NSW residents are no strangers to the Blue Mountains and its many wonders. From stunning lookouts to majestic waterfalls, the heritage-listed region offers plenty of reasons to drive out of town and get immersed in nature. Adding to the stacked list is a brand new walking track along the escarpment from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba with sandstone steps and tracks that are built to last a century. The multi-day Grand Cliff Top Walk is a 19-km, 2-day track that spotlights some of the most enviable features of the Blue Mountains National Park. Here’s what you can expect from the spectacular new walk.
Grand Cliff Top Walk, Blue Mountains
The meandering trail will delight walkers with stunning views over the Jamison Valley towards Mount Solitary in a lush rainforest setting. Plus spot beautiful waterfalls along the way including Wentworth Falls and Katoomba Cascades. A variety of diverse flora and fauna will line the track and avid birdwatchers can keep an eye out for possible sightings of the reclusive lyrebirds and yellow-tailed black cockatoos. The track features more than 4,000 steps and 10 km along with upgraded lookouts along the route.
If you’re planning to walk the entire track, there are numerous cafes, restaurants and accommodation options to avail of in the quaint villages of Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba. If you’re short on time but still keen to check out the new walk, you can opt for shorter sections including half-day or full-day walks, with many entry and exit points along the route. To make it even more feasible, guided tour options are also available including multi-day packages or a ranger-guided 2-hour option.
If you prefer to do your own thing, National Parks and Wildlife services recommend an 11km walk on day one, beginning from Darwins walk at Wentworth Falls and finishing at the scenic Gordon Falls at Leura and an 8km track that runs through Gordon Falls, past the Three Sisters, before finishing at Scenic World at Katoomba where you can stay back and enjoy a glowing new light festival.
No camping gear is required and there are plenty of eateries and transport options in the vicinity, making this track friendly for those wanting to get amongst nature without doing anything too exhaustive.
Read more about this spectacular trail on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website.