Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Farnell road to Explorers Tree hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Farnell road to Explorers Tree
Time:
2 Hrs
1.7 km SSW of Katoomba
Length:
4 km
Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:
299 m
Style:
Return
This short return walk takes you from the western end of Katoomba along the cliff line passing two optional side trips to lookouts both providing great views across the Megalong Valley, and continuing along to Pulpit Hill road which it follows to the intersection of the Great Western Highway and the Explorers Tree. This walk not only provides great views but also gives the walker the oppertunity to see a piece of Australian heritage.
Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)
Cross sectional view of the Farnell road to Explorers Tree bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Farnell road to Explorers Tree bushwalking track
Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Catch the bus to Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk.
(0 km) Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track to Intersection of Cliff Track and Therambulat Lookout Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 4 m
Descent = -16 m
From the intersection of Farnell Rd and the bushtrack (approximately 30m west of the end of Stuarts Rd) marked by the signpost saying 'Cliff Track' this trail heads north down the bushtrack until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. This corner is marked by a large cairn and an orange banner wrapped around the tree on the corner.
(0.23 km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therambulat Lookout Track to Therambulat Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -49 m
From the intersection the track heads west along the bushtrack until coming to a lookout over the valley, which has great views to the south and south-west. To protect visitors safety railings have been installed.
(0.23 km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therambulat Lookout Track to Int of Cliff Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.8 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 86 m
Descent = -94 m
From the intersection the track heads south-east along the flat bushtrack. As the track turns to the west and crosses a small creek using a bridge the track begins to climb steadily around the side of the hill. This continues until reaching an intersection with a wide track, marked by a signpost saying 'Bonnie Doon Fauna Study Being Conducted at this Site'.
(1.02 km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail to Nellie's Glen Lookout Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -17 m
From the intersection the track heads south down the bush track until coming to a great lookout over the Megalong Valley
(1.02 km) Int of Cliff Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail to Int of 6 Foot Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 16 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the cleared bush track until coming to an intersection with a service trail marked with several signposts saying '6 Foot Track'.
(1.17 km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Nellie's Glen Lookout Trail to Explorer's Tree Walk: Easy - road
Distance = 0.8 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 73 m
Descent = -9 m
From the intersection the track heads north-west along the service trail, going slightly up until passing the large boom gate. The trail continues north past the large informational sign and shortly after turns right onto Nellie's Glen Rd. This is followed east until coming to an intersection with the Great Western Highway at Explorers Tree.
Explorers Tree (Katoomba)
Alt = 1051
In 1813 the explorers Gregory Blaxland, William Wentworth and William Lawson on their historic crossing of the Blue Mountains engraved their names not only into the history books, but also this tree on the side of Pulpit Hill. The tree now caged to minimises further vandalism, marks the start of the Six Foot Track. There has been much debate over the last 100+ years as to the authenticity of the engravings. More info
Catch the bus from Int of Farnell Rd and Cliff Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk.
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famou
Established for environmental, heritage and recreation protection, this reserve protects sections of the Six Foot Track. The Six Foot Track passes through several different parks, reserves and crown land. This reserve covers areas near the start of the walk and near the Cox's river.
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