Dependent on safe weather conditions, this location has unsealed road access.
This activity may be cancelled at short notice due to health requirements.
Covid Safe Plan and QR code check in.
If we cannot meet as a complete group we can form groups of 10.
If feeling unwell stay home.
Wear a face mask during transport, when near stations and shops, and when inside buildings.
Social distancing.
Regular hand cleaning.
No sharing of food.
1 person per tent.
1.5 metres between tents.
Katoomba Station to Dunphys campground via Old Ford Reserve and Megalong Road
16 km each day from Explorers Tree
OR 8 km each day from Megalong Road/Aspinall Road (6FT crosses Megalong Road)
Meeting point Katoomba Station commuter carpark Goldsmith Place opposite The Gearin Hotel 8:00 am.
Toilets available Old Ford Reserve, Dunphys campground (Carlon Farm)
This route includes road access at various points and some road walking.
Suitable for youth members who are learning to carry a loaded pack. This route includes walking track and unsealed roads. Suitable for entry level participants. Suitable for youth and adults who exercise and or play sport regularly.
This walk is longer and involves endurance.
Option for participants to join near the half way location Megalong Road if they have access to transport.
Katoomba Station depart |
8:00 am |
0 km approx. distance |
Sky Ryder Motor Inn/Narrowneck Road |
8:30 am |
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Explorers Tree |
9:00 am |
2 km |
Diamond Creek/Firetrail Junction |
11:00 am |
6 km |
Megalong Road arrive |
1:00 pm |
10 km |
Lunch |
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Megalong Road depart |
2:00 pm |
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Top Gate near 1819 Megalong Road/Pinnacle Rd (Google Maps) |
4:00 pm |
14 km |
Carlon Farm arrive |
6:00 pm |
18 km |
Set up, dinner, social time, bed |
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Wake, pack up and breakfast |
5:30 am |
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Carlon Farm depart |
7:00 am |
18 km |
Top Gate near 1819 Megalong Road /Pinnacle Rd (Google Maps) |
9:00 am |
22 km |
Megalong Road arrive |
11:00 am |
26 km |
Lunch |
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Megalong Road depart |
12:00 pm |
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Diamond Creek/Firetrail Junction |
2:00 pm |
32 km |
Explorers Tree |
4:00 pm |
36 km |
Sky Ryder Motor Inn/Narrowneck Road |
4:30 pm |
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Katoomba Station |
5:00 pm |
38 km |