Pulpit Rock Lookout
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shebe43
Blue Mountains, Australia468 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
To get to Pulpit Rock you need to take Hat Hill Road turn off from Blackheath. It is just after the main set of traffic lights. Drive a few kms down to the end, following signs for Pulpit Rock lookout.
After the car park, there is a 10 minute walk to the first lookout.
Be prepared to walk down (and back up of course) many stairs and a couple of metal ladders. If you suffer from a fear of heights this might not be for you, but the first lookout should still be OK.
If you are a bit more adventurous, keep going, down the steps and then down the metal stairs to the very end. The last lookout is situated on the very edge of a column, with 280 degree views all around you and a sheer drop down.
The view is off Govetts Leap and the Blackheath edge of the escarpment to your right, and then into the Grose Valley to your left.
The views and the experience is second to none.
Plus, there are no big tour buses here, only a handful of other visitors.
If you plan well you can do the 1.5 hour walk to Govetts leap across the top of the cliffs, there is a well marked path, but no railings. The track is narrow and rocky and uneven in places, you'll need hiking shoes/boots for this.
Pulpit Rock lookout is the best in the mountains. If you only do one lookout this one should be it.
After the car park, there is a 10 minute walk to the first lookout.
Be prepared to walk down (and back up of course) many stairs and a couple of metal ladders. If you suffer from a fear of heights this might not be for you, but the first lookout should still be OK.
If you are a bit more adventurous, keep going, down the steps and then down the metal stairs to the very end. The last lookout is situated on the very edge of a column, with 280 degree views all around you and a sheer drop down.
The view is off Govetts Leap and the Blackheath edge of the escarpment to your right, and then into the Grose Valley to your left.
The views and the experience is second to none.
Plus, there are no big tour buses here, only a handful of other visitors.
If you plan well you can do the 1.5 hour walk to Govetts leap across the top of the cliffs, there is a well marked path, but no railings. The track is narrow and rocky and uneven in places, you'll need hiking shoes/boots for this.
Pulpit Rock lookout is the best in the mountains. If you only do one lookout this one should be it.
Written July 20, 2017
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Frances I
Australia85 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I did this walk walk solo from Govetts Lookout to Pulpit Rock and back. It’s a beautiful walk which includes Horse shoe falls. You get to see this fall and Govetts Falls on the other side of the canyon for one of the Lookout stops half way. Wow what a view and it was sheltered from the wind on the walk but very windy at Pulpit. I saw people on the track every 20 min. Not to busy and just gorgeous in the afternoon with the light on the canyon sides
Written June 30, 2018
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Michael N
Lawson, Australia1,163 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Turn off Hat Hill Road at Blackheath and near the end you can turn off and drive down to an informal parking area. There is then a moderate walk down to the lookout with quite a few steps but relatively easy..
The view is nothing short of spectacular. The lookout juts out over the Grose Valley and you can see a number of awesome cliffs across the gorge.
There is a shelter shed half way down where you could have a lovely picnic.
The view is nothing short of spectacular. The lookout juts out over the Grose Valley and you can see a number of awesome cliffs across the gorge.
There is a shelter shed half way down where you could have a lovely picnic.
Written February 9, 2018
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J W
Altona, Australia252 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We actually didn't make it all the way to the final lookout, but we got close before it started getting dark. I was pretty tired by then, too haha.
It was awesome fun and I highly recommend it! Some of the scenery you'll experience is awesome, as is the wildlife. Heaps of lizards (therefore generally snakes, as well, so be a careful), birds and insects, lots of them. Maybe take some repellant.
Now the walk does say medium difficulty, which I certainly agree with in certain sections, but other parts are a little harder than that. Steep sets of stairs, loose footing and muddy patches with little railing were there when we visited, so just be careful while you're out there enjoying yourself.
Sturdy footwear is a must and take plenty of water with you, too.
This was honestly one of the best walks I've ever been on and I've been on a few. The sights and photo opportunities are great.
Highly recommended!
It was awesome fun and I highly recommend it! Some of the scenery you'll experience is awesome, as is the wildlife. Heaps of lizards (therefore generally snakes, as well, so be a careful), birds and insects, lots of them. Maybe take some repellant.
Now the walk does say medium difficulty, which I certainly agree with in certain sections, but other parts are a little harder than that. Steep sets of stairs, loose footing and muddy patches with little railing were there when we visited, so just be careful while you're out there enjoying yourself.
Sturdy footwear is a must and take plenty of water with you, too.
This was honestly one of the best walks I've ever been on and I've been on a few. The sights and photo opportunities are great.
Highly recommended!
Written January 25, 2018
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Gratefultravels5
Australia259 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
You can walk to this from Govetts leap (3 hours return) or drive from hat hill road. We drove, part of the road is gravel and there are dips so take care if your car sits very low. From the car park it took me about 20 minutes to the final lookout but longer coming back due to the steps and my questionable fitness!
The lookouts here are stunning and not crowded. The end look out is a bit daunting- but you don't have to go right to the bottom to see the view.
The lookouts here are stunning and not crowded. The end look out is a bit daunting- but you don't have to go right to the bottom to see the view.
Written January 4, 2018
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Rosemary W
Hope Island, Australia431 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
There are lots of steps to this natural rocky wonder, yet there are three levels and you can take your time. Don't miss this unique experience.
Accessible from Blackheath via Hat Head Rd and then 3 kms of bumpy dirt track
(all cars can go with care), take the right fork for final kilometre and you'll arrive at this remote car park.
An easy 300 metres brings you to an extraordinary 270 degree view from this plateau edge plunging down into steep gorges below . You'll see Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap to the south and on a clear day right up the valley to Mt Banks and Mt Hay.
