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Victoria Falls and Grose Valleyto Blackheath Station

3 Days

22.5 km One way

Experienced only

1580m5

This walk explores a fantastic section of the GroseValley. Starting above Victoria Falls, the walkexplores the cascades before dropping into the valleyfor the first nights rest at Burra Korain campsite. Thewalk then heads down through the valley to the BlueGum Forest before camping at Acacia Flats for thenight. On the last day the walk heads up GovettsCreek, past Bridal Falls and Govetts Leap, thenfollows Pope's Glen to the station. The distance eachday allows time to stop, explore and enjoy thefantastic scenery.

310m

1063m

Blue Mountains National ParkMaps, text & images are copyright wildwalks.com | Thanks to OSM, NASA and others for data used to generate some map layers.

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Free Beacon HireA Personal Locating Beacon (PLB) is a hand-held device that, whentriggered, sends a message to the emergency services with yourlocation. The emergency services staff can then look at your tripintention forms and decide how best to help you. In the BlueMountains, you can borrow these for no charge, just complete thisTrip intention form, and a borrowing form. The device can be pickedup from: NPWS Office - Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath - 9am to 4pm7 days Ph: 02 4787 8877 Katoomba Police Station - 217 KatoombaSt Katoomba - Anytime Ph: 02 4782 8199 Springwood PoliceStation - 4 Jerseywold Avenue Springwood - Anytime Ph: 02 47510299 More info.

Victoria Falls LookoutVictoria Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains NP, has an easterly aspectover the Grose Valley. Although the lookout is named after thewonderful Victoria Falls, there are no views of the falls from thislookout.

Victoria CascadesVictoria Cascades, Blue Mountains NP, is a shorter run of water thanthe larger Victoria Falls. These cascades rush over a slope of rock tocontinue down to Victoria Falls. The cascades, made by VictoriaCreek, are worth a look on your way down to Victoria Falls.However, on a a trip up from Victoria Falls, these smaller cascadesmay be somewhat overshadowed by the larger falls.

Victoria FallsVictoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall droppingover a grey rock overhang. The cascade is produced by VictoriaCreek dropping over the approximately-15m cliffs. A scree slopeleads up behind the falls, and below the falls the rocks are veryslippery. These falls are well worth a visit, with the great views fromthe top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom of the falls,making a great trip.

Burra Korain Flat Camping AreaBurra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a smallclearing between the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsiteis well signposted and has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for afew tents. Water can be accessed from either river or creek butshould be treated before use.

Before You walkBushwalking is fun and a wonderful way to enjoy our natural places.Sometimes things go bad, with a bit of planning you can increaseyour chance of having an ejoyable and safer walk.Before setting off on your walk check

1) Weather Forecast (BOM Central Tablelands District)2) Fire Dangers (Central Ranges, Greater Sydney Region)3) Park Alerts (Blue Mountains National Park)4) Research the walk to check your party has the skills, fitness andequipment required5) Agree to stay as a group and not leave anyone to walk solo

Think before you TREKThe 'Think before you TREK' program developed by NSW Police &NPWS promotes the benefits of planning ahead for yourbushwalking trip by using an easy to remember acronym:

Take adequate supplies of food, water, navigation and firstaid equipment.Register your planned route and tell friends and family whenyou expect to return.Emergency beacon (PLB's) should be carried on walks withsignificant gaps in mobile coverage (check terrain profile).Keep to your planned route and follow the map and walkingtrails.

TREK

Topo MapsThe maps provided on wildwalks are helpful, but there are timeswhere you may need maps covering a broader area. Maps that coverthis walk include;1:25 000 Map Series:89301S KATOOMBA, 89301N MOUNTWILSON1:100 000 Map Series:8930 KATOOMBA

GradeThis walk has been graded using the AS 2156.1-2001. The overallgrade of the walk is dertermined by the highest classification alongthe whole track.

