Springwood to Blaxland Station

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Time 6 hrs
One way 13.5 km One way
Climb 628 m
Grade 5 Experienced only
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This walk offers a diverse range of vegetation and sights along its course. Passing Martins Falls and below Martins Lookout, the walk takes in some amazing views as it climbs up and down the ridge lines, above the many creeks and gullies. A walk to test your legs and your camera.

* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Fairy Dell Reserve from the road Fairy Dell Reserve Track down Magdala Gully Rocky steps down Magdala Gully Magdala Gully Track Water ponds in rocks Magdala Track under cliffs Magdala Creek Side view of Martins Falls Sign in Perch Ponds camping area Mirror image in water next to Martins camping area Signpost to Bunyan and Martins lookouts Glenbrook Creek Cairn on rock outcrop showing the route Track along St Helena spur Start of track down to Glenbrook Ck View across to Blaxland Track up to St Helenas lookout Track down St Helenas Spur View when crossing Glenbrook Ck Track up the hill from Glenbrook Ck Bush through Pippas Pass Track up to Blaxland Library car park Blaxland Library car park

Springwood

Springwood, along the Great Western Highway, is the second largest town in the Blue Mountains. Springwood also takes the title for the oldest railway station in the Blue Mountains. There are a variety of shops in Springwood, with quite a few cafes, bakeries and two historic hotels. Springwood was named by Governor Macquarie, when his wife and he stopped for water from a deep glen spring, in 1815. It seems aptly named, with many springs and creeks leading away from the ridge at Springwood, including Sassafras Gully, Magdala Creek and Glenbrook Creek. More info.

(0km) Springwood Station → Int. Springwood Ave and Fairy Dell Reserve

distance 270 m time 5 mins climb 4m descent -11m Very easy
From Springwood Station, the walk crosses the road at the pedestrian crossing and turns left. The walk continues past the shop front for about 150 metres before turning right at a quadrangle, which leads the walk down through a car park. The walk passes through the car park and crosses Macquarie Rd, to the 'Fariy Dell' sign[4].

(0km) Int. Springwood Ave and Fairy Dell Reserve → Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area

distance 150 m time 3 mins climb 0m descent -21m Easy track
Continue straight: From the 'Fairy Dell, 49 Springwood Ave' sign[5], the walk heads downhill into the reserve (along the smaller road), past the signs. The walk winds down past the units (on the left) to the bottom of the road. The walk continues on the left side of the cul-de-sac, to a grassy area with picnic tables.

Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area

Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area
Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area is a quiet and shady terraced garden at the head of the Magdala Gully. Fairy Dell is situated just south of Springwood in the Lower Blue Mountains. The picnic area has numerous tables, parking and a grassy area for the kids to play. The Fairy Dell Reserve Picnic area is also the starting point for a number of walks down to Magdala Creek, Picnic Point and nearby Lawson Lookout.

(0km) Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area → Int. Fairy Dell and Picnic Point Tracks

distance 390 m time 9 mins climb 5m descent -44m Hard track
Veer left: From the picnic area, the walk follows the 'Sassafras Gully' sign down the stairs. The walk quickly passes the vandalised building (which has since been reported as demolished by another walker), then a map sign before meeting a creek. The walk keeps the creek on the right and soon comes to a bridge with direction signs.

(1km) Int. Fairy Dell and Picnic Point Tracks → Picnic Point

distance 160 m time 6 mins climb 33m descent -2m Hard track
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk crosses the bridge, following the 'Picnic Point' signs[6]. The walk immediately climbs many stairs which wind up to a the picnic shelter and grass area of Picnic Point. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Picnic Point

Picnic Point
Picnic Point, in Springwood, Blue Mountains, is a quiet, grassy clearing tucked behind the houses above Magdala Creek. The area has a gazebo, picnic table and water tank (water needs to be treated). The clearing has a track leading down to many popular walks, with Lawson's Lookout and Fairy Dell Reserves nearby.

