Penrith offers excellent and extensive picnic grounds on the eastern bank of the Nepean River. Many national park style picnic areas can be found further afield.

Euroka (Blue Mountains NP)

A large area with tall gums and kangaroos. Reached via the Glenbrook entrance to Blue Mountains National Park. Park entry fee applies.

Facilities:

• picnic
• camping
• toilets
• walking
• bike

The Rock (Blue Mountains NP)

Situated on the eastern side of the Nepean River gorge, through Mulgoa south of Penrith.

Facilities:

• lookout
• picnic

Hawkesbury Lookout (Yellomundee RP)

A very popular and accessible site beside Hawkesbury Road at Hawkesbury Heights.

Facilities:

• lookout
• picnic
• toilets

Yellow Rock Lookout (Yellomundee RP)

At the end of Yellow Rock Road, Yellow Rock via Winmalee.

Facilities:

• lookout
• picnic
• toilets
• cliff safety
• loco parentis