Blue Mountains 20 Best Tour Locations
1. Three Sisters, Echo Point, Queen Elizabeth Lookout Katoomba NSW, Australia
Blue Mountains in Australia is home of The Three Sisters and is one of the Australia’s most iconic natural landmarks located in the Blue Mountains near Katoomba. The three sandstone rock formations are nestled above the Jamison Valley, close to the town of Katoomba.
3 Sisters Blue Mountains are part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Listed area.
This is the best place to see in the Blue Mountains Three Sisters, Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo with stunning views, and take photos and videos from Echo Point Katoomba like the rock formations, Jamison Valley and Ruined Castle.
Extremely popular making it a perfect spot for both sightseeing and photography in Blue Mountains of Australia.
Blue Mountains National Parks and NSW State National Parks offers some of the best hiking trails in Australia.
2. Scenic World
Scenic World Katoomba has three main attraction rides, Scenic Railway, Scenic Cableway and Scenic Skyway. Also, there is an elevated board walk called the Scenic Walkway through the Temperate Rainforest in the mountains.
Great stunning views down from the viewing platform at the end of the Scenic Walkway next to the Scenic Railway. This is where you can see some of the best views looking up of the Three Sisters, panoramic views Jamison Valley, Mt Solitary in the distance.
3. Katoomba Falls Lookout, Orphan Rock Lookout, Prince Henry Cliff Walk
An extremely popular vantage point which offers stunning views of the cascading Katoomba Waterfalls, which spills over the sandstone cliffs into the Jamison Valley below. The falls are even better after heavy rainfall, offering breathtaking sight of the water tumbling down in the lush valley below.
Very easily accessible lookout for a natural unique perspective of the Blue Mountains landscape like Orphan Rock, Mt Solitary, Three Sisters, Scenic Skyway and Prince Henry Cliff Walk which is a popular cliff walking trail offering scenic views between Katoomba and Leura. There is also Three Sisters Walk, where can view 3 Sisters Katoomba.
4. Cahills Lookout, Narrow Neck Plateau, Boars Head Lookout
Cahills Lookout offers stunning panoramic vantage point views over the Megalong Valley, Narrow Neck Plateau and Boars Head Lookout.
What makes Cahills Lookout unique is its quieter atmosphere, away from the other congested areas. It’s a great spot to enjoy peaceful views of the valley, cliffs and the Blue Mountiains bushland.
5. Lincoln Rocks, Kings Tableland
Lincoln’s Rock is located nearby to Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia.
Stunning beautiful 240-degree breathtaking panoramic views of the Jamison Valley below, sandstone cliffs and dense eucalyptus forests stretching out as far as the eyes can see.
Very popular spot for photography, especially sunrise and sunset. Only a short 5 mins walk from the carpark.
6. Govetts Leap Lookout, Grose Valley, Bridal Veil Falls
Govetts Leap Lookout Blackheath is one of the most famous lookouts in the Blue Mountiains located near Blackheath.
Amazing breathtaking views overlooking the Grose Valley, and on the right is Bridal Veil Falls, which the water plunges 180 metres from the cliff edge into the valley below, creating a spectacular sight, especially after rainfall.
7. Leura Town, Leura Village, Leura Garden Festival, Leura Cascades
Leura Town is filled with Cafes, dining restaurants, specialty shops and beautiful gardens.
Leura Blue Mountain is famous for its stunning gardens, especially during spring when the cherry blossoms and azaleas are in full bloom. The town also hosts the Leura Gardens Festival annually each year.
Another popular place in Australian Blue Mountains is Everglades Gardens during Spring and Autumn months, with the flowerbeds, native plants, along with fountains, ponds, sculptures and winding pathways.
8. Wentworth Falls, Wentworth Waterfall, Blue Mointains
Wentworth Waterfalls is in Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
It is named after the stunning three-tiered waterfall that cascades over sandstone cliffs in the Jamison Valley.
Immensely popular hiking trails through Wentworth Falls Track, National Pass Trail, Charles Darwin Walk.
There is also Wentworth Falls Lookout, Jamison Lookout, Princes Rock Lookout and Fletchers Lookout.
