7 Most Beautiful Lookouts in the Blackheath Area

Blackheath is home to some of the most impressive lookouts in the Blue Mountains, with panoramic views over the Grose Valley and the Megalong Valley.

Many of these lookouts are easy to reach and are located close to walking tracks and picnic areas. From well-known lookouts to more isolated vantage points, the area offers a good mix of scenery and solitude.

Below are seven of the most beautiful lookouts in Blackheath. Keen to go bushwalking? Read our guide on the best walks in Blackheath.

1. Evans Lookout

Evans Lookout is one of the most impressive and popular vantage points in the Blue Mountains, with panoramic views over the Grose Valley and its surrounding cliffs.

It is also a popular starting point for bushwalks, with several well-known walking tracks nearby, including the Grand Canyon Walk and the Cliff Top Walking Track.

Evans Lookout is located at the end of Evans Lookout Road, about 4 km from the Blackheath town centre. From the car park, a short and accessible path leads directly to the viewing platform.

2. Govetts Leap Lookout

Similar to nearby Evans Lookout, Govetts Leap Lookout is a very popular vantage point with panoramic views across the Grose Valley.

The lookout is easy to reach via Govetts Leap Road and features a large car park, along with a picnic area and public toilets.

For those keen to go bushwalking, several well-known walking tracks start or pass nearby, including the Cliff Top Walking Track, the Fairfax Heritage Walk, and the Pulpit Rock Track.

3. George Phillips Lookout

George Phillips Lookout is a smaller and lesser-known vantage point located right next to Govetts Leap Lookout. It offers excellent views over the Grose Valley from a slightly different angle.

The lookout is accessed via a short section of the Fairfax Heritage Walk, a family-friendly walking track that links Govetts Leap Lookout with the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

If you have some time to spare, the heritage centre is worth a visit, with information on Aboriginal heritage, local bushwalks, and native plants and wildlife.

George Phillips Lookout
Wheel-friendly:	Yes
Dog-friendly:	No
Location:	Google Maps

4. Perrys Lookdown

Perrys Lookdown is a quieter and more isolated vantage point northeast of the Blackheath town centre, with scenic views over the Grose Valley.

From the lookout, a short but very steep walking track descends to the Blue Gum Forest and the Grose River, making this a popular access point for experienced bushwalkers.

To reach Perrys Lookdown, follow Hat Hill Road from Blackheath and follow the signs to the car park. From there, it is a short walk to the lookout.

5. Anvil Rock Lookout

Anvil Rock Lookout is a distinctive vantage point in the Blackheath area, offering wide 360-degree views across the Grose Valley.

A short walking track from the car park at the end of Anvil Rock Road leads to this lookout, which sits on top of a rocky outcrop.

The same car park also serves the short walking track to the Wind Eroded Cave, an impressive rock overhang shaped like a large wave.

6. Mount Blackheath Lookout

Mount Blackheath Lookout, also known as Blackheath Lookout, is a popular vantage point west of the Great Western Highway, with panoramic views over the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys.

The lookout area includes a picnic ground, toilet facilities, parking, and a purpose-built launch ramp used by hang-gliders and paragliders.

To reach the lookout, turn onto Shipley Road from Station Street, then after about 5 km, take the turn onto Mount Blackheath Road and follow it to the lookout area.

Mount Blackheath Lookout
Wheel-friendly:	No
Dog-friendly:	Yes
Location:	Google Maps

7. Hargraves Lookout

Hargraves Lookout is the second major lookout in the quiet area west of Blackheath, offering wide views over the Megalong Valley and the surrounding countryside.

The lookout features several viewing platforms, picnic areas, toilet facilities, and wheelchair access. A short bushwalk from the lookout leads to Panorama Point Lookout at the southern end of the headland.

Hargraves Lookout is located at the end of Shipley Road, where a small car park is available. Both Mount Blackheath and Hargraves lookouts are managed by Blue Mountains City Council, which means dogs are allowed on a lead.