Summary

The Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular in Australia. 81kms west of Sydney, it boasts more than 140kms of walking tracks with spectacular scenery and wildlife.

Walks in Blue Mountains National Park

Hard

4.3 km return

2.5 hrs

Fortress Rock and Doctor Darks Cave

Fortress Rock and Doctor Dark's Cave is a medium-length trail located in the Blue Mountains, NSW. It offers stunning views and a unique insight into a family (the Darks) who occupied a cave for periods of time throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the relics from their time there remain in the cave, such as pots and pans, bedding and even a game of backgammon.

Hard

11.6 km return

4 hrs

Genowlan Mountain and the Valley of the Dinosaurs

A scenic off trail adventure to check out some of the nice view points around the Valley of the Dinosaurs.

Medium

4 km one-way

90 mins

Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock

There is nothing more interesting than taking a remarkable walk to Pulpit Rock. The area offers magnificent scenery beyond the cliff line surrounding the Grose Valley. Most of the views are coming from the Griffiths Taylor Wall, the Evans Lookout and the Govetts Leap. You will get to see amazing section of coastline and heath land which makes Pulpit Rock an interesting place to explore

Medium

6 km return

3 hrs

Grand Canyon Track

“Creeks, waterfalls and spectacular views are just some of the things that make this walk really great.”

Arresting sandstone walls, ever-present waterfalls and abundant native plants line the awesome Grand Canyon track near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. The historic loop track takes you into the heart of this World Heritage-listed landscape. It's an intimate and adventurous track which walkers have trodden since 1907.

Setting out from Evans lookout, the well-shaded track meanders through luscious native vegetation of ferns and golden wattles, and remains close to Greaves Creek, all of which combine to make this a particularly good walk for the summer months. Shorten the loop by leaving a second car at the Evans Lookout Road entrance or spend the day and stop for lunch at the nearby picnic area before returning to the lookout.

Although there are loads of semi-ledges which make up this challenging walk, you don’t need specialist hiking or abseiling equipment, so comfortable walking shoes are all you’ll need to get out there and explore.

Hard

19 km return

2 days

Grand Cliff Top Walk

Hike 19km in 2 days (or 1 long day) along the Grand Cliff Top Walk, which seamlessly links Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba. You'll discover Aboriginal culture, spectacular lookouts, countless waterfalls, and unique Blue Mountains villages.

Easy

600 m return

20 mins

Hat Hill Trig Walk

A short walk to the trig on top of Hat Hill.

Very Hard

26 km return

2 days

Kanangra to Kowmung River

A tough overnight walk from Kanangra Walls in the Blue Mountains, down to the wild Kowmung River. This describes the shortest route from Kanangra Walls.

Hard

22 km one-way

2 days

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via Mt Solitary

A fairly solid 2-day walk that takes you along the Jamison Valley from Katoomba (and optionally up) to Ruined Castle, over Mt Solitary and back up to Wentworth Falls. There’s some steep sections (up and down!) on both days, rewarded by some great views, waterfalls and cascades and nice walking trails. It can easily be done by public transport, or with a car shuffle.

Easy

1.8 km one-way

75 mins

Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls

Varied between rocky climbs and patches of rainforest. An easy day walk from Leura Cascades that finishes at Gordon Falls Reserve (barbie and picnic facilities available at both ends). Lovely views of the Jamison Valley throughout.

Hard

8.5 km one-way

4 hrs

Lindeman Pass from Leura to Sublime Point

A walk underneath the cliffs through rainforest and past waterfalls. Note this is one way through the national park section if you are road walking to link the two ends or doing a few additional sidetrips the kms will stack up.