Black Range to Jenolan Caves

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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

Full Journey	Six Foot Track
Start	From the Caves Road Trail (-33.7551207,150.0484028)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Hampton.
Finish	At the intersection of Jenolan Caves Road & Six Foot Track (-33.8203805,150.0209901)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the information sign in front of ‘Black Range Camping Ground’ on Cave Rd trail, Jenolan, follow the dirt trail around the locked gate and continue along the trail, initially keeping the fenced campsite to your right. After about 100m, this walk leaves the edge of the campsite, where you continue following the main trail and the Six Foot Track arrow posts.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Caves Road Trail Start heading along Caves Road Trail (a vehicle track). Find the Black Range camping ground at the start. Black Range camping ground Black Range camping ground is found along the Six Foot Track, and is also accessible by car. The well maintained and signposted campsite has a couple of sheltered picnic tables, toilets, rainwater tank and and information board with map. The campsite is in a large fenced grassy area. The tank water is quiet reliable but the tank can become empty during long dry spells or through vandalism, please treat before use. A sign reminds campers that this is a Fuel Stove Only area - no camp fires After another 120 m pass the toilet (40 m on your right). After another 2 km (from the Caves Road Trail) continue straight, to head along Caves Road Trail.
	After another 670 m (from the Caves Road Trail) veer right, to head along Caves Road Trail.
	After another 255 m (at the intersection of Six Foot Track & Jenolan Caves Road) continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track (a footpath). After another 390 m head up the steps (about 55 m long)
	After another 1.7 km (from the Six Foot Track) continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 215 m (from the Six Foot Track) veer right, to head along Six Foot Track (a walking track). After another 15 m find the "Jenolan Caves Cottages" (35 m on your left). Jenolan Caves Cottages Located 9km from Jenolan Caves by road, Jenolan Caves Cottages offers eight well presented self contained timber cottages for guests to stay in. Each is fully insulated and furnished, with lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and linen. The is a large flat grassy area in front with often with kangaroos grazing and with a children's playground. For more information call the Jenolan Caves on 1300 763 311. The cottages have a two night minimum stay and prices are from around $130 per night per cabin. After another 360 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the playground (55 m on your right).
	After another 40 m (from the Six Foot Track) continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 2.8 km (at the intersection of Six Foot Track & Mt George Firetrail) veer right, to head along Six Foot Track.
	After another 870 m (from the Six Foot Track) veer left, to head along Six Foot Track (a footpath).
	After another 15 m (from the Six Foot Track) continue straight, to head along Six Foot Track. Then pass the cave (10 m on your left). After another 370 m pass the sign (20 m on your left). After another 25 m find the "Jenolan Caves House" (20 m on your left). Jenolan Caves House Jenolan Caves House, built in 1898, is a heritage-listed building which houses dining, a variety of accommodation options, and other services for visitors to the caves. Jenolan has two licensed restaurants: Trails Bistro is open from breakfast onwards and closes early evening. Trails serves a range of light meals including sandwiches, salads and hot food. Chisholm's Restaurant is open each morning for breakfast and each evening for dinner from 6.00pm. Essential items and beautiful souvenirs may be purchased from Things Jenolan, located on the ground floor of Caves House. Don't forget to explore one of the many caves to explore in the area. For more information, call Jenolan Caves on 1300 76 33 11.
	Continue another 20 m to find at the intersection of Jenolan Caves Road & Six Foot Track at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Black Range to Jenolan Caves

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	10 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Accommodation: There is one 5.4 km from the start.

Campsite: There is one 15 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.3 km apart with the largest gap of 5.7 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	15 m	Black Range camping ground
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Accommodation	5.4 km	Jenolan Caves Cottages
Toilet	5.8 km	[toilet]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Black Range to Jenolan
Stroll through the forest and enjoy the decent into the Jenolan Valley.

Black Range Camping Ground
This is a large and lush campsite on the Six Foot Track. Plenty of place to pitch a tent. There is a toilet, water tank and sheltered picnic table.

Jenolan Caves Cottages
About Jenolan Caves Cottages

Jenolan Caves House
About Jenolan Caves House

Accommodation on 6FT
Enjoy the region more by staying locally before and after your walk.

Transport options
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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Jenolan Caves Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to northwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 23.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Patchy fog in the early morning. Mostly sunny day. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 25.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  9°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 25.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower on and east of the ranges, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 23.
  
  Friday 9 May
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 10 May
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Sunday 11 May
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Six Foot Track
  Bowtell's Swing Bridge will be closed on the 19^th and 20^th of May for scheduled maintenance. This is planned maintenance, the bridge will be closed on these days, with alternate access via Cox's River Crossing (weather permitting).
  
  Jenolan Caves area is closed, there is no access due to substantial flood damage.
  
  Closed Between Jenolan Caves Rd to Jenolan Caves. Due to substantial flood damage to the Visitor Precinct and surrounding area in April 2024, the Six Foot Track is closed between Binda Bush cabins and Jenolan Caves Road and the caves. There is also no access to Jenolan Caves at this stage. Organising pickup/drop from where the Six Foot Track crosses Jenolan Caves Road might be easier.
  
  Aggressive Dogs. A number of walkers have reported some unrestrained, aggressive dogs roaming on Glen Chee Rd about 4-5km from the Cox River, near Mini Mini saddle. The dogs have been reported to council animal control, but in the meantime, be mindful. If you see any dog's behaviour that you consider dangerous, please report it to the police (in an Emergency 000 or Police Assistance Line 131 444 or at https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/cs.aspx). Learn more about managing dog attacks.
  
  The upgrade Bowtell's Swing Bridge (over Cox's River) is now OPEN: The bridge over the Cox's River is open following a major upgrade. It looks amazing and 5 people can cross at the same time.
  
  New Map kits are now available
  
  Monitor Fire Danger. Sections of the Six Foot Track covered by a Total Fire Ban are closed whilst the ban is in place. Official forecasts and declarations can be found on the RFS website. The Six Foot Track covers two different Fire Danger areas. If a total fire ban is declared in just one area, it only affects that part of the walk.
  
  From Katoomba to Coxs River is fully inside the 'Greater Sydney Region' fire danger area.
  
  From the Coxs River to Jenolan Caves is in the 'Central Ranges' fire danger area.
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve alerts
  Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed parks: Park closed for major road repairs
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve is closed until 2026 while Transport for NSW repairs flood-damaged roads and landslips.
  There is no access to Six Foot track via Jenolan Caves.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Kanangra-Boyd management trail closures
  The following fire trails in Kanangra-Boyd National Park are closed to the public due to maintenance work on flood damaged fire trails. Heavy plant will be operating in the area:
  
  Mini Mini/Waterfall Creek
  
  Beefsteak Creek
  
  Gilbraltar
  
  Budthingaroo
  
  Mumbedah
  
  Lipeys Creek
  
  Cullenbenbong
  
  Moorara Boss
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Safety alerts: Remote walking track conditions
  Remote routes within the Kanangra Wilderness Area including Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K) trail have been impacted by heavy fire regrowth and flood damage.
  In some places, tracks are no longer visible and are not easy to navigate, taking longer to traverse than expected. Limited to zero water sources are currently available along routes.
  If you plan to walk in the area, please ensure you have an appropriate level of experience, navigation skills and equipment including Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).
  Mobile reception is limited so alternative communication methods are strongly recommended.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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