Furber Lookout – a viewpoint along the Furber Steps

Along one of the steepest sections of the Furber Steps – on narrow ledge a between a set of stone steps carved into the side of the cliff and a metal staircase – is the Furber Lookout. Unlike all the other lookouts, it’s marked by a sign attached to the fence along the path. Directly ahead is the Three Sisters.

Nearby (and not signposted) is another great view of Mount Solitary, which is framed by an overhanging boulder.

Getting to Furber Lookout

Access to the lookout is from Scenic World (in Katoomba), where the signposted Furber Steps descend steeply to the bottom of the valley, to meet the Federal Pass. You can re-trace your steps or take the Scenic Railway back to the top (or continue along the Federal Pass to extend the walk).

This is one of seven lookouts along the Furber Steps:

• Vanimans Lookout
• Juliets Balcony
• Rainforest Lookout
• Queen Victoria Lookout
• Lynes Point
• Furber Lookout
• Katoomba Falls View