Darwins Walk is an easy, dog-friendly walking trail following Jamison Creek from Wilson Park to the top of Wentworth Falls.
At 2.4 km long, it’s a great way to reach the popular Wentworth Falls area on foot, particularly if you are travelling by public transport.
| Darwins Walk | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 2.4 km (one way) |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes (up until National Park entrance) |
| Route: | Google Maps |
Getting There
Darwins Walk officially begins at Wilson Park, just north of the Wentworth Falls Tennis Club. This is the same starting point as the 19 km Grand Cliff Top Walk. The trailhead is easy to find, as it’s clearly signposted and features seating and information boards.
If you are driving, it is best to park on Falls Road adjacent to Wilson Park. If you’re arriving by public transport, simply cross the Great Western Highway at the Station Street intersection and walk to the park from there.
Dogs are permitted on a lead until just before Weeping Rock, where the track enters the National Park. Keep in mind that there are several steel mesh bridges along the way that some dogs may find difficult to walk on.
Read our guide on dog-friendly walks in the Blue Mountains for more walking tracks where your best mate is more than welcome to join.
Track Notes
This is an easy 2.4 km trail suitable for all ages. While the gradient is gentle, there are some steps, so it isn’t wheelchair or pram-friendly. As mentioned, dogs are also welcome, provided they remain on a lead.
Below is a map of the walk from Wilson Park to the top of Wentworth Falls.
The Trail
Before setting off, it’s worth reading the information boards at the trailhead. These explain more about this unique part of the Blue Mountains, the history of Darwins Walk, and the broader Grand Cliff Top Walk.
Once you’re ready to go, simply follow the path as it heads into the bushland.
The track is very easy to navigate as it mirrors Jamison Creek, which eventually plunges into the Jamison Valley at the end of the walk via the spectacular Wentworth Falls.
Darwins Walk carries significant history. Formerly known as Charles Darwin Walk, it commemorates the famous English naturalist who trekked along this creek corridor in 1836 during his journey through the Blue Mountains to Bathurst.
The path has been extensively upgraded in recent years, featuring a series of footbridges and boardwalks that weave through the pleasant bushland scenery.
Waterfalls
Towards the end of the trail, you’ll encounter a Blue Mountains National Park sign. Please note that dogs are not permitted beyond this point.
The walk soon passes its first major waterfall, Weeping Rock, a small but impressive waterfall where the creek pours over a rocky overhang onto a flat platform below. Depending on recent rainfall, Weeping Rock can be quite a spectacle.
From here, the track merges into the Wentworth Falls Walk and leads to a series of stepping stones at the very top of Wentworth Falls.
On one side of the stones, you can admire the Queens Cascade; on the other, you’ll see the water plunging over the edge and disappearing into the Jamison Valley.
Read our extensive guide on the best walks in Wentworth Falls for more great walking tracks in this part of the Blue Mountains.
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