Cahills Lookout

Cahills Lookout

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Posted 2017-09-19 by Gypsy Rosefollow
It is no wonder that was voted one of the best lookouts in the spectacular and World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains. With its undeniably spectacular views of wilderness and lush forest, this not-so-popular lookout is the ultimate serenity away from tourist bus crowds and overall crowds. It also offers something different from most of the Blue Mountain lookouts.



What makes quite special is that it is one of the very few lookouts in the Blue Mountains that offers views of the Megalong Valley, as most lookouts in the region overlook the Jamison Valley.



Views of bush, farmland and the Great Divide on the horizon can be seen from here. Close by is the ironstone-fretted formation of Boars Head Rock and the cliff-bound Narrow Neck Peninsula reaching into the southern wilderness of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.



This unique lookout is also home to Boars Head Rock Lookout, which also offers stunning panoramic views of the Megalong Valley as well as the stunning rock formations.



The Lookout offers views towards Narrow Neck and the Six Foot Track to the Jenolan Caves. The track can be spotted snaking through the lush forest below after it descends Nellie's Glen.



The Lookout is located at the western end of Cliff Drive, Katoomba and features a pergola with sandstone piers and concrete beams which mark the beginning of the track that leads down to the lookout.



The short and easy 500-metre walk from the carpark features a few steep stairs and is a gateway to the Narrow Neck Plateau and Peckmans Plateau walk (40-minute return walk).



In 1959, was first opened by the Honourable J.J Cahill MLA who was the premier of New South Wales at the time. A plaque was placed on the Lookout to commemorate the opening event. The plaque has survived, although the plate which probably contained the usual information about what could be seen from this spot has been removed.



Sadly in 2014 suffered damage from the severe bushfires and there are still some remnants from the fire visible on the western side. Since the bushfires, this magnificent piece of nature has reconstructed to its full glory with its spectacular thick lush forest, proving to us, that nature is truly indestructible and marvellous!



This less popular lookout is the perfect way to escape the crowds and tourist buses as you will, at most times, be almost alone and have this piece of haven to yourself.



Picnic tables are available as well as a small sealed carpark.

and Boars Head Rock Lookout are popular with rock climbers too.



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