The Oaks Picnic Area to Woodford Station

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 75 m (at the intersection of Red Hands Firetrail & The Oaks Firetrail) continue straight, to head along The Oaks Firetrail. There is a toilet (about 45 m back from the start). After another 85 m find the "The Oaks Picnic Area" (on your left). The Oaks Picnic Area The Oaks Picnic Area, is an established picnic area with shelter, bench seats and a pit toilet. The picnic area also boasts a water tank and adequate parking. It is a quiet area, just off the road, making it a fantastic spot for a rendezvous with family and friends after a long walk or ride.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of The Oaks Firetrail & Nepean Lookout Firetrail) continue straight, to head along The Oaks Firetrail. After another 100 m continue straight, to head along The Oaks Firetrail. After another 50 m pass the sign (10 m on your right). Then head through/around the gate.
	After another 4.8 km continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Int. in Wheel Gully loop. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 860 m (at the intersection of The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track & Woodford Oaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail. After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Toby's Glen Fire Trail & Woodford Oaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail.
	After another 4 km (at the intersection of Saint Helena Ridge Trail & Woodford Oaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail. After another 5 km head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Taylor Road & Woodford Oaks Trail turn left, to head along Taylor Road (a residential road). Then pass the water tap (on your right).
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Parker Street & Taylor Road) turn right, to head along Parker Street.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of The Appian Way & Parker Street) continue straight, to head along The Appian Way.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of The Appian Way & Railway Parade) turn left, to head along Railway Parade.
	After another 265 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Oakura Avenue) continue straight, to head along Railway Parade.
	After another 50 m come to the end. "Woodford". Woodford Woodford is situated along the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains. Woodford boasts one of the Blue Mountains oldest buildings, with the Woodford Academy dating back to 1833 . Access to the academy is made easy by Woodford train station and other public transport connections. Woodford is also the start of the popular Woodford to Glenbrook mountain bike which follows the Oaks Fire trail. Woodford station offers a public telephone and toilets. There are no commercial facilities in the area. About 30 m past the end is a car park.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After another 75 m (at the intersection of Red Hands Firetrail & The Oaks Firetrail) continue straight, to head along The Oaks Firetrail.

There is a toilet (about 45 m back from the start).

After another 85 m find the "The Oaks Picnic Area" (on your left).

The Oaks Picnic Area

The Oaks Picnic Area, is an established picnic area with shelter, bench seats and a pit toilet. The picnic area also boasts a water tank and adequate parking. It is a quiet area, just off the road, making it a fantastic spot for a rendezvous with family and friends after a long walk or ride.

After another 65 m (at the intersection of The Oaks Firetrail & Nepean Lookout Firetrail) continue straight, to head along The Oaks Firetrail.

After another 100 m continue straight, to head along The Oaks Firetrail.

After another 50 m pass the sign (10 m on your right).

Then head through/around the gate.

After another 4.8 km continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail.

The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Int. in Wheel Gully loop. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.

After another 860 m (at the intersection of The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track & Woodford Oaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail.

After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Toby's Glen Fire Trail & Woodford Oaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail.

After another 4 km (at the intersection of Saint Helena Ridge Trail & Woodford Oaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Woodford Oaks Trail.

After another 5 km head through/around the gate.

At the intersection of Taylor Road & Woodford Oaks Trail turn left, to head along Taylor Road (a residential road).

Then pass the water tap (on your right).

After another 115 m (at the intersection of Parker Street & Taylor Road) turn right, to head along Parker Street.

After another 150 m (at the intersection of The Appian Way & Parker Street) continue straight, to head along The Appian Way.

After another 160 m (at the intersection of The Appian Way & Railway Parade) turn left, to head along Railway Parade.

After another 265 m (at the intersection of Railway Parade & Oakura Avenue) continue straight, to head along Railway Parade.

After another 50 m come to the end.

"Woodford".

