Wombats frequent these roads, so please be careful while driving. It is recommended that clients book accommodation in Katoomba for the night prior and night after the trip, though if you live in Sydney it is possible to drive up very early on the day the walk starts and drive home late on the last day. Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Highlights include: we'd already walked. Over 200 birds and 98 reptile species have been recorded. On Day 3, we return to Kanangra Walls, enjoying the spectacular views in the opposite direction. Carlon's Farm. It soon became apparent that two of the group were struggling as we headed up the trail. views of the Walls. Being a point to point walk, one of the logistical challenges is arranging transport to or from Kanangra Walls. started to look a bit dodgy as the weather began to deteriorate. Police were contacted on the 11th April, and a land and air. various parts of the hill. Tom and Nicole. In areas of impeded drainage, various swamps occur, dominated by sedges and scrubs such as Leptospermum and Baeckea species. An easy day trip from the Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd also has quiet campsites among the snow gums at Boyd River if you want to get away from it all. There are a confusion of competing tracks in the area. Fortunately an alternative descent route called Duncan's Pass is nearby, and this route is available for anyone not wishing to descend on the metal spikes. Started at kanangra walls but unable to get through terrain after Dexs creek. Took us an hour per 750m between those two locations, so definitely make sure to add time at the moment! Join one of my informally yet professionally led and well organised expeditions in one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in New South Wales. Much of the hike is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. Nicole in scrub near Mt Moorilla Maloo. The next morning, get an early start and navigate carefully on to the ridge leading from Carra Top to Mt Moorilla Maloo. Find out more about hiking gear, read the latest blog posts, trip reports and gear reviews, and download my helpful PDF hiking guides. Read more about Take in the magnificent scenery the sheer sandstone cliff faces of Kanangra Walls or mist-wreathed Mount Cloudmaker before walking down forest-lined trails to . The track out along the plateau crosses a number of rocky clearings, but is fairly wide, obvious and well-maintained. and everyone retired to their tents pretty early. Check out this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Kanangra, New South Wales. An easy day trip from the Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd also has quiet campsites among the snow gums at Boyd River if you want to get away from it all. 31/5/03 - 1/6/03. It is also done by some groups in one day as a challenge - "K to K in a Day" is one of the well known "hard" walks in the Blue Mountains, along with the significantly tougher Three Peaks. The first part of the walk was quite easy, being out along the Plateau itself. Situated to the south of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and the Kanangra-Boyd National Parks, this folded belt or "Rim Rock" area is markedly different from the Permo-Triassic sandstone dominated landforms which comprise the rest of the Blue Mountains. Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, Become a Parks Eco Pass licensed tour operator, Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch. Another important point, follow the map. . Len S had put this three day walk on the BWOC calendar mainly because I'd convinced him it was a good walk, neither of us had been to 100 Man Cave before, and he loves Kanangra. Back to home page. Don't walk it in summer! A challenging bushwalk in the Kanangra Boyd region. Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? - Brennan Top Forests of mountain ash are found on well drained soils and Blaxland's stringybark where soil is poor. Sorry, no records were found. However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. Near the top of Mt Strongleg the trail Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. A useful book with some ideas for extended walks in NSW. Otherwise, continue along the track for a further 2km to Mobbs Swamp, a convenient campsite for the night. Just finished the K2K (29-31 Dec 2022), path is non-existent and completely overgrown with vines and dense regrowth between Dex Creek and Coxs River. [5], The Blue Mountains National Park contains 46 species of mammals, including 27 marsupials and two monotremes. Nicole at a lookout on the climb up to Cloudmaker. . However, they can be crowded at times. Many ups and downs and some slow and tiring sections of trail, particularly on the last day. both north and south and endless photo opportunities. We arranged to meet Fee, Sal and some of Sal's friends at Mobbs Soak If youre an armchair bushwalker, someone looking for new adventures, or one of my friends who just wants to see what Ive been up to, this site is for you, sign up to get email alerts now! One of the most popular leads out onto the tops and provides magnificent views of Kanangra Falls and the head of the gorge. The K2K, or the "Katoomba to Kanangra" walk is a ~ 60 km trail (from the Katoomba train