BushwalkBushwalk
3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min
| Start | (-33.7138434,150.2928459) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Narrow Neck Road, BMD
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| Finish | (-33.7227089,150.2898534) |
| Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Therabulat Lookout. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Norths Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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After another 3 km (at the intersection of Nellies Glen Road & Six Foot Track) turn left, to head along Water Board Road.
Megalong Village (Historic) (about 100 m back from the start).
 Megalong Village (Historic)
Megalong Village (Historic)
In 1870, kerosene shale was discovered in the area surrounding the upper end of Megalong and Diamond Creeks so in 1885, Mr J. B. North started to mine the resource. The mine continued for nearly 10 years. During the life of the mine, the Megalong Village grew to to a small town with a hotel, butchery, bakery, public hall and around about 40 families. When the mines were closed in 1904, the best buildings were demolished and rebuilt in Katoomba. In the December of 1904, a huge bushfire ripped up through the valley destroying what buildings were left. Now the area is private land with a horse paddock with a view of the escarpment behind. A small bronze sign marks the site .
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In 1870, kerosene shale was discovered in the area surrounding the upper end of Megalong and Diamond Creeks so in 1885, Mr J. B. North started to mine the resource. The mine continued for nearly 10 years. During the life of the mine, the Megalong Village grew to to a small town with a hotel, butchery, bakery, public hall and around about 40 families. When the mines were closed in 1904, the best buildings were demolished and rebuilt in Katoomba. In the December of 1904, a huge bushfire ripped up through the valley destroying what buildings were left. Now the area is private land with a horse paddock with a view of the escarpment behind. A small bronze sign marks the site .
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Class 5/6 Very challenging |
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| Length | 7.3 km |
| Time | 3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| Gradient | Very steep and difficult rock scrambles (5/6) |
| Signage | No directional signs (5/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
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After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 3 m long)
After another 150 m head through/around the gate.
After another 25 m pass the sign (on your right).
Then head through the bicycle barrier.
After another 15 m head down the steps (about 300 m long)
After another 50 m pass the "Bonnie Doon Falls" (50 m on your left).
Then cross the ford.
A viewpoint.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 130 m to the main route.