Kanangra-Boyd National Park
Kanangra-Boyd National Park
Kanangra-Boyd National Park
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JennyC0309
Scarborough, Australia389 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
The turn off is not far from Jenolan Caves but you have to drive 30kms in on gravel road & then 30kms out again to see this. Road is not too bad, some serious pot holes though. We were in a very low car so took it easy at around 40kms per hour. But it was absolutely worth the effort as the view from the lookout is pretty bloody spectacular. The lookout is about a 10 minute walk from the car park on very easy flat ground. Be prepared to be gobsmacked by the view!
Written 20 May 2021
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Andy C
Bristol, UK84 contributions
Jan 2019
We decided to drive down the dirt road to check out Kanangran Walls. This involved a 30 Km trip down a dirt road. This in itself is something of a culture shock to us Brits. Add to that the fact that we were in a rickety rented camper van and the whole adventure got even more exciting. We banged and crashed along the road and wated out in the rear view mirror for bits falling off the camper van.
Inside the van was exciting as well. The fly screens fells off the windows, all the cushions fell off the seats, the microwave burst open and the glass plate crashed to the floor and bits fell out of the air conditioning unit. All in all I think we got off pretty lightly.
Basic is a word you might use to describe the Boyd River Campground. But it is free and has a fantastic romantic feel to it. Just a little tip should you decide to use the toilet. Make sure you liberally coat your legs with industrial grade insect repellent. I did not and as a result had 10 bites below the knee on my left leg and half a dozen on my right. I was scratching all bloody night as a result.
I bumped into a couple of people who were very friendly and helpful. One lady suggested that we get up early to witness sunrise from the lookout at Kanagran Walls. We took her up on this and if you get an opportunity I would urge you to do the same. It was amazing. We drove down to the car park and took a short walk to the lookout where we saw a spectacular sunset. In the distance we could see a thunderstorm with flashes of lightening but where we were it was warm & dry.
After the sunrise we had breakfast in the carpark and were joined by a Kangaroo with her baby. It was a very special day which we won’t forget.
The walk along the plateau is a bit disappointing as it stays away from the cliff edge and all you can see is scrub. The cliff very high indeed so it is understandable I suppose. We just had a peep over the edge.
Well worth a visit but be careful of the cliffs and the heat.
Inside the van was exciting as well. The fly screens fells off the windows, all the cushions fell off the seats, the microwave burst open and the glass plate crashed to the floor and bits fell out of the air conditioning unit. All in all I think we got off pretty lightly.
Basic is a word you might use to describe the Boyd River Campground. But it is free and has a fantastic romantic feel to it. Just a little tip should you decide to use the toilet. Make sure you liberally coat your legs with industrial grade insect repellent. I did not and as a result had 10 bites below the knee on my left leg and half a dozen on my right. I was scratching all bloody night as a result.
I bumped into a couple of people who were very friendly and helpful. One lady suggested that we get up early to witness sunrise from the lookout at Kanagran Walls. We took her up on this and if you get an opportunity I would urge you to do the same. It was amazing. We drove down to the car park and took a short walk to the lookout where we saw a spectacular sunset. In the distance we could see a thunderstorm with flashes of lightening but where we were it was warm & dry.
After the sunrise we had breakfast in the carpark and were joined by a Kangaroo with her baby. It was a very special day which we won’t forget.
The walk along the plateau is a bit disappointing as it stays away from the cliff edge and all you can see is scrub. The cliff very high indeed so it is understandable I suppose. We just had a peep over the edge.
Well worth a visit but be careful of the cliffs and the heat.
Written 13 February 2019
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58 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
There are 3 walks:
Waterfall (30 mins max)
Lookout (10 mins max from car park)
Plateau Walk (30 mins max each way but you will want to spend some time admiring the incredible view). You can look at a cave enroute - it says 10 min return but it is only about 30 seconds along the path.
It took us 30 mins to drive there from the entrance to the park in our 4wd. It can be done in a normal car but a little slower.
There was a campground enroute and lots of other driving and walking tracks if you have time to explore more before getting to the Kanangra Walls.
It then took us 20 minutes to get to the Jenolan Caves from here.
Waterfall (30 mins max)
Lookout (10 mins max from car park)
Plateau Walk (30 mins max each way but you will want to spend some time admiring the incredible view). You can look at a cave enroute - it says 10 min return but it is only about 30 seconds along the path.
