Features - Lookouts
The cliff line around the Jamison valley boasts a large number of lookouts. So far I have documented around 40 named lookouts with many other unnamed lookout spots. More than 25 of these can be accessed from the Prince Henry Cliff Walk which stretches from The Scenic Railway, Katoomba to Gordon Falls, Leura.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of lookouts:
| Lookout | Track / Road | Grid Ref |
| Castle Head (end) | Castle Head | |
| Castle Head (start) | Castle Head | 483 623 |
| Narrow Neck | Cliff Drive | |
| Hilda's | Cliff Drive | |
| Landslide | Cliff Drive | |
| Malaita | Cliff Drive | |
| Eagle Hawk | Cliff Drive | |
| Vaniman's | Round Walk | |
| Juliet's Balcony | Round Walk | |
| Orphan Rock | Reid's Plateau | |
| Duke and Duchess of York | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Cliff View | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Wollumai | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Allambie | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Lady Darley's | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Kedumba View | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Echo Point | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Queen Elizabeth | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Spooners | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Three Sisters | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Tallawalla | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Banksia | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Burrabarroo | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Flat Rock | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Kiah | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Copeland | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Bridal Vieil | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Evelyn's | Round Walk | |
| Majestic | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Leura Cascades? | Amphitheatre Track | |
| Leura Falls | off Amphitheatre Track | |
| The Rocks | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Bridal View | off Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Tarpeian Rock | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Fossil Rock | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Olympian Rock | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Elysian Rock | Prince Henry Cliff Walk | |
| Gordan Falls | Gordan Falls Walking Track | |
| Golf Links | Pool of Siloam | |
| Sublime Point | Sublime Point Rd | |
| Gladstone | Inspiration Point Walking Track | |
| Moya | Inspiration Point Walking Track | |
| Cathedral Point | off Inspiration Point Walking Track | |
| Queen Victoria | Valley of Waters Walking Track | |
| Jamison | Sir H Burrell Drive | |
| Princess Rock | ||
| Den Fenella | ||
| Murphy's Spiral | Stonehaven Pass | 562 651 |
| Fletcher's | ||
| Rocket Point | ||
| Lincoln's Rock | Little Switzerland Drive | |
| King's Tableland Power Easment | Tableland Rd | |
| McMahon's Point | Tableland Rd | |
| Lyrebird | Shortcut Track | 558 655 |
| Rose's | Stonehaven Pass | 562 651 |
| Cashman's | Stonehaven Pass | 561 651 |
| Bill Wilson's | Stonehaven Pass | 562 651 |
| Breakfast Point | Shortcut Track | 558 655 |
Comments...
Grading System
Grade 1 (Easy)
Opportunity for large number of walkers, including those with reduced walking ability to walk on well marked and even tracks. Tracks are man made and may have a few steps. Should not be steep. Suitable for beginners. Distance should not exceed about 10km.
Grade 2 (Easy-medium)
Easy walk, mostly on tracks of low gradient. Opportunity to walk easily in natural environments on well marked tracks. Tracks should not be steep. Distance should not exceed about 15km.
Grade 3 (Medium)
Medium walk with some hilly sections and/or rougher terrain. Opportunity to walk on defined and distinct tracks with some steep sections requiring a moderate level of fitness. Suitable for fit beginners. Distance should not exceed about 20 km.
Grade 4 (Medium-Hard)
Steeper, rougher terrain and may have off-track sections (no more than one quarter of the walk) or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments mostly along defined and distinct tracks. Tracks can be steep. There may be short sections of rock scrambling involved. Leaders should have map reading abilities and/or ability to use a compass. Distance depending on circumstances. Not suitable for most beginners.
Grade 5 (Hard)
Off-track or difficult terrain. Opportunity for walkers with advanced outdoor knowledge and skills to find their own way along often in distinct tracks or off track in remote locations. May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces. There may be rock scrambling, creek walking and crossing involved. Distance should not exceed 30 km, but may be short and difficult. Not suitable for beginners.
Grade 6 (Very hard)
Strenuous off-track walk or very long distance. Opportunity for highly experienced walkers to explore remote and challenging natural areas without reliance on managed tracks. Terrain may be steep, uneven and no track. There may be rock scrambling, creek walking and crossing involved. Distance covered is unlimited, but may be short and difficult. Only for experienced walkers and not suitable for beginners.
Grades courtesy of John Cooper of The Bush Club
Exposure
Exposure is assessed on the hardest part of the track / pass
1: No Exposure.
2: Some simple climbing involved
3: Climbing with tape or rope neccessary for non-climbers. Still free climbable.
4: Belay advised for non-climbers. Aids for climbers.
5: Belay required for experienced climbers.
Track Condition
Track Conditions are assessed on the worst major section of the track / pass
1: Excellent.
2: Good.
3: OK, but needing some trimming or erosion repairs.
4: A number of sections in poor condition.
5: Overgrown, badly eroded or no track.
Track Type
1: Maintained Tourist track.
2: Marked track.
3: Unmarked track.
4: Footpad.
5: Off track.
Navigation
Navigation is an overall assessment of the track / pass
1: Easy. Track and offshoot tracks are signposted.
2: Easy-Medium. Track is and offshoots are well marked (cairns / tape).
3: Medium. Simple route finding is neccessary.
4: Hard. Route finding can be difficult.
5: Challenging. GPS or map and compass necessary.