Start | (-33.5736804,150.2921125) |
Mode | Car (There is free parking available.) |
Directions | From Great Western Highway, A32
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Finish | (-33.633943,150.2844665) |
Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train |
Turn map | Directions & comments |
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Victoria Falls. To start this optional side trip turn around here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 1.4 km come to the "Burra Korain Flat Camping Area".
Burra Korain Flat Camping Area, Blue Mountains NP, is a small clearing between the Victoria Creek and Grose River. The campsite is well signposted and has nice sitting logs and plenty of space for a few tents. Water can be accessed from either river or creek but should be treated before use.
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After another 110 m (at the intersection of Perrys Track & Shortridge Pass) continue straight, to head along Blue Gum Forest Track.
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At the intersection of Blue Gum Forest Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track.
After another 45 m find the "Junction Rock" (15 m on your left).
Junction Rock, Blue Mountains NP, is a rock situated in the middle of the Govetts Leap Brook and Govetts Creek junction. The rock is signposted, giving directions to Evans Lookout, Neates Glen, Acacia Flats and the Blue Gum Forest. Junction Rock is a great place for lunch and a swim in summer.
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After another 10 m find the "Govetts Leap Lookout" (30 m on your left).
Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park, there are also toilets and picnic shelters nearby.
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After another 35 m find the "Picnic Shelter" (8 m on your right).
Picnic shelters at the end of Govetts Leap Road. Seats are ~45cm high and benches 75cm high. Most shelters have an entrance ~1.2m wide with, and similar gap between table and wall. The largest shelter has an entrance wider than 4m, bench seating but no tables.
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After another 15 m come to the "NPWS Heritage Centre".
National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre, Blackhealth, is a hub for the Blue Mountains National Park. It is signposted on Govetts Leap Road (past McLean Cr). Drop into the Heritage Centre to get advice and learn about the history of the park. You will also find information displays about the traditional owners, thing to do and the local flora and fauna. The heritage centre also has 2 signposted accessible car parks, a shop with souvenirs, toilets and snack food. There is a picnic area out the back and plenty of general parking.
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Class 5/6 Very challenging |
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Length | 23.4 km |
Time | 9 h, 2 days to 3 days |
Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| -7 m | [toilet] |
Campsite
| 3.4 km | Burra Korain Flat Camping Area |
Camp site
| 3.5 km | Burra Korain Camping Area |
Camp site
| 13.1 km | Acacia Flat Campground |
Toilet
| 13.3 km | [toilet] |
Camp site
| 16.9 km | [camp site] |
Toilet
| 20.1 km | [toilet] |