This walk heads down to the top of the cliffs, overlooking Empress Falls and the lower Valley of the Waters. The track down through the heath is quite nice, although it is nearly all stairs. The view from Queen Victoria Lookout is a stunning one. The noise of the falls can also be heard from the lookout, however the falls themselves cannot been seen from the lookout. 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.
Conservation Hut. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track beside Conservation Hut. | Photo by admin, 2008.Stairs down into Valley of the Waters. | Photo by admin, 2008.Stairs down into Valley of the Waters. | Photo by admin, 2008.The view of the cliffs from Queen Victoria Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.View from Queen Victoria Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.View from Queen Victoria Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.View from Queen Victoria Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.View from Queen Victoria Lookout. | 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 right onto Fitzgerald Street and drive for another 90 m
Turn right onto Fletcher Street and drive for another 60 m
Continue onto Fletcher Street and drive for another 55 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From Conservation Hut, this walk follows the 'Valley of the Waters' sign down some timber and dirt steps passing a couple of picnic shelters. The track soon leads to the signposted intersection with the 'Short Cut Track' (still in view of the Conservation Hut).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Nature Track Start heading along Valley of the Waters Track (a walking track).
There is a toilet (about 40 m back from the start).
There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
After 40 m find the "Conservation Hut" (8 m on your right).
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.
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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 6 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left).
Continue straight, to head along Valley of the Waters Track.
Then pass the picnic table (8 m on your left).
After another 165 m (at the intersection of Valley of the Waters Track & Overcliff Track) veer left, to head along Valley of the Waters Track.
After another 95 m pass the picnic table (130 m on your right).
After another 35 m continue straight.
After another 35 m come to "Queen Victoria Lookout".
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.
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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.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 360 m to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Queen Victoria Lookout
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
720 m
Time
25 min to 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
25 min to 30 min
Toilet: There is one -23 m back from the start.
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There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
After 40 m find the "Conservation Hut" (8 m on your right).
After another 6 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left).
After another 35 m come to "Queen Victoria Lookout".
