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 23.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. High chance of showers about the Blue Mountains, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm on and east of the ranges in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 23.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  8°C → 11°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 19.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  5°C → 12°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers about the Blue Mountains, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  5°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Blue Mountains National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Glenbrook Causeway closed due to flooding
  Due to heavy rainfall, Glenbrook causeway is now closed. There is no access to Euroka Campground, Red Hands Cave, Nepean Lookout, or the Oaks firetrail.
  
  Closed areas: Katoomba area track closures
  The following walking tracks are closed for a helicopter operation Monday 28 April 2025:
  
  Giant Stairway beyond Oreades lookout
  
  Dardanelles Pass
  
  Federal Pass between Golden Stairs and Scenic World
  
  Federal Pass between base of Furber Steps and Leura Forest
  
  Closed areas: Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
  Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.
  The following tracks are closed:
  Katoomba and Leura
  
  Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall risk.
  
  Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Gordon Falls picnic area and Elysian Rock lookout, due to a landslide. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information. Detours will also be in place via Olympian Parade.
  
  Gordon Falls picnic area is closed due to upgrades. Detours for walking tracks are in place. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides. Access to Leura Forest and Jamison Valley is via Amphitheatre track.
  
  Golden Stairs walking track is closed due to landslides and rock fall. There is no access from Glenraphael Drive to Ruined Castle, Federal Pass or Scenic World. Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary can be accessed from Federal Pass (via Furber Steps) or Kedumba Pass.
  
  Lone Lyrebird track is closed between Gordon Road and the War Memorial, due to subsidence. Detour is in place.
  
  Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
  
  Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
  
  Wentworth Falls and Woodford
  
  Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
  
  Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
  
  Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to multiple landslides. No access to Roberts Pass and Vera Falls. Valley of the Waters track is closed below Sylvia Falls.
  
  Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
  
  Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
  
  Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides. The Grose Valley can be accessed from Blackheath via Perrys Lookdown or the Horse track.
  
  Pierces Pass road and picnic area will be closed for road maintenance from May 5th to 9th, 2025. Parking will be available at Walls Lookout carpark and all walking tracks remain open using a short access track from the Walls Lookout carpark.
  
  Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing
  
  Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.
  
  Closed areas: Burralow Creek Campground closed
  Burralow Creek campground and picnic area will be closed from 28 April to 15 May 2025 for upgrade works to Bulcamatta Falls walking track.
  The following connecting fire trails will also be closed:
  
  Paterson Range fire trail
  
  Tabaraga Ridge fire trail
  
  Burralow fire trail
  
  There will be no public access during this time including walkers, bike riders, horse riders and vehicles. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4720 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Red Hands Cave & Walking Tracks temporarily closed
  The following areas and walking tracks are closed from 1 April 2025 until further notice:
  
  Red Hands Cave
  
  Red Hands Cave walking track
  
  Campfire Creek walking track
  
  the Link walking track
  
  This is to allow for works on the elevated platform at Red Hands Cave. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office (02) 4720 6200.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Fern Bower walking track closed
  Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.
  For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Euroka walking track closed for repairs
  Euroka walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed for track repairs from Monday 1 February to Monday 30 June 2025.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed
  Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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