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The Blue Mountains is famous for its dramatic escarpments, eucalyptus haze and endless valley views - and there’s no better way to experience it all than from one of its iconic lookouts.
Whether you’re chasing sunrise light, epic photo spots or an easy-access viewpoint, here are some of the best lookouts in the region.
Lookouts
The Castle Head Walk is one of the Blue Mountains’ best-kept secrets. As you reach the dramatic sandstone outcrop, the plateau drops away to reveal a staggering 360-degree panorama of the Jamison and Mount Solitary.
This iconic vantage point offers one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Blue Mountains. The lookout provides a sweeping view across the vast Grose Valley, where sheer sandstone walls plummet into a sea of eucalyptus.
Sunset Rock Lookout offers one of the most breathtaking sunset views in the upper Blue Mountains from an unfenced rock outcrop on the edge of the escarpment at Mount Victoria.
Perched above the Megalong Valley, Cahill’s Lookout offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the Narrow Neck Peninsula, and the jagged silhouette of Boars Head Rock and the valley below.
Perched along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk in Leura, Olympian Rock Lookout offers a quiet, front-row seat to the sheer majesty of the Jamison Valley.
Perched at the end of a dramatic peninsula that juts into the Jamison Valley, this vantage point offers an almost 360-degree panoramic embrace of the Blue Mountains wilderness.
Also known as Flat Rock, Lincoln’s Rock is one of the most breathtaking lookouts in the Blue Mountains due to it’s expansive sandstone surface offering unobstructed views across the Jamison Valley. (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Perched on the edge of the Grose Valley near Blackheath, Govetts Leap Lookout is arguably the most spectacular vantage point in the Blue Mountains.
Echo Point lookout is the best spot to see the Three Sisters - the iconic rock formation that you must see at least once in your lifetime.
Waterfalls
This magical waterfall where you can walk directly behind the veil of water, and look out through the mist at the vibrant green canopy, or visit at night to see a galaxy of shimmering glow worms.
A hidden gem for those seeking maximum beauty with moderate effort. This 3km loop winds through lush, temperate rainforest and follows a creek line that reveals four distinct cascades: Adelina, Junction, Federal, and Cataract Falls.
Located on the quieter, northern side of Katoomba, Minnehaha Falls is a local treasure, a dramatic 20-metre tiered cascade that plunges into a deep, crystalline swimming hole.
Plunging 150 metres into the Jamison Valley, Katoomba Falls is one of the most stunning segmented waterfalls in the Blue Mountains. Water cascades over multiple tiers, including the dramatic ‘Witch’s Leap’ and the ‘Reids Falls’ cascades.
Just a few minutes downstream from the iconic Empress Falls, Sylvia Falls is often cited by locals as the prettiest stop in the Valley of the Waters.
Tucked within the lush Valley of the Waters, this 30-metre tiered waterfall is one of the most photographed spots in the Blue Mountains.
Stories
Chasing jaw-dropping sunsets has to be one of the best things to do in the Blue Mountains. In the light of golden hour, the landscape completely transforms as a palette of vibrant colours dance across the sky.
The Blue Mountains is famous for its dramatic escarpments, eucalyptus haze and endless valley views — and there’s no better way to experience it all than from one of its iconic lookouts.