Blue Mountains Drive
New South Wales, Australia
Point-to-point trail in New South Wales, Australia. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 8.9 mi (14.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,122 ft (342 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 3,458 ft (1,054 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Margarete Vanry 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Leura Cascades 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Leura Cascades 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Picnic area: Leura Cascades Picnic Area 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Shelter 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Fossil Rock 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kiah Lookout 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Echo Tree Lookout 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Flat Top Lookout 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Jamieson Lookout 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Daniel 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Shelter 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Honeymoon Point 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Honeymoon Lookout 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Minnamurra Lookout 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Tallawarra Lookout 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Katoomba Tourist Information Centre 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Shelter 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Queen Elizabeth Lookout 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Shelter 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Blue Mountains Drive
How long is Blue Mountains Drive?
Blue Mountains Drive is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,122 ft (342 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,458 ft (1,054 m).
How hard is Blue Mountains Drive?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Blue Mountains Drive?
Parking at the start, Fee. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Blue Mountains Drive?
Drinking water on the way at 3.6 mi (5.8 km), 5.8 mi (9.4 km). Toilets: 5.1 mi (8.2 km), 5.1 mi (8.3 km), 5.9 mi (9.5 km).
Is Blue Mountains Drive shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Blue Mountains Drive?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Blue Mountains Drive?
Embers Restaurant, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Woolworths, 1.6 mi (2.6 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Blue Mountains Drive?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Blue Mountains Drive
- Climbers Path Blue Mountains National Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Grand Cliff Top Walk Blue Mountains National Park · Expert · 10.9 mi (17.6 km)
- Inspiration Point Track Blue Mountains National Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Federal Pass Blue Mountains National Park · Moderate · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Roberts Pass Blue Mountains National Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Leura Cascades Fern Bower Circuit Blue Mountains National Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Valley of the Waters Track Blue Mountains National Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Short Cut Track New South Wales · Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap