Hanging Rock, a large sandstone formation jutting out from a cliff, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Blue Mountains.
It’s located just moments away from Baltzer Lookout, a stunning vantage point where visitors can take in breathtaking views of the Grose Valley and surrounding escarpments.
The Rock Lookout, located in the Mulgoa Valley, provides stunning panoramic views of the Nepean River and the Lower Blue Mountains.
Nearby Rileys Mountain Lookout is also well worth a visit and can be accessed via a 5-kilometre return bushwalking track that winds through beautiful scenery.
West Head Lookout in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park offers stunning views and is surrounded by scenic walks and beaches, making it a great spot for a day out.
Widely regarded as one of the best lookouts in New South Wales, West Head Lookout is a popular weekend destination for Sydneysiders.
The walk from Narrow Neck to Castle Head is a short bush trail that leads to a scenic lookout with sweeping valley views toward Mount Solitary.
This relatively easy 4.5 km return walk begins at the Narrow Neck Plateau Trail, extending from Glenraphael Drive in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains.
Anvil Rock is a distinctive lookout point in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains, offering visitors incredible 360-degree views over the Grose Valley.
The nearby Wind Eroded Cave is a unique rock formation with a wave-like overhang shaped by wind erosion.
O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park is a scenic viewing platform with stunning views of the O’Hares Creek gorge and the surrounding landscape.
An easy, family-friendly walking track leads to this lookout, which remains a bit of a hidden gem in this beautiful part of Sydney.
The walking track to Walls Lookout is a short trail to one of the most impressive viewing points in the Blue Mountains.
This trail is located in the Bells Line of Road area of the Blue Mountains, which is typically much quieter than the Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls, and Blackheath areas.
Cape Solander in Kurnell’s Kamay Botany Bay National Park is a scenic viewpoint featuring stunning ocean views and impressive coastal cliffs.
Known as one of the best whale-watching spots in Sydney, Cape Solander is a great starting point for several coastal and bush walking tracks in this unique area just south of Sydney.
Princes Rock Lookout is a scenic vantage point in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views of the waterfall and surrounding valley.
A short walking track from the nearby picnic area leads to the lookout, making it an ideal spot to see the full waterfall without needing to do any strenuous bushwalking.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, and no visit to Sydney feels complete without seeing it up close or walking across it.
There are several ways to experience the bridge, but one of the most rewarding is a visit to the Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout.
Pulpit Rock Lookout, located near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, is a striking cliff edge with three lookout points positioned across multiple levels. These lookouts are linked by a path that includes several sets of stairs.
A short walk from the car park takes you to this remarkable spot, offering sweeping views of the Grose Valley and beyond.
Cahill’s Lookout in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains is a stunning vantage point offering sweeping views over the vast Megalong Valley.
Tucked quietly at the western end of Cliff Drive, the lookout provides breathtaking panoramas of the valley, Megalong Head, Boars Head Rock, and the Narrow Neck Peninsula.