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Grand Cliff Top Walk

Grand Cliff Top Walk

Two days and 19 kilometres along the clifftops from Wentworth Falls through Leura to Katoomba, sleeping in a village bed instead of a tent.

  • Distance19km one-way
  • Time2 days
  • DifficultyGrade 3 of 5
  • Nearest townWentworth Falls
Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Check before you goTracks, roads and campgrounds in the Mountains close for weather, fire and repairs. See current alerts on the official NSW National Parks page for Grand Cliff Top Walk.

About this walk

Opened in 2024, the Grand Cliff Top Walk stitches together the historic clifftop tracks into one signposted route. Day one is 11 km from Wentworth Falls to Gordon Falls at Leura. Day two is 8 km on to Scenic World at Katoomba.

Every stage starts and ends near a railway station, so you can walk it as a weekend from Sydney with no car at all.

Route map

Start100 mNRoute: OpenStreetMap contributors · Blue Mountains Guide
Start: -33.72520, 150.36880

Mapped length 1.9 km. Route line from OpenStreetMap; distance and grade in the summary are the official NPWS figures where available.

Take this map offline

Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the route before you leave town.

GPX file KML (Google Earth)
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.

How to get there

Start at Wentworth Falls picnic area, at the end of Falls Road, Wentworth Falls. Finish at Scenic World, Katoomba.

Parking: Wentworth Falls picnic area. Better: leave the car at home and use the train.

By train: Train to Wentworth Falls station to start. Return from Katoomba station (bus 686 from Scenic World).

Directions to the trailhead (Google Maps)Apple Maps

Good to know

  • Book accommodation in Leura for the overnight stop.
  • You can walk either day on its own as a day walk.
  • Stages close for track work at times - check alerts.

Common questions

How long is Grand Cliff Top Walk?

Grand Cliff Top Walk is 19km one-way and takes about 2 days.

How hard is Grand Cliff Top Walk?

It is rated Grade 3 on the Australian Walking Track Grading System: suitable for most ages and fitness levels, with some steps and short steep sections.

Where does Grand Cliff Top Walk start?

Start at Wentworth Falls picnic area, at the end of Falls Road, Wentworth Falls. Finish at Scenic World, Katoomba. GPS: -33.72520, 150.36880.

Where do I park for Grand Cliff Top Walk?

Wentworth Falls picnic area. Better: leave the car at home and use the train.

Can I take my dog to Grand Cliff Top Walk?

No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.

Is there phone reception at Grand Cliff Top Walk?

Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Wentworth Falls.

Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates); OpenStreetMap contributors (route line). Last checked Thursday 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0.