Elysian Rock Lookout is a beautiful vantage point in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views over the Jamison Valley.
The lookout consists of two sandstone viewing platforms (with seating) that are connected by the historic Buttenshaw Bridge.
A short walking trail, the Elysian Rock Access Walk, leads to this vantage point, with various other lookouts and walks nearby to make a day of it.
| Elysian Rock Access Walk | |
|---|---|
| Distance: | 150 metres (one way) |
| Grade: | Easy (plenty of steps) |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | Yes (on a lead) |
| Trailhead: | Google Maps |
Getting There
Elysian Rock is located in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains and can be easily reached via a short walking trail. The start of this short walking trail is on Olympian Parade, close to Gordon Falls Reserve.
You can park your car alongside the road and make your way to the lookout via that walking trail. The nearest bus stop is only a few hundred metres away on Gordon Rd.
Alternatively, you can also reach Elysian Rock via a short section of the Grand Cliff Top Walk, starting from the Gordon Falls Lookout. This section is about 300 metres long.
About Elysian Rock
Once you’ve parked your car or arrived from the nearest bus stop, it’s time to visit the lookout via the access walk.
The signposted access walking trail can be found between two properties with a recognisable white fence on the right side of the trail.
The Elysian Rock access walk is approximately 150 metres long and is mostly downhill. There are quite a few steps, but it’s not overly steep.
At the intersection with the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, you keep going straight ahead to visit Elysian Rock.
Elysian Rock consists of two viewing platforms, both with fencing and comfortable bench seating. The lookouts are natural sandstone platforms facing the Jamison Valley and are connected by the Buttenshaw Bridge.
The views are fantastic, and you should be able to recognise a few Blue Mountains landmarks if you look closely.
Mount Solitary is straight ahead, Narrow Neck and the Three Sisters are visible on the right, and Sublime Point can be seen on the left.
If you have the chance, go and visit Elysian Rock at sunrise on a clear day. It’s quite a unique experience, with the best views you can imagine.
The Buttenshaw Bridge is a small footbridge between the two viewing platforms. The original bridge was built in 1936, but in 2015, the Blue Mountains City Council replaced it with a modern, 14-metre-long steel bridge.
The Jamison Valley views from this fascinating piece of engineering, across a deep rock chasm on the cliff edge, are quite special.
When visiting Elysian Rock, we encourage you to go and see a few more lookouts nearby. Gordon Falls Lookout is only a few hundred metres away near the Olympian Parade and Lone Pine Avenue junction.
Going the other way, Olympian Rock and Tarpeian Rock are two fantastic lookouts that can be accessed by walking a bit further along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
Read our guide to the best things to do in Leura for more exciting attractions and activities in this beautiful part of the Blue Mountains.
