Bushwalking on the Fairfax Track hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Fairfax Track hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Fairfax Track

Time
Distance
Climb
Style

45 mins
1.8 km
20 m
One way

4.4 km ENE of Blackheath
Blue Mountains National Park bus

Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible

The Fairfax Track is an easy stroll through the bush behind the cliff of the Grose Valley. The track meanders through the bush to open out onto magnificent views from George Phillips and Govetts Leap lookouts.

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Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.

Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Fairfax Track hiking track
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Map Scale

500 meters

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track knotes here

Katoomba

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Photo Gallery




	National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre




	Start of Fairfax Track




	Zig-zag in Fairfax Track




	Fairfax Track




	Scribbly Gum Fairfax Track




	Fairfax Track




	Red flower on Fairfax Track




	Grose Valley from George Phillips Lookout




	Fairfax Track




	Govetts Leap car park




	Govetts Leap Lookout




	Bridal Veil Falls from Govetts Leap Lookout

Terrain profile

Cross sectional view of the Fairfax Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fairfax Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fairfax Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Fairfax Track bushwalking track

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to NPWS Heritage Centre car park

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. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive to NPWS Heritage Centre car park

There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

NPWS Heritage Centre
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National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Heritage Centre, Blue Mountains National Park, is an information hub for the Blue Mountains National Park. The Heritage Centre has provides the history of the park with information displays about the traditional owners, recreational exploits and interpretive information about the flora and fauna. The Heritage Centre also has a shop with souvenirs, toilet facilities and food.

(0 km) NPWS Heritage Centre car park to Woodland Retreat Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - Bush Track	Distance = 0.8 km	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -22 m
From the eastern end of the Heritage Centre cap park the track heads north along the tarmaced track. The track zig zags north and south in approximately 200m lenths. The track zig zags twice before turning left in a northerly direction. The track continues to wind through the bush passing a 'Geebung Grove' and 'Conestick Corner' sign to a seat and sign marked 'Woodland Retreat'.

(0.79 km) Woodland Retreat to George Phillips Lookout Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Distance = 0.7 km	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -27 m
From the intersection the track continues north west for approximately 50m before winding left to a bench. From the bench the track turns right slightly downhill. The track tends right for approximately 500m as it comes to Geoge Phillips Lookout.

George Phillips Lookout
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George Phillips Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, provides scenic views into the Grose Valley. The lookout views to Pulpit Rock, the Horseshoe shaped gorge and over the deep, green gorges of the Grose Valley.

(1.5 km) George Phillips Lookout to Govetts Leap Lookout Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Distance = 0.3 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -18 m
From the intersection the track heads south to turn left then right quickly. The track follows a railing on the left for approximately 200m to a stone buidling on the left. The track leads another 10m to Govetts Leap Picnic Area at the rear of the Govetts Leap car park. From Govetts Leap Picnic Area the track heads east past the toilets on the left and up to the car park. The track passes through the car park to the lookout on the north eastern corner of the carpark, Govetts Leap Lookout.

Govetts Leap Lookout
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Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first white man to have come to the spot, William Govett as an assistant surveyor in June 1831. The Govett Leap Lookout allows scenic views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The lookout has easy access from the carpark, which has toilets and picnic facilities.

Catch the bus from Govetts Leap Lookout

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. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive from Govetts Leap Lookout

There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	9.1 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	9.6 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	21.6 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	22.1 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	32.8 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Chance shower/thunderstorm.

12.4°C (feels like 10.3°)

7 km/h from the W (gusting 11)

68% humidity (as at 14/10:00am)

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Blue Mountains National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

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
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Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euoka Campground - Darug
Euoka Campground - Red Gum
Euoka Campground - Nioka
Euoka Campground - Bennetts Ridge

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Fairfax Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fairfax Track Click to re-center search
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	21 km (to the NW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergancy use only	28 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	28 km (to the W)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	30 km (to the ENE)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	32 km (to the ESE)