Outdoors Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains
Wentworth Falls
An outdoor spot in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Blue Mountains, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Leura Mall, 4.0 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Wentworth Falls
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Blue Mountains, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Leura Mall
Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.
Shopping · 4.0 km straight-line - 2Leura Gourmet
Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.
Food · 4.1 km straight-line - 3Three Sisters
Three sandstone pillars above the Jamison Valley, seen from Echo Point Lookout.
Sight · 5.6 km straight-line - 4The Carrington Hotel
Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.
Drinks · 5.8 km straight-line - 5Scenic World
Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.
Activity · 6.6 km straight-line - 6Grand Canyon Track
6 km loop near Blackheath descending into a fern-lined slot canyon.
Outdoors · 9.7 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Wentworth Falls is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Blue Mountains
Wentworth Falls is our only outdoors pick in Blue Mountains; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Blue Mountains guide.
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Govetts Leap Lookout
Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.
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Zig Zag Railway
Heritage steam and diesel trains running down the 1860s zig-zag line from Clarence near Lithgow, with sandstone cuttings and viaducts.
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Hydro Majestic Hotel
Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.
When to go
Average daily highs in Blue Mountains run from 9°C in July to 27°C in January; February is usually the wettest month. For Wentworth Falls itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Blue Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Blue Mountains weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Wentworth Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Wentworth Falls NSW 2787, Australia
- Coordinates
- -33.72602, 150.37200
- Destination
- Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Wentworth Falls: quick answers
How much time do you need at Wentworth Falls?
Plan on about 2 hours at Wentworth Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Wentworth Falls?
Our pick: Morning.
Is Wentworth Falls free?
Yes, we list Wentworth Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls is at Wentworth Falls NSW 2787, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Wentworth Falls to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Blue Mountains.
Plan Blue Mountains
- Blue Mountains travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Blue Mountains weather by month
- Sydney to Blue Mountains 85 km straight-line
- Blue Mountains to Cairns 1922 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Blue Mountains
- Zig Zag Railway Activity
- Hydro Majestic Hotel Food
- Govetts Leap Lookout Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.