Megalong Valley
If you are travelling west from Sydney, the beautiful Megalong Valley can be accessed from Blackheath. Turn left at the lights at Blackheath Station and follow the signs to the Megalong Valley. As you drop down from the escarpment, stop at Hargraves Lookout for views over the valley.
The Megalong Valley is an area of farmlands and wilderness - a place where visitors can enjoy nature - horseriding, bushwalking, camping or picnicking. It is a peaceful and relaxing escape where you can savour country hospitality - just two hours from Sydney.
Mark Foy, who built the Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath, had a hunting lodge in the valley. The remains of this building can still be seen today. Mark Foy grew vegetables in the valley to supply fresh produce to his hotel and had it hoisted up the cliff when required.
The Six Foot Track
The Six Foot Track is an historic 45km track from Katoomba to the Jenolan Vaves, via the Megalong Valley. The track starts at the Explorer’s Marked Tree near Katoomba then down through Nellies Glen, across the Megalong Valley and the Cox's River, across the ranges to Jenolan Caves Road, and finishes at the Jenolan Caves.
In 1879 most people reached the Jenolan Caves by taking a train to Mt Victoria and then a coach to the caves. Not happy about being by-passed, the people of Katoomba decided to establish a bridal track as a short-cut between Katoomba and the Jenolan Caves. The track was surveyed in 1884 and the first recorded journey along the finished track was in 1887 by Lord Carrington.
By the 1930s the track fell into disrepair however was reopened in 1984 after reconstruction. It is referred to as The Six Foot Track due to the original specification that it be six foot wide.
In 1984 The Six Foot Track Marathon was held for the first time and has been an annual event ever since (in March).
Horseriding in the Megalong Valley
Megalong Australian Heritage Centre
This 2,000 acre property provides an opportunity to experience life in the Australian bush. Enjoy horseriding, pony rides, camping or stay in B&B guesthouse, or rustic stockmans lodge. Visit the website (www.megalong.cc) for more details or telephone 02-4787-8188.
Euroka Blue Mountains Equestrian Centre
In the heart of the Megalong Valley, Euroka have riding lessons and trail rides. The centre has 25 quality horses available for rides of one to two hours. Join the two hour Beef and Cellar Door Ride on Sundays along the Megalong Creek to Dry Ridge Estate vineyard and Megalong Beef Angus Stud.
1268 Megalong Road, Megalong Valley NSW 2785
Contact: Melissa Parker
Telephone: 02- 4787-9121 or mobile 0408-902-289
Email: mel.parker@hotmail.com or euroka13@tpg.com.au
Website: www.eurokahomestead.com.au/EurokaRiding.htm
Megalong Valley Food & Wine
Megalong Valley Tearooms
Don't miss a hot country breakfast, a light lunch or afternoon tea at the Megalong Valley Tearooms. Enjoy country hospitality and home cooking while relaxing beside the log fire, on the verandah or in the garden. The tearooms are famous for apple pies and devonshire teas.
Megalong Rd, Megalong Valley
Website: www.megalongtearooms.com
Telephone: 02-4787-9181
Megalong Beef
This family owned business has a 'Beef Door' where you can buy quality beef directly from the farmer. Most Sundays from 10am-4pm Megalong Beef have the BBQ fired up and you can sample their produce.
'Olana', Six Foot Track, Megalong Valley
Website: www.megalongvalleybeef.com
Email: info@megalongbeef.com
Telephone: 02-4787-6013
Megalong Olives, Yuranda
Produce 'Megalong Gold' range of olive oils which is available from the Megalong Valley Tearooms.
Megalong Olives, Yuranda is not open to the public.
Telephone: 02-4787-7401
Dryridge Estate Winery
Open Sundays from 11am or by appointment. Take a picnic and enjoy a bottle of wine overlooking the vineyard.
Megalong Rd, Megalong Valley
Website: www.dryridge.com.au
Telephone: 02-4787-5625
Blackheath/Megalong Discovery Drive
Enjoy this 2 to 3 hour (92 kms) scenic drive from Blackheath which includes the Megalong Valley. See the Greater Blue Mountains Drive website for details.
