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Wentworth Falls is a three-tiered waterfall fed by the Jamison Creek, near the town of Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls are accessible via the National Pass Walking Trail and the Overcliff/Undercliff Walk. The total height of the waterfall is . Near the falls, there is a rocky knoll that has a large number of grinding grooves created by rubbing stone implements on the rock to shape and sharpen them. These marks have been determined to be signs of early human habitation nearby. ==Tourism== A picnic area, accessible via a sealed road from the Great Western Highway, is located a short distance from the town of , with parking for cars and larger vehicles. Easy and challenging walking trails loop from the picnic area and follow the Jamison Creek south to the top of Wentworth Falls where scenic views over the expansive Jamison Valley to the south can be enjoyed. A trail follows the creek as it cascades down several waterfalls; with a further trail leading down into the valley floor. A fatality occurred in 2000 when an English tourist plunged off the waterfall while paddling in a rock pool.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 date=11 Sep 2000 )〕 In January 2013, another English tourist died after falling when he slipped on rocks. In February 2013, following a period of high rainfall, the Wentworth Falls was reported as looking "spectacular" with torrents of water flowing. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wentworth Falls (waterfall)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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