Top Things to do in Blue Mountains
Top Restaurants in Blue Mountains
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Blue Mountains, New South Wales
The Blue Mountains are named for the delicate azure haze that lingers along the region, which is actually a fine cloud of oil emitted by eucalyptus trees. The mystical mountains are a labyrinth of plateaus, gorges and gum trees. Check out the Katoomba Scenic Railway (the steepest railway in the world), the Jenolan Caves and the Giant Staircase nature walk.
Restaurants in Blue Mountains
1. The National Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By janegY5176OH - Armidale, Australia
We walked as a family of 2 adults and our kids age 16 and 14, setting off from the Wentworth Falls picnic area and completing the circular trail in a clockwise direction. The walk is challenging in places, so there is a level of fitness required in order to enjoy. 'Slack Stairs' wasn't as bad as it was made out to be I felt. The infrastructure was secure, though some of the paths along the bottom were a bit rough. We walked at a steady pace and thoroughly enjoyed the walk which took us 3 hours.
2. Pulpit Rock Lookout
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Skootamattaken - Kingston, Canada
This is one of the best vantage points for scenic views across Grose Valley, taking in Blue Gum Forest and Govetts Leap in Blue Mountains National Park. There are many signposts to give you guidance which trail to take, their difficulty of grade, length and distance. Birding is quite good here too. Don't forget to bring your camera! Free admission.
3. Cahill's Lookout
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By DanielBry - Canberra, Australia
Grab a few drinks and some snacks, take a blanket, and arrive about half an hour before sunset to score a spot overlooking Boar's Head and Narrow Neck Plateau. It's really magical to see the cliffs lit up in the fiery red of the sunset. Perfect way to say farewell to the sun.
4. Elysian Rock Lookout
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By swanboy01 - Mickleton, United Kingdom
There are loads of lookout points around this area. This one is easily accessible, and doesn’t have hoards of tourists competing for the view. And of course it offers a great view. You can walk along a trail in both directions from it to other lookout points.
5. Queen Elizabeth Lookout
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By PeterLangston - Tamworth, Australia
A spacious viewing area on several levels, makes it impossible to miss any of the view of The Three Sisters, one of Australia's iconic rosck formations. No less impressive is the Jamison Valley which is opened by the view. Toilet and cafe facilities are good at the venue and a shuttle bus willl bring you to the spot from Kattomba Railway Station and several other points of interest around Katoomba.
6. St Mathews Church
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By lisajes - Greater Sydney, Australia
A self-guided audio walk called 'Windsor Heritage Walk' on the Cya On The Road app led us here! Loved the historic town and enjoyed the atmosphere very much! If you are visiting Windsor, you should include the walking tour in your itinerary!
7. Wentworth Falls Lookout
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4.5 based on 1,180 reviews
Reviewed By Subodhsj - Sydney, Australia
This place is full of beauty and amazing views, there are different walks to explore these points, you can try 30mins to 4hours walk. Park your car near Picnic area or get there by bus and walk through Jasmine lookout and walking track towards Wentworth fall, you may see small cascades depending on weather. Best time to visit is light rain, do not try this place in heavy rains. If you are trying more than 30mins walk have some food and water with you for quick energy. Keep watching sign boards to follow direction.
8. Blackfellows Hand Cave
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Hittpt
A great place to go vist. So happy the fires didnt destroy the Blackfellows hand prints. The devastation the fire has caused will return back to the beauty we wanted to see. Still had a great time visiting though.
9. Govetts Leap
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4.5 based on 622 reviews
Reviewed By 565johanness - Wollongong, Australia
Really enjoyed an easy 40 minute walk from the NPWS office to Govett’s Leap lookout. Peaceful forest, with many bottlebrush and acacia flowers to enjoy, finishing with the spectacular view from the lookout, with Bridal Veil falls to the right and Pulpit Rock straight ahead. The power of this landscape is so much more impressive when there’s so little human intrusion. Went to Pulpit Rock the next day.
10. The Three Sisters
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4.5 based on 3,245 reviews
Reviewed By kiwigeneraldv8 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Loved it great day, beautiful, great view and great trip loved it will go back one day. Highly recommend to everyone
