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A guided Photography Hike through the Epic heart of the Blue Mountains

About the event

Two Days. Endless Views. A Photographic Journey Across the Blue Mountains Escarpment.

Join Photography Adventure Guide Jay Evans for a guided photographic journey through the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

Combining hiking, photography, and nature interpretation, these adventures explore some of the most spectacular sections of the Grand Cliff Top Walk, traversing dramatic escarpments, waterfalls, ancient forests, and breathtaking valley vistas.

Along the way you'll photograph iconic landscapes, native flora and fauna, and ever-changing mountain light while learning practical field techniques for landscape photography, composition, and visual storytelling.

Led by an experienced wilderness guide and photographer, this is more than a photo walk—it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Australia's most remarkable natural environments and experience the Blue Mountains from a deeper perspective.

Book each day separately, so join us for one day or both.

Day 2 - Olympian Rock to Wentworth Falls - Sunrise Over Mount Solitary and the Wild Heart of the Jamison Valley

The second stage of our Grand Cliff Top Walk Photo Adventure as we explore some of the most dramatic landscapes of the Blue Mountains between Leura and Wentworth Falls.

Beginning at sunrise from the spectacular vantage point of Olympian Rock, we'll photograph first light spreading across the Jamison Valley toward Mount Solitary, Kings Tableland, and the distant southern wilderness.

As the day unfolds, we'll continue east along the escarpment, discovering waterfalls, cliff-top viewpoints, forest trails, and some of the most rewarding photographic locations in the Blue Mountains before concluding in Wentworth Falls.

If you want to join us for Day 1, go to this Event.


📍 Why Day 2?

  • 🌅 Sunrise at Olympian Rock overlooking Mount Solitary
  • 🏔 Expansive views across the Jamison Valley
  • 💦 Waterfalls and sandstone escarpments
  • 🌿 Forests, heathlands and wilderness landscapes
  • 📸 A quieter and more remote section of the Grand Cliff Top Walk
  • ☕ Finish with lunch in Wentworth Falls Village
  • Opportunities for Landscape, Waterfalls, Nature, Birds, with Long Exposure, Wildlife and Macro photography.

🗓 Adventure Details

📅 Date: Sunday 26 July 2026

🕕 Meet Time: Sunrise (exact time advised closer to event)

📍 Meeting Point: Olympian Rock, Leura

🥾 Finish Location: Wentworth Falls

🚶 Following the walk, participants are invited to join us for lunch in Wentworth Falls Village before concluding at Wentworth Falls Railway Station.

We recommend you seek accommodation the the Blue Mountains for the evening prior to this Photo Adventure due to the early start.


🥾 Fitness & Terrain

🔹 Grade 4 – Moderate to Challenging

This is a full-day hiking adventure involving:

  • Extended walking distances
  • Numerous staircases
  • Moderate climbs and descents
  • Uneven tracks and rocky terrain
  • Carrying camera equipment throughout the day

A good level of fitness and mobility is required.


🌄 Join Us On The Escarpment

Beginning with sunrise over Mount Solitary and concluding amongst the waterfalls and forests of Wentworth Falls, Day 2 showcases some of the finest landscapes in the Blue Mountains.

📸 Mountains. Waterfalls. Wilderness. Adventure.

Techniques covered

  • 📷 Landscape Photography Techniques – Working with light, weather, scale, and depth
  • 🏔️ Composition & Visual Storytelling – Building stronger images through foregrounds, layers, and leading lines
  • 🌦️ Reading Conditions – Understanding cloud, mist, light direction, and atmosphere
  • 📍 Location Craft – Identifying strong compositions and making the most of each location
  • 🌿 Nature & Wilderness Photography – Capturing the details and character of the Blue Mountains environment
  • 🧭 Photography While Hiking – Carrying gear efficiently and working effectively on the trail

What to bring

  • Mirrorless or DSLR camera
  • Wide-angle lens for landscapes
  • Mid-range zoom lens
  • Telephoto lens (optional)
  • Comfortable camera backpack
  • Fully charged batteries
  • Spare memory cards
  • Plenty of drinking water
  • Lunch and trail snacks
  • Weatherproof jacket
  • Warm layers
  • Hat and sun protection
  • Sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

Participants must be 16 year or over. Under 18 must be accompanied by a paying Adult.
No - We suggest you bring snacks with you. We will conclude the days walk in Wentworth Falls where we will stop to gather lunch at one of the cafes or supermarkets.
See the what to bring section. It is important that you come equipped for a wilderness hike/bushwalk during winter.
Plenty of Street Parking is available in nearby streets surrounding Olympian Parade.
**Grade 4 – Moderate to Challenging** This is a genuine hiking adventure and requires a good level of fitness and mobility. Participants should be comfortable walking for extended periods while carrying camera equipment. Terrain includes: - Long walking distances across both days - Numerous steep staircases - Uneven rock surfaces - Bush tracks and formed walking trails - Moderate ascents and descents throughout the route - Exposure to changing mountain weather conditions ⚠️ This event is not suitable for those with limited mobility or low fitness levels.
Trains run to Leura Railway Station, but buses will not be running in time to get to our meetup point, There is a Taxi rank outside Leura Station, and Uber is an option. The walk from the station to Olympian Parade will take approx 20 minutes.
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Jay Evans

Hi, I’m Jay Evans – a Nature, Landscape, and Astro Photographer based in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.My work is driven by a deep passion f...

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