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Found 3 walks

Lake Alexandra to Forty Foot Falls
6.7 km return
2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min
Lake Alexandra to Forty Foot Falls
6.7 km
Return

Walk
2 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Starting from the Lake Alexandra carpark, at the intersection of Queen Street and Alfred Street, Mittagong, this walk leads to Forty Foot Falls and back via the Forty Foot Falls Walking Track. The walk starts at Lake Alexandra, a quaint little pond with ducks all around. The lake is ideal for families, with a playground, toilet facilities and numerous picnic areas. From the lake, the walk leads to Forty Foot Falls through lush fern forest, mostly following the creek along a dirt track and over small wooden bridges. Behind Forty Foot Falls is a large cavern, allowing you to walk around the back of the falls and stand under them. There is also a lookout above the falls. While there is no clear or defined swimming hole, there are plenty of deep pools to take a dip in and cool off on a hot day. The walk is well signposted, and marked by red tabs or poles with a red tip spray painted on them. The track is mostly flat until the last section where you go down a series of steps, down a ladder built into the rock to reach the falls. The walk also involves creek crossings, overgrown sections, a couple of short steep climbs, and some rocks to scramble over to access the waterfall. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Pets
Swim
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Bus
Car
Train


Boxvale Tramway Walking Track
8.5 km return
2 h to 3 h
Boxvale Tramway Walking Track
8.5 km
Return

Walk
2 h to 3 h

Run
1 h to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the Boxvale Tramway Walking Track car park off Boxvale Road, Mittagong, this walk takes you to the Nattai Gorge Lookout and back via the Boxvale Tramway Walking Track. This moderately challenging bushwalk follows the route of a historic railway line used to transport coal from Welby to the Nattai escarpment in the 1800s. Although the tramway and its bridges are long gone, the boulder cuttings, embankments and tunnel remain. The track winds its way around the Nattai and Kells creeks, passing through lush forest, fern-lined valleys, and along paths carved out between the cliffs. After passing through a long tunnel carved through the rock, the track reaches a lookout with stunning views over Nattai Gorge, the Nattai River and towards the Blue Mountains. The track is well-signposted and easy to follow, with several picnic tables along the way. There's also a swimming hole near the start of the track. While some of the boulder-carved sections are clear, others require navigating fallen trees, rocks and mildly overgrown areas. This walk consists of wide and narrow, mostly flat walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Pets
Swim
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Boxvale Loop
10.9 km circuit
4 h to 6 h
Boxvale Loop
10.9 km
Circuit

Walk
4 h to 6 h

Starting from the Boxvale Tramway Walking Track car park off Boxvale Road, Mittagong, this walk takes you on a circuit past the Nattai Gorge Lookout and Forty Foot Falls via the Boxvale Loop. This challenging hike follows the route of a historic railway line used to transport coal from Welby to the Nattai escarpment in the 1800s, passing the Nattai Gorge Lookout, then descends steeply into Nattai Gorge and follows the Nattai River, passing Forty Foot Falls. The walk initially crosses the Nattai and Kells creeks, passing through lush forest, fern-lined valleys and along paths carved out between the cliffs. After passing through an 84m long tunnel carved through the rock, the walk reaches the signposted location of the 'Incline', where the coal was brought up from the gorge. Shortly ahead, the walk passes a side trip to the Nattai Gorge Lookout, which offers stunning views over Nattai Gorge, the Nattai River and towards the Blue Mountains. After visiting the lookout, adventurous bushwalkers can tackle the steep cable-assisted descent into Nattai Gorge. At the bottom, the walk crosses the Nattai River and meanders through the gorge, guided by occasional signs and markers on trees. After crossing the river a second time, the walk follows Nattai Creek to the spectacular Forty Foot Falls, which has a cave behind the cascade. From there, the walk climbs steeply out of the gorge via a series of ladders and steps, passing a lookout above the falls, then follows a wide fire track back to the car park. This walk consists of wide and narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, off-track sections, rock scrambling sections, creek crossings, steep hills and steps. Suitable for high fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 

Highlights
Birdwatching
Caves
Heritage
Pets
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car




Found 3 walks