Grade 5/6Experienced only5

Length 22.5 km One way

Time 3 Days

Quality oftrack

Rough unclear track (5/6)

Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)

ExperienceRequired

Some bushwalking experiencerecommended (3/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact onsafety (1/6)

Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs notfenced, significant creeks not bridged)(4/6)

* This walk passes through very remote areas and sectionshave no visible track. At least one person in your groupshould have training and experience in off track walking andnavigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skillsand equipment are required.

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Are you ready to have fun?Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for allpossible hazards and delays. Check park closures, weather information andFire Danger Rating before setting out. Optional side trips and alternate routesnoted are not included in this walks overall grade, length or time estimate.Please allow extra time for resting and exploring areas of interest. Theauthors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing this informationbut will not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury youmay experience. Please take care, have fun - Happy Walking. Experaincedwalkers only: This walk passes through very remote areas and sectionshave no visible track. At least one person in your group should havetraining and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even withthese notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.Getting there Traveling by car is the only practical way to get to VictoriaFalls Rd car park (gps: -33.5737, 150.2921). Car: There is free parkingavailable.You can get back from Blackheath Station (gps: -33.6339, 150.2844) by car,train or bus. Car: There is free parking available.

Find up to date and more information inlcuding; travel directions, weather,park closures and walker feedback at http://wild.tl/vfagvtbs

0 | Free Beacon Hire A Personal Locating Beacon (PLB) is a hand-held device that, whentriggered, sends a message to the emergency services with your location. Theemergency services staff can then look at your trip intention forms and decidehow best to help you. In the Blue Mountains, you can borrow these for nocharge, just complete this Trip intention form, and a borrowing form. Thedevice can be picked up from: NPWS Office - Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath -9am to 4pm 7 days Ph: 02 4787 8877 Katoomba Police Station - 217Katoomba St Katoomba - Anytime Ph: 02 4782 8199 Springwood PoliceStation - 4 Jerseywold Avenue Springwood - Anytime Ph: 02 4751 0299More info.

0 | Victoria Falls Rd car park (100 m 2 mins) From the car park, this walk follows the sign to 'Grose ValleyLookout' down the hill. The walk then winds down some steps forapproximately 50m to a lookout.

0.1 | Victoria Falls Lookout Victoria Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains NP, has an easterly aspect over theGrose Valley. Although the lookout is named after the wonderful VictoriaFalls, there are no views of the falls from this lookout.

0.1 | Victoria Falls Lookout (1.4 km 42 mins) Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads pastthe 'Victoria Falls' sign, down the hill. It leads across the hill for a short whilebefore turning right and following the steps downhill for approximately100m. The track then tends left, steeply down through a rocky outcrop, thencontinues winding across the hill under rocky outcrops (on the right). Thetrack winds left, down through the rock again, to steeply zigzag down the hillfor some time, moving away from the rocky outcrop, into ferns and moregrassy undergrowth. The track heads steeply down towards the sound of thecascades at the signposted intersection.Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Cascades',heading towards the noise of the falling water. It follows the hillside throughthe rainforest vegetation to the creek bank. The track then continues over theslippery rocks to the bottom of the falls.

1.47 | Victoria Cascades Victoria Cascades, Blue Mountains NP, is a shorter run of water than the

larger Victoria Falls. These cascades rush over a slope of rock to continuedown to Victoria Falls. The cascades, made by Victoria Creek, are worth alook on your way down to Victoria Falls. However, on a a trip up fromVictoria Falls, these smaller cascades may be somewhat overshadowed by thelarger falls.

1.47 | Victoria Creek Cascades (130 m 4 mins) Turn around: From the falls, this walk heads over the rocks,downstream (keeping the creek on the right), before turning left into therainforest vegetation. The track continues across the hillside for a short timeto the signposted intersection.Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Burra KorainFlat', heading down the stairs for a short distance to another signpostedintersection.Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Top of Falls'sign, down the hill to Victoria Creek. The track then turns left, descendingsteeply on some rocks. This walk continues downstream along a rockshelf tothe top of Victoria Falls.

