Kanangra Walls Road
Thirty kilometres of gravel through snow gum country to Kanangra Walls, the most dramatic lookout in the southern Blue Mountains.
- Distanceabout 30km one-way
- Time45min - 1hr each way
- Vehicle2WD in dry conditions
- Nearest townOberon
About this drive
The road leaves the Oberon-Jenolan road and runs south across the Boyd Plateau, over 1,200 m above sea level, past Boyd River campground to the carpark at Kanangra Walls. The lookout is a 10-minute sealed walk from the carpark.
Surface: Unsealed, graded gravel. Vehicle: 2WD in dry conditions; AWD or 4WD after rain or snow.
Route map
Mapped length 27.3 km. Route line from OpenStreetMap; distance and grade in the summary are the official NPWS figures where available.
Take this map offline
Phone reception drops out across most of the Mountains. Save the route before you leave town.
GPX opens in Gaia GPS, AllTrails, Organic Maps, Garmin and most navigation apps and shows your live position on the route with no signal. How to use offline maps.How to get there
From Oberon, take Edith Road towards Jenolan Caves for about 25 km and turn right onto Kanangra Walls Road. Approach via Oberon rather than through Jenolan Caves, where road access is often restricted.
Parking: Kanangra Walls carpark at the end of the road.
Finish point: -33.99448, 150.09704 · directions to the end
Good to know
- It snows here in winter. Carry warm gear year round.
- Wombats and kangaroos on the road at dawn and dusk.
- Fuel up in Oberon.
Common questions
How long is Kanangra Walls Road?
Kanangra Walls Road is about 30km one-way and takes about 45min - 1hr each way.
Where does Kanangra Walls Road start?
From Oberon, take Edith Road towards Jenolan Caves for about 25 km and turn right onto Kanangra Walls Road. Approach via Oberon rather than through Jenolan Caves, where road access is often restricted. GPS: -33.83281, 149.99889.
Where do I park for Kanangra Walls Road?
Kanangra Walls carpark at the end of the road.
Can I take my dog to Kanangra Walls Road?
No. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in NSW national parks, including on leads or in vehicles.
Do I need a 4WD for Kanangra Walls Road?
2WD in dry conditions; AWD or 4WD after rain or snow. Unsealed, graded gravel.
Is there phone reception at Kanangra Walls Road?
Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Oberon.
Sources: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (distance, time, grade, coordinates); OpenStreetMap contributors (route line). Last checked Friday 13 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Photo: Dhx1, CC0.