(1km) Int. Fairy Dell and Picnic Point Tracks → Int. Lawsons Lookout Trk and Fairy Dell Trk

distance 140 m time 3 mins climb 1m descent -13m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection at the bridge, the walk heads in the direction of the 'Perch Ponds' arrow[7], keeping the creek on the right of the track. The walk soon comes to a 'Lawson's Lookout' sign[ref img=146352, above a cascade in the creek.

(1km) Int. Lawsons Lookout Trk and Fairy Dell Trk → Lawsons Lookout

distance 410 m time 11 mins climb 39m descent -11m Hard track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Lawsons Lookout' signs[8], up the hill. The track heads up to a rocky outcrop, where the track turns back on itself and steps through some bushes to the rocky surface of the lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Lawsons Lookout

Lawsons Lookout
Lawsons Lookout, in Springwood, Blue Mountains, is an unfenced rockshelf overlooking the wonderful Magdala Creek valley. The lookout is most easily accessed from Raymond Rd.

(1km) Int. Lawsons Lookout Trk and Fairy Dell Trk → Int. Magdala Ck and Magdala Falls trks

distance 3.2 km time 1 hr 7 mins climb 92m descent -181m Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Perch Ponds' sign, keeping the creek on the right. The track crosses the creek many times, passing a number of caves. The track passes a burnt 'Perch Ponds' sign[9] as it crosses a creek to immediately come to an intersection (with arrows engraved in the rocks[10]).
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the arrows engraved in the rock, keeping the creek to the right. The walk winds down the hillside then crosses the creek, continuing to follow the creek (now on the left) to a 'Magdala Falls' sign.

Magdala Falls

Magdala Falls
Magdala Falls is a disappointing set of falls. The view from the steep hillside doesn't show any of the falls, but instead lets you hear the water cascade into the pool below. A red-stained rock above the pool can be seen through the dense foliage of the trees.

(4km) Int. Magdala Ck and Magdala Falls trks → Int. Martins Falls and Magdala Ck trks

distance 300 m time 7 mins climb 13m descent -25m Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk keeps the creek on the left as it heads down the gully. The walk winds down the hill, passing a few rock overhangs as it leads to a 'Martins Lookout' sign.

(4km) Int. Martins Falls and Magdala Ck trks → Behind Martins Falls

distance 30 m time 1 mins climb 1m descent -2m Hard track
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk heads to the left of the 'Martins Falls' sign (towards the falls). The walk skirts around the edge of the valley, coming under the rock overhang of the falls, and then arriving behind the falls. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Martins Falls

Martins Falls
Martins Falls are at a rock overhang on Magdala Creek, near Springwood, almost 400m upstream from the Glenbrook Creek junction. The water falls off a rock platform, over the overhang into a large pond. There is a faint track leading behind the falls, giving a different perspective of the pond and falls - extra care is required. This is a lovely area to enjoy the cool temperatures on warmer days, and is more spectacular after recent rain.

(4km) Int. Martins Falls and Magdala Ck trks → Perch Ponds camping area

distance 380 m time 10 mins climb 14m descent -63m Hard track
Continue straight: From the 'Martins Falls' intersection[11], the track heads up a small hill, then downhill with the creek on the left. The walk meanders above the creek for a short time then opens out onto the 'Perch Ponds' campground clearing[12].

Perch Ponds Campsite

Perch Ponds Campsite
Perch Ponds is a lovely waterhole, with a clearing suitable to pitch a tent, located at the junction of Magdala Creek and Glenbrook Creeks. The meeting of the two creek provides a relaxing sound of rushing water and a cool spot to rest on warmer days. The campsite is a flat area above the pool marked with a fire scar. A great shady and quiet area for a camp. There are no facilities and water from the creek needs to be treated.

