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Gooch's Crater Walking Track

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New South Wales

Gooch's Crater Walking Track

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Gooch's Crater Walking Track

01:32

5.45km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Blue Mountains National Park

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1.84 km

Goochs Crater Viewpoint

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Goochs Crater Viewpoint overlooks a deep, enclosed sandstone basin with a grassy bottom, surrounded by cliffs. This "crater" is not a volcanic crater or even an asteroid crater, but a naturally eroded plateau.

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2.54 km

Cave entrance

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The cave entrance near Goochs Crater was eroded from soft sandstone and is quite accessible compared to deeper cave systems. There is a cool, shaded overhang at the camping area popular for pitching tents for overnight trips.

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3.32 km

Billabong Canyon

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Billabong Canyon is a narrow sandstone canyon with tight passages, uniquely shaped rock walls, and the occasionally water-filled sections. There are also areas where it opens up to big skys …

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5.45 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

3.66 km

1.77 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

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