Pulpit walking track
Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pulpit walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
7km return
Time
2 - 3hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Pulpit Rock walking track starts at Govetts Leap lookout, in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Turn off Great Western Highway at Blackheath traffic lights, on to Govetts Leap Road
- Drive 2.5km to the park entrance and continue to the end of the road, where you'll reach Govetts Leap lookout and picnic area.
- You can also start Pulpit Rock walking track from Pulpit Rock lookout, accessed via unsealed Hat Hill Road in Blackheath.
Parking
Parking is available at Govetts Leap lookout, including several designated spots.
Facilities
Toilets are located at Govetts Leap lookout.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
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
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785 - 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877