Mount Wilson area

To get to the Mount Wilson area in Blue Mountains National Park:

From Sydney:

• Take the Bells Line of Road from Richmond. Mount Banks turnoff is about 10km past Mount Tomah.
• Or, head west on the M4 and Great Western Highway towards Lithgow,
• At Mount Victoria, turn off the highway onto Darling Causeway and follow to the end. Then turn right onto Bells Line of Road.

From Lithgow:

• Follow the Great Western Highway east toward Sydney,
• At Mount Victoria, turn left onto Darling Causeway and follow to the end. Then turn right onto Bells Line of Road.
• You can also follow Chifley Road from Lithgow, which becomes Bells Line of Road.

Parking

• Serendipity Canyon See on map

Road quality

• Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Mount Wilson area is a remote and scenic place to visit. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Autumn brings crisp weather and clear blue skies perfect for cycling, trail running or walking. Well-prepared, experienced hikers can tackle the walk from Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest, which goes deep into the Grose Wilderness. En route to the national park, visit the nearby cool climate Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, off the Bells Line of Road at Mount Tomah.

Spring

September and October are prime time for wildflowers and bird watching. Along the tracks and trails near Mount Banks vibrant red waratahs bloom, as well as grevilleas, banksias, and grass trees. After rain, rockpools fill on the heath and bright green or orange lichens come to life. In damp, shady areas look out for blue dampiera or insect-eating sticky sundews. Rare pink flannel flowers germinate after bushfires and rain. Bring your binoculars to spot a wedge-tailed eagle, peregrine falcon, or black cockatoo riding the thermals above Grose Valley.

Summer

Escape the summer crowds and heat to enjoy remote wilderness and spectacular scenery. Du Faurs Rocks lookout and Chinamans Hat are great short walks from Mount Wilson fire station, with fantastic rock formations and wilderness views. The fine weather makes this a perfect time to enjoy a nature picnic with local produce, followed by a gentle walk. This is also the best (and safest) time of year to descend into the remote canyons on an introductory canyoning tour.

• Mount Wilson area factsheet
• Mount Wilson area map (5.5MB pdf)