Evans Lookout

Welcome to Evans Lookout, one of the most majestic vantage points in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Named after George Evans, the first colonial surveyor to see the valley in 1813, this site offers a profound…

Standing here at the primary fenced platform of Evans Lookout, you are treated to a 'beautiful view' over the heart of the Grose Valley. The sandstone cliffs here are part of the Narrabeen Group, deposited over 200 million years…

Just a short walk from the main area lies Valley View, which, as the name suggests, offers a 'slightly different angle' of the immense landscape. This path is often quieter and provides 'beautiful valley views of the Grose'…

We now stand at the threshold of the Grand Canyon hike, a 'three to four hour circuit' that is widely considered one of the most spectacular walks in Australia. This is where the landscape shifts from elevated panoramic views to…

Further along the cliff top walk toward the north, we encounter Hayward's Gully. This area is a significant point of interest because it shows the ongoing human efforts to maintain access to this rugged terrain. …

The path stretching north from Evans Lookout is the Clifftop Track, a 'six-kilometer return' journey that links this site to the equally famous Govetts Leap. This walk is described as 'fairly easy' but with 'beautiful mountain…

We return to the area near the main Evans car park to conclude our tour at the 'sunset benches.' This is the 'best lookout here' for those who want to watch the day come to a close in a 'laid-back atmosphere.' From these benches,…

As we conclude our time here at Evans Lookout, I hope you have gained a deeper analytical appreciation for the immense geological and cultural landscape of the Blue Mountains. We have stood on the edge of a valley that has been…