Hiking near Sydney Blue Mountains (Blackheath) Perry's Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest
| Perry's Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest |
Track: Hard
The wonderful walk from Perrys Lookdown into the Blue Gum Forest follows a clear an steep track into one of the region's bushwalking and conservation icons. Allow plenty of time to explore the majestic Blue Gum Forest, looking up the tall trees and enjoying the birds flying through the area. The track is steep and the valley tempts visitors to stay and enjoy for a long time. If you want to stay overnight, Acacia Flats campsite is only 500m from the forest. To return to the car park, retrace your steps up the hill.
Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest
Map of WalkLocation
 Map of Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest Problem loading PDF Try here Map Controls - Show Contours | Hide Path | Hide Distances | Hide Names Map Scale  1 km
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 notes here
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TerrainPlease 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 Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest bushwalking track  Track NotesSince this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Getting therePlan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walkPublic Transport links currently not working, sorry
Near byCampsites in the park Acacia FlatBurralow Creek camping groundCoxs River Camping AreaEuroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer areaEuroka campgroundIngar campgroundMount Werong campgroundMurphys Glen campgroundPerrys Lookdown campgroundEuroka Campground - DarugEuroka Campground - Red GumEuroka Campground - NiokaEuroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest.
Weather and Park infoFire DangerThis walk passes Central Ranges fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 4 hours ago) This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 4 hours ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM. Weather and Climate Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
 Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page 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 famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region. Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park Closure information last downloaded Thursday 17th of May 2012 05:00 PM Closed areasBreakfast Point - Breakfast Point Lookout Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is closed until further notice. Burralow picnic and camping area - Burralow Creek camping ground - Burralow Creek camping ground Burralow picnic and camping area is temporarily closed; all access trails leading into Burralow picnic and camping area (including Paterson Range Fire Trail, Burralow Rd/Tabaraga Ridge Fire Trail) are closed due to significant local rainfall and slippery trails. The Burralow Bridge from Paterson Range fire trail is currently out for all vehicles for structural repairs. For updates and further information phone the NPWS Blackheath office 02 4787 8877, 9.00 am-4.30 pm seven days, or Richmond office on 02 4588 2400 9.00am-5.00 pm weekdays. Campsites at Euroka - Euroka campground Redgum camp site at Euroka picnic and camping area at Glenbrook is closed until 27 May 2012 for maintenance and upgrade. Darug campsite will be closed from 29 May 2012 until further notice for maintenance and upgrade. Camping is available at other sites at Euroka. For bookings and further information phone 02 4588 2400 Mon-Thurs. (except school holidays and public holidays) or 02 4739 2950 weekends. Claustral Canyon Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mt Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. NPWS has sought alternative access to Claustral through private land without success. Canyoners should respect the rights of Mt Tomah residents and avoid using private land. Murphys Glen & Ingar camping areas Murphys Glen Campsite is closed at the gate due to boggy and muddy road conditions. Ingar Campsite Loop Road is closed due to wash outs and muddy road conditions. The day use area and car park remain open. This means that campers must walk from the day use area to campsites (about 100m). For further information contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. Locations affected: Ingar campground, Murphys Glen campground Prince Henry Cliff Walk Prince Henry Cliff Walk is closed from Lady Darley Lookout (below Lillianfels) to Cliff View Lookout (below Skyway east station) after a fire damaged boardwalks, stairs and steps. Visitors are advised to use urban footpaths to walk between Katoomba Cascades Reserve and Echo Point. Roberts Pass at Leura Roberts Pass at Leura is closed east of the Lindeman Pass junction, due to a landslide. The track is impassable and there is currently no access to Valley of the Waters via Roberts Pass. Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls The Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls is closed until approx. mid-july 2012 for major repair. There is no access to the section of the track between Princes Rock and Fletchers Lookout. The section of track from Princes Rock to Den Fenella is open. Locations affected: Wentworth Falls - various lookouts, Overcliff-Undercliff Track Waratah Picnic Area Road access to Waratah Picnic Area at Berambing is closed due to the very wet conditions. Visitors can park at the entrance gate and walk in to the Gorge walking track. The closure is expected to be in place until mid-April to allow the road and parking areas to dry out. Woodford-Oaks fire trail 24 June - The Oaks Trail - Woodford to Glenbrook (Ends Sunday 24 June) The Woodford-Oaks fire trail will be closed to general public access on Sunday 24 June, for the Woodford-Oaks Classic Careflight fundraising event, involving approx. 1,000 participants. In the interests of public safety, the trail is open to event runners and cyclists only until approx 1.30 pm. Walker Feedback
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