station to the Kanangra Walls Car park), which takes the bushwalker on a scenic traverse through the Blue Mountains National Park and the Kanangra-Boyd National park via the Coxs River. As well as including theTen Essentials, my planning, food and packing checklists provide an summary of things to consider on your day, overnight and multi-day hikes. Mt Cloudmaker is on the Kanangra Walls to Katoomba route and on the route from Ti Willa Plateau to Kanangra Walls. While our friends headed off for As this is a hobby and not a business, I don't have the the financial backing that some companies do, so any support you can offer is really appreciated. These represent some of the iconic and best known landscapes in the southern Blue Mountains. Other well-known landmarks are Mount Cloudmaker and the Thurat Spires. We camped on the Friday night at Boyd Crossing Campground, after For the fishing enthusiasts, trout can be caught along Kowmung River and, for the adventurous, canyoning is popular during the warmer months. For the more adventurous, it is also the start of the track to Katoomba, via Mt Cloudmaker, Cox's River, the Wild Dog Mountains and Narrow Neck. Join a group of like minded people to hike this iconic route with the reassurance of it being led by an experienced guide. After breakfast we continue the walk. 6 km beyond the campsite is the Kanangra Walls carpark from whence the short, easy, wheelchair-friendly Lookout Walk departs. Report of a Katoomba to Kanangra trip - and back! Kurrajong trees are found in abundance where limestone outcrops occur, and in sheltered gullies rainforest species (including red cedar) and blue gum are found. Expect long knee crushing descents and seemingly endless quad screaming climbs, especially on Day 3! There are 3 alerts for Kanangra-Boyd National Park: Other planned events, Safety alerts, Closed areas, View full screen Your food while on the hike - you need to bring your own food for the 4 day hike. The first day is the longest in distance of the entire walk. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek (13km, 400m ascent), Day 2: Dex Creek to Mt Strongleg to Mobbs Swamp (16km, 650m ascent), Day 3: Mobbs Swamp to Medlow Gap to Katoomba (16km, 300m ascent), For detailed trip notes, visit Bushwalking NSW. They were waiting when we We took the new trail Im pretty sure that they werent having fun as we blundered along the side of Mt Berry! unfortunately was making visibility poor and when we finally broke out Oberon office 02 6336 6200 Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Still it was nice to finally see the car park at During spring, peer into the undergrowth where you might see the antechinus, a small, rodent-like marsupial. But the rain had stopped and the sun came out at dusk. of wood there This has been a big help to drive the final nail Into my navigation planning! In conclusion, you need to consider the following when assessing in your own mind the level of difficulty of the walk: Please check the photos of the route and the detailed distance and elevation charts provided to you in your information pack when deciding if this trip is suitable for you. Most of the walk is on well trodden walking trails, although in places the trail is faint and difficult to follow, and in a couple of places good navigation or good prior knowledge of the area is required. Part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. started. At a large clearing about 1km on to the tops, the trail divides, and becomes narrower. We were forced to place billies under drips from the cave roof to collect water. Plan your water supply very carefully! The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness is among the largest and most rugged wilderness areas in New South Wales. Mt Cloudmaker is the highest in the Gangerang Range. I Water was a bit scarce - we continued up the track a short way 100 MAN CAVE & GINGRA RANGE JUNE 2012 Learn how your comment data is processed. Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 1999-06-14, OZultimate.com - Canyoning Near Sydney - Bushwalking NSW - Tom Brennan. Tom crossing the cold Coxs River In 1984 I walked the section from the Coxs River . crack. Kanangra Walls to Crafts Wall Cave Hard 4 (30) Kanangra-Boyd National Park Photos (102) Directions Print/PDF map Length 5.4 miElevation gain 1,233 ftRoute type Out & back Check out this 5.4-mile out-and-back trail near Kanangra, New South Wales. From Mt Cloudmaker, head NE on a vague track that traverses the northern flank of the summit ridge to its eastern end, before dropping off to the north down to Dex Creek at MGA401416. There looked to be an old trail which followed the Black Horse Ridge to where the steep descent to Breakfast Creek Kanangra To Katoomba: Kanangra Walls - Gangerang Range - Mt Cloudmaker - Dex Creek - Mt Strongleg - Coxs River - Mt Yellow Dog - Medlow Gap - Narrow Neck - Katoomba Station: The barrier at Kanangra Walls car park. The next 4km was one long climb, punctuated by the occasional These have been selected to promote the spectacular natural beauty of the route as well as to highlight the challenges you may encounter on the way. The cave has a good flat, sandybase for rolling out our sleeping bags. Losing the track turnedout to be a problem as the terrain was