From Wentworth Falls Picnic area, this walk explores some great lookouts and their vistas. The views of Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and the Kings Tableland are simply spectacular. This walk goes down a moderate slope, along a well-managed track to Princes Rock Lookout. Take your time on the walk back up and consider a picnic lunch back at the picnic area. 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.
Wentworth Falls Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2008.The Princes Rock Track. | Photo by admin, 2008.One of the steeper sections of trail. | Photo by admin, 2008.The Jamison Valley from Princes Rock. | Photo by admin, 2008.Wentworth Falls. | Photo by admin, 2008.The view on the way down. | 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.
Getting started From Jamison Lookout, this walk follows the footpath along Sir H. Burrell Drive, past the information sign, keeping the Jamison Valley to the right. Soon the footpath leads to an intersection at the top of some steps (signposted as the way to 'Princes Rock Lookout'). From the top of the steps, this walk heads down the steps following the 'Princes Rock Lookout' sign. The track soon comes to a three-way intersection, with a 'Car Park' arrow pointing back up.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After another 35 m continue straight.
After another 10 m find the "Jamison Lookout" (on your right).
Jamison Lookout
Jamison Lookout
The recently renovated Jamison Lookout is on Sir H Burrell Drive, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout has a wonderful view to the south, down the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and beyond. This is a great wheelchair-accessible viewpoint with a large information sign and bench seats. The lookout is fenced, and is located just below the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.
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The recently renovated Jamison Lookout is on Sir H Burrell Drive, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The lookout has a wonderful view to the south, down the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary and beyond. This is a great wheelchair-accessible viewpoint with a large information sign and bench seats. The lookout is fenced, and is located just below the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.
After another 50 m pass the toilet (80 m on your left).
After another 55 m veer right.
After another 70 m continue straight.
After another 165 m continue straight.
After another 20 m find the "Princes Rock" (on your right).
Princes Rock
Princes Rock
Princes Rock is a great fenced lookout, to the west of Wentworth Falls. There are extensive views into the Jamison Valley below. The lookout has an excellent view of Wentworth Falls, cascading over the cliffs opposite.
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Princes Rock is a great fenced lookout, to the west of Wentworth Falls. There are extensive views into the Jamison Valley below. The lookout has an excellent view of Wentworth Falls, cascading over the cliffs opposite.
(Princes Rock Lookout) Continue another 10 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 420 m to get back to the start.
"Princes Rock Lookout".
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
The Princes Rock Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
830 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
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
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 95 m from the start.
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After another 10 m find the "Jamison Lookout" (on your right).
