Gloucester Falls Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-32.095363,151.5966995)
Mode	Car
Directions	From The Bucketts Way, 2 Turn on to Gloucester Tops Road then drive for 6.2 km Turn left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 15.4 km Turn sharp left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 9.6 km Continue onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 7.9 km Keep left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 5.4 km Keep left onto Gloucester Tops Road and drive for another 3.8 km Turn left and drive for another 440 m Keep right and drive for another 80 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then to find the car park. Find the picnic table at the start. Find the toilet at the start.
	After another 35 m turn right.
	After another 65 m continue straight. After another 155 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 7 m turn left. After another 280 m pass the sign (on your left).
	Continue straight. Then pass the sign (on your left). After another 210 m come to the "Andrew Laurie Lookout". After another 400 m come to the "Gloucester Falls Lookout" (35 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Gloucester Falls lookout with views over falls. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Turn sharp right. After another 235 m pass the waterfall (25 m on your left). Then pass the "Gloucester Falls" (115 m on your left).
	After another 210 m turn right. After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 180 m turn left.
	After another 175 m continue straight. After another 30 m pass the car park (30 m on your left).
	After another 35 m turn left.
	After another 35 m come to the end.

Side trip to Gloucester Falls lookout with views over falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 30 m come to "Gloucester Falls Lookout". About 105 m past the end is "Gloucester Falls".
	Continue another 0 m to find Gloucester Falls Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Gloucester Falls Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Barrington Tops Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 28.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 2:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  7°C → 10°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  2°C → 8°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  1°C → 12°C
  Late shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 23.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  1°C → 5°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 7mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  0°C → 9°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  1°C → 11°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Barrington Tops National Park alerts
  Fires - Advice: Keegans Track
  There is a fire in this park called Keegans Track. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Temporary Closure of Barrington Tops Forest Road
  Barrington Tops Forest Road joining Gloucester and Scone will be partially closed with detours in place Wednesday 11 September 2024, from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
  Road closure is needed for public safety during a feral animal control program.
  The road will be closed between Honeysuckle and Tubrabucca Road during the above times. A signed detour is available via Pheasants Creek Road/Tubrabucca Road. Expect to add at least 30mins travel time to the trip across Barrington Tops.
  An alternative route is also available via Tomalla Road.
  We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, contact local NPWS office on 6535 5300.
  
  Hazard reduction burns: Wabbarentar HR
  There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 10/09/2024. The fire is called Wabbarentar HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Hazard reduction burns: Chichester
  There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 11/03/2023. The fire is called Chichester. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Other planned events: Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing Walking Track Works
  Track works are being undertaken on Blue Gum Loop and Rocky Crossing walks. Temporary closures may occur and will be posted as a separate alert. Be aware of contractors and machinery operating in the area and follow any onsite signage or directions from staff or contractors. Track surfaces may be muddy and uneven so take care.
  For more information contact Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Other planned events: Williams River Picnic Area Barbeques Out of Order
  The barbeques at Williams River Picnic Area (Blue Gum Loop) are currently unavailable for use. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience and will rectify the situation as soon as possible. For more information, please call the Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Closed areas: Notice of public safety temporary closure – Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area
  The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be closing the below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau area from Monday 2 to Friday 27 September 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park and State Conservation Area for management operations.
  
  Gummi Falls campground and day use area
  
  Devils Hole campground and day use area
  
  Horse Swamp campground
  
  Polblue Falls day use area
  
  Barrington Trail (central)
  
  Butchers Swamp Trail
  
  Paddys Ridge Trail
  
  Green Gap Trail
  
  Bullock Brush Trail
  
  Tugalow Trail
  
  Thunderbolts Trail
  
  Horse Swamp Trail
  
  Polblue Ridge Trail
  
  Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
  Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road), Tubrabucca Road and Pheasant Creek Road will remain open for through traffic. Road users may experience short delays.
  
  We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please contact [email protected].
  
  Closed areas: Notice of Aerial Shooting for Feral Animal Control - Barrington Tops National Park
  The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct an aerial shoot for feral animal control operation from Monday 2 to Friday 27 September 2024 (including weekend days) in Barrington Tops National Park.
  The below visitor areas and campgrounds on the Barrington Tops plateau area will be closed during this period, including:
  
  Polblue campground and day use area
  
  Little Murray campground
  
  Junction Pools campground
  
  Black Swamp campground
  
  Wombat Creek campground
  
  Careys Peak lookout
  
  Barrington Trail day use area
  
  Barrington Trail (south) including Little Murray Trail and Junction Pools Trail
  
  Narrow Plain Trail
  
  Aeroplane Hill Trail (including Big Hole Trail)
  
  Edwards Swamp Trail
  
  The Corker
  
  Link Trail
  
  Careys Peak Trail
  
  Polblue Swamp walking track including Polblue Trail
  
  Do Not Enter. Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  Closure notices will be placed at all visitor areas and relevant access points.
  Barrington Tops Forest Road (Scone Gloucester Road) will remain open for through traffic. Road users may experience short delays.
  We appreciate your patience while this important work is carried out. If you would like any further information about closures, please email [email protected]
  
  Closed areas: Burraga Swamp Walk Closed
  Burraga Swamp walking track is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to closure of Mt Allyn Rd. Forestry Corporation of NSW has closed the road due to a failed bridge. The reopening date is not known at this stage. For more information, phone Gloucester NPWS Office on 02 6538 5300.
  
  Closed areas: Phytophthora quarantine area - Barrington Tops National Park
  Phytophthora is a mould that causes dieback in plants. It's been found on the plateau in Barrington Tops National Park, predominantly on the Watergauge trail between Beean Beean and Black Swamp. The affected area is under quarantine with absolutely no visitor access.
  Phytophthora is readily spread by mud carried by walkers' shoes and mountain-bike tyres. There are boot wash stations across the plateau for walkers to use, to ensure their boots 'Start clean, Stay clean'.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Gloucester area office on (02) 6538 5300.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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