Pulpit Rock near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains is a large cliff edge with three lookout points spread across different levels. The lookouts are connected via a path with several sets of stairs.
An unsealed road and a short walking path will get you to the Pulpit Rock Lookout, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley and beyond.
Wentworth Falls is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Blue Mountains. The name refers to the beautiful 3-tiered, 187m high waterfall, but it is also the name of the town where the waterfall is located.
There are many hikes to choose from in the Wentworth Falls area, some very short and others quite long and challenging. In addition to walks, there are also numerous lookout points with spectacular views to explore.
Fitzroy Falls is a picturesque village in Morton National Park (Southern Highlands), famous for its spectacular waterfall that goes by the same name.
Follow the short walking trail from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre along the creek to a lookout platform with spectacular views of the waterfall and the Yarrunga Valley.
Belmore Falls in Morton National Park is a stunning plunge waterfall with two drops on Barrengarry Creek.
A short walking track takes in several lookout points, including the Hindmarsh Lookout, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Kangaroo Valley.
Located on Manly’s North Head, the short and easy Fairfax Walk is a scenic, family-friendly circuit walking trail that offers fantastic views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, South Head and the ocean.
The highlight of the walk is the Fairfax Lookout, one of the most impressive lookout points in Sydney. It’s also a popular whale watching spot during the two whale migration seasons.
The Brickpit Ring Walk is a fun and educational tourist attraction in Sydney Olympic Park, situated high above a large pond where once a flourishing brickyard was.
This unique circular walkway structure allows visitors to view the pond beneath, which now functions as a protected habitat for endangered frogs and other wildlife.
Sydney is the largest and also most popular city in Australia, visited by millions of tourists each year.
What sets Sydney apart from other big cities are the beautiful and world-famous Harbour, the unique landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, a great climate, and a stunning coastline with countless beaches.
Sydney Harbour and its islands hold a wealth of history, and we can learn so much about the evolution and growth of Sydney by visiting, or otherwise reading about, these islands.
Some of Sydney Harbour’s islands can be visited, while others can’t. Some of them aren’t even islands anymore, as they have been reclaimed and are now part of the mainland.
Overlooking the Megalong Valley, Cahill’s Lookout is one of the most impressive lookouts in the Blue Mountains, but without the big tourist crowds.
Quietly tucked away on the westernmost point of Cliff Drive, the lookout offers breathtaking views of the valley, Megalong Head, Boars Head Rock, and the Narrow Neck Peninsula.
There are various ways to visit the Blue Mountains. If you travel by car, you have the freedom to go anywhere you like and set your own schedule. If you book a day tour to the Blue Mountains, you can sit back and relax, as everything is organised for you.
But public transport is also a very practical way to visit Sydney’s most popular weekend destination. Combine a train journey with a trip on the hop on hop off Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, and you get to see all the major highlights in a relaxing way.