Cox's River

Cox's River is a river in the Blue Mountains area of New South Wales, Australia. It begins just west of the city of Lithgow and flows south for many kilometres before turning east to flow into Lake Burragorang, the lake that was created when Warragamba Dam was built. It is thus a major tributary to Warragamba Dam, which supplies most of the water for Sydney, the capital of New South Wales.

Description and History

To the Aborigines who lived in the area for thousands of years before white settlement, Coxs River was one of two corridors that could be used to cross the Blue Mountains, the other being the Bilpin Ridge, now the site of Bells Line of Road. Coxs River was the easiest way to cross the mountains, but this fact was unknown to the European settlers, for whom the mountains were a seemingly impassable barrier.

Activities

* Katoomba to Mittagong Trail
* Six Foot Track
* Camping
* Megalong Valley

Access

* Vehicle access is available at many locations along the river. There are several areas close to Hartley. As the river progresses towards the coast, vehicle access is not permitted.
* Hiking is the most popular access method to the Cox's River. There are several well maintained historic walks that follow along scenic sections of the river.
* Horse riding is another popular way to enjoy the Cox's river. There are several tour operators in the Megalong Valley that offer day and overnight rides.