Govetts Leap Descent
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 45 mins
366 m
Hard track
Govetts Leap Lookout
(0km) Govetts Leap Lookout → Bottom of Govetts Leap falls
610 m
42 mins
61m
-305m
Hard track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk winds down the hill, tending right at first. The walk then zigzags down to a sign-marked intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs towards Govetts Leap Falls. The track soon passes two lookouts as it winds steeply down the cliff line, passing through the rock on a metal staircase. The walk zigzags its way steeply down the walls of rock covered in moss, ferns and grasses as it follows the railed paths and steps down to the base of Govetts Leap Falls.
Govetts Leap (falls)
Maps for the Govetts Leap Descent walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Govetts Leap Descent bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Govetts Leap Descent
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.2 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 570m of this walk is very steep, whilst the remaining 35m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
430m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 140m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (35m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 570m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 35m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 430m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 180m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 610m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 430m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 180m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Govetts Leap Descent walk starts and ends at the Govetts Leap Lookout (gps: -33.627976, 150.31134)Your transport options to Govetts Leap Lookout are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gltbvf
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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