Megalong Valley Road
A tight, shaded descent from Blackheath through rainforest hairpins into the open farmland of the Megalong Valley.
- Distanceabout 21km one-way
- Time25min each way
- VehicleAny road bike
- Nearest townBlackheath
About this ride
Megalong Road drops off the ridge at Blackheath through a gully of tree ferns, then opens out into a wide valley of horse paddocks, a tea room and cellar doors under the escarpment.
Surface: Sealed, narrow and winding; unsealed beyond the valley floor. Vehicle: Any road bike.
Route map
Mapped length 20.8 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 the Great Western Highway at Blackheath, cross the railway at the level crossing in the town centre and follow Megalong Road down.
Parking: Megalong Valley Tearooms and the Six Foot Track carpark.
Finish point: -33.78439, 150.22955 · directions to the end
Good to know
- Damp and mossy in the upper gully most of the year.
- The seal ends past the valley floor; the road on to Dunphys campground is gravel.
Common questions
How long is Megalong Valley Road?
Megalong Valley Road is about 21km one-way and takes about 25min each way.
Where does Megalong Valley Road start?
From the Great Western Highway at Blackheath, cross the railway at the level crossing in the town centre and follow Megalong Road down. GPS: -33.64018, 150.27899.
Where do I park for Megalong Valley Road?
Megalong Valley Tearooms and the Six Foot Track carpark.
Do I need a 4WD for Megalong Valley Road?
Any road bike. Sealed, narrow and winding; unsealed beyond the valley floor.
Is there phone reception at Megalong Valley Road?
Do not rely on it. Download the GPX file or save this page offline before you leave Blackheath.
Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (route line). Last checked Friday 13 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Photo: MrActiniuM, CC BY-SA 4.0.
