Den Fenella Walking Track in Wentworth Falls

The Den Fenella Track is a short and easy bushwalk that starts at the picnic area in Wentworth Falls and leads to a small but scenic lookout.

Despite its short length, this walk is a real treat, featuring lush rainforest, creek crossings, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping views.

It’s a great walk to combine with one or more of the many other tracks and lookouts in this beautiful part of the Blue Mountains.

Den Fenella Track
Distance: 1 km (return)
Duration: 1 hour
Grade: Easy
Dogs: Not allowed

Getting There

The Den Fenella Track starts at the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area car park, or can be done as a side trip from the Overcliff Undercliff Track.

To reach the picnic area, turn onto Falls Road from the Great Western Highway. At the end of the road, turn onto Sir H Burrell Drive, where you’ll find a reasonably sized car park.

Keep in mind that the car park fills up quickly on weekends, so it’s best to arrive early to secure a spot.

Below is a map of the walk from the car park to the lookout.

Map of the Den Fenella Track

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Track Notes

The Den Fenella Walking Track may be short, but it’s also quite steep, particularly in the last 200 metres, where the trail descends into a small canyon.

Overall, it’s a relatively easy walk, but good hiking shoes are recommended, especially in wet conditions.

1. Start of the Walk

After parking, look for the trailhead near the picnic tables behind the car park.

Footbridge over Den Fenella Creek
Footbridge over Den Fenella Creek

About 300 metres in, the track reaches a small footbridge, which marks the junction with the Overcliff Undercliff Track.

2. Den Fenella Creek

Cross the footbridge, then turn left to begin the 200-metre descent to Den Fenella Lookout.

Walking along the creek
Walking along the creek

This is the most exciting part of the trail, as it follows Den Fenella Creek into a narrow canyon.

The creek forms several small cascading waterfalls, with stairs and stepping stones guiding the way through this beautiful setting.

3. Den Fenella Lookout

After crossing a few small footbridges, the track reaches the fenced Den Fenella Lookout.

Den Fenella Lookout
Den Fenella Lookout

This is a tiny lookout perched on the cliff’s edge, right next to where the creek plunges into the valley.

On a clear day, the views across Jamison Valley are spectacular, with several Blue Mountains landmarks visible in the distance.

Valley views from the lookout
Valley views from the lookout

If you take a good look around, you might spot Kings Tableland, Mount Solitary, the Narrow Neck Plateau, and Sublime Point.

Once you’ve finished soaking in the views, simply retrace your steps back to the car park, where you can explore more nearby walks.

The Den Fenella Lookout is one of many vantage points in this beautiful part of the Blue Mountains. Read our guide on lookouts in Wentworth Falls for a complete list of the best viewpoints.
 

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AJ Mens

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