National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre +

	Start of Fairfax Track +

	Zig-zag in Fairfax Track +

	Fairfax Track +

	Scribbly Gum Fairfax Track +

	Fairfax Track +

	Red flower on Fairfax Track +

	Pulpit Rock from George Phillips Lookout +

	Horseshoe shaped valley from George Phillips lookout +

	Fairfax Track +

	Fairfax Track from Govetts Leap picnic area +

	Bridal Veil Falls from Govetts Leap Lookout +

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Catch the bus to NPWS Heritage Centre car park
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Drive to NPWS Heritage Centre car park
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NPWS Heritage Centre	Alt = 1024 m
National Parks and Wildlife Service Heritage Centre[1], Blackhealth, is a hub for the Blue Mountains National Park. It is signposted on Govetts Leap Road (past McLean Cr). Drop into the Heritage Centre to get advice and learn about the history of the park. You will also find information displays[2] about the traditional owners, thing to do and the local flora and fauna. The heritage centre also has 2 signposted accessible car parks[fac=8009], a shop with souvenirs[3], toilets[4][fac=8008] and snack food. There is a picnic area[5][fac=8011] out the back and plenty of general parking.

(0 km) NPWS Heritage Centre car park to George Phillips Lookout Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 1.55 km	Time = 27 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -50 m
From the front of the NPWS Heritage Centre[6], Blackheath, this walk heads along the concrete footpath[7] gently downhill keeping the car park (and Govetts Leap Rd) to your right. The path leads to a 'Fairfax Heritage Track'™ sign[8] at the lower end of the car park. The track leads left (following the sign), then immediately turns right at the 'The Fairfax Heritage Track' map sign[9]to follow the asphalt path[10]. After 40m the path leads past a faint intersection with a dirt track[11] and continues straight ahead winding through the wooded forest[12] for another 100m to find a bench seat[13][fac=8000]. The path bends sharply right[14] and leads gently downhill for 140m where the track bends sharply left[15]. The walk continues to gently meander for about 125m to another bench seat[16][fac=8001] (on your left). Then the track bends sharply right and gently undulates up and down for another 330m to find another bench seat[17][fac=8002] (on the left), just before a three-way intersection with a small dirt track (on the left) and a 'Woodland Retreat' sign[18]. (The 'Woodland Retreat' side track leads about 15m to a small seat[19], this is a rough dirt track). Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk leads down along the footpath, leaving the seat, sign and sidetrack behind (on the left). The path soon bends left and after 70m passes through (ignoring) a four-way intersection with a dirt trail[20]. The path leads on for another 75m, bending a few times, to find another bench seat[21][fac=8004] (on the left). From here the path continues to lead (gently undulating) through the forest for another 140m to find yet another bench seat[22][fac=8003] (on your left). Here the track bends sharply to the right and leads gently downhill for 230m to passes through (ignoring) another four-way intersection with a dirt trail marked with a 'Rehabilitation Area - Please Keep Off' sign[23]. The walk then continues downhill along the path for another 220m to find a few picnic tables[24], a stone picnic shelter[25][fac=8005] at an intersection with a short ramp[26] leading down to the signposted[27] 'George Phillips Lookout'[28] (on your left).

George Phillips Lookout	Alt = 985 m
George Phillips Lookout, Blue Mountains National Park, provides stunning views east into the Grose Valley. The lookout offers views to Pulpit Rock, the horseshoe-shaped gorge and over the deep, green gorges of the Grose Valley to Mount Banks. The lookout is fenced and has a wheelchair accessible ramp. There are a series of picnic tables including a stone shelter[fac=8005] just behind the lookout.