(5km) Perch Ponds camping area → Martins camping area

distance 1.2 km time 27 mins climb 51m descent -67m Hard track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Martins Lookout' sign across the campground clearing to an arrow bolted to a tree. The walk follows this arrow down the hill and across the creek, and then follows creek, keeping it on the right. The walk leads up the hill away from the creek to a signposted intersection for 'Martins Lookout'.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows direction of the 'Long Track' sign, down the hill. The track winds down near the creek and passes a sandy beach access before soon entering a second clearing.

Martins campsite

Martins campsite
Martins campsite is an unofficial camping area beside Glenbrook Creek. The camping area is a sandy clearing, opposite cliffs on the other bank. The camping area is situated below Martins Lookout, with Bunyan Lookout up the ridge on the opposite hillside. A quiet and shaded location which can give a great night's sleep.

(6km) Martins camping area → Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk

distance 230 m time 6 mins climb 13m descent -14m Moderate track
Turn left: From the fireplace, the walk heads along the creek bank, keeping the creek near and on the right. The walk then tends left, up the hill to the intersection and pole without a sign.

(6km) Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk → Martins Lookout

distance 530 m time 26 mins climb 180m descent -2m Hard track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs and soon begins zigzagging up the hillside for a short time, coming to be under a cliff line. The track heads up stairs which head through the cliffs and winds steeply up to the next set of stairs. The track heads under many wonderful rock overhangs, as it winds its way using stairs to come up to Martins Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Martins Lookout

Martins Lookout
Martin's Lookout is an unfenced view on the rim of the plateau, south of Valley Heights. There are views across and up the Glenbrook Creek, and to the Lost Worlds lookout (on the opposite cliffs) which features a small white crucifix. This cross is in memory of Rev. Raymer who was an avid bushwalker in the area. The plaque in the rock at Martin's Lookout is directly opposite this cross.

(6km) Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk → Bunyan Lookout

distance 960 m time 38 mins climb 222m descent -25m Experienced only
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Bunyan Lkt' post down the stairs. The walk soon meets the creek and turns left, following the creek for a short distance before crossing at an opening in the shrubs around the creek. From here, the walk follows the cairns (rock stacks) across creek flats before climbing the hill to the base of a small cliff line. At one point beneath the cliff line, the walk ducks through a hole in the rock, then winds up through boulders, following more cairns. The walk continues up the hill, passing through a few more rocky outcrops to reach the informal, unfenced Bunyan Lookout, in a clearing near the cliff line.

Bunyan Lookout

Bunyan Lookout
Bunyan Lookout is an large, unfenced sandstone platform overlooking the Glenbrook Creek valley. Behind the lookout, there is a small sandy clearing, big enough for a few tents. The lookout spans across Glenbrook Creek and sandstone cliffs of the valley.

(7km) Bunyan Lookout → Int. Bunyan Lookout Trk and Lost Worlds Trk

distance 570 m time 10 mins climb 18m descent -7m Moderate track
Turn sharp right: From Bunyan Lookout, the walk heads back into the clearing behind the unfenced cliff line and turns left at the cairn (if you head down into the valley, you have gone the wrong way). The walk meanders through the heath for a short time before coming to a red painted stump, on the right of the track.

(8km) Int. Bunyan Lookout Trk and Lost Worlds Trk → Lost Worlds Lookout

distance 570 m time 11 mins climb 20m descent -13m Moderate track
Turn right: From the red stump intersection, the walk follows the 'Lost Worlds' sign up the small hill. The walk winds through the bush for a short time then crosses a rocky surface. The track then leaves the rocky surface briefly to return to a similar rock surface with a white crucifix on the edge of the cliff. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Lost Worlds Lookout

Lost Worlds Lookout
Lost Worlds Lookout is a cliff edge marked by a cross. The cross commemorates the Rev. Raymer who was a prominent bushwalker in the area, and has been commemorated by a plaque at Martins Lookout across the valley. The lookout views Glenbrook Creek valley below, the surrounding cliffs and down to Penrith in the west.

