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Australia - NSW National Parks

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.

img 5431 lr Laws Lookout (Blackheath)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Laws Lookout (Blackheath)

Jutting out from the cliff face, the Laws Lookout provides sweeping views over the Grose Valley. It’s reached via a short walk along the Pulpit Rock Track from Govetts Leap Lookout.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 19, 2023 ago
Williams Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Govetts Leap (Bridal Veil Falls) – a stunning Blue Mountains waterfall

One of the most well-known and popular attractions in the Blue Mountains, the stunning Govetts Leap (also known as the Bridal Veil Falls) drops 180m in the valley. It can be viewed from a few cliff-top lookouts.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 18, 2023 ago
Williams Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Breakfast Rock Lookout (and Williams Lookout) in Blackheath

Located close to each other just below Govetts Leap Lookout, Breakfast Rock Lookout and Williams Lookout offer great views over the Grose Valley and Govetts Leap waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 18, 2023 ago
1X3A3878 LR George Phillips Lookout and Fairfax Heritage Walk in Blackheath
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

George Phillips Lookout and Fairfax Heritage Walk in Blackheath

George Phillips Lookout is a large, fenced looked overlooking the Grose Valley at Blackheath. It’s reached via a short (0.6km) paved track from Govetts Leap, or the 2.2km Fairfax Heritage Walk.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 17, 2023 ago
Lindeman Pass
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Lindeman Pass And Copeland Pass – Scrambling Up Historic Routes

Starting and finishing at Leura Station, this challenging loop passes a few waterfalls and lookouts before reaching the fascinating Lindeman Pass (also known as the Forgotten Pass). The steep Copeland Pass provides an exit back up to Leura.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 14, 2023 ago
MG 4530 Echo Point Lookout (Three Sisters) in Katoomba
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Echo Point Lookout (Three Sisters) in Katoomba

A busy and popular lookout in the Blue Mountains, Echo Point offers spectacular views of the Three Sisters and the Jamison Valley.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 5, 2023 ago
Valley View Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Valley View Lookout (Blackheath)

Offering similar views to Evans Lookout, Valley View Lookout is a short walk around the cliff top from Evans Lookout, and offers spectacular views of the Grose Valley.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 5, 2023 ago
Evans Lookout in the Blue Mountains
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Evans Lookout (Blackheath) – a busy lookout with grand views

Discovered in 1882, Evans Lookout in Blackheath is “an accessible spot with iconic Blue Mountains views” (NPWS).

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 5, 2023 ago
Govetts Leap Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Govetts Leap Lookout (Blackheath)

The popular Govetts Leap Lookout in Blackheath offers breathtaking views down the length of the Grose Valley.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 4, 2023 ago
Pulpit Rock Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Pulpit Rock – the most spectacular Blackheath lookout

A spectacular Blue Mountains lookout, Pulpit Rock offers an almost 360-degree panorama. The isolated pinnacle juts out from the cliff-face at Blackheath.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsApril 4, 2023 ago

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