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Glenbrook Gorge track

Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Overview

Challenging Glenbrook Gorge track offers rock-hopping along a creek bed in beautiful bushland, past an historic railway tunnel, in Blue Mountains National Park.

Where
Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Distance
3km return
Time suggested
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
Grade
Grade 4
Trip Intention Form

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Personal Locator Beacon

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

Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Opening times

If you're driving into the Glenbrook area, the gates are open:

  • First Sunday in October to first Sunday in April 8.30am to 7pm
  • Rest of year 8.30am to 6pm
What to
bring
Hat, drinking water, sunscreen, topographic map, gps, compass
Please note
  • Check the weather or ask at Glenbrook Entry Station before heading out as the gorge can be flooded and very dangerous after heavy rain.
  • The track ends at Glenbrook creek and doesn't continue along the creek line.

This dynamic track is for the adventurous at heart, and will have you rock-hopping down the beautiful Glenbrook Gorge in no time. Located in the eastern reaches of Blue Mountains National Park, Glenbrook Gorge track is short yet challenging, and bound to get that heart pumping.

Follow the track down from the carpark to Glenbrook Creek. Then tracing the base of the gorge, explore some of the hidden gems as you traverse your way down the creek. Look out for the historic railway tunnel built in 1911. The rubble from its construction can still be seen on the sandbar where Glenbrook Creek meets Nepean River, near the end of the track.

Take a well-deserved breather and enjoy the tranquillity of the surrounding bush at the end of the track before retracing your steps up the gorge to return to the start.  If you have time, a short walk down nearby Jellybean track leads to Jellybean Pool for a refreshing dip. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • Jellybean Pool, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton © OEH

    Jellybean track

    A perfect Blue Mountains day trip with the kids, Jellybean track is a short walk taking you to pretty Jellybean Pool. Swim or lilo the calm waters, bring a picnic or try bird watching.

  • Woodford - Oaks trail, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: David Hill/Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Tourism

    Woodford – Oaks trail

    Cycling the Woodford – Oaks trail offers dazzling scenic views, heath and delightful picnicking near Glenbrook, in Blue Mountains National Park.

  • Blue Pool, near Glenbrook in Blue Mountains National Park. Photo © Natasha Webb

    Blue Pool walking track

    The family will love a day-trip to Blue Pool walking track. The tranquil bush setting is ideal for swimming and picnicking in Blue Mountains National Park, Glenbrook.

 

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Conservation program:

Bush Trackers

Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.

Charles Darwin walk, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton

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