Six Foot track

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Six Foot track.

Getting there and parking

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.

Park entry points

Jenolan Caves See on map

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

Six Foot track factsheet

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 + 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).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

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 OEH pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

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.
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
  02 4787 8877
  Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
- Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Six Foot Track, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton/NSW Government