A selection of some of the most impressive lookout points in Sydney and New South Wales.
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The Blue Mountains has no shortage of amazing lookout points, but Evans Lookout near Blackheath is certainly one of the most impressive ones.
With unbeatable views of the Grose Valley and its surrounding cliff walls, a trip to Evans Lookout and next door neighbour Valley View Lookout makes for a great day out and about.
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The Govetts Leap Lookout near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains offers spectacular views of the Grose Valley and surroundings.
Around the lookout are several short and long hiking trails, one of them leading to the Barrow Lookout from where you can see the Bridal Veil Falls from close by.
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Anvil Rock is a characteristic lookout point in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains, from where visitors can enjoy incredible 360 degree Grose Valley views.
A visit to the Wind Eroded Cave is a must too, a unique rock formation shaped like a wave-like overhang, created by wind erosion.
The O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park is a scenic viewing platform with fantastic views of the O’Hares Creek gorge and surrounding scenery.
A short and easy family-friendly walking track will get you to this lookout, that is still a bit of a hidden gem in this beautiful part of Sydney.
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If you’re looking for an easy hike that looks and feels like an adventure in the remote wilderness, the walking track to Walls Lookout is a great option.
This hike is located in the Mount Wilson area of the Blue Mountains, which is typically much quieter than the Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls regions.
Perched on a cliff edge high above the Grose Valley, the Victoria Falls lookout is the starting point of a short but very steep bushwalk to one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
Victoria Falls is a stunning waterfall on Victoria Creek that drops 20m from a rock overhang, with the nearby cascades further upstream also worth a visit.
Read moreVictoria Falls Lookout and Walking Track (Blue Mountains)
Known as one of the best whale watching spots in Sydney, Cape Solander in Kurnell’s Kamay Botany Bay National Park offers panoramic ocean views from high sandstone cliff walls.
Cape Solander is also a great starting point for several coastal and bush walking tracks in this beautiful area south of Sydney.
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The Three Sisters is an iconic rock formation near Katoomba, overlooking the beautiful Jamison Valley. It is the most popular tourist spot in the Blue Mountains, attracting thousands of visitors every day.
Echo Point Lookout is a large viewing platform that offers panoramic views of the Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and other landmarks.
The Rocket Point Lookout is one of the most impressive viewing points in the Wentworth Falls area, with panoramic views of the waterfall and the valley below.
A short round walk starting at the top of the waterfall will bring you to this lookout, which often gets overlooked by visitors to Wentworth Falls.
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The Princes Rock Lookout is a scenic viewing platform in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains that offers superb waterfall and valley views.
A short walking track starting at the picnic area leads to this lookout, the perfect opportunity to see the entire waterfall without having to do tough bushwalking.
Read moreThe Princes Rock Track and Lookout in Wentworth Falls