1.6 | Top of Falls (120 m 3 mins) Turn around: From the the top of Victoria Falls, this walkheads upstream, with the water below on the left. This walk leads up somerock steps and onto a rockshelf, before turning steeply to the right, up somemore slippery rock steps. The walk continues uphill for approximately 10mto the signposted intersection.Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'BurraKorain Flats' heading up the hill and then down to a railing, overlooking theVictoria Falls. The track then winds down the slippery hillside, descending toan intersection in front of a large, mossy rock.

1.72 | Optional sidetrip to Victoria Falls (50 m 2 mins) Veer right: From the intersection, the track follows the hillsidetowards the sound of a waterfall, keeping the creek some distance below toyour left. The track soon opens out onto the cliff of the waterfall. The trackthen swings around the right-hand side to go up the scree slope to venturebehind the waterfall. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to themain walk then Veer right.

1.72 | Victoria Falls Victoria Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a large waterfall dropping over a greyrock overhang. The cascade is produced by Victoria Creek dropping over theapproximately-15m cliffs. A scree slope leads up behind the falls, and belowthe falls the rocks are very slippery. These falls are well worth a visit, withthe great views from the top of the falls, and the accessibility of the bottom ofthe falls, making a great trip.

1.72 | Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks (1.3 km 29 mins) Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the trackdownhill towards the creek, keeping the creek to you right, so soon come to aclearing beside the creek. Here the walk crosses the creek to find a signpointing to 'Burra Korain Flat' (visible before crossing the creek). (This creekmay be impassable after rain). The walk turns left to follow the 'Burra KorainFlat' sign downhill, keeping the creek to your left for over 1km. The trackwinds and undulating through ferns and rocky outcrops, to open out into theBurra Korain Flat Camping Area, which is signposted.

3.07 | Burra Korain Flat Camping Area Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a small clearingbetween the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsite is well signpostedand has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for a few tents. Water can beaccessed from either river or creek but should be treated before use.

3.07 | End of day 1 This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

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3.07 | Burra Korain Flat Camping Area (3.9 km 1 hr 50 mins) Continue straight: From the campsite, this walk headsdown the hill to the creek and then across it. The track continues up through agrassy area to a clearing with a fireplace and BBQ and a sign to 'Acacia Flat'.Continue straight: From the camping area, this walk follows the 'Acacia Flats'sign down to the creek. The track crosses the creek and continues along theright-hand bank, heading downstream. The track then undulates and winds onthe right side of the creek for approximately 3km in a south-easterlydirection. The track crosses a number of creeks, and continues undulatingalong the south side of the Grose River to an intersection, with a signpointing back to Burra Korain.

6.96 | Int. Pierces Pass and Grose River Tracks (4.9 km 1 hr 34 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walkfollows the sign to 'Acacia Flats', keeping the creek below on the left. Thetrack continues for approximately 500m, undulating across the steep hillside.The terrain then begins to flatten out as the track leads onto a creek flat area.After a short while, a clearing with a fireplace is passed, on your right. Thetrack continues to undulate along the hillside, with the creek to the left, forapproximately 2km, to an area where the creek flats broaden. The trackpasses some more clearings with fire places, coming to a sign marked 'BlueGum Forest'. The track passes this sign and continues for approximately500m to a well-signed intersection.

11.86 | Blue Gum Forest Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains NP, is a large stand of Eucalyptus deaneitrees on the junction of the Grose River and Govetts Creek. The magnificenttrees stand tall on the flats with low vegetation beneath. The trees of BlueGum Forest represent the protection efforts of Myles Dunphy, who lead agroup to raise the 130 pounds required to buy the Blue Gum Forest - quite asum in 1931 during the depression - and save it from being cleared. Thegroup were successful and the Blue Gum Forest is now protected within theBlue Mountains National Park. More info.

