Black Range to Jenolan Caves

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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
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• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Full Journey	Six Foot Track
Start	(-33.7551207,150.0484028)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Hampton.
Finish	At the intersection of Jenolan Caves Road & Six Foot Track (-33.8203805,150.0209901)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes

Getting started
From the information sign in front of ‘Black Range Camping Ground’ on Cave Rd trail, Jenolan, follow the dirt trail around the locked gate and continue along the trail, initially keeping the fenced campsite to your right. After about 100m, this walk leaves the edge of the campsite, where you continue following the main trail and the Six Foot Track arrow posts.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Caves Road Trail. Find the Black Range camping ground at the start. Black Range camping ground Black Range camping ground Black Range camping ground is found along the Six Foot Track, and is also accessible by car. The well maintained and signposted campsite has a couple of sheltered picnic tables, toilets, rainwater tank and and information board with map. The campsite is in a large fenced grassy area. The tank water is quiet reliable but the tank can become empty during long dry spells or through vandalism, please treat before use. A sign reminds campers that this is a Fuel Stove Only area - no camp fires + - Black Range camping ground is found along the Six Foot Track, and is also accessible by car. The well maintained and signposted campsite has a couple of sheltered picnic tables, toilets, rainwater tank and and information board with map. The campsite is in a large fenced grassy area. The tank water is quiet reliable but the tank can become empty during long dry spells or through vandalism, please treat before use. A sign reminds campers that this is a Fuel Stove Only area - no camp fires After another 120 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right). After another 2 km continue straight, to head along Caves Road Trail.
	After another 670 m veer right, to head along Caves Road Trail.
	After another 255 m (at the intersection of Six Foot Track & Jenolan Caves Road) continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track (a footpath). After another 390 m head up the steps (about 55 m long)
	After another 1.7 km continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 215 m veer right, to head along Six Foot Track. After another 15 m find the "Jenolan Caves Cottages" (35 m on your left). Jenolan Caves Cottages Jenolan Caves Cottages Located 9km from Jenolan Caves by road, Jenolan Caves Cottages offers eight well presented self contained timber cottages for guests to stay in. Each is fully insulated and furnished, with lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and linen. The is a large flat grassy area in front with often with kangaroos grazing and with a children's playground. For more information call the Jenolan Caves on 1300 763 311. The cottages have a two night minimum stay and prices are from around $130 per night per cabin. + - Located 9km from Jenolan Caves by road, Jenolan Caves Cottages offers eight well presented self contained timber cottages for guests to stay in. Each is fully insulated and furnished, with lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and linen. The is a large flat grassy area in front with often with kangaroos grazing and with a children's playground. For more information call the Jenolan Caves on 1300 763 311. The cottages have a two night minimum stay and prices are from around $130 per night per cabin. After another 360 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the playground (55 m on your right).
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 2.8 km (at the intersection of Six Foot Track & Mt George Firetrail) veer right, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 870 m veer left, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track. Then pass the cave (10 m on your left). After another 370 m pass the sign (20 m on your left). After another 25 m find the "Jenolan Caves House" (20 m on your left). Jenolan Caves House Jenolan Caves House Jenolan Caves House, built in 1898, is a heritage-listed building which houses dining, a variety of accommodation options, and other services for visitors to the caves. Jenolan has two licensed restaurants: Trails Bistro is open from breakfast onwards and closes early evening. Trails serves a range of light meals including sandwiches, salads and hot food. Chisholm's Restaurant is open each morning for breakfast and each evening for dinner from 6.00pm. Essential items and beautiful souvenirs may be purchased from Things Jenolan, located on the ground floor of Caves House. Don't forget to explore one of the many caves to explore in the area. For more information, call Jenolan Caves on 1300 76 33 11. + - Jenolan Caves House, built in 1898, is a heritage-listed building which houses dining, a variety of accommodation options, and other services for visitors to the caves. Jenolan has two licensed restaurants: Trails Bistro is open from breakfast onwards and closes early evening. Trails serves a range of light meals including sandwiches, salads and hot food. Chisholm's Restaurant is open each morning for breakfast and each evening for dinner from 6.00pm. Essential items and beautiful souvenirs may be purchased from Things Jenolan, located on the ground floor of Caves House. Don't forget to explore one of the many caves to explore in the area. For more information, call Jenolan Caves on 1300 76 33 11.
	Continue another 20 m to find at the intersection of Jenolan Caves Road & Six Foot Track at the end.

Terrain

Black Range to Jenolan Caves

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	10 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Accommodation: There is one 5.4 km from the start.

Campsite: There is one 15 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.3 km apart with the largest gap of 5.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	15 m	Black Range camping ground
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Accommodation	5.4 km	Jenolan Caves Cottages
Toilet	5.8 km	[toilet]

Articles

Black Range to Jenolan
Stroll through the forest and enjoy the decent into the Jenolan Valley.

Black Range Camping Ground
This is a large and lush campsite on the Six Foot Track. Plenty of place to pitch a tent. There is a toilet, water tank and sheltered picnic table.

Jenolan Caves Cottages
About Jenolan Caves Cottages

Jenolan Caves House
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Accommodation on 6FT
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