along the way, and so didn't have to organise our own car shuffle. Sorry, no records were found. Great trail with incredible views from the plateau. From Mt Amarina it is easy walking over Kullieatha Peak, down into the saddle and around the east side of Mt Strongleg. The views in this section are excellent, with the spectacular Kanangra Falls and Kalang Falls in full glory after rain, and the magnificent Thurat Spires glowing red in the morning light. The next morning, get an early start and navigate carefully on to the ridge leading from Carra Top to Mt Moorilla Maloo. are useful and generally contain more, and more accurate, information on During spring, peer into the undergrowth where you might see the antechinus, a small, rodent-like marsupial. This is where we will make our final camp. Once on the trail the route was easy all the way to the Mount Click on thumbnails for large images - Fullscreen ( Fullscreen Requires JavaScript) At Mt Dingo, a well defined track branches off to the right up to the summit, and you can visit the lookout at Splendour Rock if you have the time. adding layer after layer of clothing as we cooled down, the wind picked Kanangra To Katoomba: Kanangra Walls - Gangerang Range - Mt Cloudmaker - Dex Creek - Mt Strongleg - Coxs River - Mt Yellow Dog - Medlow Gap - Narrow Neck - Katoomba Station: The barrier at Kanangra Walls car park. My first complete walk of the entire route in one go was in 1986. "He thought he was already at the foot of Mount Cloudmaker - at Gabes Gap! We car-camped at Boyd River campsite the night before, and were up early for a 7:30am start. Tom and Nicole. Gabes Gap is the low point on the walk, the path through the gap is steep in both directions. A pleasant 10 minute stroll along well-formed tracks leads to the first lookout which overlooks the gorges of Kanangra Creek and beyond to the high tops of Mt Cloudmaker and the Blue Mountains escarpment which presents a spectacular vista. However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. They were waiting when we The views from the top are good and it is not a bad spot for lunch. three hour round trip to Kanangra to pick up the other car. Splendour Rock is a truly spectacular place, a prominent rock outcrop from where panoramic views of the southern Blue Mountains can be beheld. The walking trail is rough and faint in places. RM2B9028G - 'English: Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Boyd National Park, NSW, Australia. and everyone retired to their tents pretty early. I hope it remains a difficult and raw walking trail for self sufficient hikers. Not to be copied, duplicated or used for any purpose without permission. Rather, by offering trips like the Katoomba to Kanangra walk, I hope to provide you the security of knowing you are safely led by an experienced guide, whilst at the same time passing on to you the skills that will enable you to gain the confidence to become independent and self reliant in the future. Started at kanangra walls but unable to get through terrain after Dexs creek. We can camp here if doing the trip over 4 days, which makes Day 2 a short day with a relaxing afternoon by the river. Take a welcome break here, it is the one and only river encountered on the route. The track undulated If its offered as 3 days next year, I hope I can do it again. Take in the magnificent scenery the sheer sandstone cliff faces of Kanangra Walls or mist-wreathed Mount Cloudmaker before walking down forest-lined trails to one of the parks waterfalls. The group was a bit larger thanwhat Id recommend for walking in Kanangra, but Len was sure everything would be fine. Let's do it in a day. Kanangra Walls - Seymour Top - Maxwell Top - Brennan Top - Kilpatrick Causeway - Crafts Wall - Mount Berry - Gabes Gap - Mount High and Mighty - Mount Stormbreaker - Rip, Rack - Roar & Rumble Knolls - Mount Cloudmaker - Dex Creek - Mount Moorilla Maroo - Mount Amarina - Kullieatha Peak - Mount Strongleg - Strongleg Ridge - Kanangra Creek - Coxs The cost of this is included in the fee for the trip. We can camp near here on the Coxs River and spend the afternoon relaxing by the river. Stormbreaker, which had some nice views of the surrounding area. There are plenty of good campsites along the way. Forests of mountain ash are found on well drained soils and Blaxland's stringybark where soil is poor. The unfenced lookout is a 10 minute walk down a wheelchair-accessible track from the Kanangra Walls carpark. Towards the end of the day, it was my unquenchable thirst for water which caused me to rush down the slopes of Mount Cloudmaker in order to find the closest stream. These are in fact a set of climbing spikes fixed into the rock. There are isolated residual cappings of Permian sandstone in a few places but here the Palaeozoic basement rocks, which are elsewhere buried well below the Permo-Triassic Measures, are on the surface as high land. Its a good idea to let someone know where youre going and when you plan to return. [2] The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is the most southwesterly of the eight protected areas within the World Heritage Site. There are a confusion of competing tracks in the area. Nicole at a lookout on the climb up to Cloudmaker. Learn how your comment data is processed. This walk is excellent for bird watching and wildlife spotting. A useful book with some ideas for extended walks in NSW. Points to remember: dirt road out to Kanangra had lots of pot holes and muddy areas that we would