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Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains, Greater Western Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hiking, Abseiling & Rock ClimbingFor superb Blue Mountains scenery, without going too far from civilization, Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba are the ideal spots. A wide range of flora exists, from heath to temperate rainforest, open forest & swamp. Canyons, such as the one below Lilians Bridge, contain cool damp micro-climates supporting many ferns and soft leafed trees. Cliff-top walks, such as 3km 3hr Nature Track circuit, Overcliff Track & Darwins Walk, are recommended for walkers unsure of their ability to handle the strenuous climb in and out of the valley. For the fitter hikers, the 4km 4hr climb down National Pass and up through the Valley of the Waters (or vice-versa) is recommended, with a descent of aprox. 200m. Many walkers, the author included, emerge looking done in. A few look like they're just getting warmed up. Serious bushwalkers can stretch their muscles by tackling Wentworth Pass or the 450m descent to Vera Falls. Be Prepared.....
Bus timetables: call Blue Mountains Bus Co. (02) 4782-4213 Accuracy DisclaimerMaps & information are provided only as a general guide to what is available. It is strongly recommended that you obtain accurate information in the form of maps and local advice. Further InformationMaps and guidebooks are available from Tourist Information Centres, Rocksports, Sassafras and other outlets. Recommended: National Parks & Wildlife Service booklets covering National Pass and Valley of the Waters. |
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Points of Interest Elevations relative to No.8.
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Work on National Pass commenced in 1890, but was stalled by the problem
of negotiating the cliffs. A Captain Murray was eventually lowered over the cliff by rope
to survey the route of the stairs, then 5 men employed to build them. The pass was opened
between 1906 and 1908. After crossing the creek just above Wentworth Falls, the main descent begins. Spectacular views open up as you make your way down via stairs cut into the cliff and natural rock ledges. On reaching the broad ledge between the upper and lower falls, the track crosses the creek again and follows the shelf west to the Valley of the Waters.
Photo © Glenis Cole, Glenscapes |
| Empress Falls, in the Valley of the Waters, below the village of Wentworth
Falls. The Valley of the Waters may be reached by a direct walking track, which descends
steeply through temperate rainforest. Cool, moist, shady conditions prevail, and the area
is a rich wildlife habitat. Apart from the regular bushwalkers, you are likely to meet wetsuit-clad abseilers who like to take a more direct, and wet, route down the numerous waterfalls. From the valley, National Pass takes the walker to the Wentworth Falls, then back up the cliffs to the village. The Nature Track, & other cliff-top routes, make a good alternative for walkers who prefer to avoid the strenuous climb in and out of the valley.
Photo © Glenis Cole, Glenscapes |
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