Category Archives: Lookouts

Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains

By | July 15, 2021

Updated 14th April 2021 Walking to the first landing of Wentworth Falls and returning via the Undercliff Walk. This is a great short walk that offers some of the most amazing scenery in the Blue Mountains. If you don’t like steps, this walk is not for you. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 4.5km • Time: 2hrs… Read More: Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains »

Mount York, Mount Victoria

By | May 15, 2022

Mount York, Mount Victoria ~ The Mount York was hit pretty hard in the 2020 fires, but it’s coming back and it a great place to visit. It offers a multitude of activities like picnics, walks, abseiling, rock climbing, and limited camping (booking required). It has picnic tables, shelter, and toilets, but no BBQs. There… Read More: Mount York, Mount Victoria »

Kanangra Boyd

By | January 8, 2021

The Kanangra Boyd National Park is part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. Superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking even after the fires. W3W: https://w3w.co/evens.blackberry.gobbling All photos were taken post the January 2020 fires. Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers visitors a rare insight into Australia’s unspoiled… Read More: Kanangra Boyd »

2020 a year we won’t forget

By | May 5, 2022

This on-line interactive digital eMag has been produced by Ask Ros Blue Mountains as a pictorial of what was perhaps the most challenging year the Blue Mountains community has ever faced. We thank Mayor Mark Greenhill for writing the foreword. We have shared our photos from each week of the year. Through these photos, we… Read More: 2020 a year we won’t forget »

Katoomba Falls, Mid Level – One of the best

By | December 20, 2025

Katoomba Falls, Mid Level (Under Falls) This is a wonderful short adventure walk. It’s a great chance to get UP CLOSE and PERSONAL with a powerful waterfall, especially after rain.   𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 3.4km return • Time: 90 mins return • Best time of the day: Any time • Kid-safe: Older children only… Read More: Katoomba Falls, Mid Level – One of the best »

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By | November 25, 2025

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A brand new viewing experience at Echo Point

By | January 6, 2021

After almost 12 months of construction, the spectacular new development at Echo Point has been completed and is open to the community. The project has significantly enhanced the viewing experience at the site and includes: • a gathering place (community amphitheatre) • a new Prince of Wales Lookout providing a closer view of The Three… Read More: A brand new viewing experience at Echo Point »

Blue Mountains 360° Virtual Reality Tours

By | June 6, 2022

We have created a wide-ranging collection of beautiful 360° Virtual Reality Tours of many locations in the Blue Mountains. Simply click on one of the images below and scroll around it with your mouse or your finger if you’re using a phone or tablet. If you have a 360° VR image on a location in… Read More: Blue Mountains 360° Virtual Reality Tours »

Katoomba Round Walk, one of the best Blue Mountains Walks

By | June 23, 2022

This is a short spectacular walk through a lush rainforest gully leading to lookouts that boast some of the most iconic views in Blue Mountains. 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 1.2km round walk • Time: 60 mins • Kid-safe: Yes, with supervision • Dogs on-leash: No • Steps: Lots and lots of them • Grade: NPWS… Read More: Katoomba Round Walk, one of the best Blue Mountains Walks »

Sphinx Rock Katoomba Overlooking the Jamison Valley

By | July 9, 2021

  This is a weathered sandstone and ironstone outcrop that resembles an Egyptian Sphinx. The “Pictorial Guide to the Blue Mountains” in 1882 refers to “The Sphinx”. Here: https://w3w.co/birthrate.dependents.sisters     𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 50m off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk • Time: 30 mins return • Kid-safe: Older children only with supervision •… Read More: Sphinx Rock Katoomba Overlooking the Jamison Valley »