Katoomba Attractions
Katoomba Attractions Directory : National Parks and Reserves
Anvil Rock
Located at the end of Hat Hill Road in the Grose Valley, this weathered sandstone rock formation offers magnificent views over the Grose Valley to Mt Banks and Mt Hay. Wind eroded Cave is just 400 metres to the west. Dirt road access for two kilometres.Anvil Rock
Beauchamp Falls
Situated on Greaves Creek on the Rodriguez Pass Walking Track Beauchamp Falls can also be accessed as a 400 metres each way detour off the Grand Canyon Walk.Beauchamp Falls
Boars Head Rock
Boars Head Rock is reached via the Cliff Drive west of Narrow Neck this large rock on the escarpment was named because of its resemblance to the head of a great boar. The ironstone bands in the sandstone when weathered result in interesting shapes and patterns. Boars Head Rock is best viewed from Narrow Neck Plateau.Boars Head Rock
Cahills Lookout
A short walk to Cahills Lookout provides a great place to compare the Jamison Valley, Narrow Neck Plateau and the more rural Megalong Valley as well as the rock formation known as Boars Head. It is also an ideal spot to watch the sunset.Cahills Lookout
Eagle Hawk Lookout
Eagle Hawk Lookout is a small lookout closely surrounded by trees just past Scenic World on the Cliff Drive offer a framed 'eagle' view of The Three Sisters rock formation and the Jamison Valley.Eagle Hawk Lookout
Explorers Tree
Explorers Tree is located on Pulpit Hill just west of Katoombaand is the remains of tall Blackbutt where explorer William Lawson reportedly carved his initials in 1813 on the historic crossing of the Blue Mountains with Gregory Blaxland and Charles Wentworth.Explorers Tree
Furbers Steps
Walking track joins Federal Pass to the top of the escarpment passing Rainforest Lookout, Queen Victoria Lookout and Furbers Steps Lookout. The steps were constructed in 1908 and are a strenuous and steep ascent of over 1000 steps.Furbers Steps
Katoomba Falls
A series of small waterfalls flow over rocks to the Katoomba Falls where it drops over 55 metres over the escarpment into the Jamison Valley. An Aboriginal word meaning 'shiny, tumbling waters' the Katoomba Falls are lit at night and can be seen from a number of vantage points on Reids Plateau, the Round Walk and the Sceniscender at Scenic World.Katoomba Falls
Landslide Lookout
Landslide Lookout is on Cliff Drive opposite Cyclorama Point, the lookout provides a view of the 1931 landslide between Malatia Point and Narrow Neck. The best views of the landslide can be seen from Narrow Neck Lookout.Landslide Lookout
Malaita Lookout
Malatia Lookout is on the escarpment above Malatia Point between Landslide Lookout and Eagle Hawk Lookout at Katoomba.Malaita Lookout
Narrow Neck Lookout
Narrow Neck Lookout as the name implies has views over the Narrow Neck Peninsula Plateau which divides the Jamison and Megalong Valleys. Access is along Glen Raphael Drive, a gravel road leading two kilometres along Narrow Neck to a locked gate. The next seven kilometres is for walkers and cyclists only. This is a popular mountain bike ride.Narrow Neck Lookout
Queen Victoria Lookout
Queen Victoria Lookout is named in honour of Queen Victoria and offering views of Katoomba Falls and the Three Sisters. This lookout is located on the Furbers Steps between Rainforest Lookout and Furbers Lookout.Queen Victoria Lookout
Six Foot Track
The Six Foot Track is a 45 kilometre footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The Six Foot Track was planned as a shortcut to Jenolan Caves. At the time, visitors to the caves travelled by train to Mt Victoria or Tarana. In 1879, Tarana became the only town on the railway from which it was possible to take a coach all the way to the caves, a monopoly which it enjoyed for ten years. Seeing this valuable traffic passing them ...Six Foot Track
Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park
The Three Sisters are a fascinating rock formation associated Aboriginal Legend. Panoramic views into the Jamison Valley, these three prominent rocky pinnacles on the edge of the escarpment at Echo Point Katoomba have become an iconic symbol for the Blue Mountains. The Three Sisters can be viewed from the main lookout or the Queen Elizabeth or Prince of Wales Lookouts on the lower levels. A walk from behind the Visitor Information Centre will lead you to the top of the Three Sisters via Honey...Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park
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