Lyrebird Lookout Loop |
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![]() This walk offers a quick and quiet retreat from the popular Conservation Hut. The walk cuts through heath, passing a picnic shelter to open out onto the grand views of Lyrebird Lookout, looking over the Jamison Valley and Valley of the Waters. (open in app)
There are Closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park Today's Fire rating LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)
Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Lyrebird Lookout Loop
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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area) Print a map and track notes here
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TerrainCross sectional view of the Lyrebird Lookout Loop bushwalking track ![]() Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lyrebird Lookout Loop bushwalking track ![]() Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001 These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful. Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Some more detail of this walks Grading Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient Around 570m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 380m has gentle hills with occasional steps. Quality of track Around 630m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 320m follows a smooth and hardened path. Signs This whole walk, 950m is clearly signposted. Experience Required Around 660m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 290m requires some bushwalking experience. Weather This whole walk, 950m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation). Infrastructure Around 630m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 320m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). Track Notes
Getting therePlan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walkPublic Transport links currently not working, sorry
Near byCampsites in the park Acacia FlatBurralow Creek camping groundCoxs River Camping AreaEuroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer areaEuroka campgroundIngar campgroundMount Werong campgroundMurphys Glen campgroundPerrys Lookdown campgroundEuroka Campground - DarugEuroka Campground - Red GumEuroka Campground - NiokaEuroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Lyrebird Lookout Loop.
Weather and Park infoFire 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 Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
![]() 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 |