Pros & cons
PROS
- Big views for a very short walk (about 200–210 m)
- Quiet lower-mountains vantage point with links to longer hikes
CONS
- Unfenced cliff edges and significant drop-offs
- No toilets or facilities; little shelter on the rock platform
Overview
Martin's Lookout is a cliff-edge rock platform near Springwood with a memorial plaque and cross, looking straight across the Glenbrook Creek valley to Lost World Lookout. It’s a classic lower Blue Mountains viewpoint that delivers the drama without the drive time or crowds of the upper mountains.
What you’ll see
Expect sweeping valley views over Glenbrook Creek, rugged sandstone escarpments, and dense bushland. The lookout itself is an open, unfenced slab of rock—great for soaking in the panorama and framing photos toward the opposite ridge and Lost World Lookout.
The walk
From the small car park, it’s roughly 200–210 meters to the lookout—short but classed as moderate thanks to some rocky, steep sections. Sturdy shoes help. If you’ve got more time, this spot also serves as a gateway to longer outings toward Perch Ponds, Bunyan Lookout, and Lost World Lookout.
Best time to visit
Sunrise and sunset are the sweet spots for warm light across the valley and moody mist on cooler mornings. It’s often peaceful outside peak times; weekdays tend to be quieter. The site is open all hours, so you can easily time a quick detour for golden hour.
Know before you go
There are no facilities at the lookout—no toilets, no water, no picnic tables—so bring what you need. The rock platform feels exposed in bad weather; keep back from the edge and supervise kids closely. Free parking is at the end of the access road, a very short stroll from the viewpoint.
Who will love it
Anyone craving big scenery with minimal effort, photographers chasing soft light, and walkers looking to link into more adventurous tracks down to the creek or across the valley.
Where it is
-33.7348, 150.5754Tips for Martin's Lookout
- 01Bring all water and snacks—there are no facilities on site.
- 02Wear sturdy shoes; the short track has steep, rocky sections.
- 03Keep well back from the unfenced cliff edge and mind children closely.
- 04Aim for sunrise or sunset for the best light and fewer people on weekdays.
- 05Use this as a launch point if you plan to continue toward Lost World Lookout.
Amenities
Near Martin's Lookout
All places →All trails →
0 mi awayLost World TrailSteep lookout-to-lookout epic with a creek crossing and solitudeChallenging · 4 mi · 3.5 hr
0.1 mi awayMartins Lookout TrackShort, steep stroll to huge Glenbrook Creek views near SpringwoodModerate · 0.5 mi · 48 min
0.4 mi awayLost World LookoutQuiet cliff-edge lookout with big Glenbrook Creek valley viewsScenic Viewpoint
1.4 mi awayFlorabella PassShady lower mountains gully linking Warrimoo and BlaxlandModerate · 3.7 mi · 2.5 hr
3.4 mi awayRed Hands CaveLayered Aboriginal hand stencils in a sheltered sandstone overhangTrailhead · Parking
3.5 mi awayCamp Fire Creek trackShady creek walk to rock art, with ferns, dragons, and quiet cornersModerate · 4.4 mi · 3 hr
3.5 mi awayGlenbrook Visitor Information CentreEastern gateway hub for maps, tips, and local-made giftsRestroom · Parking
3.7 mi awayBlue PoolSecluded bush-fringed swimming hole a short walk from GlenbrookTrailhead · Parking
