Tunnel View Lookout

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30 mins

512 m Return

9 m

Hard track

Tunnel View Lookout walk is a short walk along a well-maintained management trail. At the end of the wide trail is a short narrow track leading to a large mostly flat rock platform with great views. On the far side of the gorge you can just see where train tunnel goes through the hill, you can't see the actual tunnel. You do get great views of Glenbrook Creek Gorge, the Blue Mountains and Sydney. A lovely walk.

Sign and gate at start of Tunnel View Lookout walk

Glenbrook Gorge from Tunnel View Lookout

(0km) Tunnel View car park → Tunnel View turning circle

240 m

4 mins

0m Easy track

From the dirt car park

[Parking]

on Mount Portal Trail, this walk follows the 'Tunnel View Lookout' sign[1] between the metal bollards

[Pinch Point]

(to the left of the locked gate

[Gate]

). The walk leads past the large 'Blue Mountains National Park' information sign[2][3] (on the left) and continues gently uphill along the wide management trail. After 90m the trail leads past a cliff edge warning sign[4] (on the left). The walk continues gently uphill along the wide trail for yet another 90m to come to a turning circle at the end of the wide trail, marked with a 'Tunnel View Lookout' sign[5].

(0km) Tunnel View turning circle → Tunnel View lookout

20 m

-2m Hard track

Continue straight: From the turning circle, this walk follows the 'Tunnel View Lookout' sign[6], past the 'Take care when walking near cliffs' sign[7], along the narrow rough track[8]

[Trip Hazard]

towards the view. This short track leads to a large mostly flat rockplaftorm[9] with great views[10][11][12][13]. Please note that the cliff edge is undercut and unstable, please stay at least 5m back from the cliff edge to avoid the risk of a significant fall

[Trip Hazard]

Tunnel View Lookout

Tunnel View Lookout in the Glenbrook area of the Blue Mountains National Park, provides fantastic views[14]. The unfenced[15] rock platform[16] is on the top of a cliff forming the southern wall of Glenbrook Gorge[17]. The lookout is named after the train tunnel on the other side of the gorge, built in 1911. There are amazing views across some of the taller peaks in the park to the north west[18] and down the gorge to the plains of Western Sydney[19]. Please stay at least 5m back from the cliff edge to avoid the risk of a significant fall

[Trip Hazard]

Maps for the Tunnel View Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Penrith	1:25 000 Map Series	90303N PENRITH	NSW-90303N
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Tunnel View Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Tunnel View Lookout

Altitude analysis for Tunnel View Lookout

Accessibility Profile

This page is designed to give you a sense of the facilities that help improve access for people with disabilities or mobility restrictions. See tracknotes and map for navigation, point of interest and other information. See the Accessibility Details below for specific information about each facility.

Slope: Gentle slope mostly uphill towards the lookout. Rock platform slopes towards cliff edge.

Surface: Mostly 3m wide generally smooth dirt trail. The trail and car park will become boggy after rain. The last 10m to the lookout is about 1.2m wide and rough rocky track.

Parking: There is 1 designated accessible parking area on this walk.

Access hazards: There are 4 access hazards on this walk (such as pinch points, trip hazards or steep sections). See the Accessibility Details and track notes for specifics.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking (0m)

The dirt/gravel carpark (no marked bays) is found on the outside bed of the road and the start of the the signposted Tunnel View Lookout trail. The parking area will become boggy after rain.

2 Pinch Point (25m)

Alternative access around gate. The metal bollards are 110cm apart and 87cm high. The ground is mostly smooth and flat.

3 Gate (29m)

The metal bar gate spans the start of the trail at the carpark. There is a 74cm clearance under the bar. Alternative access between metal bollards beside gate.

4 Trip Hazard (240m)

At the end of the wide trail there is a narrow track leading to the rock platform. The surface is uneven and rocky.

5 Trip Hazard (255m)

The edge of the rock platform is overhang, unstable and likely to collapse. The rock platform also slopes towards the cliff edge. Please stay at least 5m from the edge.

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	512 m
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 240m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 15m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 240m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 15m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 240m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 15m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 240m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 15m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 240m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 15m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 240m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 15m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Tunnel View Lookout walk.

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Moderate track

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Total climbing: 259m

Hard track

Glenbrook Gorge Track

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Total climbing: 122m

Hard track

Blue Pool Track

522 m Return, 20 mins

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Hard track

Blue Pool to Glenbrook Sandbar

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Hard track

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Total climbing: 269m

Experienced only

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Experienced only

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Tunnel View Lookout walk starts and ends at the Tunnel View car park (gps: -33.785996, 150.62701)

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.<br /> (get details)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district.

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Park Information

Blue Mountains National Park

Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.

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