Six Foot track
Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Six Foot track.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Six Foot track starts near Explorers Tree, in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Take the Great Western Highway towards Katoomba
- Around 2.2km west of the Katoomba turn off, turn on to Nellies Glen Road then Pulpit Hill Road. Alternatively, around 2.6km west of the Katoomba turnoff turn on to Explorers Road then left on to Pulpit Hill Road.
- Six Foot track, starts from Pulpit Hill Road, near Explorers Tree.
Parking
Parking is available at Explorers Tree.
Facilities
- Campgrounds with toilet facilities are located at Old Ford Reserve, Cox’s River and Black Range. At Allum Creek, there’s a campground, but there are no toilet facilities.
- Cottage accommodation is available at Jenolan Caves Cottages, 4km from Jenolan Caves.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
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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Park info
- in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.
- in Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve in the Sydney and surrounds region
This reserve is open every day from 7am to 7pm. Check the Jenolan Caves website for information about guided tours, restaurants and events.
- in Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.