Woodford

Woodford is situated along the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains. Woodford boasts one of the Blue Mountains oldest buildings, with the Woodford Academy dating back to 1833 . Access to the academy is made easy by Woodford train station and other public transport connections. Woodford is also the start of the popular Woodford to Glenbrook mountain bike which follows the Oaks Fire trail. Woodford station offers a public telephone and toilets. There are no commercial facilities in the area.

About 30 m past the end is a car park.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Woodford Oaks Trail & The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track Start heading along The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track (a vehicle track). After another 30 m continue straight, to head along The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track. After another 75 m come to the end. About 45 m past the end is "Wheel Gully". Wheel Gully Wheel Gully has a management trail which loops down to a large dam. It is a nice shady place to stop for a bite to eat along the Oaks Fire Trail. This site is also used as an informal campsite with no facilities. The water in the dam is not suitable for drinking, nor is it reliable. Carry enough water. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

At the intersection of Woodford Oaks Trail & The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track Start heading along The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track (a vehicle track).

After another 30 m continue straight, to head along The Wheel Firefighting Reservoir Access Track.

After another 75 m come to the end.

About 45 m past the end is "Wheel Gully".

Wheel Gully

Wheel Gully has a management trail which loops down to a large dam. It is a nice shady place to stop for a bite to eat along the Oaks Fire Trail. This site is also used as an informal campsite with no facilities. The water in the dam is not suitable for drinking, nor is it reliable. Carry enough water.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 80 m come to the end. About 10 m past the end is "Cliff Lookout". Cliff Lookout Cliff lookout, an unofficially-named, informal view point, is a dramatic cliff edge perched just above the trees. The cliff is unfenced. The view across the valley provides a pleasant panorama. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 80 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

Start.

After another 80 m come to the end.

About 10 m past the end is "Cliff Lookout".

Cliff Lookout

Cliff lookout, an unofficially-named, informal view point, is a dramatic cliff edge perched just above the trees. The cliff is unfenced. The view across the valley provides a pleasant panorama.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 80 m to the main route.

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	18 km
Time	6 h 10 min to 7 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Class 4/6
Hard track

Length

18 km

Time

6 h 10 min to 7 h

Quality of track

Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

Gradient

Very steep (4/6)

Signage

Minimal directional signs (4/6)

Infrastructure

Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Experience Required

No experience required (1/6)

Weather

Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	30 m	[toilet]

Item

From Start

Name & link to notes

Toilet

30 m

[toilet]

Weather Forecast

Springwood Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue

Wednesday 23 Jul

17°C
Cloud clearing.
30% chance of rain

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely this morning. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
Fire Danger: Moderate
UV Alert: Sun protection 11:50am to 12:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]

Thursday 24 Jul

4°C → 16°C
Sunny.
5% chance of rain

Mostly sunny. Morning frost. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon.

Friday 25 Jul

1°C → 16°C
Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
20% chance of rain

Partly cloudy. Morning frost. Medium chance of showers in the evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.

Saturday 26 Jul

7°C → 17°C
Showers easing.
90% chance of rain
2 → 9mm

Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Winds northeasterly 25 to 30 km/h tending northerly 30 to 35 km/h during the morning then tending northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day.

Sunday 27 Jul

7°C → 15°C
Partly cloudy.
20% chance of rain

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h tending westerly 25 to 30 km/h during the day.

Monday 28 Jul

8°C → 15°C
Partly cloudy.
10% chance of rain

Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h.

Tuesday 29 Jul

3°C → 15°C
Possible shower.
40% chance of rain
0 → 1mm

Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.

Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Alerts

Narrow Neck - Glenraphael Drive closed due to landslide
Narrow Neck trail

Glenraphael Drive at Narrow Neck is closed to all vehicles until further notice. This road has been impacted by a landslide. Walkers and cyclists are permitted. Please follow directions of park signage and NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Fern Bower walking track closed
Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit

Fern Bower walking track in Blue Mountains National Park is closed until further notice due to multiple landslides. There's no access to Leura Forest and Leura Cascades via Fern Bower. Alternative access is via Amphitheatre track.

