Six Foot track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
A challenging 3-day hike, Six Foot track winds from Katoomba, passing through Kanangra-Boyd National Park and state forests. The track now ends at Binda Bush cabins while Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed. This walk is managed by Crown Land.
- Distance
- 42km one-way
- Time suggested
- 3 days
- Grade
- Hard
- Trip Intention Form
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It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
- Personal Locator Beacon
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Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, clothes for all weather conditions, compass, personal locator beacon, sleeping bag, sturdy shoes, topographic map, tent
- Please note
- This track is managed by the NSW government - Crown Land. For detailed information about the track and closures phone Crown Land on: 1300 886 235.
- If you're planning to stay at a campground managed by Crown Lands please fill out the Crown reserves camping registration form.
- There’s no public transport to or from Binda Bush cabins. If you plan to finish this walk at Binda Bush cabins, please arrange your own transport.
- For more maps, visit this independent website about Six Foot track.
- Check the weather before you set out as Six Foot track can become boggy when it rains.
Looking for an exhilarating adventure that will give your mind and body a hard yet exhilarating workout? The dynamic Six Foot track packs it all into a 3-day hike for enthusiastic bushwalkers. Winding through state forests and Kanangra-Boyd National Park, this historic track takes in heritage sites, heath, woodlands and rainforest, with several opportunities for excellent overnight camping. Cook up a hearty meal and enjoy some stargazing before falling asleep to the sounds of the bush.
Following an 1884 heritage horse track, this challenging walk starts near Katoomba. You'll pass cascading waterfalls and wild rivers into the Megalong Valley and village, before crossing a unique swing bridge, climbing the range and arriving at Binda Bush cabins where the track ends.
Alternatively, if you don’t feel like completing the entire Six Foot track, shorter sections can be undertaken.
Tours and events at this location
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Women’s 4-day Blue Mountains indulgence trek
Enjoy 4 days of indulgence and scenic Blue Mountains views on a luxury trekking trip with GirlsTrek. You’ll explore Six Foot track in the company of an amazing group of women on this girls' getaway.
Think Before You TREK
Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? Stay safe by planning your trip for all conditions and telling someone about it.
Conservation program:
Bush Trackers
Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.
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Park info
- in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.
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