Things to do in Blue Mountains, New South Wales: The Best Scenic Walking Areas

June 4, 2021 Joeann Galban

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.
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1. Cahill's Lookout

258-276 Cliff Drive, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia +61 2 4723 5000 http://www.weekendnotes.com/cahills-lookout
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Cahill's Lookout

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.

2. Ruined Castle Walking Track

Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales 2787 Australia https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/ruined-castle-walking-track/visitor-info
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Ruined Castle Walking Track

3. Cliff Top Walking Track

394 Evans Lookout Rd Blue Mountains National Park, Blackheath, New South Wales 2785 Australia +61 2 4787 8877 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/cliff-top-walking-track
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Cliff Top Walking Track

4. Gordon Falls Lookout

Lone Pine Ave, Leura, New South Wales 2780 Australia http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/gordon-falls-lookout-and-picnic-area
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Gordon Falls Lookout

Reviewed By Roganroy - Leatherhead, United Kingdom

There is plenty of parking and a toilet here. The path to the lookout is not obvious but the route is right along the cliff path towards Leura Cascades. The views over the Blue Mountains are fantastic, but there is only a partial view of the falls. A strongly recommended walk.

5. The Lady Nancy Fairfax Walk

Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah, New South Wales 2758 Australia https://www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/Visit/Explore-The-Jungle/The-Lady-Nancy-Fairfax-Walk
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

The Lady Nancy Fairfax Walk

6. Lapstone Zig Zag

Glenbrook, New South Wales 2773 Australia http://nswmtb.asn.au/node/16931
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Lapstone Zig Zag

7. Red Hands Cave

The Oaks Trail, Glenbrook, New South Wales Australia http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/aboriginal-sites/red-hands-cave
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3.0 based on 3 reviews

Red Hands Cave

8. Charles Darwin Walk

Wilson Park, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales 2782 Australia https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/charles-darwin-walk
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

9. Lyrebird Dell Walking Track

Blue Mountains National Park, Leura, New South Wales 2787 Australia http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/lyrebird-dell-walking-track

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