(8km) Int. Bunyan Lookout Trk and Lost Worlds Trk → Int. Bunyan Lookout Trk and St Helena Trk

distance 590 m time 10 mins climb 4m descent -10m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads in a southerly direction away from the red stump, keeping it behind on the right of the track. The walk winds through the bush, crossing a few sandy areas that lead to a small cairn marking the intersection, on the left of the track.

(8km) Int. Bunyan Lookout Trk and St Helena Trk → St Helena Ridge Lookout

distance 2.8 km time 49 mins climb 9m descent -122m Hard track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads south east along track soon leading downhill. The walk meanders through the heath for quite some time. The walk nears a cliff line on the left, which it continues near for a short time before opening out onto a rocky outcrop with a view across to houses on the opposite hill (just before the steep downhill section).

St Helena Ridge Lookout

St Helena Ridge Lookout
St Helena Ridge Lookout, does not have the clearest view or the most spectacular scenery. However, it is a great place to rest before continuing on your way.

(11km) St Helena Ridge Lookout → Int. Waterfall and ridge trk

distance 360 m time 18 mins climb 4m descent -122m Experienced only
Continue straight: From St Helena Ridge lookout, the walk follows a very faint track initially very steeply down off the rock platform, The track initially tends a little to the left to then follow the main ridge line down. The track soon becomes much less steep (and a little clearer) when after about 100m the faint track bends right at another rocky outcrop. Here the walk leads off the side of the ridge to then wind down through the rocky outcrops and continue down through the scrub for about 180m until just before Glenbrook Creek where this walk comes to an un-signposted intersection.

(12km) Int. Waterfall and ridge trk → St Helena waterfall

distance 160 m time 3 mins climb 4m descent -6m Experienced only
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads upstream, keeping the creek on the right. The track undulates along the bank, passing a few large boulders in the creek before coming to a sandy beach at a bend in the creek.
Continue straight: From the beach, the walk heads across the sand bar (covered in reeds) to come within ear-shot of the waterfall, located behind the inlet on the creek. The walk passes through the sandy, shallow section of the creek then walks up the bank and around to the waterfall. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

St Helenas waterfall

St Helenas waterfall
St Helenas waterfall is a small fall, flowing from a side creek into Glenbrook Creek. It is rather unimpressive unless there has been recent rainfall. The water cascades down a nice rock face, among the sassafras trees and mossy rocks.

(12km) Int. Waterfall and ridge trk → Blaxland Library Carpark

distance 1.4 km time 34 mins climb 150m descent -28m Experienced only
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads downstream, keeping the creek on the left. After approximately 10m, the walk comes to a bushy creek crossing and winds over the rocks and through the bushes. Following this, the walk keeps the creek on the right whilst winding downstream. The track soon arrives at an intersection, which is a sandy area with rocks and stairs leading up the hill.
Turn left : From the large boulder, this walk heads up the hill and climbs the stone steps steeply, with a number of pink ribbons marking the initial track. The track continues steeply (eroded in places) up the hill and winds its way up to the un-signposted T-intersection.
Turn sharp right: From the intersection[13], this walk heads along the mostly flat track along the side of the hill, keeping the valley to your right. Soon the track leads to another intersection at the base of more stone steps, and a rock wall (on the left) that has 'Florabella Pass' engraved in it[14].
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads around the boulder (which is on the left) and soon meets a set of stairs, to the left of a 'Pippas Pass' sign[15] in a tree.
Turn right: From the intersection[16], this walk follows the 'Pippas Pass' sign[17] (that is about 2m up a tree) gently downhill along the track, directly away from the rockface, keeping the main valley to your right. The track winds along the side of the hill for about 100m to then climb up a set of sandstone steps just past a shallow sandstone overhang[18]. From here the track gently undulates along the side of the hill (with a steep valley to your right[19]) for about 300m to lead gently down and cross the usually small creek in the shaded valley[20]. Just after crossing this creek[21], the track bends left to head gently up through the valley along the base of a few natural sandstone walls[22] for about 200m, where the the track becomes rocky and starts to climb a bit more steeply. The track then leads up through a cleft in the rock[23] then about 60m later comes to a unsignposted three-way intersection (with the track on the left crossing the creek), marked with a smooth bark Angophera[24].
Turn left: From the intersection[25], this walk crosses the sandstone platform and creek[26]. Here the track winds gently uphill for about 40m to cross a smaller often dry creek [27] where the track continues uphill for another 30m to pass a grafittied sandstone overhang (on your left)[28]. The track continues gently uphill and bends right to cross a sandstone rock platform and small creek[29] to almost immediately come to a faint intersection with a track in the tall heath[30]. Here the walk turns left and heads uphill for for about 50m where the track then leads up some steps to come to the base of a sandstone cliff and smaller overhang[31]. Here the track bends left and and continues along the side of the hill for another 15m to pass a larger and more grafittied sandstone overhang[32]. From here the track continues to wind more steeply uphill for about 80m before turning left and following a wider track (away from the houses) and into the lower car park of Blaxland library just past the 'Bushcare site' information sign[33]. Here this walk turns right to head up to the library and main car park[34].

