Start | (-33.7780671,150.6209362) |
Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
Directions | From Great Western Highway, A32, Glenbrook.
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Find the NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre at the start.
NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre
NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre
The NPWS information centre and car park are found just before the 'toll both' on Bruce Road. You will find tap water, toilets, garbage bins and information signs about the region. A great spot to chat to staff and get updates on the conditions in the park.
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The NPWS information centre and car park are found just before the 'toll both' on Bruce Road. You will find tap water, toilets, garbage bins and information signs about the region. A great spot to chat to staff and get updates on the conditions in the park.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Jelly Bean Pool. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 50 m find the "Glenbrook Gorge" (20 m on your right).
Glenbrook Gorge
Glenbrook Gorge
Glenbrook Gorge is a deep cut in the sandstone formed by Glenbrook Creek, just before it flows into the Nepean River. The spectacular gorge, the tall cliffs and the creek make for a great place to cool down in summer. The gorge can be very dangerous after rain, check with the rangers before entering.
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Glenbrook Gorge is a deep cut in the sandstone formed by Glenbrook Creek, just before it flows into the Nepean River. The spectacular gorge, the tall cliffs and the creek make for a great place to cool down in summer. The gorge can be very dangerous after rain, check with the rangers before entering.
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At the intersection of Glenbrook Gorge Walking Track & Glenbrook Creek continue straight, to head along Glenbrook Gorge Walking Track.
About 40 m past the end is "Glenbrook Gorge Beach".
Glenbrook Gorge Beach
Glenbrook Gorge Beach
Glenbrook Gorge Beach is a small, sandy spot on a rock platform in Glenbrook Gorge. The beach is beside a fairly large pool, making a great spot to rest, especially on warmer days.
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Glenbrook Gorge Beach is a small, sandy spot on a rock platform in Glenbrook Gorge. The beach is beside a fairly large pool, making a great spot to rest, especially on warmer days.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 1.6 km |
Time | 50 min to 1 h 30 min |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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Seat
| 75 m | [seat] |
Toilet
| 95 m | [toilet] |