Grand Canyon Walking Track: A Blue Mountains Masterpiece
Hike through a stunning canyon in the Blue Mountains, featuring waterfalls, lush rainforest, and dramatic rock formations. A historic and unforgettable experience.
The Grand Canyon Walking Track, near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, is a historic and stunning 6.3km loop offering lush rainforest scenery, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic cliff formations. Opened in 1907, it's a moderately challenging hike into a World Heritage-listed landscape.
A brief summary to Grand Canyon Walking Track
- Blue Mountains National Park, Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath, NSW, 2785, AU
- +61247878877
- Visit website
Local tips
- Check the weather forecast before you go, and avoid the track if heavy rain is predicted due to potential flooding.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip, as the track can be slippery, especially after rain.
- Bring drinking water, as there is no drinking water available along the track.
- Consider starting at Evans Lookout for a slightly less steep climb, or at Neates Glen for a harder, faster ascent.
- Allow 3-4 hours to complete the loop, taking into account time for photos and enjoying the scenery.
Getting There
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Car
From Katoomba, take the A32 (Great Western Hwy) towards Blackheath. Turn right onto Evans Lookout Road and follow it to the Grand Canyon Carpark. Parking is free. Alternative parking is available at Evans Lookout Car Park, a few hundred meters further along Evans Lookout Road. Be aware that the Neates Glen Parking Area fills up quickly.
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Public Transport
Take a train from Sydney Central Station to Blackheath Station. From Blackheath Station, walk 5 minutes to the bus stop “Great Western Hwy at Govetts Leap”. Catch the 698 bus towards “Evans Lookout Rd at James Rd” for 8 stops. From there, it is approximately 1.5km (20 minute walk) to Neates Glen Car Park. Check NSW Transit for current train and bus schedules. A single adult Opal card fare from Central Station to Blackheath Station is approximately $9 AUD.
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