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Polblue Falls walk and picnic area

Barrington Tops State Conservation Area

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about the Polblue Falls walk and picnic area.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

0.4km return

Time

30min

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Flat

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

Polblue Falls walk and picnic area is in the plateau area of Barrington Tops State Conservation Area. To get there:

From Scone:

  • Take Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road)
  • Turn left onto Tubrabucca Road
  • Continue along Tubrabucca Road for 2.7km
  • Turn left and continue to the carpark at Polblue Falls picnic area. This is where the walk starts.

From Gloucester:

  • Take Thunderbolts Way; this road becomes Scone Road and Barrington Tops Forest Road.
  • 5km past Polblue campground, turn right into Tubrabucca Road
  • Continue along Tubrabucca Road for 2.7km (past Horse Swamp campground).
  • Turn left and continue to the carpark at Polblue Falls picnic area. This is where the walk starts

Road quality

  • Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

There’s parking available for 3 cars at Polblue Falls picnic area.

Facilities

  • Toilets (non flush) are located at Polblue campground and picnic area, and at Horse Swamp campground about 30 minutes’ walk away.
  • Picnic tables are available at Polblue Falls picnic area and Horse Swamp campground.
  • Barbecues are available at Horse Swamp campground.
  • There are no bins here so you’ll need to take all rubbish with you.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Water activities

Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

This walking track is not suitable for wheelchairs because there are obstacles and in some sections the track may not be wide enough.

Prohibited

Camping

Gathering firewood

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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