(1.55 km) George Phillips Lookout to Govetts Leap Lookout Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 337 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -18 m
Veer right: From George Phillips Lookout, this walk leads gently downhill along the path keeping the filtered views of the valley to the left. After about 25m the path bends sharply left, then right. The path continues gently downhill for 180m coming to the edge of the Govetts Leap Picnic Area[29], a series of stone shelters[30], dirt car park[31] and the signposted[32] end of 'The Fairfax Heritage Trail' asphalt path[33]. Here the walk heads through the timber bollards[34][fac=8006], then bends left and leads for 60m across the dirt/gravel[35] car park[fac=8010] to the large stone shelter[36] [fac=8012][fac=8025]at the edge of the turning circle (and car park)[37] at the end of Govetts Leap Rd. Continue straight: From the large stone shelter[38] at the edge of the turning circle (and car park)[39] at the end of Govetts Leap Rd, this walk heads 35m towards the valley views[40] to head through the stone arch[41] then down the ramp[42] to the large flat gravel and fenced 'Govetts Leap' lookout platform[43].

Govetts Leap Lookout	Alt = 975 m
Govetts Leap Lookout is named after the first European man to have enjoyed this view, William Govett, as an assistant surveyor in June 1831[44]. Govetts Leap Lookout offers wonderful views over the Grose Valley and the spectacular Bridal Falls. The word `leap` is an old Scottish word meaning waterfall[45]. The lookout is easily accessed from the car park[46], there are also toilets[47][fac=8007] and picnic shelters[48][fac=8012] nearby.

(1.89 km) Govetts Leap Lookout to NPWS Heritage Centre car park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath,road	Length = 487 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 48 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn around: From Govetts Leap Lookout, this walk heads away from the valley, leading up through the car park. The path passes a toilet block on the right of the car park, and heads to the right end of the white concrete bollards which are near numerous track signs. Continue straight: From Govetts Leap Picnic Area, this walk heads up the hill of the road, away from the lookouts and valley. The walk continues for a short time along the road, passing a few speed bumps, and turns to the right into the NPWS Heritage Centre car park.

Catch the bus from NPWS Heritage Centre car park
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from NPWS Heritage Centre car park
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	9.1 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	9.5 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	21.6 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	22.1 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	32.9 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Fairfax Heritage Circuit Track.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Fairfax Heritage Circuit Track Click to re-center search
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	21 km (to the NW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	28 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	28 km (to the W)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	30 km (to the ENE)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	32 km (to the ESE)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 8 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
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Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Grand Canyon walking track
The Grand Canyon walking track will be closed from Wednesday 14 October 2015 to mid-June 2016. The closure is necessary to allow work to continue on improving the walking track. Access for canyoners will be on weekends only. Access from Evans Lookout via Beauchamp Falls to the Grose Valley will remain open. Evans Lookout carpark, Loop carpark, and Neates Glen carpark will remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 47878877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the Gorge Walking track. No access to the area is permitted.Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Hawkesbury area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Prince Henry cliff walk, Leura
Blue Mountains City Council wishes to advise that Prince Henry cliff walk between Majestic lookout and the junction with the Leura Cascades walk is currently closed due to a landslip. Detours will be in place and clearly signposted around the affected area. Access from the Leura picnic area to the cascades is unaffected. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains City Tourism on 1300 653 408 or Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Butterbox Swamp track
The traditional access to Butterbox Canyon via the endangered swamp is now closed and rehabilitated. No access permitted. Canyoners should use the new track provided. Temporary signage is in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Claustral canyon access change
Access to Claustral canyon via the previous route across private land at Mount Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. Canyoners should respect the rights of Mount Tomah residents and avoid using private land. Alternative access from the west side of Mount Bell has been identified. For more information, please contact the Blue Moauntains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open seven days 9am to 4.30pm, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Cahills lookout - Katoomba
As a result of a recent bushfire, Cahills lookout remains closed until further notice. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains City Council on (02) 4780 5000.

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens
Waratah Native Gardens Some areas of this park are closed due to a major landslip event occurring across The Gorge Walking Track. Closed areas include The Gorge Walking Track in the Blue Mountains National Park. A full assessment is underway to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the area is made safe. The Gorge Walking Track is closed at the entry trackhead however the Waratah Native Gardens Day Use and Picnic Area located off Valley Ridges Road Berambing (west of Bilpin) has now been reopened. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. For more information, please contact NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open seven days 9am to 4.30pm, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines

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