Victoria Falls and Grose Valley to Blackheath Station

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.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 25 m back from the start). 24/7 Victoria Falls Car Park (about 15 m back from the start).
	After another 125 m turn left, to head along Victoria Falls Walking Track. 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. + - 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.
	After another 1.6 km turn sharp left, to head along Victoria Falls Walking Track. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Victoria Falls. To start this optional side trip turn around here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Continue straight, to head along Victoria Falls Walking Track.
	After another 235 m turn sharp left. After another 1.4 km come to the "Burra Korain Flat Camping Area". Burra Korain Flat Camping Area Burra Korain Flat Camping Area Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a small clearing between the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsite is well signposted and has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for a few tents. Water can be accessed from either river or creek but should be treated before use. + - Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a small clearing between the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsite is well signposted and has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for a few tents. Water can be accessed from either river or creek but should be treated before use. After another 120 m come to the "Burra Korain Camping Area" (15 m on your left).
	After another 3.8 km turn right. After another 1.2 km cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 1.7 km cross the bridge (about 8 m long) After another 880 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 600 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 580 m continue straight.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Perrys Track & Shortridge Pass) continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 90 m pass the sign (9 m on your right). After another 420 m come to the "Acacia Flat Campground" (15 m on your right). W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au This is a free campsite. After another 170 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left).
	After another 2.9 km continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track. After another 75 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Blue Gum Forest Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track. After another 45 m find the "Junction Rock" (15 m on your left). Junction Rock Junction Rock Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. + - Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer. After another 560 m come to the camp site (5 m on your left). After another 1.2 km cross the ford. After another 165 m cross the ford. After another 380 m cross the ford.
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Jungle Circuit & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track). After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right). After another 150 m come to the "Williams Lookout". After another 30 m come to the "Breakfast Rock Lookout".
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Govetts Leap Track (Williams Track)) continue straight, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 125 m (Laws Lookout) veer left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 10 m come to the "Laws Lookout".
	After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Pulpit Rock Track.
	After another 155 m turn around, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 6 m come to the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (10 m on your right). Then find the "Horseshoe Falls Lookout" (25 m on your right). Horseshoe Falls Lookout Horseshoe Falls Lookout Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fenced lookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the Grose Valley. + - Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fenced lookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the Grose Valley.
	After another 150 m continue straight. After another 30 m come to the "Two Falls Lookout".
	After another 25 m turn sharp left, to head along Pulpit Rock Track.
	After another 20 m (Laws Lookout) turn right, to head along Pulpit Rock Track. After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Loop Track & Pulpit Rock Track) turn right, to head along Loop Track.
	After another 8 m veer right, to head along Loop Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (6 m on your left).
	Continue straight, to head along Loop Track. After another 6 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 9 m veer right. After another 20 m pass the sign (30 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (15 m on your left). After another 10 m find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (30 m on your left). Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. + - Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby. Then pass the toilet (8 m on your right).
	After another 5 m turn left, to head along Fairfax Heritage Track. Then find the "Toilet Accessible" (6 m on your right). Toilet Accessible Toilet Accessible Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets. Access via concrete ramp, however, the top of the ramp is accessed via loose gravel carpark with some steep eroded sections. + - Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets. Access via concrete ramp, however, the top of the ramp is accessed via loose gravel carpark with some steep eroded sections.
