There are many lookouts throughout the Blue Mountains that are too numerous to mention here. The ones we have selected are either the more well known or most easily accessible lookout. All provide panoramic views of the cliffs and valleys of this iconic Heritage Listed area.

Hanging Rock One of the Blue Mountains' most spectacular lookouts, Hanging Rock is somewhat off the beaten track. Though just 7km from Blackheath, it requires a little dirt road driving, walking and hiking, but the effort is well worth the view both of the rock, or from it if you are game enough to climb out. Hanging Rock is located a few hundred meters from the Baltzer Lookout, which must be reached first. So, is it really hanging? The answer is yes. The rock is separated from the cliff by a 80cm gap that narrows to a crack way down below. The rock itself is quite narrow with a tip hanging over the valley a hundred meters below. The gap between the cliff and the rock is not wide, there are no guard rails, so if you choose to cross over onto the rock itself, be aware of the consequences. Think not only of the dangers of literally stepping out into the air hundreds of metres above the valley below, but also, what if your weight is enough yo make this rock fall? The view from Baltzer Lookout is of Hanging Rock. It also offers spectacular views over the Grose Valley. The lookout is named after W.J. Baltzer, who was part of a group created by Myles J Dunphy to recommended that the Grose Valley become a wildlife sanctuary, in 1933. How to get there, and more information

Echo Point Lookout, Katoomba The Echo Point lookout is the most visited of the lookouts in the Blue Mountains as it is in close proximity to the Three Sisters rock formation. A short drive from the centre of the town of Katoomba, the lookout overlooks the Jamison Valley. The name of the Three Sisters rock formation originates in an Aboriginal dreamtime legend that says three sisters, 'Meehni', 'Wimlah' and Gunnedoo' lived in the Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe. These beautiful young ladies had fallen in love with three brothers from the Nepean tribe, yet tribal law forbade them to marry. The brothers were not happy to accept this law and so decided to use force to capture the three sisters causing a major tribal battle. As the lives of the three sisters were seriously in danger, a witchdoctor from the Katoomba tribe took it upon himself to turn the three sisters into stone to protect them from any harm. While he had intended to reverse the spell when the battle was over, the witchdoctor himself was killed. As only he could reverse the spell to  return the ladies to their former beauty, the sisters remain in their magnificent rock formation as a reminder of this battle for generations to come. The Three Sisters are 922, 918 & 906 metres tall, respectively. That places their tops over 3,000 feet above sea level!

Wedding Rock Lookout, Kings Tableland This lookout, to the south of Wentworth Falls Reserve along Hordern Road, furnishes excellent views of Kings Tableland. Kings Tableland was named by Governor Macquarie owing to the sublimity of the dramatic views it furnishes across the Jamison Valley. This area has a number of important Aboriginal sites, such as a rock shelter and tool-sharpening grooves, which are clearly marked. Carbon dating from a nearby cave indicates that Aborigines were living in this area at least 22 000 years ago. Over the years, Wedding Rock has been known by many names, including Sunset Lookout, Tourist Rock and Little Switzerland Rock (because it is near Little Switzerland Drive). It received its present name through being a popular spot for bridal photos. More information

Sunset Rock Lookout, Mt Victoria There are in fact two "Sunset Rocks" in the Blue Mountains, this one is near Mt Victoria. Access is described in tourist information as: "Sunset Rock Lookout is accessible via the Grand View Road. The lookout itself is located at the end of Beaufort Avenue. However, signs on the corner say to leave your car as there is no space to turn at the end of the avenue. The lookout provides views over Wilsons Gully and has no barrier fences".

Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath Located at the end of Govett's Leap Road, Blackheath, is Govett's Leap lookout, which is possibly the second most popular vistas in the Blue Mountains. With a spectacular view of Govetts & Grose gorge the vertical cliffs drop 160 metres into the floor of the gorge. Also at the end of Govett's Leap Road is the National Parks & Wildlife Heritage Centre, well worth a vist for it's displays, information leaflets, maps, books and advice. Govetts Leap Lookout is the start (or finish) to a number of bushwalks and offers spectacular views over the Grose Valley and to Govetts Leap Falls.

Evans Lookout, Blackheath Evans Lookout is located at the top of the escarpment at the end of Evans Lookout Road. The Lookout is the terminus for a number of tracks in and out of the Gorge including the Grand Canyon walk and the Cliff Top Track to Govetts Leap. Overlooking the sandstone cliffs of the Grose River Valley and Govetts Gorge, the lookout is also an access point for pedestrian access to the valley floor. A popular, easily accessible location near Govetts Leap Lookout, it is located within the Blue Mountains National Park close to the town of Blackheath.

Hassan's Walls Lookout, Lithgow The Hassan's Walls Lookout is the highest and most extensive lookout on the Blue Mountains. From the top, one can see to Mt Wilson, Mt York, Mt Tarana and Mt Blaxland and the whole Hartley Valley below. To the south are the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys and Mt Bindo (1363 m). Hassan's Walls is a 10 km drive from Lithgow. While driving through the old part of town before you reach the intersection with the Great Western Highway, there is a turnoff to the left marked "Hassan's Walls". This leads to the escarpment which towers over Hartley Vale.

Hargraves Lookout, Blackheath Hargraves Lookout is situated at the western end of Shipley Plateau near Blackheath and provides views over the rural Megalong Valley, past the tiny hamlet of Shipley. As the highest town in the Mountains, Blackheath receives snow in winter (two settled falls per season is the average with another five to ten days of light snow showers) and even in summer the temperatures are generally mild in comparison to other locations at the same latitude.

Pulpit Rock Lookout, Blackheath The view from Pulpit Rock is unsurpassed. The lookout overlooks the Grose Valley and back towards Blackheath, with Bridal Veil Falls and the Govetts Leap cliff edge in view. Three levels of lookouts provide different aspects of the 240 degree view into Govetts Gorge and the Grose Valley. Information boards will describe the rare vegetation and landforms that surround you. Pulpit Rock Lookout can be accessed from the walking track from Govetts Leap or from the Govetts Leap carpark just 400 metres away. The Pulpit Rock Walking Track passes many lookouts, each giving their own unique perspective of the Grose Valley's dramatic cliff line and waterfalls. The walk down to the lower platform of Pulpit Rock is via a set of steep stairs, the view varies at each of the three levels.

Barrow Lookout, Blackheath Barrow Lookout looks down to Govetts Leap Falls and across the Grose Valley. The lookout is fenced and has a bench seat to rest. From the lookout, a walk heads up the stairs, keeping the valley below on the left. From Barrow Lookout a track heads down the stairs towards Bridal Veil Falls and the creek in the valley. The track winds down the stairs for approximately 60m to a sign posted intersection above stepping stones in the creek.

Sumbline Point Lookout, Leura Sublime Point Lookout, standing 900 metres above sea level, is situated at the end of Sublime Point Road, Leura. A short walk brings you to a lookout offering superb views of the Jamison Valley and a different perspective of the famous Three Sisters. Less well known than the lookout at Echo Point, the view is equally as good and the access a little more adventurous.