(13km) Blaxland Library Carpark → Blaxland shops

distance 460 m time 9 mins climb 28m descent -9m Very easy
Turn left: From the Blaxland Library car park[35], this walk heads up the ramp on the side of the building[36] then follows the back deck behind the library and community centre[37]. On the far side of the building, this walk follows the bitumen footpath[38] footpath uphill to turn left at the 'Blaxland Civic Centre'[39] sign onto the footpath beside Hope St. This walk follows the footpath uphill for about 150m before turning right to cross Hope St at the traffic calming device[40]. Here the walk bends left and crosses a car park entrance[41], then soon turns right into 'Station St'[42]. Here the walk heads up the footpath to cross another car park entrance[43] then onto the pedestrian lane way that leads between the buildings, under the foot bridge[44] to the main footpath, just before the Great Western Highway, among the Blaxland shops.

Blaxland

Blaxland, found along the Great Western Highway, is one of the larger towns of the Lower Blue Mountains. The town has a number of shops and petrol station all lining the highway which lies between the town and train station. Wascoe was the original name of Blaxland until 1914 when it was renamed after Gregory Blaxland who was one of the explorers who found the route across the mountains for the colony . The Blaxland community hosts a number of events during the month of September. More info.

(13km) Blaxland Shops → Blaxland Station

distance 70 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent 0m Very easy
Turn left: From the footpath, the walk uses the stairs or ramp to climb onto the pedestrian bridge. The walk then crosses the bridge over the Great Western Highway and then heads down onto Blaxland Station.

Maps for the Springwood to Blaxland Station walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Springwood1:25 000 Map Series90304S SPRINGWOODNSW-90304S
Penrith1:25 000 Map Series90303N PENRITHNSW-90303N
Penrith1:100 000 Map Series9030 PENRITH9030

Cross sectional view of the Springwood to Blaxland Station bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Springwood to Blaxland Station

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Springwood to Blaxland Station

Altitude analysis for Springwood to Blaxland Station

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length13.5 km
Time6 hrs
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Grade 5/6



Experienced only		AS 2156.1GradientVery steep (4/6)
Quality of trackRough unclear track (5/6)
SignsNo directional signs (5/6)
Experience RequiredModerate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
WeatherStorms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
InfrastructureNo facilities provided (5/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

5km of this walk is very steep and another 4.3km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 3.3km has short steep hills and the remaining 800m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

7km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 3.9km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 1.4km follows a rough unclear track and a 940m section follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining 55m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

7km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 4.6km has directional signs at most intersection. Whilst another 1.1km Has no directional signs and the remaining 940m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

12km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 1.3km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (110m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 12km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.3km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 4.3km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). Whilst another 1.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and the remaining 100m has no facilities provided.

