
Greater Blue Mountains drive

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Blue Mountains National Park
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- Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027
Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
- Galon Cabins
- Murphy's Campground
- Dunphy's Campground
- Burralow Creek Campground
- Euroka Campground
- Mount Werong Campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
About
On a road trip which encompasses 1,200 kilometres of sealed road, you’ll be utterly consumed by the parks and towns along the Greater Blue Mountains Drive.
This epic journey over the vast sandstone plateau of Wollemi, Yengo, Gardens of Stone, Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd, Nattai and Thirlmere Lakes national parks shows off some of the best scenery in Australia.
In Katoomba, you can’t go past an expedition down the giant stairway beside the Three Sisters. Or if you’re in Glenbrook park your vehicle and take a break at the Glenbrook Visitor Centre, where you can grab some refreshments and meander along the Blue Pool track. A stop at Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls is a must for a hot cuppa and a tasty scone.
The drive at a glance
Katoomba area · Blue Mountains National Park · Sydney and surrounds · Country NSW
Greater Blue Mountains Drive takes in the iconic scenery of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property. Explore Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba and beyond.
- Distance
- 1,200km
- Accessibility
- Medium
What to bring
- Drinking water
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02 4787 8877Where you'll be
Mulgoa Road
Regentville NSW 2745









