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Saturday, 8 March 2025

Fern Bower, the Amphitheatre Track & Bridal Veil Falls

Looking for the ultimate wet-weather hike in the Blue Mountains? The Amphitheatre Track and Fern Bower loop is a spectacular, short 1.8 km circuit that truly comes alive in the rain. Starting from Cliff Drive, this moderate trail plunges deep into a mist-shrouded rainforest gully to showcase the cascading beauty of Lila Falls, Weeping Rock, and the towering pyramid of Bridal Veil Falls. Skip the cloudy lookouts and immerse yourself in this magical, damp adventure beneath the canyon cliffs.

Fern Bower, Amphitheatre Track & Bridal Veil Falls

📍 BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Distance 1.8 km

Duration 00:28 hrs

Elev Gain +147 m

Elev Lost -149 m

Date	08 March 2025
Starting Point	Cliff Drive
Difficulty	Moderate
Pace / Gear	5.3 km/h — Light day pack
Highlights	Bridal Veil Falls

🗺️ Interactive Route Map Pinch or use wheel to zoom

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CAUTION: Wet Conditions & Rockfall Hazard

The Fern Bower and Amphitheatre tracks are exceptionally damp, mist-heavy gullies. Expect slippery stone steps and wet trails near Lila Creek and Bridal Veil Falls. Additionally, a segment of the Amphitheatre Track is actively prone to falling rocks—please watch your footing and do not linger within the signed rockfall zone.

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After a night camping out in the Blue Mountains, I arrived at Govetts Leap in the early morning to find it blanketed in cloud and drizzle. I had to make some swift adjustments to my plans for the day. I had intended to explore some quieter lookouts along the Pulpit Rock Track, however, the weather wasn't conducive to looking at grand vistas. Instead, I turned my attention to a favourite wet weather hike of mine, Bridal Veil Falls.

The weather not looking particularly inviting

The Amphitheatre Track is the centrepiece of an extended loop around Bridal Veil Falls and Leura Cascades, and is one of the prettiest short hikes in the area that packs in all that is great about the Blue Mountains.

The hike begins on the Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Beginning from the old Solitary Restaurant, the first part of this hike delves into the rainforest below the cliffs using the ramps and steps of Federal Pass. The historic pass creates a continuous link below the cliffs between the village of Leura in the east and the Ruined Castle in the west. It's a classic 8 km trail that passes several popular spots including Fern Bower, Leura Forest, the Landslide, Furber Steps and the Golden Stairs along its route.

Wet trails were the order of the day

Entering Fern Bower

Following the pass takes you into Fern Bower, a beautiful section of rainforest the lines Lila Creek. It is one of the wettest gullies in the area with a profusion of subtropical rainforest plants, mosses, and fungi. However, recent storms have carved out an impressive cascading waterfall where there was once dense bush.

Fern Bower

Linda Creek

Before reaching the bottom of the Federal Pass steps, you'll find the branch onto the Amphitheatre Track, located close to Lila Falls, which cascades down the rocks below Fern Bower. It’s thought that the falls were named after Lilla North, the daughter of John Britty North who established the Katoomba Coal and Township Land Co. Limited and actively promoted the growth of Katoomba as a tourist resort.

Federal Pass

The beginning of the Amphitheatre Track

The beautiful Amphitheatre Track follows the cliff into the Amphitheatre, where the walls tower overhead in a graceful curve. A sign notes a short section of the track leading to the amphitheatre is prone to rocks falling on it, so you shouldn't linger if you can help it.

The Amphitheatre

Within the depths of the amphitheatre

The Amphitheatre is short-lived, but you'll quickly find yourself approaching the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls. Before the main waterfall, you might find Weeping Rock in full flow. The small waterfall creates an impressive cascade, best viewed from the opposite side of the creek.

Weeping Rock

The multi-tiered Bridal Veil Fall is spectacular, especially after some rain. The view from the foot of the falls gives a unique aspect, with the waterfall appearing as a tall pyramid of rock.

The track alongside Weeping Rock

Bridal Veil Falls

From the base of Bridal Veil Falls is a sharp climb to reach the rim of the cliffs, now above the waterfall. On a clear day, the lookout above the waterfall has a prime view.

Climbsin the final section of the Amphitheatre Track

Leura Cascades Round Walk

Leura Cascades Round Walk

With the car parked off Cliff Drive, I opted to follow the Prince Henry Cliff Walk back towards the beginning of this short hike. If you have time, you can extend it to include the beautiful Leura Cascades, however, the picnic area is undergoing some renovations at the time of writing so it might be a little underwhelming.

Hiking in the Blue Mountains during rain can be a wonderful experience, offering a unique perspective of the landscape and generally quiet trails. While some tracks may be affected by rain, many are still accessible and offer a magical, if slightly damp, adventure.

