Mount Victoria sits on the western edge of the Blue Mountains and is a great base for exploring some of the area’s quieter walking tracks.
These walks feature historic sites, waterfalls, hidden caves, cliff walls, and wide valley views, often without the crowds found further east.
Below are five of the best walks in the Mount Victoria area, ranging from short bush trails to longer, more challenging tracks.
1. Asgard Swamp and Thor Head Walk
The Asgard Swamp and Thor Head Walk is a challenging bushwalk northeast of Mount Victoria, offering a mix of panoramic Grose Valley views and historic landmarks.
This isolated 9 km return trail is located on the Asgard Plateau and passes an abandoned mine site, several scenic lookouts, and stunning bushland scenery.
To reach the trailhead, turn into Victoria Falls Road from the highway in Mount Victoria, and continue driving for about 4 km until you see the National Parks signpost.
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| Asgard Swamp and Thor Head Walk | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 9 km (return) |
| Time: | 3.5 hours |
| Grade: | Moderate / hard |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
2. Ikara Head Trail
The Ikara Head Trail is a quiet, isolated walking track that leads to a vantage point offering stunning views over the Grose Valley and its cliff walls.
This 5.6 km return walk is particularly enjoyable during the spring season when you’re likely to witness a display of colourful wildflowers.
The trailhead for this walk is a few hundred metres west of the walk to Asgard Swamp, but it isn’t signposted. Click the link below for the exact location on the map.
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| Ikara Head Trail | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 5.6 km (return) |
| Time: | 1.5 hours |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
3. Victoria Falls Walking Track
The Victoria Falls Walking Track is a short but very steep bushwalk that leads to a scenic lookout and two impressive waterfalls.
The main highlight is Victoria Falls, a 20-metre waterfall on Victoria Creek that drops from a rocky overhang into a large pool below. Further upstream, the Victoria Creek Cascades form a smaller but equally scenic waterfall in a quiet bush setting.
The trailhead is located at the end of Victoria Falls Road in Mount Victoria, where you’ll find a well-sized car park.
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| Victoria Falls Walking Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4 km (return) |
| Time: | 2 hours |
| Grade: | Hard (very steep) |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
4. Cox’s Cave Circuit
The moderately challenging Cox’s Cave Circuit is an energising bushwalk that leads to an impressive cave in a quiet forest setting.
The track winds through scenic bushland, with a small waterfall and the large cave as the main features to explore along the way.
Access to the walk is from the end of Mount Piddington Road in Mount Victoria, just a short drive from the Great Western Highway.
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| Cox’s Cave Circuit | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 1.6 km (loop) |
| Time: | 1.5 hours |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes (on a lead) |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
5. Bushrangers Cave Walk
Bushrangers Cave is a somewhat hidden cave structure located just south of the Mount Victoria town centre.
A short 1 km return walk, part of the Little Zig Zag Trail, leads to the cave and also passes Pulpit Rock Lookout, offering scenic views over the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys. To get into the cave, be prepared to climb over a pile of large rocks.
To reach the start of this walk, turn into Hooper Street from the Great Western Highway and drive to Kanimbla Valley Road via Victoria Street and Innes Road. Note that there is also a longer walk to this cave, starting from Mount Piddington, the same location as the walk to Cox’s Cave.
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| Bushrangers Cave Walk | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 1 km (return) |
| Time: | 1 hour |
| Grade: | Easy / moderate (steep sections) |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes (on a lead) |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
6. Mount York Loop Walk
Mount York is located northwest of Mount Victoria and is home to a campground, picnic facilities, several lookouts, and a network of walking trails.
The area is also rich in history, with monuments, memorials, and plaques marking the first crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813 and later efforts to build roads to the plains west of the mountains.
One of the easiest and most enjoyable walks here is a 500-metre loop that passes a couple of scenic lookouts, including Eddy Rock. This short walk starts at the stone arch near the car park.
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| Mount York Loop Walk | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 500 metres (loop) |
| Time: | 30 minutes |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes (on a lead) |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
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