🌿 Wildventure Social Hike – Valley of the Waters to Wentworth Falls

📅 When: Saturday, 14th June 2025
🕣 Meet Time: 8:30am sharp
📍 Where: Valley of the Waters Lookout, Wentworth Falls (approx. 20-minute walk from Wentworth Falls Station🥾 Hike Distance: ~7km out-and-back
⏱ Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours return
🎯 Age Group: 18–35 years

Join Wildventure for a fun, social and scenic hike through one of the Blue Mountains’ most beautiful tracks! The Valley of the Waters to Wentworth Falls trail winds through lush forest, cascading waterfalls like Empress Falls and Sylvia Falls, and leads to breathtaking clifftop views overlooking the Jamison Valley and Wentworth Falls.

We’ll take a relaxed rest stop at Wentworth Falls Lookout to enjoy a snack and a chat before heading back. Afterwards, there’s the optional plan for lunch or drinks nearby—decided by the group on the day.

It’s the perfect way to meet like-minded, environmentally conscious young adults, explore a stunning part of NSW, and enjoy a bit of a fitness challenge too!

⚠️ Important Note – Date May Be Subject to Change

This event is currently planned for Saturday, 7th June, however:

Blue Mountains trails are sometimes closed due to weather, safety risks, or maintenance.
If rain or other incidents make the trail unsafe, we may need to postpone or relocate the event.
We’ll monitor NSW National Parks alerts and AllTrails updates closely, and will communicate any changes in advance.
✅ Your safety is our top priority.

⚠️ Disclaimer – Trail Difficulty

This hike is rated Hard on AllTrails due to steep sections, uneven terrain, and an elevation gain of up to 500 metres. It includes many stairs and requires physical endurance.

While you don’t need to be an expert hiker, a good level of fitness and some hiking experience is recommended to comfortably complete the track.
Please read more here and assess your ability:
👉 Valley of the Waters to Wentworth Falls Trail – AllTrails

🧭 Getting There & Transport Options

We’ll meet at Valley of the Waters Lookout, Wentworth Falls by 8:30am sharp, ready to start the hike no later than 9:00am.

It’s a 20-minute walk from Wentworth Falls Station, so plan your train or bus travel accordingly.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transport.

🚗 Need a lift? We may be able to provide a limited number of seats from Wentworth Falls Station—get in touch early if needed.
💬 Carpooling is encouraged! Join our WhatsApp group (see below) to ask around—someone may have a spare seat.

🎒 What to Bring

Be prepared and comfortable on the trail with:

Sturdy hiking shoes
Hat and sunscreen
Up to 2L of water – hydration is key!
Snacks or light lunch for the trail
Warm layers – the mountains can be chilly
Rain jacket or windbreaker (just in case)
Backpack to carry everything
Optional: hiking poles, reusable water bottle, camera

We'll stop at Wentworth Falls for a break and some well-earned views.

🌱 About Wildventure

Wildventure is a Greater Sydney Landcare initiative for young adults aged 18–35. We run fun, flexible and social environmental events, from hikes and citizen science to bushcare, clean-ups, and more.

We aim to build a community of young people who want to explore, connect and restore our beautiful wild places—without a long-term commitment.

Whether you’re looking to make new friends, make a difference, or just get outside more—Wildventure is for you.

💬 Join the Wildventure WhatsApp Group

Want to ask questions, coordinate transport, or stay in the loop about this and future events?
📲 Join our Wildventure WhatsApp Group here
It’s the best place to connect with others and hear event updates in real-time.

We can’t wait to hit the trail with you!
🌿 Come for the waterfalls, stay for the community. 💧

This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Program. A collaboration of Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.

Blue Mountains Social Hike