11.86 | Blue Gum Forest intersection (610 m 10 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk followsthe sign 'Camping only at Acacia Flats', heading downstream. The track tendsright, away from the Grose River and towards the hills on the right. The walkthen heads downhill and across a small creek, after which it meanders forapproximately 100m before arriving at Acacia Flats camping area.

12.46 | Acacia Flats Camping Ground Acacia Flats Camping Ground, Blue Mountains NP, is situated on the floor ofthe Grose Valley between Perrys Lookdown and Lockley Pylon. The campground is approximately 50m from Govetts Creek and approximately 500mupstream from Blue Gum Forest. Acacia Flats Camping Ground isappropriately named after the dense population of Acacias found in this area.Acacia Flats is a wonderful area to camp with tall shady Blue Gums and levelgrass clearings which make for a great place to pitch a tent. There is a pittoilet and sitting logs to make camping more comfortable, and plenty of roomfor large groups. Water is available from Govetts Creek (treat beforedrinking).

12.46 | End of day 2 This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 2, happy camping.

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12.46 | Acacia Flats Camping Ground (3 km 1 hr 2 mins) Continue straight: From Acacia Flats camping area, thewalk leaves the camping area with the Grose River far to the left and themajority of the camping areas to the right of the track. The walk passes a pittoilet on the right after approximately 100m. Continuing along the creek flatsbefore climbing up a small hill, the track contours and undulates forapproximately 600m to round a hill which gives views of Pulpit Rock aboveon the cliffs. The track turns right to climb up the hill, and then left to contourfor some time. As the slope lessens, the track descends to the creek bank,which is on the the right. The track continues to contour for approximately1km just above the creek, on a steep bank which has minor undulations, untilit comes across a clearing with a 'No Camping' sign. The track turns left hereand descends to the creek bank at a signposted intersection of Junction Rock.Junction Rock 'intersection' sits in the middle of the creek.

15.44 | Junction Rock Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of theGovetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted,giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the BlueGum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer.

15.44 | Junction Rock (2.4 km 1 hr 15 mins) Veer right: From Junction Rock, the walk follows the'Govetts Leap' sign, soon crossing the brook. The track then follows thebrook for approximately 150m, to another creek crossing. The trackcontinues, with the creek now on its left, for approximately 60m, beforecrossing back to the other bank. The track continues for approximately 1kmwith the creek to the right, and undulates steeply in sections betweenmagnificent waterfalls. A section of track traverses a rock shelf for a shortstretch, before continuing to wind up and down (with the creek to the right)to a few sets of steeply-cut stairs. From these, the walk continues to windover hills to a creek crossing. The track then heads up the spur, windingbetween views of waterfalls, before tending left further up the hill. The walkleads up the winding steps for some time, until crossing the creek at thebottom of a waterfall cascading off the large cliffs - Govetts Leap falls.

17.8 | Govetts Leap (falls) Govetts Leap, is a waterfall in the Blue Mountains National Park. The fall isfed by Govetts Leap Brook which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley.The falls are best viewed from Govetts Leap and Barrow Lookouts. Leap is ascots dialect word for cataract or waterfall.

17.8 | Bottom of Govetts Leap falls (610 m 42 mins) Continue straight: From the bottom of Govetts Leap Falls,this walk heads north-west, following the blue signs up the hill. The trackzigzags its way steeply up to a wall of rock covered by moss, ferns andgrasses. The track passes along the base of this cliff to a metal staircase,passing through the rock. The track continues to wind steeply below thecliffline, passing two lookouts before coming to the signposted intersection.Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to'Govetts Leap carpark' up the stairs. The walk zigzags up the hill beforetending left to the signposted intersection.Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads across the grassed areatowards a platform structure. The walk climbs some stairs onto Govetts LeapLookout, with its great views and sandstone monuments.

18.4 | Govetts Leap Lookout Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyedthis view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. GovettsLeap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the

spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaningwaterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are alsotoilets and picnic shelters nearby.

