Kanangra-Boyd National Park Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

ENJOY AND PHOTOGRAPH THE WILDLIFE HERE

ENJOY AND PHOTOGRAPH THE WILDLIFE HERE, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 DennyP Says:  NATIONAL PARK When I arrived in the National Park I parked my car by the Rangers Station. Here there is a car park the you can park free all day. The Rangers Station is also an Information centre and is administered by The New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service. (NSWPWS)... 

ENJOY THE PROLIFIC BIRDLIFE TO BE SEEN HERE

ENJOY THE PROLIFIC BIRDLIFE TO BE SEEN HERE, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 DennyP Says:  KANAGRA BOYD NATIONAL PARK These huge National Parks are a real joy to spend some time . No matter weather it be just "out and about" bushwalking or doing some serious Hiking, there is just so much wildlife to enjoy . The most enjoyable sight especially for me is the... 

VISIT KANANGRA BOYD NATIONAL PARK

VISIT KANANGRA BOYD NATIONAL PARK, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 DennyP Says:  When out visiting this wonderful National Park, either bushwalking for the day, or distance hiking make sure that you are very careful and not to get lost. always stay on the trails..This is a huge area that takes in other National Parks on its borders ie: Nattai N.P. , The... 

An overview

An overview, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  Kanangra Walls is a long cliff line that wraps around the southern and eastern sides of Kanangra Deep.The southern side has been heavily eroded by a number of small creeks, including Kanangra Creek and Kalang Creek. The lines of erosion can be clearly seen in the pictures.... 

Variety

Variety, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  It's hard to put into words just what it's like to be out on the plateau. The ease of the walk at times along massive slabs of flat sandstone belie the absolute drama of the sheer cliffs that often lie right beside you. It's such a contrast.Then there's the vegetation;... 

Plateau Walk

Plateau Walk, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  The Plateau Walk initially descends beside a cliff face then cuts across a saddle and then kicks up again onto the expansive plateau where you can wander around over many tracks. However, due to the fragile nature of the soil, you are specifically requested not to go off... 

Dance floor cave

Dance floor cave, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  It's one of the most improbable things I've ever come across. Here, in this remote location amongst the Australian bush, a cave that used to have a dance floor.Of course, one forgets that once travel wasn't done in a motor vehicle. No, horses and walking were accepted as the... 

Kalang Falls

Kalang Falls, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  So, there I was looking for other tips and there aren't any. So, this is one of the two walks you can do at Kanangra Walls. It's called the Kalang Falls walk and takes you down steps (pic 4) to the first of a series of cascades that eventually finishes right at the bottom of... 

Local Customs  

ALWAYS CARRY AND USE A STRONG INSECT REPELLANT
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ALWAYS CARRY AND USE A STRONG INSECT REPELLANT

Whenever out for the day in these wonderful National parks always carry with you a strong insect repellant. Being a local it is the first thing I put in my day pack.I really enjoy birdwatching and insects can be a real nuisance..There is nothing more annoying with being in the bush enjoying a good walk or hike and being pursued by "bugs" and insects..Australia is known for its most unwelcomed flies ..They seem to be a problem everywhere especially in the summer months..Use a strong insect repellant will keep them at bay and your days out will be more enjoyable..This also goes for the " Mossies" ( mosquitos in the evenings)..

Written Apr 18, 2012

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Warnings and Dangers  

BEWARE OF FIRE WHEN CAMPING

BEWARE OF FIRE WHEN CAMPING, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 DennyP Says:  When out and about and enjoying these great outdoors of these National Parks Be Fire Conscious. Camping in these National Parks is avery popular activity and can create problems for the inexperienced . When making fire sites for cooking or other..ALWAYS make sure that right... 

Caution

Caution, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  This is not an area to go wandering off the trail on your own. People get lost in the Blue Mountains every year with monotonous regularity. People die in the Blue Mountains every year. It is not an environment to be taken lightly; it can come back and bite you.So, ideally... 

Getting there safely

Getting there safely, Kanangra-Boyd National Park

 iandsmith Says:  Kanangra Walls is a hard 220km drive from Sydney, particularly on a Friday night, as many parties do. Without stops, expect to take 3 to 3 1/2 hours.Take the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains and take the Jenolan Caves Road turnoff to the left at Hartley,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

This is a list of further walks you can do
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Spartan section of the Plateau Walk

Walks
Cottage Rock
Time: 4 hrs; Distance: 9km; Fitness: E; Skill: EM; Ascent: 160m
A relatively easy day walk with excellent views at a number of points along the way.

Bulga Denis Canyon
Time: 3 days; Distance: 27km; Fitness: M; Skill: M; Ascent: 870m
An excellent walk showing off the great variety of scenery in Kanangra-Boyd NP.

Kanangra to Carlon's Farm (Green Gully)
Time: 3 days; Distance: 36km; Fitness: M; Skill: M; Ascent: 1000m
A variant on one of the classic Blue Mountains walks - finishing at Carlon's Farm below Blackheath, rather than at Katoomba

Kanangra to Katoomba
Time: 3 days; Distance: 45km; Fitness: MH; Skill: M; Ascent: 910m
An excellent crossing of the southern Blue Mountains with a variety of scenery

Gingra Range
Time: 2 days; Distance: 36km; Fitness: M; Skill: EM; Ascent: 880m
A long but fairly straightforward walk out to the junction of the Kowmung River with Gingra Creek

Written Sep 10, 2009

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