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Springwood to Blaxland Station walk.

Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

1.2 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Martin's Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

From Martin's Lookout, this walk drops down to Glenbrook Creek before climbing back up to the stunning Martin's Lookout. This is a great walk if you find you have some extra time when visiting Martin's lookout.

Total climbing: 199m

Grade 4
  • Car

Hard track

Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop

2.6 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop

This walk covers a short section of the magnificent Florabella Pass Track. The shorter loop takes in scenic views of the Glenbrook Gorge and some of the more impressive rock features along the track. This walk is a great way to sample the Florabella Pass in a short time.

Total climbing: 229m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Lawson Lookout from Fairy Dell Reserve

2.7 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Lawson Lookout from Fairy Dell Reserve

This walk is a great way to go to Lawson Lookout, especially if you are coming from Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area. With Springwood just out of ear shot, the walk meanders down the Magdala Gully, then leads up to Lawson Lookout for a great view across the valley.

Total climbing: 149m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
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Hard track

Plateau Pde to Blaxland Station via Florabella Pass

2.9 km One way, 2 hrs

Plateau Pde to Blaxland Station via Florabella Pass

This lovely walk from Plateau Pde, Blaxland, explores a section of Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass. From the road you enter a different world as you walk high above Glenbrook creek. The walk takes in some great views and explores some rock formations, with an optional side trip to Glenbrook Creek. T

Total climbing: 224m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Martin's Lookout to Bunyan Lookout

3.1 km Return, 3 hrs 30 mins

Martin's Lookout to Bunyan Lookout

This walk crosses the Glenbrook Gorge, dropping from Martins Lookout, then climbing to the Bunyah lookout on the other side, and then back again. This walk is strenuous and gives a great perspective of the two lookouts and the gorge. A great walk for the fit.

Total climbing: 446m

Grade 5
  • Car

Experienced only

Blaxland Station to Boulder Pool

4 km Return, 2 hrs

Blaxland Station to Boulder Pool

This walk is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle, enjoying a quiet retreat beside Glenbrook Creek. This walk takes a direct route from Blaxland Station down to a pool of water with a large boulder. A wonderful place to relax and unwind. Stop off at the bakery or cafe in Blaxland for a treat

Total climbing: 217m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Blaxland Station Florabella Pass Loop

4.3 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

Blaxland Station Florabella Pass Loop

This is a great circuit walk, exploring a section of the Glenbrook Gorge from above, with an optional side trip down to the creek below. The walk has some very scenic areas and passes many interesting rock formations. Easily accessible by car or public transport, this is a great walk to start your w

Total climbing: 249m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Martin's to Lost Worlds Lookout

5.4 km Return, 3 hrs 30 mins

Martin's to Lost Worlds Lookout

This walk allows for a greater appreciation of the hills in the Glenbrook area. Starting with a view of the half-way point, Lost World's Lookout, from Martin's Lookout, you can appreciate the task ahead. The walk involves a steep descent and climb through the Glenbrook Valley. A great way to see bot

Total climbing: 504m

Grade 5
  • Car

Experienced only

Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass

6 km One way, 3 hrs

Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass

This is a wonderful walk through a section of the Glenbrook Gorge. Plenty of views are dotted along the way, looking into the gorge, with many interesting rock formations to enjoy between the views. Walking from station to station makes this a convenient walk for all. A visit to the local bakery or

Total climbing: 406m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Springwood to Martins Falls

9 km Return, 4 hrs

Springwood to Martins Falls

This walk to Martins Falls follows the Magdala Gully down from Springwood. The valley is cool and dark, and the track is never far from water. Martins Falls are a great place to hang out for lunch, or sit and enjoy the cool of the falls from the rocks. A great walk with a lush waterfall to explore.

