Victoria Falls is a beautiful 20-metre waterfall on Victoria Creek, dropping from a rocky overhang into a large pool.
Further upstream, the Victoria Creek Cascades form a smaller but equally scenic waterfall in a picturesque setting.
A short yet steep walking track takes you to both of these Blue Mountains highlights, with the added bonus of a panoramic lookout along the way.
| Victoria Falls Walking Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 4 km (return) |
| Elevation: | 400 m |
| Time: | 2 hours |
| Grade: | Hard (steep) |
| Dogs: | Not allowed |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
Getting There
The walking track begins at the end of Victoria Falls Road in Mount Victoria.
To get there by car, turn into Victoria Falls Road from the Great Western Highway, just south of Mount Victoria’s town centre. The turn-off is not signposted, so take care, as the highway can be quite busy.
Victoria Falls Road is about 5 km long and mostly unsealed, but generally in good condition. You won’t need a 4WD to reach the start of the track.
Track Notes
The walking track down into the Grose Valley to Victoria Falls is short but very steep. The return walk back up is quite demanding, especially on a warm day.
It’s a good idea to bring water and a few snacks for energy, and if the weather is warm, you might also want to pack your swimwear for a dip at the falls or cascades.
On the map below, you’ll find the three main highlights, along with the car park:
- Grose Valley Lookout
- Victoria Falls
- Victoria Creek Cascades
1. Grose Valley Lookout
When you’re ready to begin the walk, head to the eastern end of the car park where the track starts.
Only a few hundred metres in, you’ll arrive at the Grose Valley Lookout, also known as the Victoria Falls Lookout.
This vantage point offers sweeping views over the Grose Valley, with Burra Korain Head rising prominently straight ahead.
From the lookout, the main track continues to the left, descending quickly on a well-maintained zigzagging path into the valley.
2. Victoria Falls
The steep descent into the valley takes you through bushland that shifts from dry, rocky ground to a cooler, more rainforest-like setting.
As you approach the falls, the sound of rushing water grows stronger, until the track meets a junction with the Burra Korain Flat walking trail.
For context, this trail continues to the Burra Korain Flat Campground and follows the Grose River all the way to the Blue Gum Forest.
At that junction, turn right to reach the cascades or left for the main waterfall. It doesn’t matter which you visit first, but here we’ll head to the main falls before exploring the cascades.
From the junction, it’s only a short walk to Victoria Falls, with side tracks leading to both the top and the base of the waterfall.
Standing at the bottom, you can take in the full height of the falls, with the large waterhole and surrounding cliffs creating a quiet, natural setting in the valley.
Swimming here is refreshing, although the water stays very cold, even in summer. The pool is easy to enter, with a mix of sand and rocks underfoot.
3. Victoria Creek Cascades
To reach the cascades, retrace your steps back to the junction and continue along the track for another 50 metres or so.
From there, a short scramble over rocks brings you to the water’s edge. The terrain may look a little challenging, but most walkers will find it fairly easy to manage.
On warm summer days, the cascades are a popular spot and can become quite busy, as the area has grown in popularity through social media.
The pool at the base of the cascades is a pleasant place for a swim, although you should take care as many rocks lie just beneath the surface of the water.
For more great hikes in this part of the Blue Mountains, try the Asgard Swamp and Thor Head Walk, an adventurous walking track through beautiful scenery with several panoramic lookouts.
For a much shorter walk, we recommend the trail to Anvil Rock Lookout, an isolated viewing point overlooking the Grose Valley.
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