A collection of the most beautiful walking tracks in the Blue Mountains, including maps, photos, and insider tips.
The Cliff Top Walking Track, connecting Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap Lookout, is a scenic bushwalk along the cliff edge overlooking the Grose Valley.
With its beautiful valley and waterfall views from several lookout points, this trail is one of the more enjoyable walks in the Blackheath area.
The Grand Canyon Walking Track is one of the most iconic hikes in the Blue Mountains, featuring lush rainforest scenery, cascading waterfalls, striking cliff formations, and much more.
With its combination of steep staircases, creek crossings, and breathtaking valley views, this moderately challenging trail is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.
The Gladstone Lookout, located in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, is a beautifully secluded vantage point facing the Jamison Valley.
This hidden gem is accessed via a section of the Lillians Bridge Track, which forms part of the Grand Cliff Top Walk connecting Katoomba and Wentworth Falls.
Empress Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Blue Mountains, reached via a short walking track from the Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls.
Although the walk is short, it involves a steep descent into the Valley of the Waters. After arriving at Empress Falls, you can continue along the trail to discover even more waterfalls.
The walking track to Lockleys Pylon is a scenic bushwalk in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Grose Valley.
This area of the Blue Mountains remains relatively quiet, making the hike to this landmark all the more rewarding and enjoyable.
The Rigby Hill Walking Track is a short bushwalking trail leading to a panoramic vantage point, offering stunning views of the Grose Valley.
The walk starts at the car park for the Pierces Pass walking trail, which can be reached via the Bells Line of Road.
The Burramoko Fire Trail in the Blackheath area takes you to Hanging Rock, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Blue Mountains.
The trail initially leads to Baltzer Lookout, offering stunning views over the Grose Valley. From there, it’s a short but mildly challenging walk to reach Hanging Rock.
The Pool of Siloam is a small yet picturesque waterfall with a natural pool at its base, nestled in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains.
A short walking trail leads to this idyllic spot, with the option to continue hiking to the peaceful Golf Links Lookout.
The Wentworth Falls Walk is a short, family-friendly walking track that leads to the top of the beautiful Wentworth Falls waterfall, taking in several scenic lookouts.
Once you’ve reached the top of the falls, you have the option to continue hiking to the middle and bottom sections of the waterfall via the Grand Stairway.
The Asgard Swamp and Thor Head Walk is a stunning bushwalking track in the Mount Victoria area, offering superb Grose Valley views.
This isolated walking track on the Asgard Plateau takes in several fascinating highlights, including an old mine and various lookouts.