This short walk takes you from the western end of Katoomba, initially following the cliff line, then following Pulpit Hill Road to the Explorers Tree. There are optional side trips to lookouts, providing great views across the Megalong Valley. In addition to the great views, the walk provides the opportunity to see a piece of Australian heritage.
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(0 km) At the intersection of Farnells Road & Cliff Walk Start heading along Cliff Walk (a walking track). |
Start of an optional side trip: An optional side trip to Therabulat Lookout.
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip veer left here.From the Cliff Walk Start (a walking track). |
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(0.1 km) After another 130 m come to the end.
 (0.1 km) A viewpoint.
(0.1 km) About 125 m past the end is "Therabulat Lookout".
 (0.1 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.
 (0 km) Back at the main route ERROR >360 and follow on from the 315 m waypoint. |
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(0.3 km) After another 315 m (from the Cliff Walk) continue straight, to head along Cliff Walk.
 (0.4 km) After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) |
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(0.5 km) After another 65 m (from the Cliff Walk) turn left, to head along Cliff Walk.
(0.5 km) After another 15 m cross the bridge
(0.7 km) After another 185 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long) |
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(0.9 km) After another 180 m (from the Cliff Walk) continue straight, to head along Cliff Walk.
(1.1 km) After another 205 m cross the bridge (about 8 m long) |
Start of an optional side trip: An optional side trip to Norths Lookout.
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(0 km) To start this optional side trip turn left here.From the Cliff Walk Start (a walking track). |
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(0.1 km) After another 50 m come to the end.
(0.1 km) About 15 m past the end is "Norths Lookout".
(0.1 km) Turn around and retrace your steps back the 50 m to the main route.
 (0 km) Back at the main route continue straight and follow on from the 1.3 km waypoint. |
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(1.3 km) After another 155 m (from the Cliff Walk) turn right, to head along Cliff Walk.
 (1.4 km) After another 150 m head through/around the gate. |
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(1.4 km) At the intersection of Cliff Walk & Six Foot Track by following the "Six Foot Track" sign continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track (a vehicle track).
 (1.4 km) After another 20 m pass the sign (7 m on your left).
(1.6 km) After another 130 m (from the Six Foot Track) continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track.
(2 km) After another 420 m head through/around the gate. |
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(2 km) At the intersection of Nellies Glen Road & Pulpit Hill Road continue straight, to head along Nellies Glen Road (a residential road).
 (2 km) After another 60 m pass the "Six Foot Track Information Shelter" (8 m on your right). |
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(2.1 km) After another 85 m (from the Nellies Glen Road) continue straight, to head along Nellies Glen Road.
 (2.2 km) After another 85 m to find the car park.
(2.1 km) From the Nellies Glen Road continue straight, to head along Nellies Glen Road.
 (2.2 km) After another 35 m find the "Explorers Tree (Katoomba)" (10 m on your right).
(2.2 km) After another 15 m come to "Six Foot Track". |
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(2.2 km) Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.2 km to get back to the start. |
Getting to the start
From Bathurst Road, BMD
- Turn on to Valley Road, BMD then drive for 1 km
- Turn right onto Stuarts Road and drive for another 470 m
- Turn left onto Farnells Road and drive for another 35 m
GPS coordinates for the start: -33.7137783,150.2925555
1 h 45 min to 2 h 