very hard on Len and his knees. As you can see, there are a lot of ups and downs! My first complete walk of the entire route in one go was in 1986. By allowing this amount of time you can enjoy the spectacular scenery, make side trips to points of interest such as Splendour Rock, and enjoy a couple of nights camping away from it all. Pause and Nicole headed off to Mt Dingo and Splendour Rock while I lounged with Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. Follow the fire road along Narrow Neck. Not to be copied, duplicated or used for any purpose without permission. At the a large mass of sandstone rising out of the surrounding bush. I want to provide you a pathway that will help you regard the bush as your home, the place you go for solace, to get away from it all, and to learn self reliance and confidence. Tom and Jonathan on the Kilpatrick Causeway above Kanangra Deep. We camp among the trees a little way back from the exposed rock itself. A challenging walk but well rewarded with the view. - in a day. up, and the sun disappeared behind the clouds. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. the bottom of Yellow Dog Ridge. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. Reaching the corner of the Wall, take the track to the north west, which heads down a hill, and then up to the conglomerate bluff at the southern end of Mt Berry. From Kanangra Walls, we follow the scenic ridgeline to Mt Cloudmaker and on to 100 Man Cave where we will camp for two nights enjoying the ambience of this great spot. We followed Shane to the Cave and were reunited with the rest of the party, and 20 others from Sydney Bushwalkerswho were also camping in the overhang. You may take significantly longer, and may in fact need to turn back if the scrub gets too tough to push through. inventively named Mt High and Mighty, Mt Stormbreaker, Rip, Rack, Roar and The unfenced lookout is a 10 minute walk down a wheelchair-accessible track from the Kanangra Walls carpark. Colong Caves is another outstanding feature of the area. wrong one! I wonder whether the NPWS takes an interest The K2K is a "classic" Blue Mountains walk that goes from the spectacular sandstone walls of Kanangra to the Narrowneck peninsula of Katoomba. Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek (13km, 400m ascent) From the car park at Kanangra Walls, follow signs to the Plateau Track. Kowmung River via Cambage Spire; Kanangra Walls to Mt. Description from the NSW National Park Website. Traverse around the west side of the cliff for about 20m to find Tarro's Ladders. The plateau slopes gently down from west to east from a height of around 1100m (3610 ft) near Mt. Ashley is someone who is willing to share his knowledge, he does this quite naturally, without too much formality and with zero arrogance. Many parties have run into trouble over the years, and walkers need to be competent navigators. There is a log book on top of the summit cairn that you can sign. At the time I said that day 2 was the hardest I had ever done; in retrospect I would be more than happy to do it all over again, so while I found it hard I don't think it rates as the hardest thing ever!! The distances below assume a car at the locked gate. Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. Easy track for people of moderate fitness levels. Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the landson which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations peopleof other communities who may be here today. couldn't raise my arm above my head. on the right ridge, but backtracking because they thought they had the The key difficulties of this walk are in the distance to be covered each day, and the large amount of elevation change. We love outdoor adventures! The 68,660-hectare (169,700-acre) national park is situated approximately 180 kilometres (110mi) south-west of Sydney and is contiguous with the Blue Mountains National Park and the Nattai National Park. the first peers over the Kanangra Creek Gorge with Mt Cloudmaker . a small stream, which we filtered. It would have been somewhat easier had my shoulder been functional. It offers unparalleled views across one of Australias most spectacular landscapes; Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property. The Boyd Plateau is slowly recovering from logging, and is the highest land in the World Heritage Area. Mount Solitary; Grand Canyon, Bluegum Forest & Perrys Lookdown; The Six Foot Track; Kanangra Boyd National Park. It's located in New South Wales, Australia. