This short walk starts at Solitary Restaurant on Cliff Drive, and soon arrives at the lookout at Fossil Rock, with great views down the valley. If you are feeling a bit more energetic, there is an optional side trip to Bridal Veil Lookout, giving great views of the Bridal Veil waterfall. This walk can be topped off with a snack from the kiosk back up on the road.
Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock
And Walk
Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock
15 mins
19 m
Moderate track
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant
(0km) Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Int of Cliff Drive and Fossil Rock Track
50 m
1 mins
3m
-6m
Easy track
(0.05km) Int of Cliff Drive and Fossil Rock Track → Fossil Rock
20 m
1 mins
0m
-10m
Moderate track
Fossil Rock
(0.08km) Fossil Rock → Bridal Veil Lookout
100 m
2 mins
1m
-19m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the track winding along the side of the hill, keeping the cliffs and the valley down to the right, soon coming to the signposted intersection with the track to ‘Bridal Veil Lookout’.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Bridal Veil Lookout’ sign along the bush track, heading down the gentle hill through the bush. The walk steps up onto a rock shelf, following it for a short distance before coming to the signposted ‘Bridal Veil Lookout’. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.
Bridal Veil Lookout
Maps for the Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 150 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 50m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 25m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 75m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 75m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 50m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 25m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 75m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 75m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Solitary Restaurant to Fossil Rock walk starts and ends at the Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk (gps: -33.721565, 150.31952)
Your transport options to Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/srtfr
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve
1 hr 15 mins
200 m
Moderate track
From Leura Park to Gordon Falls Park, this diverse walk offers fantastic views of the Jamison Valley, as well as two great side trips down to some smaller waterfalls. Don’t be fooled by their size – they are quite beautiful. Be sure to allow extra time for the side trips (especially Gordon Falls), in order to sit and reflect as the water cascades around you.
Leura Cascades Picnic Area
(0km) Leura Cascades Picnic Area → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE)
140 m
3 mins
1m
-9m
Easy track
From the view of Chelmsford Bridge, this walk follows track downhill, keeping the handrail and creek to the left, soon coming to an intersection with ‘Prince Henry Cliff Walk’ just before a footbridge.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign across the footbridge to a ‘Y’ intersection.
(0.14km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE) → Leura Cascades
170 m
4 mins
1m
-13m
Moderate track
From these cascades, the walk heads down more stairs, coming to an intersection just before two bridges, with great views of Leura Cascades. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.
Leura Cascades
(0.14km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Cascades Round Walk (NE) → The Rock
360 m
7 mins
17m
-9m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track heading around the side of the hill, winding through the bush until it comes to the intersection of the short bush track to Cliff Drive.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track winding around the valley down to the right for a short while, before coming to ‘The Rock’ lookout just off the track on the right.
The Rock
(0.5km) The Rock → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Bridal Veil Lookout Track
110 m
3 mins
7m
-5m
Moderate track
(0.6km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Bridal Veil Lookout Track → Bridal Veil View lookout
200 m
4 mins
3m
-14m
Moderate track
Bridal Veil View Lookout
(0.6km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Bridal Veil Lookout Track → Olympian Lookout
630 m
19 mins
60m
-70m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Gordon Falls’ sign down the wooden steps and along the track. Notice the environment change to rainforest as the track winds around the valley down to the right. The walk follows the base of some tall rock overhangs, then climbs up a long set of wooden steps that continue on to rock steps, coming to ‘Olympian Rock’ lookout.
Olympian Lookout
(1.23km) Olympian Lookout → Elysian Lookout
230 m
13 mins
75m
-50m
Moderate track
Elysian Rock
(1.46km) Elysian Lookout → Gordon Falls Reserve
360 m
10 mins
40m
-23m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat track winding through the thick bush for a short while to the back of the Gordon Falls Reserve picnic area.
Gorden Falls Reserve
(1.83km) Gordon Falls Reserve → Pool of Siloam
300 m
11 mins
3m
-65m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follow the ‘Pool of Siloam’ sign down the steps. The track passes under a small overhang then crosses Gordon Creek on a footbridge in front of the lovely falls and the Pool of Siloam. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.
Maps for the Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.8 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 520m has short steep hills. The remaining (300m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
1.1km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 350m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (330m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 920m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 910m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 230m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 740m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve walk starts at the Leura Cascades Picnic Area (gps: -33.719623, 150.3224)
Your transport options to Leura Cascades Picnic Area are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Leura Cascades to Gordon Falls Reserve ends at the Gordon Falls Reserve (gps: -33.724736, 150.33273)
Your transport options to Gordon Falls Reserve are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/lctgf
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Elysian Rock Lookout track
And Walk
Elysian Rock Lookout track
15 mins
26 m
Moderate track
(0km) Olympian Rd → Elysian Lookout
110 m
4 mins
0m
-26m
Moderate track
Elysian Rock
Maps for the Elysian Rock Lookout track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Elysian Rock Lookout track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Elysian Rock Lookout track
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 222 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 110m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 110m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 110m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 110m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 110m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 110m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Elysian Rock Lookout track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Elysian Rock Lookout track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Elysian Rock Lookout track walk starts and ends at the Olympian Rd (gps: -33.725132, 150.33023)
Your transport options to Olympian Rd are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/elt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Hay Monolith
And Walk
Hay Monolith
1 Hr
102 m
Moderate track
This walk follows the exposed ridges of the Mt Hay area, taking in an interesting array of low heath, wildflowers and insects which add to the surrounding scenery. The track rounds the Hay Monolith, a large mass of rock that stands alone. An optional side trip offers views over the cliffs and to the prominent Lockley Pylon.
