The Victoria Falls walk is a great way to get up close to an amazing cascade. The walk explores the top and bottom of the falls, with the chance to climb behind Victoria Falls. This walk heads down into a section of the Grose Valley from the end of Victoria Falls Rd. Although there is no where to swim, the shady track and spray from the waterfall is refreshing on a warm day. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Start of Victoria Falls Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.Lookout on way Victoria Falls Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.Epicormic Buds on Eucalypt. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down to Victoria Falls. | Photo by admin, 2008.Walker under fern on Victoria Falls Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.Victoria Creek Cascades. | Photo by admin, 2008.Sign near Top of Falls. | Photo by admin, 2008.Victoria Falls. | Photo by admin, 2008.Victoria Falls. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn on to Victoria Falls Road then drive for 5.2 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the car park, this walk follows the sign to 'Grose Valley Lookout' down the hill. The walk then winds down some steps for approximately 50m to a lookout. ....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After 15 m pass the "Victoria Falls Car Park" (15 m on your left).
Then pass the toilet (25 m on your left).
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After another 110 m turn left.
After another 55 m find the "Victoria Falls Lookout" (on your right).
Victoria Falls Lookout
Victoria Falls Lookout
Victoria Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains NP, has an easterly aspect over the Grose Valley. Although the lookout is named after the wonderful Victoria Falls, there are no views of the falls from this lookout.
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Victoria Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains NP, has an easterly aspect over the Grose Valley. Although the lookout is named after the wonderful Victoria Falls, there are no views of the falls from this lookout.
Then come to the "Grose Valley Lookout" (6 m on your right).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Victoria Creek Cascades. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.6 km turn sharp left.
After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Top of Falls. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
Continue straight.
After another 15 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 220 m continue straight.
Continue another 35 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2 km to get back to the start.
About 30 m past the end is "Victoria Falls".
An optional side trip to Victoria Creek Cascades.
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Directions & comments
Start.
After 35 m pass the sign (on your left).
Then find the "Victoria Falls" (40 m on your left).
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls, making a great trip.
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Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls, making a great trip.
After another 40 m come to the end.
"Victoria Cascades".
Victoria Cascades
Victoria Cascades
Victoria Cascades, Blue Mountains NP, is a shorter run of water than the larger Victoria Falls. These cascades rush over a slope of rock to continue down to Victoria Falls. The cascades, made by Victoria Creek, are worth a look on your way down to Victoria Falls. However, on a a trip up from Victoria Falls, these smaller cascades may be somewhat overshadowed by the larger falls.
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Victoria Cascades, Blue Mountains NP, is a shorter run of water than the larger Victoria Falls. These cascades rush over a slope of rock to continue down to Victoria Falls. The cascades, made by Victoria Creek, are worth a look on your way down to Victoria Falls. However, on a a trip up from Victoria Falls, these smaller cascades may be somewhat overshadowed by the larger falls.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 75 m to the main route.
An optional side trip to Top of Falls.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the sign at the start.
After another 50 m come to "Victoria Falls".
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls, making a great trip.
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Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls, making a great trip.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Victoria Falls
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
4.1 km
Time
2 h to 2 h 45 min
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
2 h to 2 h 45 min
After another 55 m find the "Victoria Falls Lookout" (on your right).
Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.
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After 15 m pass the "Victoria Falls Car Park" (15 m on your left).
After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left).
About 30 m past the end is "Victoria Falls".
