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Machins Crater

Download & Print Map and Notes

15 mins

466 m Return

29 m

Moderate track
This short walk follows a fairly faint track down into the Machins Crater. The crater was created about 200 million years ago by a volcanic explosion. Today the hole is a very lush environment with a steep sided valley, and an old dam wall. An enjoyable short walk.

Maps for the Machins Crater 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.
Penrith 1:25 000 Map Series 90303N PENRITH NSW-90303N
Penrith 1:100 000 Map Series 9030 PENRITH 9030

Cross sectional view of the Machins Crater bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Machins Crater

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 466 m
Time 15 mins
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Grade 3/6



Moderate track 		AS 2156.1 Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience Required Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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

Gradient

This whole walk, 230m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 230m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 230m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 230m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 230m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 230m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Machins Crater walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Machins Crater walk.
Attic Cave
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This walk visits Attic Cave, a camping cave in the lower Blue Mountains. The cave is large enough to sleep a small party, providing a great shelter to rest. The walk first visits Pisgah Rock, by walking along an old management trail, and includes a very short side trip to the great view up Erskine Creek. From Pisgah rock the track becomes much less distinct, and involves a rock scramble down a gully.

Total climbing: 74m

2 km Return
1 Hr

Experienced only

Dadder Cave
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A great day or overnight walk along Erskine Creek to the Dadder Camping Cave. This cave has a long history of use for overnight camps. The lovely Erskine Creek provides plenty of opportunities to cool the feet down. The climb down to Erskine Creek is steep, and the walk along the banks of Erskine Creek can be very slow at times.

Total climbing: 375m

6 km Return
4 hrs

Very experienced only

Dadder Cave and Jack Evans track
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This fairly short overnight walk is a great way to explore Erskine Creek. The walking along Erskine creek is mostly off track, and is through thick scrub in places. Although this walk could be done in a day, an overnight walk gives more time to explore the creek and enjoy the caves in the area.

Total climbing: 535m

10.3 km Circuit
2 Days

Very experienced only

Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock
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This walk takes a steep climb down from Pisgah Rock to the Junction of Erskine and Lincoln Creeks. There are optional side trips to a rock platform further downstream, or to the campsite just up from the junction (you can make a weekend of the walk). This remote Creek junction is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy.

Total climbing: 261m

2.8 km Return
3 hrs

Very experienced only

Erskine Creek via Pisgah Rock and Jack Evans
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This walk visits some great lookouts and explores the lower section of Erskine Creek. Most of the walk along Erskine Creek is off track and the bush is quite thick in places. A great walk for people wanting to explore a remote area of the lower Blue Mountains National Park. You could make this an overnight walk and stay at Lower Lincoln Creek campsite.

Total climbing: 421m

7.1 km Circuit
4 hrs 30 mins

Very experienced only

Pisgah Rock
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Starting at the signposted car park, this walk mostly follows an old management trail through the She Oak forest. The walk then brings you to a rock platform on a high cliff top, with fantastic views right up the middle of Erskine Creek gorge. There are also views up Lincoln Creek and further down Erskine Creek. The view extends ‘forever’ across the top of the park, reaching as far as the eye can see.

Total climbing: 43m

1.6 km Return
45 mins

Moderate track

Erskine Lookout
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This short walk enjoys sculptured sandstone rocks, grass trees, wildflowers and great views of Erskine Gorge. The walk starts from the car park at the end of Nepean Lookout fire trail and heads past some information signs before coming to this unfenced informal lookout on the Jack Evans track. Great views.

Total climbing: 30m

648 m Return
20 mins

Moderate track

Jack Evans track to Erskine Creek
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This walk explores the Jack Evans Track, from the end of Nepean Lookout fire trail to Erskine Creek. The walk boasts fantastic rock formations, great views, grass trees and mosses, and gets up close to Erskine Creek. Erskine Creek is a great place to rest, and wet the toes, before the climb back up to the car park.

Total climbing: 241m

2.6 km Return
2 hrs

Experienced only

Nepean Lookout
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This walk is along the old road, which is now a management trail, making navigation easy. The walk brings you to the top of the Nepean Gorge escarpment, with great views up and down the gorge. This is a short walk after a fairly long drive, but if you are in the area, it is well worth getting the car dirty. The lookout is not fenced.

Total climbing: 41m

1.3 km Return
30 mins

Moderate track

The Oaks Picnic area to Woodford Station
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The Oaks Picnic Area is the starting point for this long walk across the ridge line linking to Woodford. The Oaks Fire Trail winds its way over the hills, with many views into the surrounding valleys and bush land. This is a great walk to start extending your walking distance and stamina, while enjoying a scenic track. It does follow a management trail and is popular with mountain bike riders.

Total climbing: 800m

18.1 km One way
7 hrs

Hard track

Euroka to Red Hands Cave
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The walk to Red Hands Caves is quite a heritage walk, with both Indigenous art and grinding grooves to see. The walk leaves Euroka camping area and heads down through the valleys, passing the heritage areas. The walk finishes at Red Hands Cave picnic area, a perfect spot for lunch. As an alternative, you could retrace your footsteps back to Euroka Camping area to make this a return walk.

Total climbing: 269m

4.3 km One way
1 hr 45 mins

Experienced only

Euroka Nepean River Circuit
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This circuit walk starts from the Euroka Clearing and follows a track beside Euroka Creek then fairly steeply to the Nepean River. The river is a great spot to enjoy the sandy bank, large surrounding hills and the passing boats. The walk returns along Bennetts Ridge trail. The wildfowers in spring add a whole new dimension to this walk.

Total climbing: 156m

2.8 km Circuit
1 hr 15 mins

Hard track


Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Machins Crater walk starts and ends at the Machins Crater car park (gps: -33.83115, 150.57463)
Your main transport option to Machins Crater car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(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

 


Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/mc


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 🙂