McMahons Point is the southernmost tip of the Kings Tableland plateau in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains.
The two lookouts there offer panoramic views of the Blue Mountains wilderness and Lake Burragorang, both accessible via easy bushwalking trails.
Getting There
McMahons Point is located about 24 km from the Great Western Highway and 20 km from the old Queen Victoria Hospital in Wentworth Falls.
To get there, turn onto Tableland Road from the Great Western Highway in Wentworth Falls, then follow Kings Tableland Road from the old hospital all the way to McMahons Point.
Kings Tableland Road is unsealed but generally in good condition. A 4WD is recommended but not essential; however, it’s best to avoid travelling there in a 2WD after rainfall.
Below is a map of the drive from the Great Western Highway in Wentworth Falls to McMahons Point. Click here for an interactive map.
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Two Lookouts
Once you’ve parked at the small car park at the end of Kings Tableland Road, it’s time to start exploring this beautiful remote area in the Blue Mountains.
From the car park, you’ll see two walking tracks. One leads to the main lookout, known as McMahons Point Lookout. The other, much shorter track leads to a second, unnamed lookout.
We recommend starting with the walk to the main lookout. The map below shows both lookouts and the car park:
- Main Lookout (McMahons Point Lookout)
- Second Lookout
1. Main Lookout
The walking track to McMahons Point Lookout is a fairly easy 800-metre trail from the car park to the main attraction in this area.
While the walk is straightforward, there is some mild climbing involved, and the path can be quite overgrown in places. It is not wheelchair-friendly.
Look for the large “McMahons Point” signpost and follow the trail into the bush. After about 10–15 minutes of walking through scenic bushland, you’ll arrive at the lookout.
The lookout is fully fenced and quite spacious, offering plenty of room to move around and take in the scenic views over Lake Burragorang and the Blue Mountains wilderness. There’s also an elevated area behind the lookout that provides even better views.
It’s difficult to spot any well-known Blue Mountains landmarks from here, but for reference, the Katoomba area is to the right and the Kanangra area is to the left.
Between Katoomba and Kanangra lies a vast expanse of wilderness.
2. Second Lookout
Once you’ve finished admiring the views from the main lookout, retrace your steps back to the car park to find the trailhead for the second lookout.
This walking trail is much shorter at 300 metres, and also easier than the previous trail, so it’s worth a visit even though the views may not be quite as impressive.
The second lookout is also fenced and spacious. While the views are similar, the angle offers a different perspective.
McMahons Point is included in our list of remote lookouts in the Blue Mountains. Check out that list for more of these unique vantage points.