Total climbing: 413m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Sassafras Gully Loop

10.5 km Circuit, 4 hrs 15 mins

Sassafras Gully Loop

The Sassafras Gully loop is an excellent walk setting out from Springwood Station. The walk uses the gullies to navigate past some wonderful rock features, dense bushland and waterfalls. A nice cool walk in the shade and never too far from water.

Total climbing: 501m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Springwood to Faulconbridge

11.5 km One way, 5 hrs

Springwood to Faulconbridge

This pleasent walk takes in the sights of two fantastic Blue Mountains valleys. The walk down from Springwood Station uses Magdala Gully to pass a number of waterfalls before visiting Perch Ponds. The walk then follows Glenbrook Creek valley up to Faulconbridge Station for the return home. A quiet w

Total climbing: 633m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Martins Lookout Loop Walk

13.8 km Circuit, 6 hrs 30 mins

Martins Lookout Loop Walk

This walk offers a magnificent way to explore the Sassafras Gully, enjoying the lush valleys and deep bushland, as well as the panoramic Martins Lookout. This walk has much to offer, with many views to impress before returning to Springwood Train Station.

Total climbing: 842m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Faulconbridge to Blaxland

15.2 km One way, 2 Days

Faulconbridge to Blaxland

This two-day walk, or very solid one-day walk, takes you from station to station, through lush, scenic forest in the lower Blue Mountains. The walk follows the upper section of Glenbrook Creek most of the way to Blaxland, with a venture over the St Helena Ridge to add some views. An enjoyable two-da

Total climbing: 693m

Grade 5
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Experienced only

Martin's Lookout to Woodford Station

15.9 km One way, 7 hrs

Martin's Lookout to Woodford Station

A long day walk, with a few solid hills to start, and some great views. The walk follows the St Helena Ridge, after crossing the Glenbrook Creek, then continues along The Oaks Fire Trail to Woodford Station. The the last part of the walk follows a management trail with plenty of wild flowers at the

Total climbing: 892m

Grade 5
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Experienced only

Woodford to Blaxland Station

18.3 km One way, 7 hrs 15 mins

Woodford to Blaxland Station

This walk takes a scenic route across the ridges and down to Glenbrook Creek before climbing to Blaxland. The walk is dotted with many views and usually much wildlife along the way. If there has been substantial rain, the side trip to St Helena waterfall is worth checking out.

Total climbing: 519m

Grade 5
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Experienced only

Woodford to Faulconbridge

23.4 km One way, 2 Days

Woodford to Faulconbridge

This walk starts out as mainly service trail to then drop into the Glenbrook Ck Valley for an overnight stay at Martins camping area. The next day the walk follows the winding bush track up the valley to Faulconbridge. In doing so the walk passes Clarinda Falls and some large pools which compliment

Total climbing: 955m

Grade 5
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  • Train

Experienced only

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Springwood to Blaxland Station walk.

Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout

202 m Return, 15 mins

Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout

This is short walk to a view across Magdala Gully. The walk follows a track that leads to a the moderately large clearing behind the lookout. The view from the lookout is not as spectacular as many other lookouts in the area, but can be quite intriguing with a morning mist lifting from the valley.

Total climbing: 20m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Moderate track

Clarinda Falls from Faulconbridge

3.5 km Return, 2 hrs

Clarinda Falls from Faulconbridge

This walk takes you down the start of the Victory Track to see Clarinda Falls. The falls are found in a magnificent eroded bowl covered in ferns and moss. After heavy rain, Clarinda Falls would make for an amazing site.

Total climbing: 219m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Faulconbridge to Springwood via Sassafras Gully

6.1 km One way, 3 hrs

Faulconbridge to Springwood via Sassafras Gully

This is an enjoyable walk through the valleys joining Faulconbridge and Springwood. Using the Victory and Sassafras Gully tracks, the walk stays close to water as it descends into the valley, returning up through the changing vegetation.

