Traveller stumbles upon an incredible hidden canyon along a spectacular Aussie walking trail dubbed ‘heaven on earth’
- Adventurers are raving about a spectacular walking trail in the Blue Mountains
- The Grand Canyon Track is near Blackheath less than two hours east of Sydney
- It winds through the lush rainforest passed waterfalls, lookouts and creeks
- One traveller found a stunning hidden swimming spot on the stunning track
- The mildly challenging trail has been popular among keen hikers since 1907
Keen adventurers are flocking to an incredible wilderness walking trail that winds through the rainforest past a series of waterfalls, swimming spots, canyons and lookouts.
The Grand Canyon Track sits in the World Heritage listed rainforest near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, less than two hours drive east of Sydney.
Keen explorers have found secret swimming holes, caves and canyons along the walk which is lined by sandstone walls of ferns and waterfalls.
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Adventurers are calling the historic Grand Canyon Walking Track in the Blue Mountains a ‘must-see’
The Grand Canyon Track sits in the World Heritage listed rainforest near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, less than two hours drive east of Sydney
Walkers can follow a trail of stepping stones and paths that snake through the enchanting rainforest of towering gum trees, luscious greenery, bubbling creeks and trickling waterfalls
The historical trail starts from Evans Lookout which has breathtaking views sweeping over the below valley which is best seen during sunrise or sunset.
Walkers can follow a trail of stepping stones and paths that snake down and back up through the enchanting rainforest of towering gum trees, luscious greenery, bubbling creeks and trickling waterfalls.
One woman explained how she found a jaw-droppingly beautiful swimming hole with a waterfall in the canyon, which she called ‘heaven on earth’.
Walkers have found secret swimming spots, caves and canyons along the walk which is lined by sandstone walls of ferns and waterfalls
The historical trail starts from Evans Lookout which has breathtaking views sweeping over the below valley which is best seen during sunrise or sunset
One traveller was lucky enough to find a jaw-droppingly beautiful swimming hole with a waterfall in the canyon she called ‘heaven on earth’
Trodden since 1907, the spectacular looped track is well-worn yet can be challenging for some and takes about three to four hours to complete.
Grand Canyon walking track has become a must-see for Blue Mountain visitors and tourists have been leaving five star reviews of the ‘spectacular’ spot they say ‘must be seen to be believed’.
‘My sister and I have ticked off six of the recommended walks in the Blue Mountains region and so far the Grand Canyon would have to be our favourite,’ one walker wrote.
Grand Canyon walking track has become a must-see for Blue Mountain visitors who have been leaving five star reviews of the ‘spectacular’ spot they say ‘must be seen to be believed’
Trodden since 1907, the spectacular looped track is well-worn yet can be challenging for some and takes about three to four hours to complete
‘Cleverly sculpted stone stair cases lead down to the bush kept lush and green by recent rainfall and there are several waterfalls, swimming holes and streams to cool off in on a hot day,’ she continued.
‘Fantastic walk, incredible flora and fauna and waterfalls. We did it on a cooler day with light rain which only added to the atmosphere,’ said another.