The Victoria Falls Walking Track in the Blue Mountains takes in a beautiful lookout, an impressive waterfall, and a cascade water spectacle.
Perched on a cliff edge overlooking the Grose Valley, the Victoria Falls Lookout is the starting point of a short but steep bushwalk to two of the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
Victoria Falls is a stunning waterfall on Victoria Creek that drops 20m from a rock overhang, and the nearby Victoria Creek Cascades further upstream is a smaller waterfall in beautiful surroundings.
| Victoria Falls Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4 km (return) |
| Elevation: | 400 m |
| Time: | 2 hours (depending on stops) |
| Grade: | Moderate / hard (very steep) |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
Getting There
From the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains, turn into Victoria Falls Road, north of Blackheath and just south of Mount Victoria.
Victoria Falls Rd is unsealed, but it is in good condition. A 4WD vehicle certainly isn’t required, but it’s important to drive cautiously, especially after rainfall when potholes may appear.
After about 5 km on this road, you will arrive at a small car park and a picnic area. The start of the track is at the eastern end of the car park (see map).
Map
Here is a map of the Victoria Falls Track with the three highlights marked:
- Victoria Falls Lookout
- Victoria Creek Cascades
- Victoria Falls
Track Notes
This hike is very steep. It’s fairly easy on the way down, but quite challenging on the way back up.
Make sure you come prepared with appropriate footwear and a bottle of water. That water will be much needed, especially on a warm day.
And if you’re keen to swim, both the waterfall and the cascades feature beautiful waterholes suitable for a quick splash.
Once you’ve parked your car, look for the Victoria Falls Track signage. From there, simply follow the trail into the bush.
1. Victoria Falls Lookout
After only a few hundred metres, the walking track arrives at the beautiful Victoria Falls Lookout, otherwise known as the Grose Valley Lookout.
We think this lookout is one of the most beautiful lookouts in the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley and beyond.
The waterfall and cascades aren’t visible from the lookout. To visit those two beautiful sights, you will need to undertake the steep descent into the valley.
To start that adventure, you can find the walking trail to the left of the lookout.
2. Victoria Creek Cascades
The walk down to Victoria Creek is an easy-to-follow, zig-zag style walking path, first through an area of rocky outcrops and slowly evolving into a greener, rainforest-like environment.
As you descend, the beautiful sounds of the waterfall and cascades get louder. The track eventually arrives at a junction where things may get a bit confusing.
The sign at the junction says Burra Korain Flat to the left, and Cascades to the right. It doesn’t mention Victoria Falls, but the path to the left will get you to that waterfall.
For the best experience, we recommend visiting the cascades first, which is only a short walk away from that sign, turning right.
With a bit of rock scrambling, you can reach the pool in front of the cascades. On a warm day, feel free to walk into the water, but be mindful of slippery surfaces and hidden rocks.
It’s a beautiful spot, especially with the boulders, cliff walls, and large 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 waterfall, retrace your steps to that junction and follow the path heading towards Burra Korain Flat.
What’s great is that you can visit both the top and bottom of this amazing waterfall. The top of the waterfall can be reached via a short side track (signposted), and offers nice views of the creek flowing through the forest.
To get to the bottom of the falls, continue on the main path along the creek and keep walking until you see the waterfall appearing.
On a warm day, by all means, go for a swim in the waterhole at the waterfall’s base. This natural swimming pool is bigger than the one at the Cascades, and there are fewer rocks to negotiate.
It’s a very pretty and peaceful area, and swimming in that pool is a wonderful experience. On the weekends, it’s best to go early because it can get a bit busy there, especially later in the day.
Check out our list of scenic waterholes in the Blue Mountains if you’re keen to find more of these natural spots to swim!