(0km) Mt Hay car park → Rock Flat
610 m
12 mins
26m
-19m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads approximately 20m up the hill, keeping the rocky knoll to the left of the track, soon coming to the intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, with Mt Hay to the right of the track. The track follows the ridgeline, undulating slightly for approximately 200m, then drops down to a rocky surface at the intersection.
(0.61km) Rock Flat → Int. Valley Trk and Hay Wall Trk
100 m
2 mins
3m
-5m
Moderate track
(0.71km) Int. Valley Trk and Hay Wall Trk → Int. Hay Wall Trk and Hay Monolith summit Trk
240 m
5 mins
9m
-18m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the spherical cave, this walk keeps the rock to the left of the track, heading towards the valley. The track leads around the base of the cliffs for approximately 80m before coming to a grassy pass into the cliff (on the left).
(0.94km) Int. Hay Wall Trk and Hay Monolith summit Trk → Hay Monolith summit
80 m
3 mins
16m
-2m
Moderate track
(0.94km) Int. Hay Wall Trk and Hay Monolith summit Trk → Hay Monolith West
150 m
5 mins
14m
-25m
Moderate track
(1.09km) Hay Monolith West → Hay Wall Lookout
250 m
8 mins
7m
-64m
Moderate track
(1.09km) Hay Monolith West → Int. Valley Trk and Hay Wall Trk
310 m
7 mins
29m
-10m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the spherical cave, this walk traverses a grassy saddle, keeping the valley to the left of the track. The track climbs up some rocky surfaces, then heads east up the spur line, coming to the intersection in the low heath.
(1.4km) Int. Valley Trk and Hay Wall Trk → Mt Hay car park
590 m
13 mins
21m
-26m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the rocky outcrops on the hill to traverse the saddle and rise up to the car park.
Maps for the Hay Monolith walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Mount Wilson | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301N MOUNT WILSON | NSW-89301N |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Hay Monolith bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hay Monolith
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 2 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 2km has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 2km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 2km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hay Monolith walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hay Monolith walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Hay Monolith walk starts and ends at the Mt Hay car park (gps: -33.629907, 150.40203)
Your main transport option to Mt Hay car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/hm
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Gordon Falls Lookout Walk
And Walk
Gordon Falls Lookout Walk
15 mins
35 m
Moderate track
(0km) Corner of Olympian Parade and Lone Pine Ave → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Gordon Falls Lookout Track
40 m
1 mins
0m
-7m
Easy track
(0.04km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Gordon Falls Lookout Track → Gordon Falls Lookout
90 m
3 mins
0m
-28m
Moderate track
Gordon Falls Lookout
Maps for the Gordon Falls Lookout Walk walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Gordon Falls Lookout Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gordon Falls Lookout Walk
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 260 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 90m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 40m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 90m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 40m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 130m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 130m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 130m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 90m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 40m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Gordon Falls Lookout Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Gordon Falls Lookout Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Gordon Falls Lookout Walk walk starts and ends at the Corner of Olympian Parade and Lone Pine Ave (gps: -33.725365, 150.33191)
Your transport options to Corner of Olympian Parade and Lone Pine Ave are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gflw
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Govetts Creek Lookout
And Walk
Govetts Creek Lookout
1 hr 30 mins
115 m
Moderate track
This side trail from Fortress Ridge provides access to a fantastic lookout with breathtaking views along the valley and of the amazing sandstone cliffs. The walk to the lookout is mostly along management trails through the lovely heath. The views from the lookout extend across the large valley (Govetts Creek) to the cliffs on the other side, including to Pulpit Rock.
(0km) Fortress Ridge car park → Govetts Ck Lookout Trk
1.3 km
26 mins
36m
-46m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection the track heads down the trail which tends off to the left. The track continues winding away from the main trail as it winds down the spur. The track soon opens into a low heath area, out of the bush, where the trakc becomes more overgrown. As the track continues down the hill it reaches a caldasac with a large bush in the centre of it. Behind the bush is the start of the bushtrack.
