The Rock Lookout and Rileys Mountain in Mulgoa

The Rock Lookout and Rileys Mountain in Mulgoa

The Rock Lookout, located in the Mulgoa Valley, provides stunning panoramic views of the Nepean River and the Lower Blue Mountains.

Nearby Rileys Mountain Lookout is also well worth a visit and can be accessed via a 5-kilometre return bushwalking track that winds through beautiful scenery.

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The Blue Gum Walk in Hornsby (Map and Highlights)

Blue Gum Walk in Hornsby

The 4 km Blue Gum Walk in Hornsby explores various landscapes, from high gum trees and green ferns to creek crossings and valley views.

This is a moderately challenging yet family-friendly bushwalk with various highlights and landmarks along the way.

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Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track in Wollemi NP

Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

A visit to the Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park, combined with the scenic walking track to get there, makes for an adventurous day out.

The former railway tunnel is home to a large colony of glow worms that are capable of putting up a mesmerising light show.

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Maiyingu Marragu (Blackfellows Hand Cave) Near Lithgow

Maiyingu Marragu (Blackfellows Hand Cave)

Maiyingu Marragu (Blackfellows Hand Cave) is a large rock overhang and shelter, located north of the towns of Lidsdale and Lithgow.

It’s a place of cultural significance and is home to well-preserved Aboriginal drawings of hands and weapons.

A short walking trail leads to this cave, where visitors can spend time exploring the various drawings and the beautiful natural surroundings.

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Resolute Beach and the Resolute Loop Track

Resolute Beach and the Resolute Loop Track

Resolute Beach is a stunning, secluded strip of sand in the West Head section of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, located opposite Barrenjoey Headland and overlooking Pittwater.

With its breathtaking views and emerald-green water, a visit to Resolute Beach feels like stepping into a small tropical paradise.

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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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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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Jingga Pool Track in Dharawal National Park

Jingga Pool Walking Track in Dharawal National Park

The Jingga Track is a short yet steep bushwalk in Dharawal National Park, leading to a stunning natural waterhole and a small waterfall.

The waterhole is perfect for a refreshing swim, making it an even more enjoyable adventure on a warm summer’s day.

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O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park

O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park

O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park is a scenic viewing platform with stunning views of the O’Hares Creek gorge and the surrounding landscape.

An easy, family-friendly walking track leads to this lookout, which remains a bit of a hidden gem in this beautiful part of Sydney.

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