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Blue Pool walking track

Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park

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All the practical information you need to know about Blue Pool walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

0.5km return

Time

15 - 30min

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

Blue Pool walking track is in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there, follow the signs from Great Western Highway. The main entrance to the park is through Glenbrook via Ross Street and then Bruce Road.

Parking

Parking is available at Glenbrook entrance, a short walk from Blue Pool walking track.

Facilities

Toilets, drinking water and a public telephone are available at Glenbrook Information Centre near the entrance carpark.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

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.

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.

Swimming can be dangerous at Blue Pool – particularly after heavy rain. Check with the information centre at the Glenbrook park entrance before swimming.
There may be submerged obstacles in the water, so always swim with care.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

Firewood may not be collected in this park.

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.

Park info

in the Glenbrook area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
- From the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April: park gates are open 8.30am to 7pm.
- Rest of the year: park gates are open 8.30am to 6pm.
$8 per vehicle per day applies at the Bruce Road entrance to the Glenbrook area. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.
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