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- The Three Sisters (Echo Point) — The iconic sandstone trio that everyone thinks of when they hear ”Blue Mountains.” Amazing for sunrise or sunset photos, easy lookout access, and steep views over the Jamison Valley; there’s also short walking routes down toward the valley rim if you want to feel the scale up close.
- Jamison Valley Lookouts — A string of lookouts (Echo Point, Sublime Point, etc.) giving those endless eucalypt-cloaked ridges and the famous blue haze caused by eucalyptus oil. Perfect for panoramic views, cliff-side snaps, and spotting lyrebirds or wedge-tailed eagles on calm mornings.
- Wentworth Falls & National Pass — One of the best waterfall-plus-cliff-walk combos in the park: tiered falls, rocky platforms, and the National Pass (historic cliff-edge track) that threads along
- The Three Sisters (Echo Point) — The iconic sandstone trio that everyone thinks of when they hear ”Blue Mountains.” Amazing for sunrise or sunset photos, easy lookout access, and steep views over the Jamison Valley; there’s also short walking routes down toward the valley rim if you want to feel the scale up close.
- Jamison Valley Lookouts — A string of lookouts (Echo Point, Sublime Point, etc.) giving those endless eucalypt-cloaked ridges and the famous blue haze caused by eucalyptus oil. Perfect for panoramic views, cliff-side snaps, and spotting lyrebirds or wedge-tailed eagles on calm mornings.
- Wentworth Falls & National Pass — One of the best waterfall-plus-cliff-walk combos in the park: tiered falls, rocky platforms, and the National Pass (historic cliff-edge track) that threads along the escarpment. Bring decent shoes—the steps and roots get technical but the payoff is huge.
- Grand Canyon Walk (Blackheath) — A lush loop through a rainforested gorge with mossy rock walls, creek crossings and small falls. Cool, shady and very different from the exposed lookouts—great in hot weather and for wildlife/plant lovers.
- Govetts Leap & Bridal Veil Falls — Dramatic cliff-top views into the Grose Valley and a sheer waterfall dropping into the valley below. The lookout is spectacular at dusk and a launching point for deeper hikes if you want quieter, wilder country.
- Scenic World (Katoomba) — Not a “wild” attraction but unique: take the world’s steepest passenger railway, the Skyway (glass floor), and forest boardwalks for different perspectives of the rainforest and cliff faces without a long hike. Handy if you’ve got limited time or bad knees.
- Narrow Neck Plateau & Ruined Castle — A proper ridge walk with huge open views, rock-hopping and a chance to feel remote without leaving the park. The Ruined Castle rocks are great for scrambling and sunset — a classic multi-hour day hike for backpackers.
- Aboriginal rock art & cultural sites (e.g., Red Hands Cave) — Small, ancient art sites and cultural places scattered through the park that connect the landscape to its Indigenous stories. Respect the sites, stick to marked trails, and read the interpretation signs—these places add a deep cultural layer to the scenery.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.