Cahill’s Lookout in Katoomba is a scenic vantage point offering sweeping views of the Megalong Valley and the Narrow Neck Plateau.
A short walking trail from Cliff Drive leads to this peaceful spot, with a stop at Boars Head Lookout along the way.
Cahill’s Lookout in Katoomba is a scenic vantage point offering sweeping views of the Megalong Valley and the Narrow Neck Plateau.
A short walking trail from Cliff Drive leads to this peaceful spot, with a stop at Boars Head Lookout along the way.
Visit these eight remote lookouts in the Blue Mountains for the best views but without the tourist crowds. Some of these lookouts require a lot of hiking to get to, and others can be reached directly by car.
We are all familiar with Echo Point, Wentworth Falls Lookout, and Cahills Lookout. These are beautiful viewing points that are also very easy to get to.
The Peckmans Plateau Lookout is a quietly hidden viewpoint in the Katoomba area that offers scenic views of the Megalong Creek Valley.
The lookout can be reached via a short walking trail starting from Cliff Drive, with various other lookouts nearby to explore.
The Fortress Ridge Trail is a relatively quiet walking track that leads to a vantage point with panoramic views of the Grose Valley.
This moderately challenging 7.5-kilometre return hike begins at Mount Hay Road in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains.
The infinity pool at the top of Fortress Creek Falls provides stunning views of the Grose Valley and its impressive surrounding cliffs.
Although this spot has gained popularity on social media, the 9-kilometre return hike to reach it is challenging and best suited to experienced bushwalkers.
The Transit of Venus Track is a family-friendly bushwalking trail in the suburb of Woodford that takes in three small yet picturesque waterfalls.
While its name may spark some curiosity, this 4 km hike remains a hidden gem compared to some of the more famous waterfall walks in the Blue Mountains.
The walking track to Butterbox Point is tucked away in a remote part of the Blue Mountains, offering stunning views of the Grose Valley and its dramatic cliff walls.
The trailhead for this unique walk is located at the end of the unsealed Mount Hay Road, which also serves as the starting point for the Mount Hay Summit Walk.
The trail to the summit of Mount Hay is a short yet steep walking track that offers stunning views of the Grose Valley along the way.
This remote walk begins at the end of Mount Hay Road, which also serves as the starting point for the Butterbox Point Track.
The walking track to Lockleys Pylon is a scenic bushwalk in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley.
This part of the Blue Mountains remains relatively quiet, making the hike to this landmark all the more rewarding and enjoyable.
Minnehaha Falls is a charming waterfall in Katoomba, featuring a picturesque pool at its base ideal for a refreshing swim.
A short walking trail leads to this waterfall, navigating through scenic bushland, with a few steep staircases adding a touch of adventure towards the end.