Mount Piddington

Mount Piddington is a summit in the Blue Mountains rising to 1,094 meters (3,590 feet) and offering expansive views across Kanimbla Valley. The peak sits within eucalyptus forest that surrounds the area and creates the landscape visitors encounter when they arrive at the top.

William Richman Piddington, a colonial treasurer under Henry Parkes, cleared trees from the summit before April 1871 to create viewing areas. This early development made the mountain a known destination for visitors during the colonial period.

The mountain was known as Wirindi by Indigenous peoples and remains a significant place in their relationship with the land.

Several bushwalking tracks begin from Mount Piddington Road leading to caves and climbing areas with facilities at the summit. Visitors should prepare for rough terrain and choose clear days to make the most of the views.

The mountain features Janicepts, a climbing route that became one of Australia's most challenging ascents when completed in the 1970s. The route pushed the limits of climbing difficulty at the time and remains a notable achievement.

GPS coordinates: -33.59975,150.25766

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00