find challenging if we werent in a 4x4, lots of Roos on the road too! Looking forward to more! The bush Kanangra-Boyd Lookout Walk - Kanangra-Boyd lookout offers unparalleled views across one of Australia's most spectacular landscapes; Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. An easy day trip from the Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd also has quiet campsites among the snow gums at Boyd River if you want to get away from it all. I did not realise how beautiful and rugged some parts of the Blue Mountains could be and we walked through the heart of it all. morning. Directly across from our campsite is the base of the long spur up Mt Strongleg. Every trip brings new people with new perspectives and new friendships forged. Reports and pictures of a walk/run from Kanangra to Katoomba, Trip report of a Kanangra to Katoomba walk with a particular focus on the flora, A brief tongue-in-cheek report of a longer Kanangra to Katoomba trip, A mostly pictorial account of a Kanangra to Katoomba trip, Tom Brennan 2002-2023 - Bushwalking NSW - Canyoning Near Sydney. The Boyd Plateau is slowly recovering from logging, and is the highest land in the World Heritage Area. We love outdoor adventures! It was this desperate 'rushing' through the dense foliage, coupled with my chaotically negligent state of mind which caused me to lose my GPS. The views along the way, particularly from the Kanangra Walls plateau and Mt Stormbreaker are wonderful, and at night we went up onto the Ti Willa Plateau under a full moon and were rewarded with a wide horizon view of sparking lights from Sydney to Wollongong. My expeditions are always held in a spirit of friendship and respect between all participants. Early in 2014 I joined a bushwalking club to walk in some new areas and learn some new tricks. Although the route can be done by an extremely fit trail runner in 12-15 hours, most bushwalking groups attempt the walk over a somewhat more pedestrian 3 or 4 days. started. The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness is among the largest and most rugged wilderness areas in New South Wales. The track climbs up a cleft in the rocks, along a shale ledge on the west side, and up another cleft to a ladder which takes you up to Clear Hill at the top. All prospective clients agree to combine Days 2 and 3 into one, making it a 3 day trip. They breed from November to January. There are numerous routes that can be taken, and these notes only point out the most commonly taken route. Cross the main fire trail onto a track that heads ENE over Mt Debert. North Marramarra National Park On Day 2 we will do a relaxed day walk over Ti Willa Plateau to 1000 Man Cave. Please enable javascript to access the full functionality of this site. - Dance Floor Cave A small knoll not too far ahead was a great vantage point for some There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. We decided to get an early 7.30 a.m. start on Monday because we had a long day ahead on the Gingra Range which was mostly up-hill. This is a true wilderness experience that will take you into some of the most spectacular wilderness of NSW. Nearby Kanangra Gorge is cut 600-900 metres (2,000-3,000 ft) deep in rocks of the Lambie Group, and is one of Australia's deepest gorges. For a while it was like a winter wonderland, but we soon The scrub that used to be a fight to get through has been somewhat tamed by the sheer number of walkers. Plan your water supply very carefully! Likewise there are numerous flat grassy areas between Mt Yellow Dog and Medlow Gap. in things like that. Katoomba to Kanangra hikes are currently scheduled for: One of the rewards of running trips like the K2K is the people you meet on the way. My toes were absolutely aching by the bottom. Generally considered a challenging route. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We are a social community of women over 45 who enjoy walking together regularly for fitness in Sydneys natural bush and coastal areas. ; 9 July 2008 (original upload date); Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Berichard using CommonsHelper. Transport by chartered minibus from Kanangra Walls back to Katoomba at the end of the walk. There is a track down the range - but it can be vague in places due to . Carlon's Farm. There looked to be an old trail which followed the *The trip will be done over 4 days as per the itinerary unless: When I receive your application, I will review it and then contact you. Kanangra Boyd National Park [1] is in the Australian state of New South Wales some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. It is possible to walk continuously from this walk to Katoomba and Narrow Neck. points along the way, for the most part it followed the ridge line, At the It is also done by some groups in one day as a challenge - "K to K in a Day" is one of the well known "hard" walks in the Blue Mountains, along with the significantly tougher Three Peaks. Just 180km from the outskirts of Sydney, Kanangra-Boyd National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property, feels like youve crossed an ocean to get there. The national park forms part of the Great Dividing Range. Ideal fitness preparation would be similar activities to what we'll actually be doing on this walk, namely bushwalking with a backpack and climbing up and down long hills. From the superb sandstone cliff faces at the Kanangra Walls to the Mount Cloudmaker, there is no shortage of sights to enjoy. Kanangra to