Six Foot Track Guided Walk
Friday, 10th July 2009
Guided walk Six foot track
walking, walking and more talking
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Nellies Glen, Katoomba
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Tickets: Tickets from $299
Time: 10am - 1pm
3 day six foot track walk
Join us on a guided walk of the famous Six Foot Track from the Blue Mountains to Jenolan Caves. Winding through
State forests and national parks, the track follows the 45 kilometre route of the original 1884 horse track
from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Crossing mountain ranges and falling into deep valleys, the track features
sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and panoramas of richly-forested valleys. We'll camp overnight next to the
picturesque Cox's River and at Black Range where we'll enjoy a glass of wine or beer, a delicious dinner,
and campsite sing-along. Time is available at the end of the walk to explore the magnificent Jenolan Caves
before we catch the bus back to start of the walk. Limited places available - don't miss out!
This is Glamping at it's best!
Our packages include snack packs, breakfasts, smorgasbord lunches and delicious gourmet dinners such as fresh snapper, Thai Chicken curries , french crepes - plus much more, as well as refreshments and alcohol (beer and wine). All group camping and cooking equipment is transported daily by our support vehicle. On night one you'll stay in an architect designed Eco-Lodge at Coxs River with comfy beds and a hot bush shower and on night two camp under the stars in with comfortable tents and air mattresses supplied for those that choose the deluxe package.
Two levels of packages to choose from
We have two packages to choose from. For those training and wanting to get fit, you can pay less and carry
your own tent and personal items. Or for those that want to be pampered, we'll carry and set up your tent,
with a deluxe mattress and provide you with a comfy campside chair to relax in after a long day's walk.
when This walk is available on the following dates...
6th - 8th June (Long Weekend)
10th - 12th July
8th - 10th August
4th - 6th September
3rd - 5th October (Long Weekend)
6th - 8th November
5th - 7th December
We can also organise private groups on alternatives dates.
10% discount applies for groups of 10 or more.
the walk Click here to find out about the history of the Six Foot track.
Day 1: 11kms / 5 hours
We start our walk near the Explorer Tree and follow
the main track down to the clifftop lookout above the
gorge of Nellies Glen from here you look down the
Megalong Creek Valley in the direction you will be walking.
We cross the Bowtells Swing Suspension bridge to our
campsite on the beautiful Coxs River - bring your swimmers
as this is a great place to take a dip and revitalise. Relax when
you arrive yor campsite will be set up and ready for you -
with your overnight bag transported from the start of the
walk to the camp.
Day 2: 14kms / 6 hours
A challenging morning awaits with 3kms of steep track
rising over 400 metres climbing the slope from little river
to the ridge of Black Range. For those that want to skip
most of the uphill climb - you can opt to stay behind to
help pack up the campsite and be rewarded with a lift up
most of the hill. The walk follows the fire trail along Black Range
passing through wooded country. We overnight at Black range
campsite.
Day 3: 7kms / 2.5 hours
We walk along the steep fire trail down Binoomera Ridge
passing Carlotta Arch before arriving at Jenolan Caves.
Free time is available to explore these amazing caves
(bring additional money if you wish to view the caves entrance
fees range from $25 to $38 depending on which caves
you visit). From here we catch the 3pm bus for our return
to the start of the walk. (Please allow $35 extra for your
return bus trip back to the start of the walk).
Click here to view a map of the track.
Source: NSW Dept of Lands & Water Conservation
inclusions The following is all-inclusive in both 3 day packages:
Fully guided walk with a professional Guide
Accommodation in an Eco Lodge at Coxs River Night One with
hot bush showers and beds with linen
All meals including:
2 x breakfasts
3 x Smorgasbord lunches
2 x Gourmet dinners
Fresh fruit and snacks to enjoy during your walk
Alcohol (beer and wine) and refreshments
National Park Licence fees
An official Six Foot Track map for you to keep
to remember your journey
Additional items included in the deluxe package:
Tent & deluxe mattress & campside chair for night two
Your overnight pack transported each day to the lodge/campsite
Return transfers from Jenolan Caves to Katoomba
(Please note bus transfers back to the start of the walk is not included in the standard package - please bring $35 extra to cover this).
accommodation Accommodation is a combination of lodge and tents.
On night one you'll stay in an architect designed Eco-Lodge
at Coxs River with comfy beds and a hot bush shower
and on night two camp under the stars in unspoilt surroundings.
(Please note: tent & mattress hire is at an additional cost in the standard package).
transport Driving: Drive to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains then head
to the Explorer Tree on the Great Western Highway,
2.5kms west of Katoomba Station. Turn left at the Explorer
Tree into Nellies Glen Road and drive 200 metres
to the parking area where our walk starts.
Train: Catch a train from Central Station Sydney to
Katoomba Railway station. We can then organise
a pick up from the station to the start of the walk.
Please email us with plenty of notice for a train station
pick-up if you are taking this option.
meeting point Meet at 9am at Nellie Glen Road Car Park, Katoomba, which is
200 metres past the Explorer Tree in the Blue Mountains.
see driving instructions below or train timetables),
2.5kms west of Katoomba Station.
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