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Discover the wonderful attractions of Lawson, the historic village in the Blue Mountains, Australia
Discover the wonderful attractions of Lawson, the historic village in the Blue Mountains, Australia
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<strong>Lawson</strong><br />
<strong>Visitor</strong>'s Guide<br />
Great walks & Waterfalls<br />
Amazing history<br />
Great food
Coxs Cave<br />
MOUNT VICTORIA, NSW, 2786<br />
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This is a wonderful adventurous circuit walk and takes about 90 minutes. Park your car at the Mount<br />
Piddington Lookout carpark. Follow the sign to Coxs cave. Coxs Cave, almost certainly named after George<br />
Henry Cox, who was a fellow member of Parliament with William Piddington, was reached by a wooden<br />
ladder and track after 1879, while the track north along Fairy Bower Creek to the Toll House was formed<br />
between 1888 and 1898.<br />
Today you access the cave via a metal ladder. The view from the cave is great.<br />
3 Sisters<br />
KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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This family-friendly easy walk is about 40min return and treats you to ever-changing views of the grand<br />
Three Sisters, rising nearly a kilometre above sea level. Pass through the archway, next to the <strong>Visitor</strong><br />
Information Centre. Marvel at the incredible views of the Three Sisters' weather-eroded sandstone turrets,<br />
and the hazy blue Jamison Valley stretching to Mount Solitary.<br />
From here, steps lead a further 50m to Lady Game lookout, for a closer view of this remarkable rock<br />
formation.
Therabulat Lookout<br />
Corner Stuarts Road and Farnells Road, KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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Look out for the sign. Park your car where you can at the end of Stuarts Road and follow the track for<br />
about 15min.<br />
Lookout for a poorly marked sidetrack that will take you to the lookout. Park is limited. GO HERE>><br />
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If you’re looking for a great “out of the way” walk to do, check out this wonderful walk.<br />
Oreades Lookout<br />
KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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Oreades Lookout is located on the track to The Three Sisters, midway between the archway at the Tourist<br />
Information Centre and Lady Game Lookout. It was created in 2015 as part of the NPWS Echo Point track<br />
upgrade. The lookout is named after the Eucalyptus Oreades that is commonly known as the Blue<br />
Mountains Ash and found near the lookout.<br />
The trees around Oreades Lookout, are amazing any time of the day, but this morning they look<br />
exceptional with the dark sky in the background.
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Mount Banks<br />
Mount Banks, Bells Line Of Road, MOUNT TOMAH, NSW, 2758<br />
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This is an easy to medium approximately 3 hour walk. Mount Banks at 1062 metres is a basalt capped<br />
mountain which is among the highest peaks of the Blue Mountains and was named by botanist George<br />
Cayley after his botanical benefactor Sir Joseph Banks. Mount Banks was the furthest point reach by Cagey<br />
in his 1804 expedition.<br />
Mount Banks can be seen from most lookouts around the rim of the Grose Valley and from Sydney. Turn off<br />
Bells Line of Road down a gravel track to a picnic area where there ...
Katoomba Cascades<br />
KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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This short walk starts at Katoomba Cascades Picnic area on Cliff Drive. The track heads down to the<br />
popular Katoomba Cascades. There are shade and seats at the base of the cascades.<br />
From here you can either return back to the carpark or take the walk around to the Prince and Princess of<br />
York Lookout and on to Reids Plateau. HERE>> https://w3w.co/hives.sanest.culinary<br />
After heavy rain the cascades are amazing. Allow 15 mins for the return walk from the cascades.<br />
Norths Lookout<br />
Explorers Marked Tree, 3A Nellies Glen Rd, KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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This lookout is located behind the Explorers Marked Tree and overlooks Nellies Glen. Park in the carpark<br />
just past the Explorers Tree.<br />
This is a pleasant walk down the first part of the 6 Foot track. North's Lookout is named after J.B. North<br />
who opened the first Coal Mine in Katoomba in 1879.<br />
Allow 1 hour for the return walk. You can also walk onto other lookouts.
Burrabarroo Lookout<br />
KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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This small, fenced lookout is just off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near Carrington Park. The view looks over<br />
the valley and out to Sublime Point and Kings Tablelands in the distance.<br />
The lookout is perched on the top of a rocky buttress at the end of a small point, giving great views. Allow<br />
30mins for the return walk or visit it as part of your walk along the Prince Henry Cliff walk.<br />
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Great Western Highway, MOUNT VICTORIA, NSW, 2786<br />
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Katoomba 686G and 686 Bus<br />
Katoomba Railway Station, KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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If you arrive at Katoomba by train there are 2 great bus options to get you to some of the best spots.<br />
686G is a longer more detailed trip. It starts at Katoomba Station and loops Echo Point, Scenic World and<br />
Cliff Drive near Narrow Neck and Cahills Lookout. It also starts at 6am. See the weblink.<br />
686 is a shorter trip. It starts at Katoomba Station and loops Echo Point and Scenic World. It starts at 9am.<br />
See the weblink. It starts at 9am.<br />
Reids Plateau<br />
Reids Plateau, KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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Reids Plateau offers commanding views over the Jamison Valley, Orphan Rock and Katoomba Falls You can<br />
access this from multiple directions. Going directly from the carpark is only a 5-minute walk. The loop<br />
around Reids Plateau explores several lookouts and the bush through the area.<br />
There are a couple of short side trips out to extra lookouts, including one that passes through a natural<br />
tunnel. Reids Plateau Picnic area has a few seats, shelter, and a great view making a great spot for a picnic<br />
lunch.
