Glenbrook Gorge track

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

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.

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 before you set out as the gorge can be flooded and very dangerous after heavy rain. Check with Glenbrook Entry Station before heading out.

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.

Tracing the base of the gorge, there’s the chance to get off-track as you wade 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. You can choose to climb out to Lapstone Station, or if you've got more time and energy to spare, retrace your steps up the gorge and enjoy a refreshing dip in Jellybean Pool on the way back. Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info