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Tunnel View lookout

Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Overview

Located near Glenbrook in Blue Mountains National Park, Tunnel View lookout features scenic views of heritage train tunnels, wildflowers and birdwatching.

Type
Lookouts
Where
Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Accessibility
Hard
Entry fees
Park entry fees apply
Opening times

If you’re driving into the Glenbrook area, the gates are open:

  • First Sunday in October to first Sunday in April 8.30am to 7pm
  • Rest of year 8.30am to 6pm
Please note
  • This is an unfenced lookout so please take extra care, especially with small children.
  • The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, please ensure you are well prepared for your visit.

With marvellous views across to Glenbrook and as far as Kurrajong, almost 50km away, Tunnel View lookout is a great destination for sweeping valley vistas, birdwatching and wildflowers. Situated in the Glenbrook region of Blue Mountains National Park, it’s a popular lookout for all ages and harbours a special treat for train buffs.

From the unfenced lookout, gaze across to train-line cutting and you’ll see the two historic tunnels, constructed in 1911. Beyond all this, look for the basalt capped mountains of Mount Banks and Mount Tomah.

In the warmer months you’ll see the creamy spikes of the woody pears as well as the delicate white blossoms of the flannel flower. In May, mixed feeding flocks of migrating red wattlebirds, honey eaters and noisy friarbirds congregate around here.

You can round off your day-trip in the Glenbrook region with Nepean lookout and perhaps a dip at the pool along Jellybean track.

Take a virtual tour of Tunnel View lookout captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Also see

  • Euroka - Nepean River walk, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH

    Nepean lookout

    With great river views of Fairlight Gorge, Nepean lookout boasts birdwatching and scenic wildflowers on a sightseeing car tour in Glenbrook, Blue Mountains National Park.

  • Jellybean Pool, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton © OEH

    Jellybean track

    A perfect Blue Mountains day trip with the kids, Jellybean track is a short walk taking you to pretty Jellybean Pool. Swim or lilo the calm waters, bring a picnic or try bird watching.

  • Family relaxing by their tent in Redgum section of Euroka campground. Photo: OEH/Simone Cottrell

    Euroka campground

    Campsites at Euroka campground are a great spot to pitch a tent in Blue Mountains National Park. Just south of Glenbrook, it’s near to picnic areas and walking tracks.

 

Google Street View Trekker

Using Google Street View Trekker, we've captured imagery across a range of NSW national parks and attractions. Get a bird's eye view of these incredible landscapes before setting off on your own adventure.

Google Trekker at Cape Byron State Conservation Area. Photo: J Spencer/OEH.

Conservation program:

Bush Trackers

Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.

Charles Darwin walk, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Steve Alton

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