Total climbing: 338m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Martin's Lookout

180 m Return, 15 mins

Martin's Lookout

This short and enjoyable walk visits a classic lower Blue Mountains view. Martin's lookout is marked by a memorial plaque looking across to Lost World Lookout, on the other side of Glenbrook Creek. A great short walk if you are in the area or are passing through the Lower Blue Mountains.

Total climbing: 17m

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Woodford Station to cliff lookout

8.6 km Return, 3 hrs 30 mins

Woodford Station to cliff lookout

Woodford Station allows for easy access to this impressive lookout. The walk to the lookout is mainly on service trail, however the view is found by following a narrow bush track. The cliffs are quite high and unfenced providing a good vista over the trees.

Total climbing: 346m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Woodford to Glenbrook

29.6 km One way, 3 Days

Woodford to Glenbrook

This is a leisurely three day walk which heads along the ridges from Woodford down to Glenbrook. Features of this walk include the many great views, lush bushland, and Glenbrook Creek with Jellybean Pools. A great walk with much to offer those looking for a relaxing few days of walking.

Total climbing: 731m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Red Hands Cave

1 km Return, 30 mins

Red Hands Cave

Red Hands Cave is a small sandstone overhang cave that showcases a number of very clear hand stencillings. The site is protected with an obtrusive cage to keep would-be vandals out. There are a number of signs explaining the history and some artifacts found in the area. The walk is enjoyable and

Total climbing: 51m

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Red Hands Cave and Axe Grinding Tour

4.1 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Red Hands Cave and Axe Grinding Tour

This is a cultural walk with two significant sites being visited along the way. The walk leaves the quiet Red Hands Cave picnic area and winds down the valley to the Axe Grinding Grooves, once used by Indigenous Australians. The track then follows Campfire Creek up to Red Hands Caves and visits the

Total climbing: 211m

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Glenbrook and Euroka Circuit

16.6 km Circuit, 2 Days

Glenbrook and Euroka Circuit

This two day circuit, returning to Glenbrook Station, is a scenic walk which passes many of the tourist attractions within the park. The walk winds through some wonderful valleys, and various natural and historic features, sleeping the night high on the ridge at Darug camping area. A great way to sp

Total climbing: 790m

Grade 5
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Experienced only

Glenbrook to Lapstone via Euroka

18.8 km One way, 2 Days

Glenbrook to Lapstone via Euroka

This two day walk covers large sections of the Glenbrook Gorge between the two train stations. As well as winding through the gorge, the walk travels up onto the ridges to pass Red Hands Cave and camp the night at Darug camping area. The gorge section from the causeway to the Nepean River presents m

Total climbing: 1136m

Grade 6
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  • Bus
  • Train

Very experienced only

Charles Darwin, National Pass and Nature Track walk

8.6 km Circuit, 5 hrs

Charles Darwin, National Pass and Nature Track walk

This is a wonderful circuit walk that starting at Wentworth Falls Train Station. You kick off with a lovely stroll down Charles Darwin walk to Weeping Rock where you soon come to Queen's Cascades and the wonderful views in to the valley. Now we walk partway down the cliff on the Grand Stairway to

Total climbing: 903m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

The Charles Darwin Walk

5.6 km Return, 2 hrs

The Charles Darwin Walk

The Charles Darwin Walk follows the beautiful Jamison Creek south, arriving at the top of Wentworth Falls. Walkers can enjoy the beauty of the creek as it cascades down the frequent small waterfalls. The top of Wentworth Falls is a fantastic spot to rest, taking in wonderful views of the Jamison Val

Total climbing: 189m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Train

Moderate track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Springwood to Blaxland Station walk starts at the Springwood Station (gps: -33.699102, 150.56380)

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The Springwood to Blaxland Station ends at the Blaxland Station (gps: -33.743785, 150.60987)

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Blue Mountains National Park

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.

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