Mount York Reserve
Mount York Reserve is a public reserve at the end of Mount York Road in Mount Victoria, in the Blue Mountains. Its most notable feature is Eddy Rock, a large boulder with a lookout a few steps in front of its marker, among numerous historic monuments.
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About Mount York Reserve
Eddy Rock and Historic Monuments at Mount York Reserve
Eddy Rock at Mount York Reserve is the boulder where, in November 1895, a committee of local residents made a presentation to Edward Miller Gard Eddy, a few weeks before he left his post as Chief Commissioner of the N.S.W. Government Railways. Mount York itself was the site of a camp on the original Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson crossing in 1813.
Walking Tracks and Picnic Area at Mount York Reserve
Mount York Reserve has a picnic area on Mount York Road, and the Mount York and Lockyers Road Track begins from that picnic area. A signposted walking track also starts from the public reserve at the end of Mount York Road. The Pass at Mount York is accessible as a walking track from the reserve, so visitors can set out on foot after a picnic.
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Visitor tips for Mount York Reserve
- ✓Plan walks on the Mount York and Lockyers Road Track between March and October, the best months for it.
- ✓Arrive in the late afternoon for sunset views from Eddy Rock Lookout.
Getting to Mount York Reserve
Mount York Reserve sits at the end of Mount York Road, Mount Victoria NSW 2786, and visitors drive along the road to reach it and its picnic area.
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- 📍The Pass at Mount York
- 📍Mount York and Lockyers Road Track
Frequently asked questions about Mount York Reserve
Is there a picnic area at Mount York Reserve?
Yes, and the Mount York and Lockyers Road Track sets off from it.
Are there walking tracks at Mount York Reserve?
Yes, a signposted track starts at the reserve, and walkers can also reach The Pass at Mount York and the Mount York and Lockyers Road Track from here.
When is the best time to visit Mount York Reserve?
Late afternoon suits sunset watching at Eddy Rock, and March to October is the best season for the Mount York and Lockyers Road Track.
What is the history of Mount York Reserve?
Mount York was a camp on the 1813 Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson crossing, and Eddy Rock marks an 1895 presentation to railways chief Edward Miller Gard Eddy.