Start | (-33.6339524,150.284572) |
Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train |
Directions | From Great Western Highway, A32
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Turn map | Directions & comments |
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After another 4 m (at the intersection of Clanwilliam Street & Govetts Leap Road) continue straight, to head along Govetts Leap Road.
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After another 280 m (at the intersection of Victoria Road & Evans Lookout Road) continue straight, to head along Evans Lookout Road.
After another 135 m (at the intersection of Evans Lookout Road & Somerset Avenue) continue straight, to head along Evans Lookout Road.
After another 235 m find the "Bush Rock Cafe" (6 m on your left).
The Bush Rock Cafe(now closed) is approximately 150m towards the highway from the Neates Glen car park. The cafe is open 9am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday, with home-made cakes, ice cream and other delicacies to complement the coffee and tea. The cafe boasts a couch and log fire, to help warm up after a walk. The Bush Rock Cafe is located at 198 Evans Lookout Rd Blackheath, or you can call them on (02) 4787 7111.
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After another 30 m find the "Evans Lookout" (on your left).
Evans Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, looks over the spectacular Grose Valley, with its deep gorges, green forest and prominent cliff lines. The fenced lookout is at the end of Evans Lookout Road. There is a rock shelter hut and toilets.
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At the intersection of Grand Canyon Track & Rodriguez Pass Walking Track continue straight, to head along Rodriguez Pass Walking Track.
After another 345 m find the "Beauchamp Falls" (15 m on your left).
Beauchamp Falls, Blue Mountains NP, is a beautiful set of falls, split by the rock in the centre of the creek. The falls are created by Greaves Creek, which comes out of the Grand Canyon, above. The falls are approximately 10m tall, with rocks at the base.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Blue Gum Forest intersection. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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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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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Boyd Beach. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Turn map | Directions & comments |
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 26.3 km |
Time | 9 h 57 min to 2 days |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
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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Seat
| 450 m | [seat] |
Toilet
| 6.2 km | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 6.3 km | [shelter] |
Camp site
| 9.8 km | [camp site] |
Toilet
| 14.7 km | [toilet] |
Toilet
| 14.9 km | [toilet] |
Camp site
| 15 km | Acacia Flat Campground |
Camp site
| 19.7 km | [camp site] |