Blue Gum Forest
Blue Mountains, NSW
Historic tall eucalypt forest on the Grose Valley floor, saved from logging in 1932 and walk-in only.
About this place
NPWS describes Blue Gum Forest as a fine historic closed forest of Deane's blue gum in the Grose Valley, reachable only on foot from Perrys lookdown or Pierces Pass. Bushwalkers bought out a logging lease in 1932, a founding story of the NSW conservation movement. Rodriguez Pass from Blackheath is closed, so current access is Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest walking track or Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track. Overnight at nearby Acacia Flat campground (booked, walk-in).
Access & getting there
No vehicle access. From Blackheath use Perrys Lookdown. From Bells Line of Road use Pierces Pass. Govetts descent and parts of Rodriguez Pass are closed. No dogs.
Walk-in via Perrys Lookdown or Pierces Pass, Blue Mountains National Park
Safety notes
Remote valley. Carry water, map and PLB. Do not use closed Rodriguez Pass.
Gear notes
Full day-walk or overnight pack, water, PLB, topographic map.
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