Blaxland Library car park +

	Fence line below Blaxland Library car park +

	Stairs below Blaxland Library car park +

	Vine strangling tree +

	Reflection in rock pool +

	Track through heath +

	Flower amongst heath +

	Track past rock overhang +

	Scratched tree with directions +

	Track past rocky outcrop +

	Pool next to track +

	Rock steps near Florabella Pass Int. +

	Directions scratched into rock +

	Track away from Plateau Pde int. +

	Track above Glenbrook Gorge +

	Step drop along track +

	Track above Glenbrook Creek +

	St Helena Ridge from the other side of the valley +

	Glenbrook Creek from above +

	Track through lush heath +

	Overhang in Florabella Pass +

	Arrow nailed to tree +

	Track away from overhang +

	View through valley +

	Comesperma ericinum (Matchhead)flower +

	Florabella Pass Track +

	Rock formation next to Florabella Pass +

	Fern starting to grow +

	Sign into tributary of GLenbrook Creek, read top of sign +

	Telopea speciosissima (waratah) and ant +

	Florabella Track +

	Florabella Track +

	Florabella Track bridge +

	Cave beside track +

	Window to cave +

	Florabella Track +

	Heading into Glenbrook Gorge, Florabella Track +

	Florabella Track +

	Arrow on tree marking track +

	Track over mossy rocks +

	Rock steps into Florabella Pass +

	Track between rocks +

	Marker on rock along track +

	End of Florabella St and start of bush track +

	End of Florabella St +

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Catch the train to Blaxland Station
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Catch the bus to Blaxland Station
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Drive to Blaxland Station
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(0 km) Blaxland Station to Blaxland Library Carpark Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 527 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 9 m	Descent = -28 m
From the station, this walk heads up to the pedestrian bridge and turns right, crossing over the Great Western Highway. The walk then uses the stairs or ramp to descend to the footpath below. Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down along the pedestrian lane way, under the foot bridge[1] and away from the highway. Here the walk crosses the car park entrance[2] and follows the footpath downhill to turn left onto 'Hope St'[3]. This walk then crosses another car park entrance[4], then turns right to cross Hope St[5] at the traffic calming device[6]. Here the walk turns left and continues down along the footpath beside Hope St for about 150m to turn right at the 'Blaxland Civic Centre'[7] sign. Now the walk follows this footpath downhill then along the back deck of the library[8] to the car park on the far side of the building.

(0.53 km) Blaxland Library Carpark to Int of Pipas Pass and Bates Ave tracks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 353 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -38 m
Turn right: From the Blaxland Library car park[9], this walk heads to the lower left corner of the car park to find a 'Bushcare site' information sign[10]. Here the walk follows the track towards the houses[11] for a few meters to then turn right and heading down the narrower track and timber steps[12]. This track winds downhill for about 80m to pass a grafittied sandstone overhang[13]. Here the track continues along the side of the hill for another 15m to a smaller overhang[14] where the track bends right and downhill[15] for about 50m to come to a T-intersection[16] in the heath. Here the walk turns right to almost immediately cross over a sandstone rock platform and small creek[17] then after another 30m the track passes another grafittied sandstone overhang (on your right)[18]. From this overhang this walk continues to wind gently downhill for another 40m to cross a small often dry creek[19] then after another 70m the track leads across a sandstone platform and larger creek[20] to come to a T-intersection[21] with another track on the opposite bank.

(0.88 km) Int of Pipas Pass and Bates Ave tracks to Int. Ross Cres Trk East and Pippas Pass Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 766 m	Time = 18 mins
	Climb = 17 m	Descent = -62 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track gently downhill initially keeping the creek to your right. The heath soon becomes thicker (and the creek is not visible for a while), after about 60m the track leads down through a cleft in the rock[22]. The track leads down through a rocky section then leads along through a pleasant and shaded valley for about 200m where the track passes along the base of a few natural sandstone walls[23] before leading down to cross the usually small and pleasant creek[24]. The track then bends left to begin a gently climb out of the valley by undulating along the side of the hill. Soon the valley on your left[25] becomes quiet steep then track leads down a short set of sandstone steps then past a a shallow sandstone overhang[26]. Here the track winds along the side of the hill for another 100m to head up a small hill and come to a T-intersection just before a rock face. Here there is a 'Pippas Pass' sign[27] pointing back where you came from (about 2m up a tree on your right).

(1.65 km) Int. Ross Cres Trk East and Pippas Pass to Int. Beneath rock Trk and Ross Cres Trk Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 216 m	Time = 13 mins
	Climb = 95 m	Descent = -13 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the stone steps uphill. The steps zig zag[28] a couple of times for about 30m before passing between two boulders[29], where the track flattens out and comes to a Y-intersection (with more steps on the right, and a flatter track on the left). Veer right: From the intersection[30], this walk heads up the stone steps[31]. The track winds fairly steeply uphill at first, then leads a little more gently for just over 100m to come to an intersection at the base of a few rock walls. Here this walk ignores the stone step track (on the left) and veers right following the other stone steps up between the two rock walls[32]. This track winds up the stone steps then bends left to flatten out at the top of the hill at an intersection with a wider track. Here there is a large unfenced rock platform (on your left). (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then continue straight to continue along this walk.)

