(40.6 km) Located 9 kilometres from Jenolan Caves by road, Jenolan Caves Cottages offers eight well presented self contained timber cottages for guests to stay in. Being such a short walk to a great lookout, this is a great walk if you don’t have a lot of time to spare, but still want to see a great piece of the mountains. During the life of the mine, the Megalong Village grew to to a small town with a hotel, butchery, bakery, public hall and around about 40 families. As this walk follows the management trail, there are likely to be people on mountain bikes sharing the area. The fairly narrow track soon leads down a series of timber steps, past some nice views for just shy of 150 metres to a faint intersection with a track (on your left), marked with a Bonnie Doon Fauna Study sign.

The road out to the gate is dirt, and is generally well maintained. Turn sharp right and follow the Camping Ground-500 metres sign north up the timber steps. Total climbing: 723m, Any walk that begins with a trip on the world’s steepest railway is bound to be exciting, but its the tranquility of Leura Forest that makes this walk extra special. 0.148 from point 3. The walk heads through the bush, on a well established track, out to Reids Plateau. Total climbing: 69m, Going from Echo Point (the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains) to the Three Sisters (one of Australia’s most famous landmarks), this walk is extremely popular with both tourists and locals, and rightly so. Just shy of 1km into the walk, you will then follow a track as it crosses the Guyvey Bridge and meanders through the pleasant open farmland with views of the distant escarpment. The road leads past a open section of forest and starts to head downhill to pass a 6FT 20 kilometres arrow post about 250 metres after leaving the clearing. Follow 6FT arrow post south west gently downhill along the clear trail. Continue straight following the 6`t arrow on a metal post north west, uphill along the main dirt road. Total climbing: 272m, This walk explores the eastern end of Federal Pass track. Here the trail flattens out and comes to an intersection marked with a couple of Six Foot Track signs and a Nellies Glen Bushland Restoration sign. Total climbing: 38m, This short walk starts from, and returns to, the Carrington Park track head and winds down along the Prince Henry cliff walk to the Burrabarroo Lookout. The path continue more gently downhill for another 100 metres past the Grand Archinformation sign (and view of the Arch) then just over 30 metres later to the Southside Show Caves information sign. Total climbing: 1345m, This walk follows the Glenraphael Drive management trail along Narrow Neck, enjoying plenty of great views of the Jamison Valley and across to Mount Solitary. Continue straight following the 6`t arrow on metal pole west and uphill along the main dirt road that follow the ridge line. Total climbing: 192m, This short walk explores the Blue Mountains National Park just west of Katoomba, winding around the cliff tops to the Nellies Glen lookout, and offering a side trip to the Therabulat Lookout, both of which provide great views across the Megalong Valley. Continue straight and follow the arrow on the metal 6`T post west along the main dirt road. On the third day, the walk climbs to King’s Tableland and the beautiful and amazing Wentworth Falls. Total climbing: 353m, This walk starts at the world renowned Echo Point lookout. 260m from point 1. After about 150 metres cross the usually shallow Gibraltar Creek that leads uphill for another 150 metres to pass close to a high tension power line tower (up the hill to your left).

This walk passes popular sights including the Landslide, Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary and Wentworth Falls, and is a great way to explore the Jamison Valley. Meal packs can also be organised for a fee. This walk provides the shortest access to Lady Darley Lookout from the road. 0.014 from point 39. With great views of the valley, and a beautiful forest environment, this is a popular walk. The walk travels mainly along well-maintained service tracks and explores Nellie’s Glen, Megalong Valley, Cox’s River, Black Range, and Jenolan.

Total climbing: 52m, This popular walk descends into the Jamison Valley, passing great views of Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls.

0.130 from point 13. Starting at Australia’s most popular lookout and passing one of the most beautiful sets of waterfalls in this part of the park, this is one of the most breathtaking cliff walks around Katoomba. 1.850 from point 11. Just shy of 150 metres later comes to a clearing at the top if Black Range, marked with a few 6FT signs and the intersection with the signposted Cronje Mountain Fire Trail. This walk stays the night in Alum Creek Reserve before tackling the long hill up to Black Range Road. Total climbing: 196m, This walk is relatively short and takes in some magnificent views. Total climbing: 62m, A great walk exploring the upper section of Furber Steps. There are plenty of fantastic views including Echo Point, Tallawarra Lookout and Honeymoon Point. The mine continued for nearly 10 years. A tall stone monument marks the edge of the cemetery on the Six Foot Track, about 100 metres west of Megalong Road.

This walk has it all.

Leura Forest is a lovely picnic area, a great place to relax. Reids Plateau Picnic area has a few picnic tables, shelter, and a great view making a great spot for a picnic lunch. The track now leads uphill for 200 metres to pass a Private Land – No Camping before Coxs River Reservesign, then winds along the side of the hill for a further 150 metres before heading into a wooded forest and down some timber steps. Here turn right then immediately left, to continue along the track as it narrows again.

There are great views down the Kedumba Valley and of many of the surrounding features. The campsite is accessible by car, has a (wheelchair accessible) toilet, and plenty of flat space to pitch a tent. About 250 metres later, the track leads down another set of timber steps to then head through a pleasant lush gully with views close to the river. (21.8 km) Signposted as Alum Creek Reserve, this fairly flat grassy area, off the side of the dirt Glen Chee Road, part of the six foot track). I've been here twice and I've loved it both times. Despite the several fire scares, this is a fuel stove only area no fires allowed.

Regardless of weather, this route is now becoming more popular with many walkers, wanting to avoid the river crossing. Here the dirt road continue gently uphill for 500 metres to find an intersection with a faint trail (on the left), just before the clearing and pine forest. Here turn right and follow another 6FT arrow post down some timber steps for about 80 metres to cross another gully on another small flat timber plank bridge. 0.167 from point 13.

About 400 metres further along this trail, soon after crossing the usually small Corral Creek, comes to a T-intersection, where a Six Foot Track, sign points back along the trail, and where there are some power lines to your right. Now Veer right to rejoin the main walk . Total climbing: 1048m, This is a very popular, full day walk, in the Katoomba Area, offering great views of the valley. Be prepared for a long, but amazing, day of viewing the Jamison Valley. 0.331 from point 17.

With native bushland surrounds and local bush walks only moments away, this property will be suited to those looking to build their own private getaway, or the ones that want to build the family home in a quiet part of town.

Each of these offers surprise after surprise in their magnificence. After about 50 metres the trail bends right then leads fairly steeply downhill for 250 metres to a pleasant gully.

There are no steps but sections do get steep in places.

A lovely walk suitable for the whole family. Many of the grave sites are in poor repair or can no longer be easily found – please take care in the area to avoid any further damage. A small bronze sign marks the site . (44.8 km) Jenolan Caves House, built in 1898, is a heritage-listed building which houses dining, a variety of accommodation options, and other services for visitors to the caves. There are well established and popular campsites along the way. Continue straight through the gap in the large metal gate, over a small rise. From the Explorers Tree (at the intersection of Nellies Glen Road and the Great Western Highway), follow the Six Foot Track – 200 metres sign up along the sealed Nellies Glen Road for just over 200 metres before turning left at another Six Foot Track sign. Here continue straight and gently up along the main dirt road for 400 metres as the road bends right to a T-intersection on the edge of the pine forest , marked with a 6`t metal arrow post.