15 Best Lookouts in the Blue Mountains

Find the most beautiful lookouts in the Blue Mountains, from the Wentworth Falls area to Bells Line of Road, via Leura, Katoomba, and Blackheath.

The Blue Mountains is home to many impressive lookouts. Some are popular and easy to reach, while others are less known and tucked away from the main tracks.

In this guide, we’ve listed the most beautiful lookouts in the Blue Mountains in geographical order, along with details on how to find each one.

Find all 15 lookouts on this interactive map.

1. Lincoln’s Rock

Located south of Wentworth Falls on the Kings Tableland plateau, Lincoln’s Rock is one of the most impressive lookout points in the Blue Mountains.

The Kings Tableland plateau forms the eastern boundary of the Jamison Valley and extends south towards McMahons Point Lookout and beyond.

You can either drive directly to Lincoln’s Rock, where there is a small parking area, or take an easy 40-minute bushwalk to get there.

If you choose the bushwalk option, park on Chester Road (off Tableland Road) and follow the Chester Trail and Little Switzerland Trail to the lookout.

Lincoln’s Rock
Area:	Wentworth Falls
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Lincoln’s Rock

2. Fletchers Lookout

Fletchers Lookout is located near the top of Wentworth Falls, offering excellent views of the waterfall and the Jamison Valley.

This relatively small lookout is signposted as a short detour from the main Wentworth Falls walking track.

From Fletchers Lookout, it’s only a short walk to the top of the waterfall, where you can continue on to Rocket Point Lookout, another scenic viewing spot.

Before reaching Fletchers Lookout, you’ll pass several other great viewpoints, including Jamison Lookout and Wentworth Falls Lookout.

Fletchers Lookout
Area:	Wentworth Falls
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Fletchers Lookout

3. Queen Victoria Lookout

Queen Victoria Lookout is a small viewing point accessible via the Empress Falls Track in Wentworth Falls.

The walking track to the waterfall starts at the Conservation Hut, and the lookout is just a few hundred metres from the starting point.

A short side trail opens up to the lookout, which sits above the Valley of the Waters and faces the Jamison Valley.

The view stretches as far as Mount Solitary, with Kings Tableland and Lincoln’s Rock visible to the left.

Queen Victoria Lookout
Area:	Wentworth Falls
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Empress Falls and Queen Victoria Lookout

4. Sublime Point Lookout

Sublime Point Lookout is an impressive vantage point in the Leura area. Despite its scenic beauty, it rarely gets overly busy.

The views over the Jamison Valley are superb, with Lincoln’s Rock, the Three Sisters, Mount Solitary, and the Ruined Castle all visible on a clear day.

Sublime Point is not only great for the views, but it’s also a popular spot for birdwatching and rock climbing.

Park at the end of Sublime Point Road and follow the short trail to the lookout from the small car park.

Sublime Point Lookout
Area:	Leura
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Sublime Point Lookout

5. Elysian Rock Lookout

Elysian Rock Lookout is a scenic vantage point with fantastic views over the Jamison Valley and beyond.

You can walk there from the Gordon Falls picnic area, or park on Olympian Parade (opposite Balmoral Road) and follow a short walking trail to the lookout.

Elysian Rock consists of two viewing platforms connected by the Buttenshaw Bridge, a small footbridge that forms part of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Grand Cliff Top Walk.

Crossing the footbridge is a great experience, with panoramic views on both sides.

Elysian Rock Lookout
Area:	Leura
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Elysian Rock Lookout

6. Olympian Rock

Olympian Rock is a short walk from Elysian Rock Lookout and also forms part of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

The views are impressive, with the Three Sisters and Mount Solitary visible in the distance.

As with Elysian Rock, you can reach Olympian Rock via the cliff top walk, or park on Olympian Parade at Olympian Place and follow the short trail to the fenced lookout.

Olympian Rock
Area:	Leura
Wheel-friendly:	No

7. Echo Point Lookout

Echo Point Lookout is the most popular vantage point for tourists, offering the best views of the famous Three Sisters.

While it’s certainly a spectacular spot, there are many other beautiful lookouts in the Blue Mountains that attract far fewer crowds, some of which are included in this list.

From Echo Point, we recommend following the walking trail to the Three Sisters, passing Spooners Lookout and Oreades Lookout along the way.

Echo Point Lookout
Area:	Katoomba
Wheel-friendly:	Yes
More info:	Echo Point Lookout

8. Cliff View Lookout

Cliff View Lookout is a popular vantage point in the Katoomba area, easily reached via a short walk from the Katoomba Cascades.