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. We walk out along the Narrow Neck plateau along a fire trail, a distance of 10km. I answered that I would have preferred it to have been over 4 days instead of 3 - to be honest I was very happy with the hike as it was, and I certainly don't regret doing it over 3 days. . Mount Cloudmaker (Ian Brown) Mount Cloudmaker emerging from dawn mist As part of the Great Escarpment this is big country, with the greatest relief in the whole Blue Mountains: nearly 1200 metres from the Coxs River to the summit of Mount Guouogang on the Krungle Bungle Range. It takes in two excellent viewing areas - the first peers over the Kanangra Creek Gorge with Mt Cloudmaker to the north-east and the main ridge of the Blue Mountains beyond; the second takes in Kanangra Falls and the rugged ravines at the head of the gorge. Following the big descent to the Coxs River, this was a long if not for another party of walkers going the same way we might have There is a large but gloomy camp cave just above the creek below the campsite. Great trip - I thoroughly enjoyed the company and being in the wilderness. Steep, tight rockclimbing/bouldering section which seems dangerous & impossible when viewed from the top. The road leads to Kanangra Walls. On the trail to the lookout, theres a revegetation area abundant with silver banksia, bright red mountain devils and white flowering hakeas. This walk is excellent for bird watching and wildlife spotting. Take in the magnificent scenery - the sheer sandstone cliff faces of Kanangra Walls or mist-wreathed Mount Cloudmaker - before walking down forest-lined trails to one of the park's waterfalls. Total distance of 52km with single day distances of up to 20km. Kanangra Boyd National Park is a national park some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. My trips allow you the autonomy of bringing your own gear and food, whilst providing you full guiding services, navigation, knowledge of the route and area, and organisation of all the logistics. Carpark by Kanangra Walls. This page was last edited on 27 October 2022, at 06:56. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. trails, the relevant topographic maps should be carried on most walks. I can highly recommend carrying (or finding) Usually referred to "Kanangra to Katoomba" or K2K, this is a classic walk in the southern Blue Mountains. Information submitted on this form, including any personal details, will be a matter of public record and will be stored in the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) records system. We can camp here if doing the trip over 4 days, which makes Day 2 a short day with a relaxing afternoon by the river. given the cold forecast. The views from the top are good and it is not a bad spot for lunch. These two days do however, entail very long descents and ascents and breaking these into two days allows plenty of time to rest and to enjoy the tranquil Coxs River Valley on the afternoon of Day 2. Actually I joined two clubs, The Bush Club and Sydney Bushwalkers (SBW), as I couldnt decidebetween them! The plateau is traversed by the Kanangra Walls Road and can be accessed either from Oberon or Jenolan Caves. From there we had the longest climb of the walk - about 600m up - along Gabes Gap is the low point on the walk, the path through the gap is steep in both directions. There is no public transport to or from Kananga Walls so private transport needs to be arranged for pickup from or dropoff at Kanangra Walls. Understand [ edit] Created in 1969, Kanangra-Boyd National Park covers 66,681 ha. thought was an early hour, only to find it full already. The views in this section are excellent, with the spectacular Kanangra Falls and Kalang Falls in full glory after rain, and the magnificent Thurat Spires glowing red in the morning light. Let's do it in a day. Ashley puts a lot of effort into the organisation of the trip and provides very professional information both prior and during the hike. Today there would scarcely be a peak, ridge, spur or valley visible from any vantage point along the entire route that I have not personally been to. From the east side of the clearing, with one branch heads initially east, and then south towards Maxwell Top, while the other heads north east from the northern side of the clearing. Towards the end of the day, it was my unquenchable thirst for water which caused me to rush down the slopes of Mount Cloudmaker in order to find the closest stream. Enjoy the sunrise from Splendour Rock. If you have a large group you may be able to avoid the car shuffle by splitting in two, and doing the walk in opposite directions. About 60Km South of Jenolan on dirt road. The free NSW National Parks app lets you download maps and explore parks, things to do and places to stayall without mobile reception. There were plenty of great views of the sandstone cliffs thermals, so that was one of the first purchases from the outdoor stores I have to admit that I often discourage beginners to do the Kanangra walks as it tends to put some people off bushwalking (sometimes forever) and probably we should have discouraged our four beginners on this occasion; the walks are challenging (the hills seem to go on forever), but the scenery is stunning and it is relatively easy walking along lightly forested spurs and ridges. Kanangra to Katoomba - Athol Abrahams (SUBW), Kanangra to Katoomba - Australian Plants Online, Kanangra to Katoomba - David Thurstun (SUBW), Kanangra to Katoomba - Shoalhaven Bushwalkers, Kanangra to Katoomba - Horst Bardhof (archive.org). We broke for lunch at the top, Kanangra Walls Craft's Wall Mt Berry Mt High and Mighty Mt Storm Breaker Rip Rack Roar and Rumble Mt Cloudmaker Dex Creek Morilla Marloo Mt Strongleg Cox's River . You'll cross bridges and also see waterfalls on the way. morning. This track was very overgrown and this was when we decided to turn back because we realised our error. The view here is excellent, but is unfortunately marred by the electricity line that runs across