SPRINGWOOD

Springwood is the second largest town in the Blue Mountains. Springwood was named by Governor Macquarie in 1815 when the Governor and his wife stopped by a spring for water down a deep glen. 

 

The first Blue Mountains building in the town was a military post erected on Macquarie Road between Short Street and Homedale Street. A plaque has been erected at this point.

On the shopping centre side of the Great Western Highway, Sassafras Gully is accessible from several roads including Davies Avenue, Sassafras Gully Road, Bee Farm Road, Picnic Glen, Burns Road and Farm Road. You can choose from short walks through to long walks, however, be warned there are plenty of steps and as with most bush walks in the Mountains, you always start at the top, walk to the bottom and then make your way back up to the top again.

Some easier walks can be found in Birdwood Gully on the opposite side of the Great Western Highway. The main entry points are located on Boomerang Road or via Bednal Road. 

 

One of the hidden treasures of Springwood is Martin’s Lookout located at the end of Farm Road. (Farm road is off Burns Road). The lookout is accessible by car in dry weather and is a short walk from the end of the dirt road. Martin’s lookout is an ideal peaceful spot to visit to escape from the world.

If you like picnics, then Springwood offers beautiful Buttenshaw Park along the Great Western Highway. The park has well maintained gardens and a play area for the children. 

Other parks in Springwood include a few small parks in the centre of town. There is also a nice picnic area at Picnic Glen not far from the centre of town.