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Lincoln’s Rock, a popular viewpoint in the Blue Mountains near Wentworth Falls, has been closed to the public due to safety and environmental concerns, with a minimum closure period of about three months from late January 2026.[facebook]
Which viewpoint is closed
- Blue Mountains City Council has announced the temporary closure of Lincoln’s Rock (also known as Flat Rock) from Thursday 22 January.[bluemts.com]
- The site is a well-known cliff‑edge lookout over the Jamison Valley, frequently shared on social media and used by tour groups and independent visitors.[facebook]
Reason for the closure
- Council states the closure responds to “serious” safety concerns related to the cliff‑edge environment and visitor behaviour at the site.[facebook]
- Environmental impacts from heavy visitation, including track erosion and damage to the surrounding vegetation and rock surfaces, are also cited as key reasons.[facebook]
Duration and review
- The closure is described as temporary but will be in place for a minimum of three months from 22 January, with Council indicating it will remain closed until at least 30 April 2026 when the situation will be reviewed.[instagram]
- During this period, access to the lookout area will be restricted, and visitors are requested to respect barriers and signage while longer‑term management options are considered.[bluemts.com]
Broader safety context in the Blue Mountains
- Authorities across the Blue Mountains have increasingly used temporary and sometimes long‑term closures at lookouts and walking tracks because of geotechnical risks such as rockfalls, landslides, and erosion, especially after heavy rain.[abc.net]
- Managers emphasize that ignoring closure signs can expose visitors to significant danger and can also hinder conservation work and infrastructure repairs needed to keep popular sites open in the long term.[nationalparks.nsw.gov]
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