The Victoria Falls Walking Track in the Blue Mountains features a scenic lookout, an impressive waterfall, and a beautiful water cascade.
Located on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Grose Valley, the Victoria Falls Lookout marks the starting point of a short yet steep bushwalk to two picturesque waterfalls: Victoria Falls and Victoria Creek Cascades.
| Victoria Falls Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4 km (return) |
| Elevation: | 400 m |
| Time: | 2 hours (depending on stops) |
| Grade: | Moderate / hard (very steep) |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
Getting There
From the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains, turn into Victoria Falls Road, located north of Blackheath and just south of Mount Victoria.
Victoria Falls Road is unsealed but generally in good condition. A 4WD isn’t necessary, though it’s best to drive carefully, especially after rain, when potholes may appear.
After about 5 km, you’ll reach a small car park and picnic area. The walking track begins at the eastern end of the car park.
Below is a map of the walk with the three main highlights marked:
- Victoria Falls Lookout
- Victoria Creek Cascades
- Victoria Falls
Track Notes
The walking track is quite steep. It’s easy enough on the way down but challenging on the return climb. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring plenty of water.
If you’re planning to swim, both the waterfall and the cascades have beautiful waterholes that are perfect for a quick dip.
Once you’ve parked, look for the Victoria Falls Track sign and follow the trail as it leads into the bush.
1. Victoria Falls Lookout
After only a few hundred metres, the walking track reaches the beautiful Victoria Falls Lookout, also known as the Grose Valley Lookout.
It’s one of the most scenic lookouts in the Blue Mountains, offering sweeping views across the Grose Valley and beyond.
The waterfall and cascades aren’t visible from here, so to visit those two sights, you’ll need to continue with the steep descent into the valley.
To begin that part of the walk, follow the trail that starts to the left of the lookout.
2. Victoria Creek Cascades
The walk down to Victoria Creek follows an easy-to-navigate zigzagging path, starting through rocky outcrops before gradually transforming into a greener, rainforest-like environment.
As you descend, the sounds of the waterfall and cascades grow louder. The track eventually reaches a junction that can be a little confusing.
The sign at the junction points left to Burra Korain Flat and right to the Cascades. It doesn’t mention Victoria Falls, but the left path leads there.
For the best experience, we recommend visiting the cascades first, which is only a short walk from the junction.
With a bit of rock scrambling, you can reach the pool in front of the cascades. On a warm day, you might enjoy stepping into the water, but take care as the rocks can be slippery and uneven.
It’s a beautiful spot, framed by large boulders, cliff walls, and tall trees surrounding the cascades.
The path to Burra Korain Flat extends along the Grose River and ultimately leads to the Blue Gum Forest, which in turn connects with Perrys Lookdown and Lockleys Pylon.
3. Victoria Falls
To visit the beautiful Victoria Falls, retrace your steps to the junction and follow the path towards Burra Korain Flat.
One of the great things about this spot is that you can visit both the top and the base of the waterfall. A short, signposted side track leads to the top, offering lovely views of the creek flowing through the forest.
To reach the bottom of the falls, continue along the main path beside the creek until the waterfall comes into view.
On a warm day, you can go for a refreshing swim in the waterhole at the base. This natural pool is larger than the one at the cascades, and there are fewer rocks to navigate.
It’s a peaceful and very pretty area, and swimming here is a wonderful experience. On weekends, it’s best to arrive early, as it can get quite busy later in the day.
Check out our guide on scenic waterholes in the Blue Mountains if you’re keen to find more of these natural spots to swim.
Otherwise, if you’d like to discover more waterfalls, read our article with the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