18.4 | Govetts Leap Lookout (340 m 11 mins) Turn around: From Govetts Leap Lookout, this walk headsdown the stairs at the edge of the lookout, keeping the valley to the right. Thewalk then crosses a grassed area to a well-signposted intersection on the edgeof the tree line.Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down some stairs, keepingthe valley to the right. The walk turns right over a bridge, continuing aroundthe hillside to drop down onto a viewing area and intersection.Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down steep stairs, keepingthe valley to the right. The track then winds along the cliff top until comingto an intersection, near Horseshoe Falls Lookout.

18.74 | Horseshoe Falls Lookout Horseshoe Falls Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small fencedlookout. There are views down to Horseshoe Falls and across the GroseValley.

18.74 | Horseshoe Falls Horseshoe Falls, Blue Mountains National Park, are sourced by Popes GlenCreek which runs over the cliff into the Grose Valley. The Horseshoe Fallsseem to be named after the shape of the valley into which they drop.

18.74 | Horseshoe Falls Lookout (480 m 12 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk headsalong the cliff top towards Horseshoe Falls, with the valley below to theright. The track winds for some time around the hillside, to a lookout on theright, before continuing around to a railing some steep stairs. The stairs leadto Popes Glen Creek, where the track continues through the ferns to meet astreet sign.Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'PopesGlen' keeping the creek below on the right. The track continues forapproximately 100m, rising to the left of a prominent rock feature. The walkpasses another track on the right (with access to the creek), then continues torise past the rock feature (on the right - The rock feature has a trail to its top.)This walk continues from the rock feature, heading down the hill to asignposted intersection.Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill following the'Boyds Beach' sign (under the bush). The walk winds down the rocky stepsfor approximately 40m to Boyd Beach.

19.22 | Boyd Beach Boyd Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, is a small sandy bank on PopesGlen Creek. The beach is a quiet spot with nice ferns and shade. The beach isa short distance from the Popes Glen track.

19.22 | Boyd Beach (2.2 km 50 mins) Turn around: From Boyd Beach, this walk heads up the hillaway from the creek, winding up the rocky steps for approximately 40m tothe signposted intersection.Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill,following the arrow on the sign pointing to 'Blackheath'. The track continuesabove the creek (on the right) for some time, then crosses a bridge so that thecreek is now on the left. The walk crosses a second bridge, then continues forsome time up a rocky hill to an intersection below power lines, with a bridgebelow on the right.Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, keepingthe creek below on the right. The walk soon crosses the creek at a bridge,

continuing along the other side to a small waterfall (on the left). The track thencontinues up the hill for for a short time, passing an intersection (with accesstracks to Clarence Rd). The track continues to head up the hill forapproximately 300m to the intersection with Dell St.

21.37 | Int. Pope's Glen Trk and Dell St (1.2 km 26 mins) Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down DellSt, keeping the bush to the left of the road and houses to the right. The walksoon passes Cleopatra St on the right and continues along Dell St to theintersection with Gipps Lane, on the right (where Dell St changes name toWills St).Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along Gipps Lane, passinga large wooden house to the right of the road. The road tends left ontoRobertson Lane which then becomes Wills St. The walk follows Wills Streetfor sometime to turn left onto Inconstant St and then right onto GardinerCres. Gardiner Cres is followed to the Great Western Highway, where thereis a petrol station on the left. From here, this walk turns left to follow theGreat Western Highway, keeping the petrol station on the left, as the walkheads towards the Gardners Inn pub. This walk continues to the pedestriancrossing, opposite Blackheath Station steps.Turn right: From the pedestrian crossing, this walk crosses the Great WesternHighway to turn right up the covered station steps. The walk follows therailway bridge to the top of the station staircase.

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Summary navigation sheet for the Victoria Falls and Grose Valley to Blackheath Stationkm From Up/Dwn Length Initial directions (Use full tracknotes and maps for more detail)

Start Victoria Falls Rd car park-33.5737,150.2921 (GR Mount Wilson, 487818)

0-15

100 m2 mins

From the car park, this walk follows the sign to 'Grose Valley Lookout' down the hill.