For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closed

Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed until further notice. This includes Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury-Nattai area office on 02 4720 6200.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Parts of Blue Mountains National Park closed
Empress Canyon National Pass Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point Rodriguez Pass walking track Darwins walk Six Foot track Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway Govetts Leap descent Grand Cliff Top Walk: 2 days self guided Three Sisters walk Grand Cliff Top Walk Wentworth Pass loop walking track Leura Cascades Fern Bower circuit Narrow Neck trail Pulpit Rock lookout Leura Cascades picnic area

Many roads, fire trails and walking tracks in Blue Mountains National Park are closed due to infrastructure repairs, upgrades or damage caused by wet weather including subsidence, rockfalls, landslides and fallen trees.

The following tracks are closed:

Katoomba and Leura
- Honeymoon Bridge is closed due to rockfall hazards. (Visible bridge from Echo Point. Side route off Three Sisters Track and Giant Stairs.)
- Leura Cascades track (bottom section) is closed until the end of 2025 for track upgrade works. There is no access to Prince Henry Cliff walk (part of Grand Clifftop walk) between the top of Leura Cascades and the Amphitheatre junction. Short detour via Cliff Drive.
- Leura Cascades parking area and toilets are closed. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Fern Bower track between Prince Henry Cliff walk and Amphitheatre track is closed due to landslides and associated repairs.
- Glenrapheal Drive (Narrow Neck fire trail) is closed to vehicles near Cliff Drive due to a road subsidence. Walkers and cyclists permitted.
- Part of Lindeman Pass is closed due to a major landslide below Gladstone lookout. Roberts Pass is closed due to rockfall and landslide hazards.
- Six Foot track is affected by closures at Jenolan Caves.
Wentworth Falls and Woodford
- Charles Darwin walk (part of Grand Cliff Top walk) is closed between Fletcher Street and Weeping Rock. Detours are in place to provide directions to Wentworth Falls picnic area. Visit the Blue Mountains City Council website for information.
- Part of National Pass (west of Wentworth Falls middle crossing) is closed due to a major landslide and ongoing risks.
- Wentworth Pass and Slack Stairs are closed due to elevated boardwalk repairs. There's no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
- Valley of the Waters is closed below Sylvia Falls. There is no access to Roberts Pass, Hippocrene or Vera Falls.
Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Megalong Valley and Bells Line of Road
- Pulpit Rock Reserve, lookouts and part of the walking track are closed. For more information visit the Blue Mountains City Council website. Pulpit Rock walking track from Popes Glen is open as far as the NPWS boundary (as shown on Google maps).
- Govetts descent and Rodriguez Pass are closed due to rockfalls and landslides.
Adventure recreation, canyons, abseiling and rock climbing

Some adventure recreation areas and routes may be closed where the access or exit road/track is mentioned above.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Link walking track temporary closure
Red Hands Cave Red Hands Cave walking track - Blue Mountains National Park

Link walking track is closed from Friday 9 May 2025 until further notice.

This is to allow for ongoing track works. For your safety, please follow all signs and instructions of NPWS staff.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4720 6200.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 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.

Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

Track Closures for Blue Mountains National Park from 26th May 2025 - 18th July 2025
Woodford – Oaks trail

Woodford Oaks and Saint Helena trails in Blue Mountains National Park will be closed to all park users for repairs and maintenance on weekdays from Monday 26 May 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025 inclusive. Areas affected will include:
- Woodford Oaks trail from Taylor Rd at Woodford to the intersection of the Oaks/Nepean Lookout trails
- Saint Helena trail
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office (02) 4720 6200.

Start	(-33.8115412,150.5653831)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.) Train
Directions	From Western Motorway, M4 Turn on to Ross Street then drive for 275 m Turn right onto Euroka Road and drive for another 2.5 km Turn left onto The Oaks Trail and drive for another 6.7 km
Finish	(-33.7357939,150.4821618)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)