Descend from there another 70 steps and across a wooden and meshed high safety rail. It's not for the faint hearted because the drops into the valley below you on both sides are dizzyingly steep.
Oh my goodness, it's breathtaking.
But wait there's more.....
The final metal stairs with netted safety rails are precipitous. Yet, what a thrilling experience to stand atop this aeons old, eroded rock and swing your eyes into the stomach churning depths below. Return the way you came.
No mistake, this is precipitous, so watch children, but the railing makes it doable if parents are on each side. The Govetts Leap Falls plunge 80 wild metres into the valley.
Return the way you came and it probably takes little more than 30 minutes. Sunrise or sunset would be extraordinary to witness.
Picnic tables are available up at the beginning of the walk but take care with small children.
Accessible from Blackheath via Hat Head Rd and then 3 kms of bumpy dirt track
(all cars can go with care), take the right fork for final kilometre and you'll arrive at this remote car park.
An easy 300 metres brings you to an extraordinary 270 degree view from this plateau edge plunging down into steep gorges below . You'll see Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap to the south and on a clear day right up the valley to Mt Banks and Mt Hay.
Descend from there another 70 steps and across a wooden and meshed high safety rail. It's not for the faint hearted because the drops into the valley below you on both sides are dizzyingly steep.
Oh my goodness, it's breathtaking.
But wait there's more.....
The final metal stairs with netted safety rails are precipitous. Yet, what a thrilling experience to stand atop this aeons old, eroded rock and swing your eyes into the stomach churning depths below. Return the way you came.
No mistake, this is precipitous, so watch children, but the railing makes it doable if parents are on each side. The Govetts Leap Falls plunge 80 wild metres into the valley.
Return the way you came and it probably takes little more than 30 minutes. Sunrise or sunset would be extraordinary to witness.
Picnic tables are available up at the beginning of the walk but take care with small children.
Written April 13, 2017
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Sarracenia
Norman, OK1,687 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This lookout is a bit further than some of the other lookouts in the area. The road to the parking lot is dirt and not in the best shape, but a regular car can make it. Unlike Govitt’s Leap or other lookouts, this one requires a bit of walking . The distance to the lookout is 400 meters, not large, but there are many steps (300 at least if not more). The novel thing about this lookout is that it comes in multi stages. Once you get to the main platform, the trail continues and it descends (steep metal stairs) into the “pulpit” area. This area is a relatively small platform where you are basically sticking out into the abyss. This part of the lookout is impressive and you feel closer to the big rocks here than in any of the other look outs I visited. There is a good guardrail to get down to this little pulpit platform and once there you have a metal fence. Nevertheless I would not recommend this part of the lookout to anyone that has fear of heights.
Moderate fitness is required to manage all the steps that take you to the first part of the lookout and then you have more steps if you want to continue to the last platform. If fear of heights and fitness level are not an issue I would recommend visiting this lookout and going all the way to the end of the trail where you feel suspended at the edge of the cliff.
The bathroom is near the beginning of the trail past the picnic table, but you may miss it if you are not looking for the sign.
A very impressive experience if you make it to the last platform. I would visit again.
Moderate fitness is required to manage all the steps that take you to the first part of the lookout and then you have more steps if you want to continue to the last platform. If fear of heights and fitness level are not an issue I would recommend visiting this lookout and going all the way to the end of the trail where you feel suspended at the edge of the cliff.
The bathroom is near the beginning of the trail past the picnic table, but you may miss it if you are not looking for the sign.
A very impressive experience if you make it to the last platform. I would visit again.
Written November 21, 2016
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EugeC
San Diego, CA339 contributions
Apr 2019
This lookout involves a few minutes descent from the parking area and rewards visitors with a great view. The wind can really pick up during the descent, so hold on tightly to hats and cameras!
Written September 22, 2019
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jdselby
Eindhoven, The Netherlands165 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is a do-not-miss viewpoint in my opinion. My husband and I went late in the day and saw very few people there. The solitude and silence were a welcome treat after Scenic World the day before.
We walked down the stairs to each of the lookouts. For those with a fear of heights, this could be intimidating, but the stairs and handrails are very sturdy.
The panoramic views are indescribable. We could hear the sound of Bridal Veil falls across the valley and see it through our binoculars.
Awe-inspiring!
We walked down the stairs to each of the lookouts. For those with a fear of heights, this could be intimidating, but the stairs and handrails are very sturdy.
The panoramic views are indescribable. We could hear the sound of Bridal Veil falls across the valley and see it through our binoculars.
Awe-inspiring!
Written May 8, 2019
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NickyP54
Bargara, Australia1,544 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Our visit to Pulpit Rock was a picnic lunchtime stop as part of Dingo Tour's day trip to the Blue Mountains. It's off the main tour route mainly because the last section of track is a relatively narrow dirt road not suitable for the larger buses. There is a small car park with rustic hut and outdoor tables which make for a great lunch stop.
The lookout itself is easily accessed by a stepped pathway though the bush and the views of the Grose valley both en-route and at the viewing platform are simply stunning. We stopped at several other scenic spots during the day, but this was definitely the most spectacular.
The lookout itself is easily accessed by a stepped pathway though the bush and the views of the Grose valley both en-route and at the viewing platform are simply stunning. We stopped at several other scenic spots during the day, but this was definitely the most spectacular.
Written February 18, 2018
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May I know if the trail is well marked from Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock and is there a lot of inclines?
Thanks
Written August 6, 2019
I wouldn't say it is "well marked", but it isn't too difficult to navigate. The first 1km has quite a bit of incline and is a bit tough.
Written August 7, 2019
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