The historic Lapstone Zig Zag Walk is a scenic bushwalking trail in Glenbrook that follows the path of an old railway built in the second half of the 19th century.
The track leads to the Top Points Lookout and the Knapsack Bridge, an impressive sandstone arch viaduct that once carried the Zig Zag Railway line across Knapsack Gully.
Empress Falls is one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains and can be reached via a short but steep walking track starting from the Conservation Hut.
This scenic trail to Empress Falls is part of the Valley of the Waters Track, one of the most popular bushwalks in the Wentworth Falls area.
The Ruined Castle Walk is a popular track to an iconic landmark in the Blue Mountains, starting at the challenging Golden Stairs.
It’s a beautiful hike through a lush rainforest setting, with scenic views to enjoy of Jamison Valley, the Three Sisters, Castle Head, and Mount Solitary from the top of the rock formation.
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.
The Fortress Ridge Trail is a wonderful hike in the Blue Mountains, offering stunning panoramic views of the Grose Valley from its endpoint.
For those looking to explore further, you can extend the walk with a side trail to Fortress Rock, a spectacular lookout with scenic views of Govetts Creek and the surrounding cliff walls.
The Mount Hay Summit Walk is a relatively short but steep hike that leads to the summit of a distinctive mountain peak in a secluded part of the Blue Mountains.
To get there, you’ll need to drive to the end of Mount Hay Road, an adventurous unsealed road that can be a bit of a challenge in itself.
The Blue Mountains region is home to countless walking tracks, panoramic lookout points, and pretty waterfalls of all sizes.
Some of these waterfalls are very popular and easy to find, but there are also various waterfalls and cascades hidden in valleys and canyons where tourists don’t go.
The Cliff Top Walking Track near Blackheath is a scenic 3 km walking trail that follows the edge of the escarpment between Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap Lookout.
Along the way, it offers some of the most spectacular views of the Grose Valley in this part 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.
The Katoomba Cascades form a small but beautiful water spectacle on the Kedumba River in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains.
Two short walking trails, starting from the cascades, lead to two different lookouts from where visitors can soak in fantastic views of the Jamison Valley.
The Rigby Hill Track is a short but scenic trail in the Bells Line of Road area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic views over the Grose Valley.
This 1.2 km return walk leads to a hilltop on a sandstone escarpment, where visitors can take in sweeping views of the valley and its surrounding cliff walls.
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.