BLUE MOUNTAINS Inspirational Views A short tour of lookouts some of the most scenic spots in the Mountains. Photos by Denys Joannes If you want to experience a short tour of the vantage points along the upper Blue Mountains cliff line, start early, because there is a lot to see. Pack a picnic for later, and as you travel along the escarpment, choose a picnic spot you like best. The route links landmarks chosen by our early track builders for their uniqueness, splendour and exceptional scenery. Start at Wentworth Falls, with the short 20 minute walk down to Princes Rock Lookout, and look deep into Prince Regents Glen below the waterfall. The lookout was built for the first royal visit to Australia by Alfred Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, son of Queen Victoria, in 1867, during his round-the-world voyage. The view from the lookout over Wentworth Falls and the Grand Staircase on National Pass is superb! Off Kings Tableland Road which departs the Great Western Highway a the top of Bodington Hill, is Flat Rock also known as Lincoln’s Rock. This is an massive basically flat rock shelf offering an extensive scenic outlook. Please take great care near edges as this area is not fenced. Using common sense regarding safety this is a view not to be missed. Now to Sublime Point in Leura, again with just a short, and mostly level walk to the lookout. Sublime Point is at the end of Sublime Point Road, not far from the turn-off to Fairmont Resort. The view across Jamison Valley, to Mount Solitary, framed by the Three Sisters on the right, and the cliffs of Kings Tableland, extends over 270 degrees, a fabulous horizon. There are picnic areas on the way to the lookout too. Return to the car and off to Leura Cascades, most easily reached (right) Hanging Rock, Blackheath (below) Minni Ha Ha Falls, North Katoomba Photos by Denys Joannes
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