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Mount Hay Road - Leura

Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Mount Hay Road - Leura.

Getting there and parking

Access to Mount Hay Road, in Blue Mountains National Park, is from North Leura. To get there:

Leura train station is 600m from Mount Hay Road.
If driving, take the Great Western Highway and take the Leura Mall exit
Turn right at the roundabout and take the highway overpass
Turn right onto Britain Street, then left on to Mount Hay Road
It's 4km to the park boundary then 11.4km to the carpark at the end of the unsealed road.

Road quality

Unsealed roads

Parking

Parking is available at the end of Mount Hay Road carpark, or part way along the road at the Lockely Pylon track head.

Facilities

The nearest public toilets are at Leura Station or Leura Mall.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Drivers please watch for cyclists as you drive along the road.
Check conditions before you set out as Mount Hay Road can become boggy after rain.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

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).

Permitted

Rock climbing is permitted on established climbing routes.

Cycling

Please stay on the designated road. You'll need to bring a bike chain, lock, and walking shoes if you plan to visit Lockley Pylon walking track or Mount Hay summit walking track.

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

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

Visitor centre

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877