Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Blue Gum Forest
Blue Mountains National Park
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The longest of the Grose Valley bushwalks is from Mt Victoria to Blackheath via Blue Gum Forest, which follows the Grose River from Victoria Falls to the Blue Gum Forest and then Govetts Creek to Evans Lookout at Blackhheath. You could also ascend via Govett’s Leap, making the walk slightly shorter, or take the spectacular Grand Canyon track to finish at Neates Glen. It can be done as a 2-day walk, or three days if you camp at Burra Korain near Victoria Falls and then at Blue Gum Forest (Acacia Flat).
Getting there
Start/finish at Blackheath station (or if going by car Evans Lookout or Neates Glen carpark in Blackheath) and Mt Victoria station (or Victoria Falls Lookout)
Maps
8930-1N Mt Wilson (1:25K). Covers most of route.
8930-1S Katoomba (1:25K)
Route/Trail notes
An on-track walk that follows the Grose River from Victoria Falls to the Blue Gum Forest and then Govetts Creek to Blackheath. Official campsites at Burra Korain (near Victoria Falls) and Acacia Flat (Blue Gum Forest).
Permits/Costs
Nil.
Other References
Walk summary in Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney - https://hikingtheworld.blog/index-of-hikes/overnight-walks-near-sydney/#Mt-Victoria-to-Blackheath
GPS Tracks
- No GPS available for this walk yet.
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