Katoomba - Athol Abrahams (SUBW), Kanangra to Katoomba - Australian Plants Online, Kanangra to Katoomba - David Thurstun (SUBW), Kanangra to Katoomba - Shoalhaven Bushwalkers, Kanangra to Katoomba - Horst Bardhof (archive.org). My services as your experienced guide for the entire length of the 4 day trek. Kurrajong trees are found in abundance where limestone outcrops occur, and in sheltered gullies rainforest species (including red cedar) and blue gum are found. It is recommended that you book your own accommodation in Katoomba for the night prior to departure. RF2E3JJTW - Aerial panorama of Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloud Maker in Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the . a day walk, we set off to get the car shuffle out of the way. Continuing along the track from Mt Cloudmaker for about 1km brought Today there would scarcely be a peak, ridge, spur or valley visible from any vantage point along the entire route that I have not personally been to. Well, plans should always be fluid and ours didnt quite go as expected. Mt Cloudmaker is one of the 3 Peaks objectives. We hadnt walked far when out of the gloom appeared Shane who thought hed mosey on back to meet up with us; Ive never been so pleased to see someone (I think I gave him the biggest hug!). In my mid-teens I had the privilege of being introduced to this area by people who inspire me, and through my guiding services I hope to awaken the same spirit in others that was awoken in me so many years ago. This will be arranged by me as part of my service to you. after dinner Mobbs Swamp is on the south side of Warrigal Gully, at the head of the creek, and is reached after a steady downhill on the track. On Day 3, we return to Kanangra Walls, enjoying the spectacular views in the opposite direction. As this is a hobby and not a business, I don't have the the financial backing that some companies do, so any support you can offer is really appreciated. Traverse around the west side of the cliff for about 20m to find Tarro's Ladders. in any case. Following the big descent to the Coxs River, this was a long Join one of my informally yet professionally led and well organised expeditions in one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in New South Wales. However, They can then inform police if you dont return on time. given the cold forecast. A short steep scramble is needed down the gully, and follow the track around and up on to Kilpatrick Causeway. Victoria to less than 200m (656 ft) around Glenbrook. The steepest ascent of the day is from here, up to Mt High and Mighty. Water was a bit scarce - we continued up the track a short way The park also features a series of karst landforms that can be explored by those with caving experience.[3]. and Nicole headed off to Mt Dingo and Splendour Rock while I lounged with Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. At the end of the plateau you descend Tarros Ladders, a series of metal spikes down the cliff face! My aim is not to simply take you on a bushwalk or to perpetuate your dependency on having a guide. The Gangerang Range mountains in this area have delightful names, Mt High and Mighty and Mt Stormbreaker among them. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. This makes the last day a long and difficult day despite the distance being only 13.2km. ", "K2K is one of the best walks I have ever done. 1000m altitude difference between highest and lowest point. Click the button below to review the gear list for this trip. Losing the track turnedout to be a problem as the terrain was very hard on Len and his knees. The word Kanangra is generally held to be a corruption of Gundangura and was called Thurat for some time. I wonder whether the NPWS takes an interest Len S had put this three day walk on the BWOC calendar mainly because Id convinced him it was a good walk, neither of us had been to 100 Man Cave before, and he loves Kanangra. If youre an armchair bushwalker, someone looking for new adventures, or one of my friends who just wants to see what Ive been up to, this site is for you, sign up to get email alerts now! We got to the top and walked about 2km when we came across pink markers, little did we realised they go to cottage rock. Strongleg. Follow the fire road along Narrow Neck. The plateau slopes gently down from west to east from a height of around 1100m (3610 ft) near Mt. You will then receive a full information pack containing everything you need to know to prepare for and attend the trip. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. Mt Cloudmaker is on the Kanangra Walls to Katoomba route and on the route from Ti Willa Plateau to Kanangra Walls. Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek (13km, 400m ascent), Day 2: Dex Creek to Mt Strongleg to Mobbs Swamp (16km, 650m ascent), Day 3: Mobbs Swamp to Medlow Gap to Katoomba (16km, 300m ascent), For detailed trip notes, visit Bushwalking NSW. Stop at the top of the steps and peer out over Kanangra Deep to Kanangra Walls, and in the distance, Mount Cloudmaker, which is often circled by mist. Whilst most of the walking is along a well defined walking path, both the first day and the last day are rather long (20km and 13km respectively) with lots of ups and downs. Since then I have done countless trips along the Kanangra to Katoomba route and have explored the surrounding country extensively. