8 Beautiful 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.

While these famous lookouts are undeniably beautiful, there are many more off-the-beaten-track lookouts that are equally worth visiting. We’ve listed our eight favourites.

1. McMahons Point Lookout

Mcmahons Point Lookout
Mcmahons Point Lookout

The McMahons Point Lookout is located at the end of Kings Tableland Road, the southernmost point of the Kings Tableland plateau, a remote area of Wentworth Falls.

It is a 20 km drive past the old Queen Victoria Hospital in Wentworth Falls and a 24 km drive from the Great Western Highway.

Kings Tableland Road is unsealed, but it is in reasonable condition. A 4WD vehicle is always recommended for these types of roads, especially after rainfall, but they’re not strictly necessary.

Starting from the car park, there are two short walking trails leading to two different viewing points. The main one, the McMahons Point Lookout, offers beautiful views of Lake Burragorang and the surrounding mountains.

Find McMahons Point Lookout on Google Maps.

2. Faulconbridge Point

Faulconbridge Point
Faulconbridge Point

Faulconbridge Point is a unique lookout point in the Lower Grose Valley area of the Blue Mountains.

The lookout offers 360-degree views of the Grose River and the mountain tops of the Lower Grose Valley as far as the eye can see.

To get there, walk or cycle to the end of the Faulconbridge Point Trail, also referred to as the Faulconbridge Ridge Trail. This 6.5 km fire trail is a bit uninspiring, but the views at the end are beautiful.

This fire trail starts at the end of Grose Road in Faulconbridge, where you’ll find a small car parking area.

Find Faulconbridge Point on Google Maps.

3. Grose Head South Lookout

Grose Head South Lookout
Grose Head South Lookout

Like Faulconbridge Point, the Grose Head South Lookout offers beautiful views of the Lower Grose Valley.

However, the Grose Head South Lookout is harder to reach than Faulconbridge Point, requiring a steep climb of approximately 1.5 km before the trail levels out near the lookout.

And if that’s not enough, the total distance of the walking trail to get there is 12 km return from the parking area at the end of White Cross Rd in Winmalee.

To give it a positive spin, this return (or loop) walk (Blue Gum Swamp Track) is one of the prettiest walking tracks in the Blue Mountains.

Find Grose Head South Lookout on Google Maps.

4. Hargraves Lookout

Hargraves Lookout
Hargraves Lookout

The Hargraves Lookout is a hidden gem located at the end of Shipley Road in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains.

While it may be somewhat remote, Hargraves Lookout has fantastic facilities and is well-maintained and presented, with fenced viewing platforms, toilet facilities, a car park, and picnic tables.

The Hargraves Lookout offers beautiful views of the Megalong Valley, which can reach as far as Oberon on a clear day.

There is another viewing point, referred to as the Panorama Point Lookout, that can be reached via a short walking trail to the southern tip of the headland.

Find Hargraves Lookout on Google Maps.

5. Point Pilcher Lookout

Point Pilcher Lookout
Point Pilcher Lookout

The Point Pilcher Lookout is a hidden vantage point in the Medlow Bath area of the Blue Mountains.

The parking area for this lookout is located at the end of Point Pilcher Road, an easy 12-minute drive from Medlow Bath train station.

Point Pilcher Lookout offers fantastic views of the Grose Valley, with several other landmarks visible in the distance, such as Fortress Ridge, Mount Banks, and Pulpit Rock Lookout.

You’ll also find a few picnic tables at the lookout, making this a fantastic spot for a quiet lunch in beautiful surroundings.

Find Point Pilcher Lookout on Google Maps.

6. Baltzer Lookout

Baltzer Lookout
Baltzer Lookout

The Baltzer Lookout is the not-so-well-known viewing point that is situated next to a much more famous landmark: Hanging Rock.

A 10 km return walk via the Burramoko Trail will get you to this beautiful lookout, with the iconic Hanging Rock only a short stroll further away.

While this walking trail may be long, it is also relatively easy to do. The Grose Valley views from the lookout at the end of the trail are great, but the Hanging Rock is even more impressive.

Find Baltzer Lookout on Google Maps.

7. Walls Lookout

Walls Lookout
Walls Lookout

The Walls Lookout is a panoramic viewpoint that can be reached via a short walking trail starting from the Bells Line of Road.

This northern section of the Blue Mountains is always much quieter than the area serviced by the Great Western Highway, even though there is a lot to see and do.

To get to the Walls Lookout, turn into Pierces Pass Road from the Bells Line of Road, and turn left into the car park. From that car park, it’s a 1.2 km walk to this beautifully remote lookout offering incredible Grose Valley views.

Find Walls Lookout on Google Maps.

8. Kanangra Walls Lookout

Kanangra Walls Lookout
Kanangra Walls Lookout

The isolated Kanangra Walls area is located within Kanangra-Boyd National Park, a remote wilderness area just under 200 km from Sydney.

To get there, turn into Jenolan Caves Road in Hartley, keep driving on this road past the Jenolan Caves, and turn into Kanangra Walls Road. The parking area is located at the end of that road.

Kanangra Walls Road is a 30 km long unsealed road. A 4WD vehicle with higher clearance is not strictly needed but is recommended, especially after rainfall.

Kanangra Walls Lookout is the main viewing point in the area and can be reached via a short walking trail. However, for even better views, do a section of the Kanangra Plateau Walk and visit that famous photogenic spot you may have seen on social media!

Find Kanangra Walls on Google Maps.

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AJ Mens is a digital publisher based in Sydney, Australia, and the editor-in-chief of Sydney Uncovered and Blue Mountains Uncovered.

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