In early July, I was joined by Sarah and Saul on a week long bushwalk from Mittagong to Katoomba. This is a classic Blue Mountains bushwalking trip. It can be done as a very long and hard daytrip (by runners) or in two days by tiger walkers. However to do it that quickly means walking along a lot for roads. It is far better to take a longer time and spend time appreciating some of the great scenery that is available. I have done this walk (and the reverse) a number of times and it is good to go either via the Blue Breaks or via Kanangra Walls.
This time, we originally intended to go via the Blue Breaks – by traversing the Axehead Range and then climbing onto Lacys Tableland and continuing for a traverse of Bimlow Tableland. However, we encountered a period of very strong winds and a high level route that involved some rock scrambling and exposed campsites did not seem like a good idea. Instead, we went to the Kowmung River at the north end of the Bulga Denis Canyon and then via Gingra Range to Kanangra Walls and Mt Cloudmaker. Then to Splendour Rock and the Wild Dog Mountains, crossing Medlow Gap, followed by the last part – Narrow Neck.
Walking down Starlights Trail to the Nattai River
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