LINCOLN’S ROCK
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
LINCOLN'S ROCK
Grade 2
Time: 5-10 minutes
Distance: 100 m one-way
Ascent: 4 m
Map: 8930-1S Katoomba
Start: 51 Little Switzerland Dr, Wentworth Falls
Magnifcent views over the Jamison Valley, herds of people, litter, graffiti, anti-social behaviour, tourist buses, traffic congestion: Lincoln Rock has it all!
SOME BACKGROUND
LINCOLN'S ROCK
The rock is a large slab of sandstone with uninterrupted views of the Jamison Valley, Sublime Point, the Three Sisters and Narrow Neck.
It is a popular crowded site, a favorite of people travelling under the social influence and sunset lovers!
LITTLE SWITZERLAND CAVE
The cave is located below the rock and contains a wall, fireplace and water supply. One theory is that a German migrant used the cave as a home. Thought of being Swiss, the name remained. Another theory is that the Sydney University Bushwalkers used the place as a camping area in the 1940/50s. Some of the bushwalkers would have been German or Swiss.
A DEGRADED SITE
Lincoln’s Rock used to be a “secret”. Now it is a textbook example of what unrestrained tourism does to a place!
The rock is marred with graffiti and carved inscriptions. One might argue that these might have an historical value with time… Trash can be found everywhere; people even throw their trash over the edge!
INFORMATION
OTHER STARTING POINT
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area: Sir H Burrell Dr, Wentworth Falls.
BEST TIME TO GO
Anytime except when it is windy! Be aware that the area is popular and crowded.
GETTING THERE
EXTRA SAFETY NOTES
Drinking Water: there is no drinking water at this location.
Toilets: there are no toilets.
The rock platform: this is an unfenced lookout. Stay at least one body length away from the edge especially if it is windy! After rain, the rock can be slippery.
And yes people have fallen off the edge!
