Blue Mountains National Park

Headline attractions

There are rock formations, then there’s the Three Sisters, arguably the most recognised attraction in the Blue Mountains National Park. But this immense swathe of protected parkland also incorporates many other spectacular landmarks, with endless opportunities for exploration and immersion into nature. Enjoy exhilarating walks, discover Aboriginal history, hike to tumbling waterfalls and enjoy picnics in parks with stunning, far-reaching vistas of ancient escarpments and forest-clad valleys.

FJ Tours, Echo Point Lookout, Katoomba

Check in & learn

Begin your exploration of the Blue Mountains National Park at the Heritage Centre at Blackheath. Run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, this base delivers a wealth of information about the area. Here, you will find maps, information, local history and art displays; and if you’re heading off on a long hike, you should register your intentions here so someone knows where you’re going.

Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath

Echoes of the past

At the heart of the National Park is Echo Point at Katoomba, with incredible views of the Three Sisters and beyond to Mount Solitary and the vast Jamison Valley. Wander along the boardwalk, stopping to contemplate the connection between the traditional Indigenous owners – the Darug and Gundungurra people – at the new Gathering Place amphitheatre. You can also explore ancient rock art sites and shelters such as Red Hands Cave at Glenbrook or Walls Cave at Blackheath.

Three Sisters, Katoomba

Soak up the views

Lookouts offering incredible views of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains wonders are dotted all over the park. In Katoomba, the spectacular Narrow Neck  Lookout overlooks Narrow Neck Peninsula – a popular area among mountain bikers. Nearby, Scenic World offers multiple breathtaking ways to view the surrounding scenery with a Scenic Skyway across the gorge, the world’s steepest railway; the Scenic Railway that descends into the valley; and Scenic Walkway through the rainforest.  There’s also Beyond Skyway, a cable car suspended 270 metres above the valley. Vistas don’t get more jaw-dropping than this.

Sydney Adventure Tours, Katoomba

In Blackheath, Govetts Leap Lookout and Evans Lookout offer some of the most popular and photographed views in the park, along with the Wentworth Falls Lookout in Wentworth Falls and Gordon Falls Lookout in Leura. 

The scenic Wentworth Falls, Leura in the Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains

Adventure

The Blue Mountains National Park is also famous for thrilling adventure sports, from canyoning and abseiling to rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking. Horseriding adventures are also popular, with many trails through stunning wilderness. 

You’ll find more information as well as downloadable maps on the NSW National Parks app. 