Ross Cres rock outcrop	Alt = 209 m
This rocky outcrop below Ross Crescent, stands like a number of large sandstone foundations in the side of the hill. They are worth an explore, with a numerous views over the bush and little cracks and overhangs to look through.

(1.65 km) Int. Ross Cres Trk East and Pippas Pass to Int. Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass Trks Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 71 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = -18 m
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads right, around a boulder, and soon meets a set of stairs, with arrows and place names scratched into the rock either side. Continue straight: From the intersection[33], this walk follows 'Florabella Pass' arrow engraved in rock face[34] along the mostly flat track around the side of the hill, keeping the valley to your left. The track soon comes to another intersection with a set of stone steps (on the right)[35].

(1.72 km) Int. Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass Trks to Boulder pool Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 284 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -35 m
Turn sharp left: From the intersection[36], this walk heads steeply down the stone steps and eroded track, winding steeply, in some sections over steep rocky surfaces. The track continues downhill until coming to an intersection where the track meets a large boulder which stretches towards the creek[37]. Turn left: From the intersection, the track keeps the creek on the right, as it heads down stream. The track winds to a creek junction where the track crosses a log to the right. From here the track meanders along the creek bed to a pool with a large boulder in it. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)

Boulder Pool	Alt = 88 m
Boulder Pool, unofficially named, is a nice pool along the Glenbrook Creek with a boulder sitting in it. The pool is a great place to cool your feet, and sit on the sandy banks and grab a bite as you take in your surroundings.

(1.72 km) Int. Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass Trks to Int. Florabella Pass Trk and Plateau Pde Trk Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 446 m	Time = 16 mins
	Climb = 65 m	Descent = -57 m
Continue straight: From the intersection the track heads north around the rocky hillside to tend left, into a creek on the left. The track winds steeply up throguh rocky outcrops to a sign posted intersection next to a large orange rock overhang.

Florabella Pass overhang	Alt = 132 m
This large and well coloured sandstone overhang is a feature of Florabella Pass. The overbearing nature of this overhang makes it a grand sight along the track. The steps and clearing below it also make for a good place to rest and grab a bite to eat.

(2.16 km) Int. Florabella Pass Trk and Plateau Pde Trk to Southern end of Florabella Rd Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 2.46 km	Time = 1 hr 4 mins
	Climb = 268 m	Descent = -134 m
Continue straight: From the intersection the track heads in the opposite direction to both signs to heading along the hillside, north, valley below on the right. The track meanders along the hillside with the valley below on the left narrowing and the cliffs previously seen, disappearing. The track continues to wind with frequent rocky outcrops appearing to the right of the track before the track meets a sign psoted intersection. Continue straight: From the intersection the track heads north with the gully on the left to quickly round the corner to a wooden bridge. The track crosses the bridge to contour around the hillside for some time. The track follows the hill around to drop into the creek and then pass up through a tight section of sapplings. The creek, below left, is followed up the before the track turns right opposite a mossy boulder. The track uses wide low gradient zig zags to climb the hill before steeply and quickly winding up through numerous rocky outcrops to the end of the Florabella Rd.

(4.62 km) Southern end of Florabella Rd to Warrimoo Station Walk: Easy - road	Length = 1.39 km	Time = 25 mins
	Climb = 39 m	Descent = -31 m
Continue straight: From the end of Florabella St the walk heads up the hill keeping the powerlines above on the left. The walk continues up the road soon passing a primary school on the right. The walk then comes to the intersection with The Mall on the right. Continue straight: From the intersection with The Mall the walk follows Clarabella St keeping the powerlines above on the left. The walk then leads to Arthur St where it turns right and then left onto The Boulevard. The walk follows The Boulevard to the Great Western Highway. At the Great Western Highway the walk turns right, down the hill keeping the houses on the right. Then it turns right onto the ramp leading onto the pedestrian bridge over the highway. The walk follows this ramp up onto the bridge and over the Great Western Highway and then down onto the station.

Catch the train from Warrimoo Station
Check out the facilities at Warrimoo Station You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your train trip from the end of the walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Catch the bus from Warrimoo Station
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 Warrimoo Station
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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	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	2.8 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	6.4 km
Kangaroo Tent City	Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith	(02) 4733 4111	6.8 km
Getaway Disposals	549 High St , Penrith	(02) 4732 2285	7.9 km
Mitchell Adventure	24 Henry St , Penrith	(02) 4731 8482	8.9 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	2 km (to the NE)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	22 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	28 km (to the E)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	45 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	51 km (to the WNW)

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 7 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

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Wed       31° Showers. Likely storm developing. Thu 18°|28° Possible shower. Fri 18°|32° Mostly sunny. Sat 15°|26° Possible late shower.

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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