Nature track (3.3 km, Moderate) – Blue Mountains National Park

Overview

About Nature track

Why go

Waterfalls and ferny creek gullies on a short loop
Jamison Valley views from Queen Victoria Lookout
Convenient access from Conservation Hut

Heads up

Long climb with many steps
Creek crossings can be slippery or muddy
Limited parking at the hut on busy weekends

Map & elevation

The route

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Elevation807–924 m

TrailheadConservation Hut car park-33.71998, 150.36313

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Plan your hike

Before you go

Parking

Start at Conservation Hut car park off Fletcher Street in Wentworth Falls. Parking is limited and can fill on weekends. Toilets and picnic facilities are by the hut, with a cafe nearby; carry your own water because track-side water is limited.

Safety

Uneven steps and creek crossings can be slippery, particularly when wet; crossing footing may be muddy or change over time. Keep well back from the exposed rock edges around Edinburgh Castle Rock.

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ClosureRoads and tracks closed across Blue Mountains National ParkMany roads, fire trails and walking tracks across Blue Mountains National Park are closed; do not enter closed areas.Official details
CautionPark-wide solid-fuel fire banA park fire ban is active across Blue Mountains National Park: campfires and solid-fuel barbecues and stoves are prohibited. - Gas and electric cookers are permitted, subject to safety rules.Official details

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Conservation Hut and the Valley of the Waters

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“You're coming up on Conservation Hut, a café above the Valley of the Waters. Stop for breakfast or lunch with a view toward Mount Solitary; the menu includes French-toast croissants and fish tacos.”

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Hiking Nature track

The loopNature track is a 3.3 km (2.

Nature track is a 3.3 km (2.05 mi) loop from Conservation Hut through the ferny gullies of the Valley of the Waters, with creek cascades and a Jamison Valley lookout. Allow 1.5–2.5 hours. The Grade 3 route descends toward the creek and falls, then climbs a long stair section before returning through upper bushland. It is short on the map but a moderate outing underfoot.

Creek and footingThe track moves between formed path, uneven sandstone, roots and many steps.

The track moves between formed path, uneven sandstone, roots and many steps. Creek crossings can be slick or muddy, and the footing may vary; do not count on dry or stable stepping stones. The climb back out is the main effort.

LookoutsQueen Victoria Lookout opens over Jamison Valley, while the route also passes the rocky setting…

Queen Victoria Lookout opens over Jamison Valley, while the route also passes the rocky setting of Edinburgh Castle Rock. Shaded fern gullies and small cascades make a strong contrast with the open sandstone viewpoints. Keep back from exposed rock edges.

Start and facilitiesBegin at Conservation Hut car park on Fletcher Street in Wentworth Falls.

Begin at Conservation Hut car park on Fletcher Street in Wentworth Falls. Spaces are limited and may fill on weekends. Toilets, picnic facilities and a cafe are near the hut; bring your own water because supplies along the track are limited. Pets are not permitted, except certified assistance animals.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Blue Mountains

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58 sightingsGrey KangarooMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

43 sightingsWombatMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

18 sightingsRed-necked WallabyMost seen around 6 PMSighting map

53 sightingsSwamp WallabyMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

23 sightingsBrushtail PossumMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

30 sightingsRing-tailed PossumMost seen around 7 PMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Blue Mountains. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.

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