The Victoria Falls Walking Track in the Blue Mountains takes in a beautiful lookout, an impressive waterfall, and a cascade water spectacle.
Perched on a cliff edge overlooking the Grose Valley, the Victoria Falls Lookout is the starting point of a short but steep bushwalk to two of the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
Opened to the public in 1907, the 6 km Grand Canyon Walk was the first of its kind in the Blue Mountains. Since then, it has attracted thousands of hiking enthusiasts each year.
Widely regarded as one of the most impressive walking tracks in the region, the Grand Canyon Walk winds through a stunning landscape of lush rainforests, featuring creek crossings, small waterfalls, towering cliff walls, and dramatic rock overhangs.
The trail from Tambourine Bay Park to Warraroon Reserve is a family-friendly walk through a scenic pocket of bushland, connecting the suburbs of Riverview, Longueville, and Lane Cove.
This easy 3 km return walk follows Tambourine Creek as it flows into Tambourine Bay, which in turn is part of the Lane Cove River.
Dargan Arch is a natural sandstone rock formation that is shaped like an arch. It is located in a quiet area of the Blue Mountains near the town of Bell.
A short walk leads to this beautiful spot, where visitors have the opportunity to walk across the top of the arch as well as venture down to the bottom.
The Three Sisters is an iconic rock formation near Katoomba, overlooking the Jamison Valley. It is the most popular tourist spot in the Blue Mountains, attracting thousands of visitors daily.
A short walking track, starting from the information centre at Echo Point, allows visitors to see the Three Sisters from close by, with several scenic lookout points nearby to explore.
The Bullimah Spur Track is a short but exciting bushwalking trail in Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast that leads to a beautiful ocean-facing lookout.
It’s a relatively easy walk starting from the Maitland Bay Information Centre, suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with more walks and lookouts nearby to make a day of it.
The Paradise Pool in Linden in the Blue Mountains is a stunning natural waterhole on Bulls Creek, accessible via a short, moderately challenging bushwalking trail.
A small yet picturesque waterfall cascades into the pool, which has become an increasingly popular swimming spot in recent years.
The Palm Jungle Loop Track in Royal National Park is a fascinating 8.5 km walking trail through various types of landscapes and sceneries.
This moderately challenging trail takes in a thriving rainforest, beautiful coastal views, and impressive cliff tops, with a visit to Burning Palms Beach as a welcome bonus on a warm day.
Federal Falls is a stunning waterfall in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area near the city of Orange in the Central Tablelands region.
A moderately challenging circuit walking track, starting from the Federal Falls Campground, leads to the base of this waterfall, with scenic bushland to explore along the way.
The Valley of the Waters Track is a rewarding hike in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains, following a creek as it winds down into the valley.
This steep track is a real treat, passing several beautiful waterfalls and cascades, including Empress Falls, Sylvia Falls, and Lodore Falls.
The Forest Path is a pleasant 4.5 km long bush walking trail along the shores of the Hacking River in Royal National Park, looping around Forest Island.
With start and finish on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, this relatively easy walking track passes through a patch of scenic rainforest, less than one hour from the city.
The Weeping Rock Circuit, starting from the Wentworth Falls picnic area car park, is a pleasant 1.5 km walking trail that passes several lookout points and small waterfalls.
Fletchers Lookout is one of the most impressive viewpoints along the trail, offering excellent views of the waterfall and the Jamison Valley.