Sunday, 17 November 2024

The Undercliff Track & Wentworth Falls

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains on the spectacular Undercliff Track and Wentworth Falls loop. Even with sections of the National Pass closed, this short 2.4 km trail delivers massive rewards, guiding you from the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area to panoramic lookouts over the Jamison Valley. You'll hike directly beneath the towering cliff faces of the Kedumba Walls, cross the stepping stones at Queens Cascade, and stand right at the top of the iconic hand-carved Grand Stairway. It is the ultimate bite-sized cliffside adventure for your next weekend trip.

The Undercliff Track & Wentworth Falls

📍 BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Distance 2.4 km

Duration 01:02 hrs

Elev Gain +96 m

Elev Lost -91 m

Date	17 November 2024
Starting Point	Wentworth Falls Picnic Area
Difficulty	Easy
Pace / Gear	4.2 km/h — Light day pack
Highlights	Wentworth Falls, National Pass

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		<title>The Undercliff Track & Wentworth Falls 17-11-2024</title>
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Wentworth Falls is one of the most popular hubs in the Blue Mountains, but relentless heavy rain and landslides have taken a toll in recent years. Iconic trails like National Pass and Wentworth Pass remain closed indefinitely. Fortunately, you can still experience the area's magic, and the Undercliff Track is one of the best ways to do it. At just 2.4 km, this loop packs a massive punch and is perfect for a quick morning or afternoon adventure.

We kicked off the hike from the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, an excellent spot featuring plenty of lawns, barbecues, and amenities. It gets incredibly packed on weekends, so if you struggle to find a park, spilling out onto Wilson Street is a great backup option - just be prepared to pay the parking fees.

The trail starts right from the edge of the car park, leading you first to Jamison Lookout for your first taste of the sweeping valley views. From there, a short stroll along Sir H Burrell Drive brings you to the start of the Princes Rock Track. Follow the stone steps downward, where a clear sign guides the way out to the spectacular Princes Rock Lookout.

Views from Jamison Lookout

The fenced lookout at Princes Rock has one of the best 'front on' views of Wentworth Falls — you can almost see both tiers (the lower portion gets hidden among the trees a bit). There is also a good view of the Grand Stairway on the opposite side of the valley; look out for tiny people hiking up and down the carved steps.

A view along Jamison Valley, leading towards Mount Solitary

Wentworth Falls and the Kedumba Walls

Wentworth Falls

The top of the Grand Stairway

We headed back to the base of the steps and followed the sign pointing toward the Undercliff Track. True to its name, this spectacular path hugs the cliff line, carving a dramatic route directly beneath the massive sandstone overhangs of the Kedumba Walls on its way to Wentworth Falls.

Wentworth Falls through a gap in the trees

This stretch of the trail gets really fun as you duck beneath some low-hanging rock ceilings before coming out at Fletchers Lookout. It’s an awesome vantage point for checking out the very top of Wentworth Falls, even if the rest of the massive drop is tucked away out of sight.

Undercliff Track

Rocket Point

Wentworth Falls from Fletchers Lookout

Wentworth Falls

A trip to this area wouldn't be complete without seeing one of its most photographed landmarks—the top of the Grand Stairway [2.4]. You can easily reach it from Fletchers Lookout by following the trail downhill to Queens Cascade, where Jamison Creek tumbles over beautiful stone tiers. From there, a series of solid stepping stones allows you to safely cross the water right above the main drop.

Queens Cascade

Looking west along the Kedumba Walls

After crossing the falls, you will find the dramatic beginning of the National Pass and the Grand Stairway. The stairway is a very memorable section of the pass and is reported to be 'the tallest outdoor staircase in Australia'. It was built in the early 1900s by hand (and dynamite) by a team nicknamed 'the Irish Brigade' for the cost of £430. Today, the Grand Stairway is well-maintained and provides walkers access to the valley below Wentworth Falls.

National Pass

The top of the Grand Stairway / National Pass

Wentworth Falls

From the top of the pass, it is a relatively quick walk back to your car, but you should definitely take the brief detour to Weeping Rock first. This gorgeous, mossy waterfall is well worth the extra steps. After soaking in the view, it is just a modest climb back up the Wentworth Falls Track to return to the picnic area.

Weeping Rock

The Undercliff Track is the perfect reminder of why Wentworth Falls remains a must-visit destination, even with its deeper valley trails closed. Between the dramatic cliffside overhangs and the rushing waters of Queens Cascade, this loop packs an incredible amount of scenery into a short walk. Pack a lunch, grab your camera, and make sure to add this classic Blue Mountains circuit to your weekend hiking list.

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