The well-signposted trail leads to a scenic lookout with superb views over the valley and the Scenic Skyway cable car gliding above it.

This family-friendly trail continues past Cliff View Lookout towards the Echo Point area, making it ideal for a relaxed and enjoyable walk.

Cliff View Lookout
Area:	Katoomba
Wheel-friendly:	Yes

9. Katoomba Falls Lookout

The lesser-known Katoomba Falls Lookout is located between Scenic World and Katoomba Cascades on the Reids Plateau.

It offers superb views of the entire Katoomba Falls waterfall, made even more striking when the Scenic Skyway passes overhead.

To reach the lookout, park at Katoomba Falls Reserve, cross Cliff Drive, and follow the trail to the viewing point.

Katoomba Falls Lookout can also be accessed via several walking tracks, including the Katoomba Falls Round Walk and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

Katoomba Falls Lookout
Area:	Katoomba
Wheel-friendly:	No

10. Cahill’s Lookout

Facing the beautiful Megalong Valley, Cahill’s Lookout is one of the most impressive lookouts in the Blue Mountains that isn’t overrun with tourists.

Tucked away at the westernmost end of Cliff Drive, the lookout offers sweeping views of the valley, Megalong Head, Boars Head Rock, and the Narrow Neck Peninsula.

The Narrow Neck Peninsula, clearly visible from the main viewing platform, is the plateau that divides the Megalong Valley from the Jamison Valley.

Cahill’s Lookout
Area:	Katoomba
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Cahill’s Lookout

11. Mount Blackheath Lookout

Mount Blackheath Lookout, also known as Blackheath Lookout, is a bit of a hidden gem in the Blue Mountains.

Located west of the Great Western Highway in the Blackheath area, it’s a more remote and less-travelled spot that sees few tourists.

The lookout offers fantastic views over the Megalong Valley and is also a popular site for hang gliding and paragliding.

To get there, turn into Shipley Road from Station Street, then take a right onto Mount Blackheath Road. Follow this road all the way to the lookout area.

Mount Blackheath Lookout
Area:	Blackheath
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Mount Blackheath Lookout

12. Evans Lookout

Overlooking the dramatic cliff walls of the Grose Valley, Evans Lookout is one of the most popular vantage points in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains.

It also serves as the starting point for several well-known walking tracks, including the Grand Canyon Walk and the Cliff Top Walk.

To reach Evans Lookout, drive to the end of Evans Lookout Road in Blackheath and park in the designated car park. If that’s full, try the Grand Canyon Carpark a little further back.

Evans Lookout
Area:	Blackheath
Wheel-friendly:	Yes
More info:	Evans Lookout

13. Govetts Leap Lookout

Located at the end of Govetts Leap Road in Blackheath, the impressive Govetts Leap Lookout offers sweeping views of the Grose River Valley and beyond.

The name Govetts Leap refers to the 180-metre waterfall visible from the lookout, named after William Govett, a surveyor and the first European settler to visit the area.

From the lookout, you can also head off on several bushwalking trails that begin nearby. One of these leads to Barrow Lookout, where you can enjoy a close-up view of the waterfall and the valley it drops into.

Govetts Leap Lookout
Area:	Blackheath
Wheel-friendly:	Yes
More info:	Govetts Leap Lookout

14. Anvil Rock Lookout

Anvil Rock is a remote vantage point located at the end of Anvil Rock Road, which is accessed via Perrys Lookdown Road.

A short walking trail from the car park leads to a distinctive lookout that offers 360-degree views over the Grose Valley and beyond.

The lookout is named after the rock formation, which resembles an anvil. An actual anvil has been installed on top, along with a map showing the landmarks visible from the site.

Anvil Rock Lookout
Area:	Blackheath
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Anvil Rock Lookout

15. Walls Lookout

Walls Lookout is located in the northern section of the Blue Mountains and is accessible via the Bells Line of Road.

Positioned north of the Grose Valley, it sits opposite the lookouts around Blackheath, and with a bit of effort, you might even be able to spot some of them from here.

A short walking trail from the car park leads to a wide, open area on the edge of a cliff, where you can enjoy panoramic views.

This part of the Blue Mountains is usually much quieter, so there’s plenty of space to wander and take in the scenery.

Walls Lookout
Area:	Bells Line of Road
Wheel-friendly:	No
More info:	Walls Lookout