Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass

Download & Print Map and Notes

4 hrs

6.6 km One way

697 m

Hard track
With approximately equal parts cliff-walk and forest track, this track truly shows what the cliff edges of the Jamison Valley have to offer, especially at Tarpeian and Fossil Rocks. There is a beautiful descent into the valley, as well as the mystique of Leura Forest, and a number of great spots to take a break along the way. The walk finishes with an exciting ride to the top of Scenic World on the world’s steepest railway.

Maps for the Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track 1:50 000 Map Series Six Foot Track NSW-six-foot-track
Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series 89301S KATOOMBA NSW-89301S
Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 KATOOMBA 8930

Cross sectional view of the Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length 6.6 km
Time 4 hrs
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4.1km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 550m is flat with no steps and the remaining 200m is very steep.

Quality of track

4.4km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.3km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 650m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 540m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 5km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1.9km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 660m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 7km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 170m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 1.2km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass walk starts at the Corner of Olympian Parade and Lone Pine Ave (gps: -33.725365, 150.33191)
Your transport options to Corner of Olympian Parade and Lone Pine Ave are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)



The Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass ends at the Scenic World (gps: -33.728585, 150.30095)
Your transport options to Scenic World are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)


Fire Danger

Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

 


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Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