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Wollangambe Canyon 1

Mount Wilson area in Blue Mountains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Wollangambe Canyon 1.

Getting there and parking

Wollangambe Canyon 1 is in the Mount Wilson area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

Travel west on Highway B59 (Bells Line of Road).
Turn right onto Mount Wilson Road.
After about 6km, at Breenhold Gardens, turn left onto The Avenue.
Continue to Mount Wilson Fire Station and park.

Road quality

Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Mount Wilson Fire Station.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Don't visit the canyon just before, during or after heavy rainfall or storms. Check park alerts before you go.

Adventure sports

Adventure sports like climbing, caving, canyoning and abseiling offer a thrilling opportunity to explore our unique environments. Before you head out, be aware of the risks and stay safe during adventure sports.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Dangerous whirlpools may be present in Wollangambe River.

Please read these tips to stay safe around waterfalls.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

Prohibited

Fishing

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

Park info

in the Mount Wilson area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Mount Wilson area is always open but some locations may close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.