Kanangra Waterfall Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• 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
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• 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 Transport options and directions
Start (-33.9883847,150.1087903)
Mode Car
Directions From Edith Road, 1
Turn on to Kanangra Walls Road then drive for 27.4 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the bollard at the start. Find the car park at the start. Find the shelter at the start. Find the sign at the start. Find the toilet at the start.
	After another 250 m (Plateau Walk) continue straight. After another 25 m pass the "Plateau Walk". After another 15 m (Looking into wilderness) continue straight. After another 10 m pass a seat (15 m on your right)., has no backrest. After another 30 m pass the "Looking into wilderness".
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Kanangra Walls lookout with views over the area. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 150 m continue straight. After another 45 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest.
	Veer right. Then head down the stone steps Then come to the viewpoint (on your left). After another 120 m head up the steps (about 20 m long) After another 10 m head up the steps (about 35 m long) Then head down the surface\|wood steps (about 4 m long)
	Continue another 45 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 760 m to get back to the start. A viewpoint. About 35 m past the end is "Kalang Falls".

Side trip to Kanangra Walls lookout with views over the area.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the seat at the start. , has no backrest.
	Continue another 15 m to find Kanangra Walls Lookout at the end. "Kanangra Walls Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kanangra Waterfall Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 10 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 10 m from the start.

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 500 m apart with the largest gap of 980 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	10 m	[shelter]
Toilet	10 m	[toilet]
Seat	310 m	[seat]
Seat	530 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Jenolan Caves Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  -1°C → 14°C
  Early frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 4 and zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  2°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the south in the early morning. Areas of morning frost. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 3 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  4°C → 17°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning fog in the west. Areas of frost in the morning, mainly in the west. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h turning northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 5 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 22.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Becoming windy. Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning westerly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 23.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park alerts
  Closed parks: Park closed for aerial pest control operation
  The following reserves are closed from 7am, Monday 9 September to 5pm, Friday 13 September 2024 AND 7am, Monday 23 September to 5pm, Friday 27 September 2024 for an aerial pest control operation. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
  
  Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
  
  Mares Forest National Park
  
  Yerranderie State Conservation Area - Oberon-Colong Stock Route to Yerranderie RP/ township remains open
  
  Closed areas: Alert Title Firetrail Closure
  Kowmung River Firetrail, Banshea Firetrail and Morong Trail in Kanangra Boyd National Park is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall. Repair works will begin on 19 August 2024, heavy plant will be in use. No public access.
  This includes Dingo Dell Campground. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP and Turon NP from Monday 26th August 2024 – Sunday 8th September 2024.
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200
  
  Closed areas: Six Foot track - Bowtells Bridge closure
  Bowtells swing bridge on Six Foot track is closed to protect public safety. An upgrade is being planned and the bridge is expected to reopen in mid August 2024. Signs and barriers are in place to prevent access onto the bridge.
  Crown Lands, which manages the bridge, is advising track users not to attempt to cross Coxs River. Any attempts to cross the river are at your own risk and are discouraged due to the potential for slips or falls, rainfall and risk of flash flooding.
  For further information visit the Six Foot track website.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures
  The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed due to flood events and current track conditions:
  
  Mini Mini/Waterfall Creek
  
  Beefsteak Creek
  
  Gilbraltar
  
  Budthingaroo
  
  Mumbedah
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-33.9883847,150.1087903)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Edith Road, 1 Turn on to Kanangra Walls Road then drive for 27.4 km

Weather Forecast

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