Walls Lookout<br />
Walls Lookout, Bells Line of Road, MOUNT TOMAH, NSW, 2758<br />
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This is a wonderful lookout offering greats views of the Grose Valley. Take the Peirces Pass turn-off and<br />
Park the car at the top car park and follow the track out to the Walls Lookout.<br />
This walk offers great views and lots of wildflowers. A one-hour return walk through heath leads to a clifftop<br />
vantage point over the Grose Valley.<br />
It's also kid-friendly, but take care there are no safety fences. PHOTOS by Troy Hovenden Photography.<br />
Hanging Rock - Baltzer Lookout<br />
Baltzer Lookout, MOUNT VICTORIA, NSW, 2786<br />
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This walk to Baltzer Lookout (Burramoko Ridge) is a 3-4hrs walk and rewards you with excellent scenery<br />
and a view over the stunning Hanging Rock. The track is mainly management trail, and would be great on<br />
a mountain bike (to the end of the management trail). The large cliff edges are unfenced and quite<br />
exposed, so do take care. Although short and relatively unchanging in scenery, the walk to Baltzer Lookout<br />
is well worth it.<br />
Hanging Rock is an outstanding feature near Baltzer Lookout, at the end of ...
Blair Athol No 4 Coal Mine<br />
MOUNT VICTORIA, NSW, 2786<br />
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Another great EXERCISE walk. The Blair Athol No 4 Coal Mine, Mount Victoria. If you like a bit of<br />
ADVENTURE, this short walk could be the go for you. BIGGER kids will love it. Allow 30 minutes for this 1km<br />
walk, plus browsing time.<br />
TAKE A GOOD TORCH in case you have the courage to go into the mine. It’s VERY DARK, a bit slippery and<br />
muddy in places. TAKE CARE. Wear good walking shoes, consider wearing a cap/hat to protect your head<br />
and maybe even a mask to eliminate other baddies.<br />
Rigby Hill<br />
Rigby Hill, Bells Line of Road, MOUNT TOMAH, NSW, 2758<br />
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There are wonderful views up and down the Grose Valley from the top of Rigby Hill. Rigby Hill is just a<br />
short walk from the Pierces Pass Picnic Area, off Bells Line of Road.<br />
It's only about a 15-minute walk out to the end of the trail, but you want to allow a bit more time just to<br />
take in the view. The trail climbs a bit at the end but is pretty easy walking.<br />
Great spot for photos for Sunrise and Sunset.
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre<br />
30 Parke Street, KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780 More information<br />
Monday to Friday 10am-5pm - Saturday ad Sunday 10am-4pm<br />
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage<br />
Exhibition which is devoted to education about the distinctive environment, history and culture of the Blue<br />
Mountains region. The Cultural Centre is co-located with the new Katoomba Library. The Cultural Centre<br />
showcases innovative, diverse, distinctive and creative cultural programs for enjoyment by residents of,<br />
and visitors to, the Blue Mountains.<br />
Tallawalla Lookout<br />
KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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Tallawalla Lookout is on the Prince Henry Cliff walk and is easily accessible via Silver Mist Reserve. It<br />
offers great views over the Jamison Valley, looking toward the canyon that has Bridal Veil Falls.<br />
If going direct, allow 20 minutes for the return walk.<br />
A great walk to do is to check out the lookout and then head down the track to Echo Point and then either<br />
retrace your steps or walk back along the road to your car.
Point Pilcher Lookout<br />
MEDLOW BATH, NSW, 2780<br />
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The original track to Point Pilcher was built by Mark Foys gardener. It is about 5.2km from the GWH. The<br />
last 3.5km is a dirt road. The reward, however, is a superb view down to Govetts Gorge and across dense<br />
bushland, known as the Grose Wilderness, which has remained totally untouched.<br />
This is one of the most isolated areas in the Blue Mountains. Named after Charles Edward Pilcher<br />
1844-1916, a barrister and politician. The road to the lookout was constructed in 1964.<br />
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden<br />
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, MOUNT TOMAH, NSW, 2758<br />
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9am-5pm Sunday to Friday - 9.30am-5pm Sat/Public Holidays - Closed Christmas Day<br />
This 252 hectare garden sits on the summit of a basalt capped peak 1,000 metres above sea level in the<br />
World Heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains. The Garden is home to a world class collection of plants<br />
from the cooler southern hemisphere.<br />
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WEATHER ~ Blue Mountains weather in the region<br />
Great Western Highway, KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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CLICK the link below to see the latest 7-day forecast for the greater Blue Mountains Region.<br />
https://www.askroz.com.au/blog/blue-mountains-7-day-weather-forecast<br />
About Blue Mountains weather: The climate varies with elevation. At Katoomba, 1,010m above sea level,<br />
summer average maximum temperature is around 22 °c with a few days extending into the 30s although it<br />
is quite common to see maximum temperatures stay in the teens when east coast troughs persist.<br />
Echo Point Lookout<br />
KATOOMBA, NSW, 2780<br />
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Echo Point lookout is the gateway to many great walks and nature experiences in the area. If you have<br />
time, Prince Henry Cliff walk connects Echo Point to Leura Cascades and takes you past many scenic<br />
lookouts along the cliff edge. Try going down the Giant Stairway to get to the tracks below the cliffs.<br />
Standing proudly in the land of the Gundungurra and Darug People, the traditional custodians of this<br />
declared Aboriginal Place, the imposing Three Sisters is best seen from Echo Point lookout, on the edge of<br />
the plateau above.
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