9. Olympian Rock Lookout
A short 5 minutes walk down some steep steps, amazing panoramic scenic views. Can see in the distance a behind view of Three Sisters Blue Mountain.
10. Elysian Rock Lookout, Buttenshaw Bridge
Only a short 5 minutes walk (200 metres from carpark). This is 2 sandstone lookouts separated in middle with Buttenshaw Bridge. Stunning views in the morning sunrise and sunset.
11. Gordon Falls Lookout
Gordon Falls Lookout another scenic viewpoint located in Blue Mountains Sydney Australia. It offers incredible views overlooking Jamison Valley, and in the distance Mount Solitary, Kings Tableland, Gordon Falls, which cascades down into the valley below.
12. Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock Lookout offers 360-degree panoramic cliff-edge views of Govetts Leap and Grose Valley near Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Parks.
13. Anvil Rock Lookout
A 10-minute walk to the top of Anvil Rock Lookout with 360-degree views, another great place away from the crowds.
14. Grand Cliff Top Walk
The Grand Cliff Top Walk is a breathtaking hiking trail, located in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia, offering a continuous route along the cliffs, with spectacular views of the mountains from Wentworth Falls, which passes through Blue Mountain three sisters, and ends at Katoomba.
The Best hiking trails in the mountains featuring easy to moderate sections allows walkers-hikers to experience the unique geology and flora of The Blue Mountains.
The walk-trek is 19 kilometres in distance, well marked and offers lookouts, picnic spots and wildlife observation and takes 2 days to complete.
15. Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, located at Mount Tomah, is a beautiful cool-climate garden set in a stunning natural environment.
The garden covers about 69 acres and is home to thousand of plant species, both exotic and native, with a focus on cool-climate plants from around the world.
There are several walking treks throughout the garden. Highlights include the Gondwana Forest, formal gardens, and the Waratah collection, which blooms in spring.
Additionally, the gardens offer guided tours, a visitor centre, and a café with magnificent views. Perfect spot for picnics, photography and enjoying the unique flora and fauna of the region.
16. Evans Lookout
A popular lookout near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. Provides stunning view of the Grose Valley, surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs, dense forests, and rugged landscapes. Evans Lookout makes it one of the favourites among visitors, hikers and photographers.
17. Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Lookout is easily accessible short walking path, making it suitable for all fitness levels. Sublime Point is stunning during sunrise and sunset, as the light casts a golden glow over the surrounding cliffs and valleys. A noticeably quiet and peaceful spot compared to some of the other tourist lookouts in the Blue Mountains.
18. Jelly Bean Pool, Glenbrook
Jelly Bean Pool is a short 500 metre walk from the car park. This is a natural pool named for its jellybean shadow and is popular spot for families and visitors to cool off in the summer months.
In addition to swimming, Jellybean Pool offers opportunities for spotting native wildlife, birdwatching, and exploring the nearby bush trails.
19. Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains is a luxury resort located in Leura, New South Wales, in a World Heritage Listed area.
An award-winning resort is renowned for its stunning settings, overlong the Jamison Valley, and surrounded by beautiful gardens and bushland.
The resort has accommodation ranging from standard to suites, also there is golf course, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and gym.
Nestled close to attractions in the Blue Mountains of Australia like, Blue Mountains Three Sisters, Scenic World, and Leura Village makes it a great base for exploring the Blue Mountains.
Fairmont Resort is an excellent retreat for those to relax and explore the Sydney Blue Mountain.
20. The Rock Lookout
The Rock Lookout is located in the Blue Mountains National Park near Mulgoa, NSW, Australia.
This lesser-known lookout offers stunning panoramic views over the Nepean River, the plains of Western Sydney, and the bushland surrounding the lower Blue Mountains.
The lookout provides less crowded and peaceful alternative to some of the more popular lookouts in the Blue Mountains.
Easily accessible from the nearby car park and is only a short walk. The track to leading to the lookout winds through native bushland, to see local wildlife and enjoy the beauty of the Australian landscape.
The Rock Lookout is especially beautiful at sunset, when the surrounding hills and valleys are bathed in warm golden light.
Above is my top places to see in Australian Blue Mountains.