It took us 30 mins to drive there from the entrance to the park in our 4wd. It can be done in a normal car but a little slower.
There was a campground enroute and lots of other driving and walking tracks if you have time to explore more before getting to the Kanangra Walls.
It then took us 20 minutes to get to the Jenolan Caves from here.
Written 16 September 2018
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Anita T
Forster, Australia12,741 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We spent two days in Kanangra Boyd National Park. We came in from Jenolan Caves, and headed out to the Boyd River Campsite. With this great camping ground as your base you can go on lots of fabulous walks, or bike rides.
Do not miss Kanangra Walls, the highlight of the Park. It is an easy walk to the lookout and views are just stunning. If you continue on this track you end up at Kalang Falls which were flowing even in this dry time. This track is steep and rough.
We were in our four wheel drive so left the park via Kowmung River Fire Trail towards Wombeyan Caves. The track has a primitive camp area known as Dingo Dell.
Do not miss Kanangra Walls, the highlight of the Park. It is an easy walk to the lookout and views are just stunning. If you continue on this track you end up at Kalang Falls which were flowing even in this dry time. This track is steep and rough.
We were in our four wheel drive so left the park via Kowmung River Fire Trail towards Wombeyan Caves. The track has a primitive camp area known as Dingo Dell.
Written 11 October 2017
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Cruiser613242
Australia184 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Beautiful view. The plateau walk to THAT photo-op and the dance floor cave is currently closed. The waterfall is cute, there's approx 400 steps down to it.
Written 29 October 2020
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Laura K
Utrecht, The Netherlands27 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
I really loved the view of the plateau walk at Kanangra Boyd national park. You just have to drive all the way to the end of Kanangra walls road and there you start your walk. It is gorgeous.
Written 13 June 2017
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KatieB
Oberon, Australia6 contributions
Apr 2017
Breathtaking views from Kanangra Walls lookout, very easy walk to the lookout from the car park. It took about 28 mins from the entrance to get to the car park but my car handled the dirt road very well, I would recommend a 4x4 or SUV I saw a lot of smaller cars that couldn't handle the road too well would have taken them longer than 28mins.
Written 23 April 2017
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Saddo33
Kyneton, Australia126 contributions
Jan 2017
We only went to the lookout but it was worth the 27km drive, the lookout is only 200m from the car park on flat easy ground, the view is spectacular
Written 18 January 2017
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Charanya K
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Oct 2016 • Family
Awesome Place. We were a bit reluctant on driving through the rough surface. our car (Honda Jazz) faced few damages during the drive. I'd recommend people not to take a small car for this drive. But when we reached and looked at the spot we relaised that the drive was worth. I had a child 4 and half years old and we were hestitant to climb down the rough steps ( neraly 100 steps ) with no fence as we thought it might be slippery. However, when we started moving down we lost oursleves in the beauty of the place and finally when we landed onto the waterfall it was too good. My kid walked down the steps and climbed them all by herself. But due to time constraint we werent able to go to the Plateau walk. I would recommend this place for groups from 4.
Written 6 October 2016
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Claudia T
Brisbane, Australia37 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
So my desire to visit this park started with a photo I saw on instagram of the Walls and I thought I'd done all the required research to make the trip but upon arrival it turned out that there's a lot about this part that isn't on the parks website or anywhere online as it seems. So I suggest asking locals if you're unsure about any of the facts to save having to make a return trip as we did since we couldn't find the place we were looking for the first time. However on the second trip we did find the lookout we were after and it was on the "Plateau Walk", a trail that isn't even listed on the parks website (I think probably because its quite dangerous and unfenced the whole way) but it was amazing. We camped in the park and made the journey out there just before sunrise and it was spectacular and we had the whole plateau to ourselves, was such a highlight of our whole trip. The road in is quite a handful as other people mention, we had to drive it a total of 4 times in my Hyundai i30 and it was fine, very dusty and a little bumpy but its definitely not a 4x4 required kinda road, and it goes forever so don't try make the journey to late in the afternoon or you'll end up in the dark by the time you actually get to the Walls.
Written 24 April 2016
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Hi. From the carpark, how long does the Plateau walk take? How long is the distance?
Thanks a lot
Written 8 December 2017
It takes around an hour return to do the Plateau Walk. It depends on how long you stay out on the Plateau. Remember the walk is classified as moderate. Enjoy it is a beautiful area.
Written 8 December 2017
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