Valley lookout
Relax with a picnic lunch at Valley lookout and enjoy dramatic views inside the world’s second largest canyon. It’s easily combined with a 4WD or camping getaway in Capertee National Park, near Rylstone.
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Lost City lookout
Lost City lookout is the gateway to Lost City walking track near Lithgow. It’s a scenic spot for a picnic with views of unique ‘platy’ pagoda rock formations and the sandstone escarpment as a backdrop.
Womerah Range trail
Womerah Range trail is a challenging hiking and mountain biking route with scenic views through the dramatic sandstone landscape of Parr State Conservation Area.
- Distance
- 48km one-way
- Time
- 2 days
- Where
- Parr State Conservation Area, Yengo National Park in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Greater Blue Mountains drive
Greater Blue Mountains Drive takes in the iconic scenery of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property. Explore Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba and beyond.
- Distance
- 1,200
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Pagoda Lookout walking track
Pagoda Lookout walking track is a short but steep walk near Rylstone in Wollemi National Park. Enjoy incredible views over ancient pagoda rock formations and the Cudgegong River.
- Distance
- 2.5km return
- Time
- 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Wollemi National Park in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast, Country NSW
Lost City walking track
Lost City walking track is a family-friendly 6km return walk in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Just 5km from Lithgow, you'll see unique rock formations named pagodas, panoramic views, tranquil creeks and historic mining relics.
- Time
- 2 - 4hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds
Baal Bone Gap picnic area
Visit the jewel in the crown of Gardens of Stone and marvel at the magnificent rock pagodas, sheer cliffs and endless scenic views of Baal Bone Gap.
Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest walking track
The scenic views are worth the effort on this challenging walk along the Grose River into the rugged wilderness of the Blue Gum Forest.
- Distance
- 16km return
- Time
- 6 - 8hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Rigby Hill walking track
Rigby Hill walking track is an easy 1hr return walk from Pierces Pass, in Blue Mountains National Park. It offers dramatic views of the Grose Valley, near Blackheath and Mount Wilson.
- Distance
- 1.2km return
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
The Newnes Plateau Cliffs
For self-reliant walkers, climbers and mountain bikers, Newnes Plateau is a wonderland of challenging experiences and awe-inspiring views.