Little Cedar Gap. You may also be walking through regrowth that is dense and head high in places. So, Len abdicated as Leader and passed the baton on to me, Shane and I would lead the group for the rest of the weekend. We car-camped at Boyd River campsite the night before, and were up early for a 7:30am start. These are in fact a set of climbing spikes fixed into the rock. Kanangra Boyd National Park [1] is in the Australian state of New South Wales some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. The distances below assume a car at the locked gate. [5], About 1,000 flowering plant species occur in the Blue Mountains, in some 40 plant communities. Being the June long weekend Kanangra Walls with Mt Cloudmaker in the distance. The cave at the end itself isnt as exciting as the dance floor cave you see on the way but it was the journey that did it for me on this one. I didn't have any Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. By submitting this form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy. Also was able to put 2 entries in the Bushwalker's book located on top of Mt Cloudmaker with the times of each pass and expected finish. Plateau we ran into our first problem - how to get down. Subscribe to our Naturescapes e-newsletter which is packed with the latest information, experiences and events in NSW national parks. searching we found a passable but somewhat tricky route climbing down a Jonathan on a peak somewhere. My first venture along parts of the Katoomba to Kanangra walk was a day hike from Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker in 1982. Most saddles between Mt Berry and Mt Strongleg offer a flat grassy area. Or alternatively, push on to Dex Creek, combining Days 2 and 3 into one. The scramble down Gordon Smith Pass is slippery and exposed but not technically difficult. We eventually found the Pass and while having lunch at the top of the Pass, a Bush Club group arrived and told us about a lovely campsite at the River. Wednesday afternoon's walk, from the Kanangra carpark, took us first to the Kanangra Walls Lookout (spectacular views of the Walls and Mount Cloudmaker), the nearby Thurat Walls Lookout and then to Kalang Falls - many steps! For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info. which was clear on the map. There is a track down the range - but it can be vague in places due to . The campsite here is rather small and only offers limited views. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the course of the 3-4 days. Hug the wall to the right and zigzag the way down. Gabes Gap is the low point on the walk, the path through the gap is steep in both directions. From the unfenced lookout, an easy 10 minutes walk from the Kanangra Walls carpark, you can peer out over Kanangra Deep to Kanangra Walls and in the distance, Mount Cloudmaker, which is often circled by mist. arriving in the wee hours of the morning. A classic trail deep in the Blue Mountains, the K2K offers some of the best scenery in the region. Head around to the bottom of Yellow Pup Ridge and up the track. The hike incorporates the summit of Mt Cloudmaker, one of the famous Blue Mountains Three Peaks, and most walkers passing over this summit would sign the logbook there. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. If it is more than waist deep then it is dangerous to cross, and you may need to wait or return to Kanangra Walls. Victoria to less than 200m (656 ft) around Glenbrook. [4] The Abercrombie River National Park is situated a short distance, further southwest. Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. We hadnt walked far when out of the gloom appeared Shane who thought hed mosey on back to meet up with us; Ive never been so pleased to see someone (I think I gave him the biggest hug!). Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your adventure to your emergency contact. morning was no easy task. They can then inform police if you dont return on time. There is a steep eroded section about half way up, after which the track goes into a series of switchbacks. There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. There comes a time when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it! With such a big group sharing the Cave, positions around the one and only campfire were at a premium. Part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. The trail heads steeply north down the obvious ridge, finishing at Kanangra Creek where you can fill up with water. However, on an Aprilweekend trip a year later, thecreek was bone dry as far as we were able to follow it. No chardonnay tour operators, signs or huts please. The hike itself is a three day circuit starting at Kanangra Walls, down the Gingra Ridge to the Kowmung River, up to 100 Man Cave via Compagnoni Pass and the Ti Willa Plateau before returning to Kanangra Walls via Mount Cloudmaker and Mount Stormmaker. But 'screw that' we thought. Since then I have done countless trips along the Kanangra to Katoomba route and have explored the surrounding country extensively. Len S had put this three day walk on the BWOC calendar mainly because Id convinced him it was a good walk, neither of us had been to 100 Man Cave before, and he loves Kanangra.
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