Jenolan State Forest

Hi Mike,

Are either of these accessable by 2wd? and if so, where abouts is the entry point for the six foot track one? if possible do you know the nearest cross road....or GPS location?


Cheers
Martin

Jenolan Caves Road into Cox's River is 2wd accessible, not sure of the co-ordinates, but look for a turn-off/sign-post to Black Range Campground from Jenolan Caves Road (Black Range Road). There are a couple of minor creek crossings near Alumin Creek.

Try searching this site as I know another member did post specific track notes a couple of years ago. It is farily straight-forward and there are a couple of entry points. You can come in from the North ALong Cullenbong Rad,and Glen Creek Road(?).

Otherwise here is a map of the six foot track showing Black Range ROad. YOu followe it in from Jenolan Caves Road and then follow the Six Foot Track (marked on map) down to the Cox's River.

SIx Foot Track Map

Enjoy...

Cheers, The Landy

Dingo Dell is definitely not 2wd accessible. Six foot track is more awd than 2wd but I suppose it could be 2wd if the weather is good and there had been no recent rain. There is a creek crossing that can be thigh deep but is usually only just above the ankles. There is a sign to the six foot track off the caves road. The other entry is off Coxs River rd but involves opening and closing several gates. That entry is definitely 2wd friendly. Sorry it's been a while. Also, Kanangra Walls is a nice drive and view as well. Mike

Thanks for the info The Landy and Mike, much appreciated. My Wife and I are planning some camping trips to do during summer with our 5yr old son, and this area was one we were looking into.

We are planning to get a 4wd hopefully over the summer, so i've been reading into as much info on this forum/website as i can....but we also want to get into camping, even if we dont have the 4wd yet.

Some of my family recently went camping and stayed in the Oberon State Forest on abercrombie road, there is an area on the corner at the turnoff that heads into oberon.....they had a great time, but im interested in finding some places that are a little further from main roads and a little less shaded from trees, it was freezing where they were. Mind you it is early spring...but everytime we have stopped there for a cuppa whilst out for a drive it has always been on the colder side as it is completely shaded by the HUGE pine trees.

Other than Jenolan caves, and the beautiful drives/scenery is there much in the area in terms of historic buildings/ruins to have a look around? or other must see places/roads to drive along?

Cheers,
Martin

If you want scenery and history accessible by 2wd then it's hard to beat Newnes. It's a great drive in from Lithgow on a really good dirt road through fantastic cliffs. The camp ground is really good and the ruins of the old shale processing plant from last century are very interesting.. They have information plaques along a guided walk. There is also a walk to the glow worm tunnel as well although it may be a stretch for a 5 year old. It really ticks your boxes I think. Mike