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Six Foot Track in Comfort
The Six Foot Track is one of Australia’s most iconic and well-known trails.
Originally built as a bridle trail to shorten the journey to Jenolan Caves, which was growing in popularity as a tourist attraction during the mid and late nineteenth century. Prior to its creation, the journey to the caves from Sydney was a long one, via rail and a lengthy horse ride from the nearest railway station at Tarana (between Lithgow and Bathurst). In 1884 a new horse track from Katoomba across the Coxs River was marked out and constructed to be six feet wide in order that two loaded horse-drawn carts could pass each other. In time, with the growth in motor vehicle ownership, this route to Jenolan Caves was replaced.
For walkers, the Six Foot Track remains an enjoyable multi-day 45-kilometre journey through a mix of dense native bushland, towering sandstone cliffs, granite creek beds, open farmland, pine forests and the unique limestone geology of Jenolan.
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Australian Walking Holidays
Australian Walking Holidays is a fully Australian-owned company specialising in small group guided walking adventures.
Since 1982 they have been guiding small groups of travellers on Australia’s finest walks. Whether you’re interested in trekking Australia’s iconic Larapinta Trail in the Red Centre, Tasmania’s spectacular Overland Track, the Jatbula Trail in Top End, Kakadu, the Bibbulmun Track, the Heysen Trail and Flinders range as well as the Kimberly, tropical north Queensland and south western Australia – you can be sure your experience will be an unforgettable exploration of Australia’s stunning and diverse landscape.
Their experienced guides are experts in the field and have high respect and love of the Australian landscape. With responsible travel at the core at everything they do, you can be sure your journey leaves no trace and takes into account the local wildlife, wilderness and cultures of the land.
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Council of Australian Tour Operators
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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