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Farnell Road to Explorers Tree

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Time:	2 hrs Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	1.7 km SSW of Katoomba
Length:	4 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 4 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Blue Mountains(LGA)
Climb:	302 m
Style:	Return

This short walk takes you from the western end of Katoomba, initially following the cliff line, then following Pulpit Hill Road to the Explorers Tree. There are optional side trips to lookouts, providing great views across the Megalong Valley. In addition to the great views, the walk provides the opportunity to see a piece of Australian heritage.

There are closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park
Fire rating NONE (No Ban)

Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Farnell Road to Explorers Tree

Map of Walk

Location

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500 meters

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Six Foot Track

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Photo Gallery




	sealed path +




	View from Therambulat Lookout +




	The Cliff Track +




	Nellies Glen lookout +




	View from Nellie's Glen lookout +




	following the six foot track +




	Sign near the start of the Six foot track +




	The Explorer Tree +




	Explorers tree +

Terrain

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

Cross Section 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

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Farnell Road to Explorers Tree bushwalking track

Track Notes

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.

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Catch the bus to Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
Catch the bus to Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive to Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
Drive to Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
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 this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

(0 km) Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track to Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 228 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -16 m
From the intersection of Farnells Rd and the bush track marked by the signpost saying 'Cliff Track' (approximately 30m west of the end of Stuarts Rd), this walk heads north down the bush track until coming to an intersection with another bush track. 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 Therabulat Lookout Track to Therabulat Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 143 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -49 m
From the intersection, this walk heads west along the bush track until coming to a lookout over the valley, which has great views to the south and south-west. Railings have been installed at this lookout.

(0.23 km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track to Int of Cliff Track and Norths Lookout Trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 790 m	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 86 m	Descent = -94 m
From the intersection, this walk heads south-east along the flat bush track. As the walk 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 Norths Lookout Trail to Norths Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 62 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -17 m
From the intersection, this walk heads south down the bush track until coming to a great lookout over Nellie's Glen - Norths Lookout.

(1.02 km) Int of Cliff Track and Norths Lookout Trail to Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 148 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 17 m	Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk heads north along the cleared bush track until coming to an intersection with a service trail marked with several signposts saying 'Six Foot Track'.

(1.17 km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail to Six Foot Track Info Shelter Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 548 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 68 m	Descent = -2 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Six Foot Track' sign^[1], uphill along the wide management trail. The walk continues up this trail, fairly steeply in places, for about 500m until the walk leads around a locked metal gate and flattens to find a dirt car park^[2], shelter^[3] and the large 'Six Foot Track' information sign^[4], on Nellies Glen Rd.

(1.71 km) Six Foot Track Info Shelter to Explorers Tree Walk: Easy - road	Length = 264 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 6 m	Descent = -8 m
From the car park, this walk follows the sealed 'Nellies Glen Rd'^[5]^[6] gently uphill and over the small rise. After just over 200m, this walk leads past another small car parking area^[7] and comes to the Explorers Tree^[8], just before the intersection with the Great Western Hwy.

Explorers Tree (Katoomba)	Alt = 1051 m
Explorers Tree (Katoomba)
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 reportedly into this tree on the side of Pulpit Hill. The tree now long dead was caged^[9] in 1884 in an attempt to preserve the engravings^[10]. The engravings are no longer visible^[11] and there is even debate over the last 100+ years as to the authenticity of the engravings^[12].

Catch the bus from Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
Catch the bus from Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
Drive from Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

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Near by

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
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge

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	1.8 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.8 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	28.7 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	29 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	31 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Farnell Road to Explorers Tree.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Farnell Road to Explorers Tree Click to re-center search
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	27 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	27 km (to the W)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	27 km (to the NNW)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	31 km (to the E)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	35 km (to the ENE)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
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

Clear.

10.6°C (feels like 9.8°)

4 km/h from the W

93% humidity (as at 02/09:00am)

Thu	°	Clear.
Fri	1°\|16°	Morning fog then mostly sunny.
Sat	4°\|15°	Partly cloudy.
Sun	3°\|14°	Partly cloudy.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

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 areas

Breakfast 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.

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