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. One last steeper section gets you to the top. On the first day at Kanangra . the end of the Much of the hike is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. Our next milestone was Coalseam Cave and then we were out on Maxwell Top. Hug the wall to the right and zigzag the way down. Descent of Tarros Ladders is by climbing down metal spikes in a cliff face - this is optional as an alternative (longer) route is available that avoids this. arriving in the wee hours of the morning. There was also time for a (slightly) longer walk to a point overlooking Kanangra Creek not far from Kanangra Falls. Views were incredible and area was not heavily trafficked.perfect spot to have a picnic and enjoy the view. ", "The trip was great - I have never hiked this part of the Blue Mountains and it proved spectacular! Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 1999-06-14, OZultimate.com - Canyoning Near Sydney - Bushwalking NSW - Tom Brennan. The ones at Dex Creek and Mobbs Swamp usually have water available, which is why they are popular. The descent to Gabes Gap, the low point of the day, follows. This track was very overgrown and this was when we decided to turn back because we realised our error. I aim to pass on my skills and knowledge using a practical and inclusive teaching style. Note there is another track from the top of Mt Cloudmaker that heads generally south east, and then east on to the Ti Willa Tops, so don't just assume any track is the right one. Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? However, in the middle of June it also Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker - YouTube Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker 1,011 views Jun 28, 2008 Hike to Mt Cloudmaker from Kanangra Walls (NSW, Australia) and return - 27/28 June. Topographic maps of the area to be shared 1 between 2. Today is a day of sustained climbing. There is a steep hill shortly after this, and one more downhill and uphill brings you to the locked gate and your car (if you've left it there). 100 Man Cave to Kanangra Walls via Mt Cloudmaker Distance: 13km. Although we saw evidence that others had also taken our route, there wasnt a track and we were really just route-finding across the plateau trying to avoid burned out hakea. Then there is the final up and down (but more up than down) around Rip, over Rack, around Roar and over Rumble, before you reach Mt Cloudmaker. The hike incorporates the summit of Mt Cloudmaker, one of the famous Blue Mountains Three Peaks, and most walkers passing over this summit would sign the logbook there. Understand[ edit] small minaret for a spectacular shot across the Kanangra Creek gorge. We arranged to meet Fee, Sal and some of Sal's friends at Mobbs Soak The excitement wasn't quite over for the weekend as we still had the The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. Wombats frequent these roads, so please be careful while driving. [5], About 1,000 flowering plant species occur in the Blue Mountains, in some 40 plant communities. a walking stick - Take in the magnificent scenery the sheer sandstone cliff faces of Kanangra Walls or mist-wreathed Mount Cloudmaker before walking down forest-lined trails to . This out and back route begins and ends from the end of Kangara Walls Road, which is more suited to 4WD vehicles, especially after rain. Mt Debert, with Mt Mouin and Mt Warrigal in the background, from Clear Hill. On the Boyd Plateau, the misty mountain forests of brown barrel, messmate, ribbon gum, black sally, snow gum and mallee predominate. Mount Cloudmaker (from Kanangra Walls) | Kanangra-Boyd National Park | BeyondTracks BeyondTracks BeyondTracks ExploreListMap Mount Cloudmaker (from Kanangra Walls) Kanangra-Boyd National Park 21km Distance 8hr 43min Duration 1,637m Ascent 1,637m Descent Return car Sidetracks Dance Floor Cave- Sidetrack Return| 67m - Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. Crossing two national parks, it takes in some of the best scenery of both, including excellent views from the high plateaux of Narrow Neck and Kanangra Walls. Reaching the corner of the Wall, take the track to the north west, which heads down a hill, and then up to the conglomerate bluff at the southern end of Mt Berry. crack. The free NSW National Parks app lets you download maps and explore parks, things to do and places to stayall without mobile reception. From Kanangra Walls, we follow the scenic ridgeline to Mt Cloudmaker and on to 100 Man Cave where we will camp for two nights enjoying the ambience of this great spot. You will do this in a friendly environment, in the company of like-minded people who are here for all the same reasons you are, in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. I will send you an invoice, you can make a deposit, and then your place on the trip is confirmed. Post the bushfires of 2019-20, parts of Kanangra and the Wild Dogs (including parts of the below walk) have experienced heavy regrowth of vegetation. It's a site filled with tips and advice to help you get out in nature and return safely. The track is often rough, stony and hard to follow with many dips, turns and obstacles. From this latter lookout the Waterfall Walk takes you down into a gully to Kalang Falls. The remainder of the trail to Crafts Wall and around the northern rim is moderate. Rock types include quartzite, diorite, Devonian rhyolites, rhyo-dacites, Silurian phyllites, slates, siltstones and tuff limestones. Nifty footwork is required over the rocky knolls quaintly named Rip, Rack, Roar and Rumble.