Victoria Falls is a beautiful 20m waterfall on Victoria Creek, plunging from a rock overhang into a large pool.
Further upstream, the nearby Victoria Creek Cascades offer a smaller, but equally scenic, waterfall in a beautiful setting.
A short but steep walking trail leads to these two Blue Mountains landmarks, 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 |
Getting There
The start of this walking track is located at the end of Victoria Falls Road in Mount Victoria (see map location).
To drive there, turn into Victoria Falls Road from the Great Western Highway just south of the Mount Victoria town centre. This turn-off isn’t signposted, so please be careful because the highway can be quite busy.
The road is about 5 km long and is mostly unsealed but in good condition. A 4WD vehicle isn’t required to get there.
Track Notes
The walking track down into the Grose Valley to Victoria Falls is short but also very steep. The walk going back up is challenging, even more so on a warm day.
We strongly recommend bringing a filled bottle of water with you, and perhaps some fruit or other snacks for an energy boost.
Note that both the waterfall and the cascades are great spots to go for a quick swim, so bring your swimmers if the weather is nice and warm!
In the map below, we have marked the three highlights and the car park at the picnic area:
- Grose Valley Lookout
- Victoria Falls
- Victoria Creek Cascades
1. Grose Valley Lookout
Once you’re ready to start hiking, look for the start of the walk at the eastern end of the car park.
Only a few hundred metres into the walk, and you’ll arrive at the first highlight: the Grose Valley Lookout.
Also referred to as the Victoria Falls Lookout, this panoramic viewing point offers beautiful views of the Grose Valley and Burra Korain Head.
The main walking track continues to the left of the lookout, descending quickly via a well-maintained, zig-zagging path.
2. Victoria Falls
The steep descent into the valley takes you through stunning bushland, transitioning from dry, rocky terrain to a lush, rainforest-like environment.
As you get closer, the sound of the waterfall and cascades grows louder, and soon the trail reaches a junction with the Burra Korain Flat walking track.
For context, this trail leads to the Burra Korain Flat Campground and continues along the Grose River all the way to the Blue Gum Forest.
At the junction, turn right to visit the cascades or left for the main waterfall.
It doesn’t matter which you see first, but on this occasion, we’ll head to the main waterfall before visiting the cascades.
The waterfall is just a short stroll away, and you can easily access the top (via a short side trail) as well as the bottom of the falls.
Once you stand in front of Victoria Falls, you can see how impressive the waterfall is. The large waterhole and the surrounding scenery make this a beautifully secluded spot in the Blue Mountains.
Swimming in this waterhole is very pleasant, although the water is typically very cold, even in summer. It’s easy to walk into the water, with a mix of sand and rocks at the bottom.
3. Victoria Creek Cascades
To visit the cascades, retrace your steps to the junction and continue for another 50 metres or so.
You’ll have to do a bit of rock scrambling to get close to the water spectacle, but it’s fairly easy to do even if it may look challenging.
Be mindful that on a warm summer’s day, the Victoria Creek Cascades can get very busy as it’s become a bit of a social media hit.
It’s a great spot for a little swim, just be careful as there are many rocks hidden under the water’s surface.
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 facing the Grose Valley.
