Rocket Point Lookout is an impressive vantage point in Wentworth Falls, offering sweeping views of the waterfall and the Jamison Valley.
A short walk from the picnic area leads to this often-overlooked spot, making it a hidden gem in the Wentworth Falls area.
| Rocket Point Lookout Walk | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 2.2 km (return from car park) |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
Getting There
You can park at the Wentworth Falls picnic area, which has a spacious car park, though it tends to fill up quickly on weekends.
Take the Falls Road exit from the Great Western Highway and follow it to the end, where Falls Road transitions into Sir H Burrell Drive, looping around the car park.
From there, follow the walking path alongside the road to the top of the waterfall, where you’ll find access to the side trail leading to Rocket Point Lookout.
Alternatively, you can take Darwins Walk from Wentworth Falls train station to the top of the waterfall. This scenic bushwalk is a great warm-up for all the stunning sights ahead.
Track Notes
To reach Rocket Point Lookout, start by following the Wentworth Falls Walk to the top of the waterfall, then take a short side trail to the lookout.
This side trail is signposted as “Rocket Point Circuit” just after crossing the top of the falls.
From the picnic area car park, follow the path along Sir H Burrell Drive, which leads to the top of the waterfall and passes several scenic lookouts along the way.
The map below shows the location of Rocket Point Lookout in relation to the car park, with the following key points marked from 1 to 5:
- Jamison Lookout
- Wentworth Falls Lookout
- Fletchers Lookout
- Top of Wentworth Falls
- Rocket Point Lookout
As you make your way to the top of the waterfall, be sure to stop at the various lookout points along the way. Jamison Lookout, Wentworth Falls Lookout, and Fletchers Lookout all offer fantastic views.
Another great lookout worth the extra effort is Princes Rock Lookout, which requires about 10 minutes of additional hiking via a signposted detour.
Once you reach the top of the waterfall, cross over via the stepping stones and look for the small signpost marked Rocket Point Circuit.
Since this is a detour, many visitors to the Wentworth Falls area skip this loop walk and miss out on a stunning vantage point.
At the signpost, follow the path as it climbs into the bush. It’s a bit steep at first but levels out quickly.
From there, the track is a straightforward bushwalk, though some sections can be slightly overgrown.
Before long, you’ll reach a large rock archway, which you’ll need to walk through. On the other side, there’s a track intersection with a small sign.
At the intersection, turn right to visit the lookout platform.
The Lookout
The viewing platform at Rocket Point Lookout is perched on a high point along the cliffs southwest of the waterfall.
It’s a relatively small, fenced platform offering fantastic views of Wentworth Falls and the valley below.
Once you’ve taken in the views, you can either return to the waterfall the same way or complete the full round walk.
If you choose to do the full circuit, instead of going back through the rock archway, continue straight along the path.
The rest of the walk is fairly easy, but there are a few intersections where you’ll need to pay attention to stay on track.
One of these intersections leads to a trail heading south towards Lincoln’s Rock on the Kings Tableland plateau. While that’s a stunning spot to visit, it’s best saved for another day!
