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Catalina Park Katoomba: A Popular Bike Track with an Exciting History

21 Gates Avenue
Katoomba New South Wales 2780
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Katoomba
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Catalina Park Katoomba History

Catalina Park beholds a fascinating part of history in Australian motorsport. Catalina Park, located in South Katoomba, is a disused raceway from the 1960s and 1970s. It was originally used for top-level motorsport in Katoomba, including touring car, open wheeler, motorcycle and sidecar racing. It became less popular as a motorsport location due to delays caused by Katoomba fog, the track’s narrow nature and the opening of other circuits around Sydney.

Cycle or walk Catalina Park Katoomba

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Today, Catalina Park Katoomba is a wonderful spot for locals to walk and cycle! Catalina Park is a short 2.1 km loop track that contains hidden clues about its fascinating history. It is probably more suitable for older or more experienced children due to the sometimes rough and wet terrain and hilly nature of the track. You may enjoy riding the Catalina Park clockwise by heading left from the carpark, if you would like to conclude your ride with an exhilarating downhill finish.

Clues about Catalina Park Katoomba’s history

Look for clues around the track which give a nod to Catalina Park’s motorsport history. You might spot old wooden barriers that define the edge of the circuit, the original BP sign and metal barriers around the circuit. The lake now sits where the pitt garages used to be. Read more about Catalina Park Katoomba’s motorsport and Aboriginal history here.

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If you would like to find a park to visit after your bike ride or walk around Catalina Park Katoomba, see our top picks for parks and playground in the Blue Mountains here.

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