Blue Mountain Day walks grade 3

Members: Please register for yourself only (ie: DO NOT register for additional guests).

Additional guests:

• go to Murray Valley Bushwalker website
• select the Membership tab to Join and register as a guest.
• Upon registration, it will be assumed they have read the Acknowledgement of Risks.

Non-members: if you have registered for an event, please follow the above instructions.

 

Anyone booking in after the 19th of August needs to book accommodation in the Blue Mountains.

 

Walk Leader Jill Hancock  0400663454

 

Below is a list of the main walks. We decide on what walks to do when we get there.

 

Blue Mountain walks

Blue Mountains walks

Day 1 - The Prince Henry Cliff Walk is a 7 km one-way, Grade 3 track in the Blue Mountains National Park. It runs along the cliff edge from Scenic World/Katoomba Cascades to Gordon Falls near Leura, taking 3 to 4 hours to complete with over 20 lookouts overlooking the Jamison Valley. Car shuffle needed.

Day 2 – 9.5km   Gordon Falls to Valley of the Waters  . Walk past Pool of Siloam and on to Valley of the Waters. Walk down the steps to Empress Falls and then Sylvia falls. Walk back up to Conservation Hut. Car shuffle needed.

Day 3 – 6km? Walk from Conservation Hut to Wentworth falls via the over and Underclff track with a side trip to the Den Fenella. Walk down the cliff path to the base of Wentworth Falls and back then return to Conservation Hut via the shortcut track.

Day 4 – 6km Grand Canyon Complete the circuit descending to the bottom of the cliffs and return to Evans Lookout. An optional 200m sidetrip into the bottom of the canyon with a little scrambling.

Day 5 - 9km walk, 130km drive  Drive to Newnes glow worm tunnel with a stop to complete the Dry Canyon walk on the way. This is an unmarked track through light scrub to a very impressive tight canyon.

Day 6 – Visit Mt Wilson with show gardens and autumn trees. There are a number of walks – Waterfall walk 1.4km

The Du Faurs Rocks Loop and Pheasants Cave is an easy 1.8 km loop.

Happy Valley Track 2.4km – short but relatively steep

Day 7 – Gardens of Stone Lost City walk

6km walk, 100km drive

Day 8 – 2km Furber Steps  Walk to base and return via Scenic Railway or walk back up. There is also a 2.4km rainforest boardwalk that you have to pay for.

Day 9 – 5.5km North Lawson waterfall circuit

Day 10 3km South Lawson waterfall circuit ( we could possible combine these two into one day.)

This all subject to what everyone would like to do and can easily be rearranged though the first 3 days are probably best to start with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. The track may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
The designated leader has the right to assess each member’s suitability for participation in any event.

Bushwalk - Day hike - What to bring  

• Up-to-date ICE (In Case of Emergency) form - ICE Form
• Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
• Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
• Wet weather waterproofs - jacket and pants
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Whistle
• Basic first aid kit, including your specific medication, eg asthma inhaler
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies