The Glenbrook area in the Lower Blue Mountains is home to plenty of excellent bushwalking tracks, swimming spots, and, above all, lookouts.
These vantage points are spread across national park and bushland areas, and most can be reached via short walks from nearby car parks.
Below are five of the most scenic lookouts in Glenbrook, each offering panoramic views of rivers, creeks, valleys, and railway lines.
Keen to go bushwalking? Read our guide on the best walks in Glenbrook.
1. Nepean Lookout
Nepean Lookout is a quiet and relatively isolated vantage point south of Glenbrook, offering wide views across the Nepean River gorge.
The lookout is reached via a short bushwalk along a fire trail, with several other walking tracks and lookouts nearby if you plan to spend more time in the area.
The trailhead is at the end of Nepean Lookout Trail, where you’ll find a well-sized parking area, the Jack Evans car park.
This car park also serves the Jack Evans Walking Track, a short but steep bushwalk down to Erskine Creek, a gorgeous swimming spot in warmer months.
Read more: Nepean Lookout.
| Nepean Lookout | |
|---|---|
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Location: | Google Maps |
2. Portal Lookout
Portal Lookout is another quiet lookout in the Glenbrook area, offering scenic views across Glenbrook Gorge and out towards the Nepean River.
The lookout is wheelchair accessible and easy to reach by car, with several nearby walking tracks, lookouts, and swimming areas that make it suitable for a relaxing day trip.
Parking is located at the end of Mount Portal Trail in Glenbrook. An $8 entry fee per vehicle per day applies for this section of the National Park.
Read more: Portal Lookout.
| Portal Lookout | |
|---|---|
| Wheel-friendly: | Yes |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Location: | Google Maps |
3. Tunnel View Lookout
Tunnel View Lookout is located just 1.5 kilometres from Portal Lookout, making it easy to visit both vantage points on the same outing.
The lookout offers panoramic views over the Glenbrook Creek Gorge and takes its name from a railway tunnel built in 1911, which can be seen on the opposite side of the gorge.
Access involves a short bushwalk from the parking area. Unlike Portal Lookout, Tunnel View Lookout is not wheelchair accessible.
Read more: Tunnel View Lookout.
| Tunnel View Lookout | |
|---|---|
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Location: | Google Maps |
4. Lapstone Tramway Lookout
Lapstone Tramway Lookout is a unique vantage point within Bluff Reserve, a small area of bushland just north of the Blue Mountains railway line between Glenbrook and Lapstone.
While the reserve is home to three lookouts, Lapstone Tramway Lookout stands out for its clear views over the railway line and the historic Glenbrook Tunnel.
Access is via the Bluff Reserve car park at the end of Emu Road in Glenbrook. From there, follow the walking trail southeast towards the lookout. Although the lookout is not signposted, it is relatively easy to locate.
Read more: Bluff Reserve Lookouts.
| Lapstone Tramway Lookout | |
|---|---|
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes |
| Location: | Google Maps |
5. Chalmers Lookout
Chalmers Lookout is the second lookout worth visiting in Bluff Reserve and features a fenced viewing platform with panoramic views across the lower Blue Mountains.
To reach this lookout, follow the very short bushwalking track heading west from the Bluff Reserve car park.
Bluff Reserve lies outside the National Park, which means dogs are welcome to visit, provided they are kept on a lead.
| Chalmers Lookout | |
|---|---|
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes |
| Location: | Google Maps |
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