Katoomba to Megalong Valley
7.9 km
Oneway
2 h 30 min to 4 h
30 min to 1 h 15 min
Starting from near the ‘Explorers Tree’ Katoomba, this is the traditional first section of the famous Six Foot Track. Early in the walk, there is an optional side trip to North Lookout before walking down through the steep but magical canyon 'Nellies Glen' with large fern trees and a small waterfall. At the bottom of Nellies Glen, you will follow a series of dirt roads and narrow tracks mostly parallel to Megalong Creek. You will cross several smaller creeks among a series of farms and native forests. About 4km into the walk, you will pass the historic 'Megalong Village' (now an open horse paddock) that was once a bustling small township in the late 1800's. This walk finishes at the intersection with Megalong Valley Road, where you can continue along the Six Foot Track or organise a lift to pick you up. Alternatively, you can follow the side trip to Old Ford Reserve camping and picnic area, where you can spend the night. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gandangara people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Highlights
Views
Waterfall
Environment
Natural
Rural
Transport options
To start
Car
From end
Car
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