This walk visits the Jellybean Pool, a popular swimming hole and lovely area in Glenbrook Gorge. Starting at the Glenbrook entrance to the Blue Mountains National Park, the walk follows a well maintained track down the hill, crossing a road a couple of times to come to the Jellybean Pool. The river can be particularly dangerous after rain, so if in doubt check with the rangers. A great place to cool off on hot days. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Glenbrook entrance gate. | Photo by admin, 2009.Information center. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track head signpost. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool trackhead. | Photo by admin, 2009.Looking to car park from Jellybean pool track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean pool track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steps and rocks on Jellybean pool track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Heading towards Jellybean pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crossing Jellybean Pool Road. | Photo by admin, 2009.Down the steps. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crossing Jellybean Pool Road. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Top of Jellybean Pool track looking up to the car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Top of Jellybean Pool track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Looking down to Glenbrook Creek from near car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Path to Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Path to Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Metal Staircase. | Photo by admin, 2009.Edge of Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.Jellybean Pool. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start
At the intersection of Glenbrook Depot Access & Jellybean Walking Track (-33.7785534,150.6203735)
Turn right onto Euroka Road and drive for another 1.5 km
Turn left and drive for another 20 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the bottom of the car park in front at the visitor information centre, the walk follows the direction of the 'Jellybean Pool' sign down the hill. The path leads down the hill passing two benches (on the right) and then descends track (and steps) into the bush. The track winds down the hill for a while, crossing a road two times on the way. The walk comes to the road a third time, just before the end of the sealed section, at a large gravel clearing (Jelly Bean Pool car park). The walk continues down the car park to the bins at the bottom, near a 'Jelly Bean Pool' sign.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Glenbrook Depot Access & Jellybean Walking Track Start heading along Jellybean Walking Track (a walking track).
NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre (about 65 m back from the start).
NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre
NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre
The NPWS information centre and car park are found just before the 'toll both' on Bruce Road. You will find tap water, toilets, garbage bins and information signs about the region. A great spot to chat to staff and get updates on the conditions in the park.
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The NPWS information centre and car park are found just before the 'toll both' on Bruce Road. You will find tap water, toilets, garbage bins and information signs about the region. A great spot to chat to staff and get updates on the conditions in the park.
NPWS Visitors Centre Glenbrook (about 45 m back from the start).
There is water tap (about 35 m back from the start).
There is a toilet (about 30 m back from the start).
There is a car park (about 9 m back from the start).
After 25 m pass a seat (15 m on your right).
After another 70 m (at the intersection of Jellybean Road & Jellybean Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Jellybean Walking Track.
After another 150 m (at the intersection of Jellybean Road & Jellybean Walking Track) veer left, to head along Jellybean Walking Track.
After another 15 m pass the car park (5 m on your left).
After another 45 m (at the intersection of Jellybean Road & Jellybean Walking Track) continue straight (a footpath).
After another 25 m continue straight.
After another 25 m continue straight.
Continue another 90 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 450 m to get back to the start.
About 20 m past the end is "Jellybean Pool".
Jellybean Pool
Jellybean Pool
Jellybean Pool is a large pool in Glenbrook Creek, just south of the weir. The pool has a few sandy beaches, rock platforms and is surrounded by cliffs. Jumping and diving is not a good idea, and is not permitted. This is a popular spot for locals to swim. Swimming can be dangerous - the creek is especially dangerous after rain. Check with rangers before heading in.
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Jellybean Pool is a large pool in Glenbrook Creek, just south of the weir. The pool has a few sandy beaches, rock platforms and is surrounded by cliffs. Jumping and diving is not a good idea, and is not permitted. This is a popular spot for locals to swim. Swimming can be dangerous - the creek is especially dangerous after rain. Check with rangers before heading in.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Jellybean Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
900 m
Time
30 min to 45 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 45 min
Toilet: There is one -20 m back from the start.
Seat: There is one 30 m from the start.
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NPWS Glenbrook Information Centre (about 65 m back from the start).
NPWS Visitors Centre Glenbrook (about 45 m back from the start).
There is water tap (about 35 m back from the start).
There is a car park (about 9 m back from the start).
About 20 m past the end is "Jellybean Pool".
