Bushwalking in the Blue Mountains
For an excellent list of walking tracks in the Blue Mountains:
- Visit the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service - Walking in the Blue Mountains website - www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkwalking.aspx?id=n0004
- Visit Wild Walks (Blue Mountains National Park) - www.wildwalks.com
Two booklets on bushwalking in the Katoomba - Leura area are available from the Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre or the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service:
- Walking Track Guide: Bushwalking in the Katoomba and Leura Area which includes an excellent map. Walks are categorised into Cliff Top Walks, Valley Walks, Walking Tracks: Leura Area.
- Walks Around Katoomba and Leura
**NEW** Two brand new brochures/maps available as of October 2011 from the Glenbrook and Echo Point Visitors Information Centres. The Blue Mountains North and Blue Mountains South outdoor recreation guides give detailed information and maps on bushwalks in their respective areas.
Bushwalking Tours in the Blue Mountains
Discovery Walks, Talks and Tours
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service offer excellent guided bushwalks in the Blue Mountains and cater for all levels of fitness. Extra programs during the school holidays.
Telephone 02-4787-8877
Wild Wild World Website: www.wildwildworld.com.au
NPWS Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/Tours.aspx
Life's an Adventure
Offer guided hikes, treks and bushwalks ranging from half-day to three-day tours. Voted Tourism Business of the Year at the 2011 Blue Mountains Biznet Business Awards.
20 Lido Ave, Narrabeen NSW 2101
Telephone 02-9913-8939
Email: club@lifesanadventure.com.au
Website: www.lifesanadventure.com.au/bushwalking-tours/
Tread Lightly Eco Tours
Tread Lightly Eco Tours specialise in fully guided bush walks and 4WD eco tours.
Bushwalks include the Grand Canyon, Valley of the Water, the Ruined Castle and Federal Pass. Walks cater for all levels of fitness - from the easy two-hour Wilderness Walking Tour to the more strenous 12km Blue Gum Forest Walk - there is something for everyone.
The company is owned and operated by Tim Tranter who has lived in the Blue Mountains for over 45 years and has close links with the community.
100 Great Western Highway, Medlow Bath
Telephone 02-4788-1229 or 0414-976-752
Website: www.treadlightly.com.au
Blue Mountains Adventure Company
The Blue Mountains Adventure Company is based in Katoomba and offer bushwalking tours as well as abseiling, rock climbing, canyoning and mountain biking.
84a Bathurst Rd, Katoomba
Telephone 02-4782-1271
Website: www.bmac.com.au
High 'n Wild Mountain Adventures
Established in 1990, High 'n Wild Mountain Adventures are based in Katoomba and offer bushwalking, abseiling, canyoning, rock climbing, mountain biking and mountaineering.
3/5 Katoomba St, Katoomba
Telephone 02-4782-6244
Website: www.high-n-wild.com.au
River Deep, Mountain High
Offer an array of activities including bushwalking, abseiling, canyoning, rock climbing, mountain biking, photo safaris and four wheel drive escapes. Programs range from half days to full days, overnight and multi-day guided hikes also available. Their Blue Mountains Safari Camp also offers the opportunity to camp in the Australian bush and can be combined with bushwalking or 4WD tours.
2/187 Katoomba St, Katoomba
Telephone 02-4782-6109
Website: www.rdmh.com.au
HellAreWe Adventures
Simon Hedges of HellAre We Adventures (as in "Where the ... Hell Are We") specialises in 4WD tours and guided bushwalks in the Blue Mountains. Get off the beaten track and be guided by a local whose family has lived in the area for generations. Most tours are just 2 to 5 people. Tours available include:
- Kanangra Walls & Jenolan Caves
- Glowworm Tunnel and Deep Pass
- Blue Mountains Explorer
- 4WD, Canyon & Horse Ride Tour
- Overnight Jenolan Caves
173 Chatham Valley Rd, Oberon
Telephone 0438-434-151
Website: www.hellareweadventures.com.au
Wild at Heart Safaris
Offer bushwalking tours in the Blue Mountains plus abseiling and canyoning, camping and 4WD tours.
Telephone 0400-457-684
Website: www.wildatheartsafaris.com.au
Muggadah Indigenous Tours
Walk the Prince Henry Cliff Walk with an indigenous guide. Trevor and Kathleen Brown, the principal guides for Muggadah Indigenous Tours, are cousins who are descendants of the Gundungurra people - the traditional owners of the local area.
Based in Katoomba, Muggadah Indigenous Tours contact numbers are 0411-146-063 or 02-4782-2413.
The Blue Mountains Festival of Walking
October 2012
The inaugural Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism Festival of Walking was held from 8th-15th October 2011, across locations throughout the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. The Festival of Walking is a celebration of the beauty of nature, the health and well being benefits of walking, acknowledgement of Aboriginal custodianship and culture and homage to the history, heritage and conservation of this special region.
A diverse programme of free and costed events were held during the eight day festival including walks in gear from yesteryear, photographic exhibitions, walks to mystery locations and guided and self guided activities for everyone from challenging wilderness treks to gentle street strolls.
Don't miss the festival in 2012.
