8 Beautiful Remote Lookouts in the Blue Mountains

Remote lookouts in the Blue Mountains

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.

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Peckmans Plateau Lookout in Katoomba

Peckmans Plateau Lookout in Katoomba

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.

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Point Pilcher Lookout in Medlow Bath (Grose Valley Views)

Point Pilcher Lookout in Medlow Bath

The Point Pilcher Lookout in the Medlow Bath area of the Blue Mountains offers beautiful views of the Grose Valley and the Grose Wilderness.

This quiet and somewhat hidden lookout offers views similar to other, much more popular lookouts in the Blackheath area, but it is far less crowded.

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The Hidden Burrabarroo Lookout in Katoomba

Burrabarroo Lookout

The Burrabarroo Lookout is a hidden vantage point in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains, offering beautiful views of the Jamison Valley.

This lookout can be reached via a short walking track from Cliff Drive and as a side trail from the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

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Sublime Point Lookout in Leura (Panoramic Valley Views)

Sublime Point Lookout in Leura

Sublime Point Lookout, located in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, is a beautiful viewing point offering breathtaking Jamison Valley views.

A short walking trail, starting from the car park, leads to this quiet spot, with several other nearby sights that make it perfect for a day out.

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The Historic Copelands Lookout in Katoomba

Copelands Lookout in Katoomba

Copelands Lookout is a historic and hidden viewpoint between Katoomba and Leura, offering panoramic views of the Jamison Valley and Mount Solitary.

You can reach this lookout via a short detour from the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, with an access point conveniently located on Cliff Drive nearby.

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Anvil Rock Lookout in Blackheath (Grose Valley Views)

Anvil Rock Lookout in Blackheath

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.

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Walls Lookout Walking Track (Panoramic Grose Valley Views)

Walls Lookout Walking Track

The Walls Lookout is one of the most impressive lookout points in the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley.

This lookout can be reached via a short bushwalking trail starting from the Bells Line of Road in the northern part of the Blue Mountains.

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Tarpeian Rock Lookout (Scenic Jamison Valley Views)

Tarpeian Rock Lookout

The Tarpeian Rock Lookout is a beautifully isolated viewpoint in the Leura area that offers scenic views of the Jamison Valley.

This lookout can be reached via the short Tarpeian Rock Access Walk, starting from Cliff Drive, with the option to visit other nearby lookouts.

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