🌲⛰️ Popes Glen, Govetts Leap & newly reopened Pulpit Rock Lookout 🌲⛰️

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
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🗓 DATE: Saturday, 10 October 2026.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.40am.
🚊 MEETING POINT: Blackheath station (start & finish), Great Western Hwy entry/exit.
🌍 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps!
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🥾 DISTANCE: 16km return.
🥾 GRADE: Moderate on a steady pace, not snail pace!
💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, lots and lots of steep stairs, creek crossings, rock scramblings and a bit of bush bashing at few overgrown sections.
💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery in parts.

📸 WHAT TO EXPECT:
🚶‍♂️Upon arrival at Blackheath station, we will proceed immediately on a local roads via Popes Glen and Govetts Leap with amazing views of the waterfalls and Grose Valley in Blue Mountains NP.
ℹ️ Pulpit Rock Reserve in Blackheath has now reopened following major restoration works, including improved access, picnic facilities, accessible amenities and upgraded walking tracks.
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/pulpit-rock-reopens-after-major-upgrade

🚶‍♀️From the platforms that remain, the view is the one that made Pulpit Rock a favourite. It is an almost 360-degree sweep across the Grose Valley to Govetts Leap and the Blue Gum Forest, with cliff lines stretching out to Mt Banks.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/pulpit-rock-lookout

🥪 We’ll have a lunch break at the revamped picnic area soaking up the magnificent views with lots of photos and selfies.

🚶Depending on the day, we may visit a “secret cave” on our way back to Blackheath station. Shhhh! 🤫

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER:
ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event.
ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’.
✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event.
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings.
✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event.
✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure.
❎ If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you!
✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos.
❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared.
❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break.
❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event!
✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event.
✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events!
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🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt is not suitable for this walk.
🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes/trail runners highly recommended.
💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser.
⛑ Basic First Aid Kit ie. BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc.
🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather.
🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure.

ℹ️ This is a great article tips on preparation for Day Walk Skills & Gear. Bushwalk Skills 101:
https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398

💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION:
$10 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk.
✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet.
📲 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557.
Ref: (your Meetup name) & Pulpit Rock.
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🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc.
https://transportnsw.info/

🚗 Carpark on Station Street near the entry/exit or side streets.
🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait!
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✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast, train schedule from Central etc. Check latest update on comments section before heading out.

📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section.

🌿 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)