Mount Banks Summit walk

Where

Mount Wilson area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Distance

2.4km return

Time suggested

2 - 3hrs

Grade

Grade 3

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

Personal Locator Beacon

Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath.

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, compass, gps, personal locator beacon, topographic map

Please note

• The summit is unfenced so please take care and supervise children at all times.
• For a longer 4.7km walk, loop back to the picnic area by connecting with Mount Banks Road cycle route 

For some of the most spectacular scenic views across Blue Mountains National Park, grab your camera and head for Mount Banks Summit walk, near Mount Wilson. The distinctive double hump of Mount Banks is visible for miles and this challenging walking track gives adventurous walkers the opportunity to explore it at close range.

From Mount Banks picnic area, you’ll ascend steeply and it’s not just the windswept dramatic landscape you’ll want to photograph. Near the unfenced summit you’ll discover a fascinating new world. The unique basalt cap is home to a tall forest of monkey gums, so named by early explorers who mistook resident greater gliders for monkeys.

Enjoy a well-earned break while taking in the magnificent panoramic views over the Grose Wilderness. From here you can truly appreciate the staggering diversity and immense beauty of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info