Base Camps

Blue Mountains Base Camp - 12 - 19 February 2027

The Blue Mountains is is famous for its rugged sandstone tablelands, plunging valleys, and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and many magnificent hikes - these blue hazed mountains are calling.

The intention is to meet at the Katoomba Falls Tourist Park on 12 February at 5.00pm for Happy Hour to discuss the walks and plan the week. I have spoken to NSW Parks regarding the weather and they advised that it could be cool, showery, humid and hot (we know all about it in Victoria).

Day 1 - 13 February - Exploratory, short, warm-up walks of lookouts and waterfalls. Accessible from the caravan park.

Day 2 - 14 February - Grand Cliff Top Track to Sublime Point Nature Reserve - 12kms - moderate. Car shuffle required which will take 40 minutes.

Day 3 - 15 February - Cliff Top Track and Grand Canyon - 12kms - moderate. Starts at Govetts Leap Lookout car park (20 minute drive).

Day 4 - 16 February - Wentworth Pass and Overcliff Track Loop - 6.8kms - hard (15 minute drive)

Day 5 - 17 February - Florabella/Warrimoo to Blaxland - 6kms - moderate. (30 minutes drive - car shuffle required 12 minutes.)

Day 6 - 18 February - Ruined Castle via Furber Steps - 15.1 return - hard. This can be amended - instead of going up the Furber Steps we can take the Scenic Railway. (This walk is optional.)

What to bring:

• Poles
• Wet weather gear
• First Aid kit (I shall be carrying one)
• Snacks, lunch and water
• Sunscreen and hat
• Good humour

Except for day 3 and 5, John and I have done all the walks. The hikes are flexible, as there are so many to choose from.

One evening we shall walk to view the lit-up Three Sisters.