Lapstone Zig Zag Walk to the Knapsack Bridge

Lapstone Zig Zag Walk to the Knapsack Bridge

The historic Lapstone Zig Zag Walk is an exciting bushwalking trail in Glenbrook that follows an old railway. This railway was built and used in the second half of the 19th century.

The walking track leads to the Top Points Lookout and the Knapsack Bridge, an imposing sandstone arch viaduct that was built to carry the Zig Zag Railway line across the Knapsack Gully.

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Minnehaha Falls Walk in North Katoomba

Minnehaha Falls Walk in Katoomba

Minnehaha Falls in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains is a small but picturesque waterfall on Yosemite Creek.

A short, scenic walking trail leads you to the base of the falls, offering beautiful panoramic views along the way.

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Dardanelles Pass Circuit Walk in the Blue Mountains

Dardanelles Pass Circuit Walk

The historic Dardanelles Pass circuit walk is an exciting trail through Leura Forest and along the cliff edge facing Jamison Valley.

This challenging and adventurous walking track offers a lot of bushwalking goodness, including waterfalls, panoramic valley views, lush rainforests, and a bit of steep climbing.

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Ruined Castle Walk (Including the Golden Stairs)

Ruined Castle Walk

Starting from the challenging Golden Stairs, the 7.5 km Ruined Castle Walk is a popular bushwalking track near Katoomba that leads to a unique landmark in the Blue Mountains.

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 Ruined Castle.

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Narrow Neck to Castle Head Lookout (Scenic Views)

Narrow Neck to Castle Head Lookout

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.

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Fortress Ridge Trail (Two Panoramic Lookouts)

Fortress Ridge Trail

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.

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Mount Hay Summit Walk and Butterbox Point Track

Mount Hay Summit Walk (and Butterbox Point)

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.

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15 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains waterfalls

Discover the 15 best waterfalls in the Blue Mountains, some easy to walk to and others a bit more challenging to find.

The Blue Mountains area 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 most tourists don’t go.

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Cliff Top Walk (Govetts Leap to Evans Lookout)

Cliff Top Walking Track

The Cliff Top Walking Track near Blackheath is a beautiful 3 km long walking trail that follows the edge of the escarpment between Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap Lookout.

The Grose Valley views along the way are some of the most spectacular you can find in that part of the Blue Mountains.

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Anvil Rock Lookout and the Wind Eroded Cave

Anvil Rock Lookout and the Wind Eroded Cave

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.

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The Katoomba Cascades (Waterfall and Lookouts)

Katoomba Cascades in the Blue Mountains

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.

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Mount Banks Summit Walk in the Blue Mountains

Mount Banks Summit Walk

Mount Banks, with its distinctive rounded peak, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Blue Mountains.

Mostly overlooked by tourists, the hike to the summit of Mt Banks offers beautiful views of the Grose Valley and surrounding wilderness.

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Rigby Hill Walking Track in the Blue Mountains

Rigby Hill Walking Track in the Blue Mountains

The Rigby Hill Track is a short but scenic trail in the Bells Line of Road area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic Grose Valley views.

This 1.2 km return trail leads to a hill on top of a sandstone escarpment from where visitors can soak in the views of the valley and its surrounding cliff walls.

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Walls Lookout Walking Track in the Blue Mountains

Walls Lookout in the Blue Mountains

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.

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Walk to the Rocket Point Lookout in Wentworth Falls

Rocket Point Lookout Walk in Wentworth Falls

The Rocket Point Lookout is an impressive vantage point in Wentworth Falls, offering panoramic views of the waterfall and Jamison Valley.

A short round walk, starting from the top of the waterfall, will bring you to this lookout, which often gets overlooked by visitors to Wentworth Falls.

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Princes Rock Lookout and Walking Track in Wentworth Falls

Princes Rock Lookout and Walking Track

The Princes Rock Lookout is a scenic viewing point in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains, offering panoramic waterfall and valley views.

A short walking track starting from the picnic area leads to this lookout, the perfect opportunity to see the entire waterfall without having to do intense bushwalking.

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