0.10 Victoria Falls Lookout-33.5732,150.2929 (GR Mount Wilson, 487819)

38-358

1.4 km42 mins

Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads past the 'Victoria Falls' sign, down the hill.

1.47 Victoria Creek Cascades-33.5748,150.2982 (GR Mount Wilson, 492817)

1-17

130 m4 mins

Turn around: From the falls, this walk heads over the rocks, downstream (keeping the creek on the right),before turning left into the rainforest vegetation.

1.60 Top of Falls-33.5739,150.2985 (GR Mount Wilson, 492818)

1-20

120 m3 mins

Turn around: From the the top of Victoria Falls, this walk heads upstream, with the water below on the left.

1.72 Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks-33.5734,150.2986 (GR Mount Wilson, 493819)

130

50 m2 mins

Optional sidetrip to Victoria Falls. Veer right: From the intersection, the track follows the hillside towards thesound of a waterfall, keeping the creek some distance below to your left.

1.72 Int. Bottom of Falls and Victoria Creek Tracks-33.5734,150.2986 (GR Mount Wilson, 493819)

22-126

1.3 km29 mins

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the track downhill towards the creek, keeping the creek toyou right, so soon come to a clearing beside the creek.

3.07 End of day 1-33.5641,150.3051 (GR Mount Wilson, 498829)

00

0 m This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

3.07 Burra Korain Flat Camping Area-33.5641,150.3051 (GR Mount Wilson, 498829)

312-415

3.9 km1 hr 50 mins

Continue straight: From the campsite, this walk heads down the hill to the creek and then across it.

6.96 Int. Pierces Pass and Grose River Tracks-33.5816,150.3352 (GR Mount Wilson, 527811)

110-184

4.9 km1 hr 34 mins

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Acacia Flats', keeping the creek belowon the left.

11.86 Blue Gum Forest intersection-33.6111,150.3592 (GR Mount Wilson, 550778)

4-4

610 m10 mins

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign 'Camping only at Acacia Flats', headingdownstream.

12.46 End of day 2-33.6151,150.3556 (GR Mount Wilson, 547774)

00

0 m This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 2, happy camping.

12.46 Acacia Flats Camping Ground-33.6151,150.3556 (GR Mount Wilson, 547774)

130-80

3 km1 hr 2 mins

Continue straight: From Acacia Flats camping area, the walk leaves the camping area with the Grose River farto the left and the majority of the camping areas to the right of the track.

15.44 Junction Rock-33.631,150.3346 (GR Katoomba, 528756)

390-22

2.4 km1 hr 15 mins

Veer right: From Junction Rock, the walk follows the 'Govetts Leap' sign, soon crossing the brook.

17.80 Bottom of Govetts Leap falls-33.6314,150.3137 (GR Katoomba, 508755)

305-61

610 m42 mins

Continue straight: From the bottom of Govetts Leap Falls, this walk heads north-west, following the blue signsup the hill.

18.40 Govetts Leap Lookout-33.628,150.3113 (GR Katoomba, 506758)

23-62

340 m11 mins

Turn around: From Govetts Leap Lookout, this walk heads down the stairs at the edge of the lookout, keepingthe valley to the right.

18.74 Horseshoe Falls Lookout-33.6254,150.3114 (GR Katoomba, 506761)

31-44

480 m12 mins

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the cliff top towards Horseshoe Falls, with thevalley below to the right.

19.22 Boyd Beach-33.6217,150.3102 (GR Mount Wilson, 505765)

148-48

2.2 km50 mins

Turn around: From Boyd Beach, this walk heads up the hill away from the creek, winding up the rocky stepsfor approximately 40m to the signposted intersection.

21.37 Int. Pope's Glen Trk and Dell St-33.6324,150.2941 (GR Katoomba, 490753)

65-27

1.2 km26 mins

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down Dell St, keeping the bush to the left of the road andhouses to the right.

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