(1.31km) Govetts Ck Lookout Trk → Govetts Ck Lookout
120 m
4 mins
1m
-32m
Moderate track
Govetts Creek View
Maps for the Govetts Creek Lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Govetts Creek Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Govetts Creek Lookout
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 2.9 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 740m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 690m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
690m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 620m follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (120m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 820m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 620m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 120m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 820m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 620m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Govetts Creek Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Govetts Creek Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Govetts Creek Lookout walk starts and ends at the Fortress Ridge car park (gps: -33.658099, 150.3642)
Your main transport option to Fortress Ridge car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gcl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Olympian Lookout
And Walk
Olympian Lookout
20 mins
58 m
Moderate track
(0km) Olympian Parade → Olympian Lookout
150 m
8 mins
0m
-58m
Moderate track
Olympian Lookout
Maps for the Olympian Lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Olympian Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Olympian Lookout
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 296 m | ||
Time | 20 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 150m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 150m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 150m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 150m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 150m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 150m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Olympian Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Olympian Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Olympian Lookout walk starts and ends at the Olympian Parade (gps: -33.724816, 150.32931)
Your transport options to Olympian Parade are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ol
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout
1 hr 30 mins
195 m
Moderate track
This walk takes you to the dramatic views of Gladstone Lookout, past the Leura Golf Course. Gladstone Lookout has sweeping views of the many cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley below, including the Kings Tableland. This is one of the less visited formal lookouts in the area, but still offers great views.
(0km) Int of Grand Cliff Top Walk and Fairmont Place → Leura Golf Course
750 m
16 mins
14m
-37m
Easy track
(0.75km) Leura Golf Course → Gladstone Lookout
720 m
21 mins
44m
-100m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Inspiration Point’ signs to the south, down the stairs. Once the track flattens out, it continues south until coming to an intersection, signposted as the way to ‘Moya Point’ or ‘Gladstone Lookout’.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk goes up the steps, following the ‘Gladstone Lookout’ sign. Once the track flattens out, the trees come closer to the track, forming a passageway. This continues until, quite suddenly, the track breaks out onto Gladstone Lookout. This offers great views of Leura and the Jamison Valley. It is also possible to look south-east over to Kings Tableland.
Maps for the Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 2.9 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.3km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 140m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.5km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 140m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Leura Golf Course to Gladstone Lookout walk starts and ends at the Int of Grand Cliff Top Walk and Fairmont Place (gps: -33.721785, 150.348)
Your transport options to Int of Grand Cliff Top Walk and Fairmont Place are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/lgctgl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout
15 mins
21 m
Moderate track
Starting near Solitary Restaurant in Leura, this walk heads into the bush passing Echo Tree Lookout. The track the follows the Prince Henry track to Federal Pass, soon coming to Jamiesons Lookout. Jamiesons Lookout provides a great view across the valley, with a bench seat to help you rest and take it in. Consider starting or ending the walk with a snack at Solitary Restaurant.
Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant
(0km) Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Echo Tree Lookout track
20 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Easy track
(0.02km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Echo Tree Lookout track → Echo Tree Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-10m
Moderate track
(0.02km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Echo Tree Lookout track → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track
80 m
2 mins
6m
0m
Easy track
(0.09km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track → Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks
40 m
1 mins
3m
-3m
Moderate track
(0.14km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Jamieson Lookout
20 m
1 mins
0m
-6m
Easy track
Jamieson Lookout
Maps for the Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 308 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
95m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 40m has short steep hills. The remaining (15m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 150m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 150m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 150m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 150m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 150m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout walk starts and ends at the Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk (gps: -33.721566, 150.31951)
Your transport options to Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/srtjl
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Mt Hay
And Walk
1 hr 45 mins
194 m
Hard track
(0km) Mt Hay car park → Int. Swamp View Trk and Mt Hay Trk
330 m
7 mins
13m
-18m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads approximately 20m up the hill, keeping the rocky knoll to the left of the track, soon coming to the intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the overgrown management trail up the hill, keeping the rocky outcrops on the hill to the left and the large hill, Mt Hay, directly ahead of the track. The track heads down to an unsigned intersection.
(0.33km) Int. Swamp View Trk and Mt Hay Trk → Rock Feature Lookout
790 m
18 mins
47m
-30m
Hard track
(1.12km) Rock Feature Lookout → Mt Hay summit
430 m
15 mins
86m
0m
Hard track
Mt Hay
At the top of Mt Hay, there is a large cairn, made from basalt bricks from the surrounding prominent knoll, which is the highest point. Excellent views are gained into the Grose Valley, from the track up Mt Hay, however the summit itself does not have views, blocked by the tree canopy.
Maps for the Mt Hay walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Mount Wilson | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301N MOUNT WILSON | NSW-89301N |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Mt Hay bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Hay
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 3.1 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 1.1km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 430m is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 1.2km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 330m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 1.2km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 330m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 1.2km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 330m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 1.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 330m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Mt Hay walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Mt Hay walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Mt Hay walk starts and ends at the Mt Hay car park (gps: -33.629907, 150.40203)
Your main transport option to Mt Hay car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mh
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Comments