Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass

Download & Print Map and Notes

3 hrs

6 km One way

406 m

Hard track
This is a wonderful walk through a section of the Glenbrook Gorge. Plenty of views are dotted along the way, looking into the gorge, with many interesting rock formations to enjoy between the views. Walking from station to station makes this a convenient walk for all. A visit to the local bakery or cafe is a great addition to this walk.

Maps for the Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Springwood 1:25 000 Map Series 90304S SPRINGWOOD NSW-90304S
Penrith 1:100 000 Map Series 9030 PENRITH 9030

Cross sectional view of the Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length 6 km
Time 3 hrs
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.9km is very steep. Whilst another 1.5km has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 530m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

3.7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.4km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 540m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 350m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

3.7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.9km is clearly signposted. The remaining (350m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 4.8km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.2km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 4.9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.1km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

3.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (450m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass walk starts at the Blaxland Station (gps: -33.743785, 150.60987)
Your transport options to Blaxland Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)



The Blaxland to Warrimoo Station Florabella Pass ends at the Warrimoo Station (gps: -33.721376, 150.60285)
Your transport options to Warrimoo Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)


Fire Danger

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 Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

 


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Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