The Anvil Rock Lookout is a stunning viewpoint in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley.
A short walking trail from the car park at the end of Anvil Rock Road leads to this lookout, with an optional detour to the Wind Eroded Cave nearby.
| Anvil Rock Track | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 250 metres (from car park) |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Facilities: | Parking, picnic tables, walking trails |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
Getting There
The start of the walk to the lookout is located at the end of Anvil Rock Road in Blackheath, where you’ll find a small car park (see map location).
To get there, turn into Hat Hill Road from the Great Western Highway. This road evolves into Perrys Lookdown Road. Towards the end, turn left into Anvil Rock Rd at the fork.
Both Perrys Lookdown Rd and Anvil Rock Rd were sealed in 2024 and are now in great condition. The car park is small but it usually doesn’t get busy there. The Wind Eroded Cave can also be reached from that same car park.
Map
In the map below, we have marked the car park, Anvil Rock Lookout, and the Wind Eroded Cave Lookout:
- P: Car park
- 1: Anvil Rock Lookout
- 2: Wind Eroded Cave Lookout
Track Notes
The walking trail to the lookout is very short (only 250 metres), but it does contain some steps and other obstacles.
You can find the start of the walk next to the car park where the trail heads into the bush via a flight of stairs. It’s an easy-to-navigate and well-maintained path.
Halfway through the walk, you’ll see a wooden bench on your left, perfectly positioned facing the Grose Valley with fantastic views towards the Walls Lookout.
Anvil Rock
When you arrive at the lookout, it’s not hard to see why it’s named that way. The sandstone rock formation, kind of, resembles the shape of an anvil.
A rock staircase with metal handrails guides you to a spacious viewing platform, and another set of steps takes you up to the top of the rock formation.
An actual anvil was installed on top of the rock with a brass directional plate attached to it, pointing out landmarks in the Blue Mountains and beyond.
If you’re familiar with the Blue Mountains, you’ll see Mount Banks on the other side of the Grose Valley, to the east. Mount Hay is also visible, to the southeast.
To the north, you can recognise Walls Lookout and Rigby Hill. And to the west, not too far away, are Blackheath Walls and Bald Head.
Although Anvil Rock in Blackheath provides some of the most impressive views of the Grose Valley in the Blue Mountains, it typically doesn’t draw as many visitors as other nearby lookouts.
This also means that you can enjoy the peace and quiet, often having those breathtaking views all to yourself. If you can, try and visit during sunset or sunrise when the views are even better.
Wind Eroded Cave
The Wind Eroded Cave is a must-visit when going to Anvil Rock.
The start of the very short walking trail to this remarkable cave structure is next to the picnic table at the car park.
The Wind Eroded Cave, also referred to as the Wind Cave, is a large rock overhang shaped like a giant wave. It has these unique patterns in the sandstone as if it was once underwater.
The rock formation is a result of continuous wind erosion over thousands of years. There’s ample space in front of the cave to do some exploring and take photos.
For more great viewpoints in the area, we recommend the Point Pilcher Lookout in Medlow Bath, a quiet spot with fantastic Grose Wilderness views.
For another interesting cave to visit, we recommend the Walls Cave in Blackheath, a unique cave structure with an exciting walking trail.
