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Find out more about the features, attractions and landscapes of Penrith Valley.

Scenic Lookouts

The Rock Lookout (Blue Mountains NP)
Situated on the eastern side of the Nepean River, through Mulgoa south of Penrith. The viewpoint is a short walk and overlooks Fairlight Gorge.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • picnic
Tunnel View Lookout (Blue Mountains NP)
Off the unsealed Mount Portal Road via the Glenbrook the Glenbrook entrance to Blue Mountains National Park. View into the depths of Glenbrook Gorge and across to the western railway. Park entry fee applies. Unfenced.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • bike
  • cliff safety
  • loco parentis
Mount Portal Lookout (Blue Mountains NP)
At the end of the unsealed Mount Portal Road via the Glenbrook entrance to Blue Mountains National Park. A wide vista over the Nepean River to Penrith and beyond. Park entry fee applies.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • bike
Nepean Lookout (Blue Mountains NP)
At the end of the unsealed Nepean Lookout Road, via the Glenbrook entrance to Blue Mountains National Park. Park entry fee applies. Unfenced.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • picnic
  • bike
  • cliff safety
  • loco parentis
Hawkesbury Lookout (Yellomundee RP)
A very popular and accessible viewpoint on Hawkesbury Road at Hawkesbury Heights. Looks over the Nepean River to the plains and hills of north-western Sydney.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • picnic
  • toilets
Yellow Rock Lookout (Yellomundee RP)
At the end of Yellow Rock Road, Yellow Rock via Winmalee. A bushy view down to the Nepean River.
Facilities:
  • lookout
  • picnic
  • toilets
  • cliff safety
  • loco parentis