	After another 9 m (at the intersection of Govetts Leap Road & Fairfax Heritage Track) turn right, to head along Govetts Leap Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 35 m find the "Picnic Shelter" (8 m on your right). Picnic Shelter Picnic Shelter Picnic shelters at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Seats are ~45cm high and benches 75cm high. Most shelters have an entrance ~1.2m wide with, and similar gap between table and wall. The largest shelter has an entrance wider than 4m, bench seating but no tables. + - Picnic shelters at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Seats are ~45cm high and benches 75cm high. Most shelters have an entrance ~1.2m wide with, and similar gap between table and wall. The largest shelter has an entrance wider than 4m, bench seating but no tables. After another 35 m find the "Wheelchair Rough" (15 m on your right). Wheelchair Rough Wheelchair Rough This walk leads through a gravel carpark for about 60m. The surface in unevean and erroded in places. The gravel is mostly compressed but the surface may soften after prolonged rain. + - This walk leads through a gravel carpark for about 60m. The surface in unevean and erroded in places. The gravel is mostly compressed but the surface may soften after prolonged rain.
	After another 310 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn right. Then pass the car park (on your left).
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 6 m turn left. After another 120 m pass the sign (6 m on your right). After another 15 m come to the "NPWS Heritage Centre". NPWS Heritage Centre NPWS Heritage Centre National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre, Blackhealth, is a hub for the Blue Mountains National Park. It is signposted on Govetts Leap Road (past McLean Cr). Drop into the Heritage Centre to get advice and learn about the history of the park. You will also find information displays about the traditional owners, thing to do and the local flora and fauna. The heritage centre also has 2 signposted accessible car parks, a shop with souvenirs, toilets and snack food. There is a picnic area out the back and plenty of general parking. + - National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre, Blackhealth, is a hub for the Blue Mountains National Park. It is signposted on Govetts Leap Road (past McLean Cr). Drop into the Heritage Centre to get advice and learn about the history of the park. You will also find information displays about the traditional owners, thing to do and the local flora and fauna. The heritage centre also has 2 signposted accessible car parks, a shop with souvenirs, toilets and snack food. There is a picnic area out the back and plenty of general parking. After another 15 m find the "Toilet Accessible" (30 m on your right). Toilet Accessible Toilet Accessible Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets inside the National Parks Visitor Center. Access (whilst the center is open) via concerete ramp. + - Signposted accessible and general use male and female toilets inside the National Parks Visitor Center. Access (whilst the center is open) via concerete ramp.
	Continue straight. After another 150 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m turn right, to head along Connaught Road.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Connaught Road & Hillier Avenue) turn left, to head along Hillier Avenue. After another 155 m (at the intersection of Pittendrigh Avenue & Hillier Avenue) continue straight, to head along Hillier Avenue.
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Hillier Avenue) turn right, to head along Clarence Road.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Second Street) continue straight, to head along Clarence Road. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Third Street) continue straight, to head along Clarence Road.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Clarence Road & Fourth Street) continue straight (a walking track). After another 205 m pass the "Rolnor Park" (15 m on your left).
	Turn left, to head along Popes Glen Track.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Dell Street & Popes Glen Track) veer left, to head along Dell Street (a residential road).
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Gipps Lane & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gipps Lane.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Wills Street & Inconstant Street) continue straight, to head along Wills Street.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wills Street) turn right, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Wentworth Street) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Gardiner Crescent & Hydora Lane) continue straight, to head along Gardiner Crescent.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Great Western Highway & Gardiner Crescent) turn left, to head along Great Western Highway (a highway\|trunk). After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Great Western Highway.
	After another 45 m turn right.
	After another 30 m continue straight. About 30 m past the end is a car park.
	The end.

An optional side trip to Victoria Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Victoria Falls Walking Track.
	After another 25 m turn sharp right.
	After another 60 m come to the end. "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. + - 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. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 85 m to the main route.

Start	(-33.5736804,150.2921125)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Great Western Highway, A32 Turn on to then drive for 140 m Turn sharp right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 4.1 km Keep right onto Camp Street and drive for another 70 m Turn slight right onto Camp Street and drive for another 440 m Turn slight left onto Camp Street and drive for another 440 m Turn left onto Albion Street and drive for another 265 m Turn right onto Great Western Highway, A32 and drive for another 15.2 km Turn right onto Victoria Falls Road and drive for another 5.2 km
Finish	(-33.633943,150.2844665)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	23.4 km
Time	9 h, 2 days to 3 days

Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
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)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-7 m	[toilet]
Campsite	3.4 km	Burra Korain Flat Camping Area
Camp site	3.5 km	Burra Korain Camping Area
Camp site	13.1 km	Acacia Flat Campground
Toilet	13.3 km	[toilet]
Camp site	16.9 km	[camp site]
Toilet	20.1 km	[toilet]

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