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Scenic world to Three Sisters Loop via Furber Steps
Time:
5 Hrs 30 mins
3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length:
5.8 km
Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:
728 m
Style:
Circuit
This full day loop walk starts from the popular Scenic World in Katoomba and winds down the Furber steps into the Jamison Valley, following the bushtrack around the Three Sisters and up the Giant Staircase. From here the track continues west along the cliffs pasing a few lookouts and the Scenic Skyway, coming back around to Scenic World. This walk takes you on a crash course of the Blue Mountains National Park, providing you with great views, green forests, and iconic rock formations.
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk.
Scenic World is one of the main tourist attractions of Katoomba and the Blue Mountains. Located on the edge of the cliffs main activities include the Scenic Railway (the steepest railway in the world), Scenic Skyway and the Scenic Cableway. Offering great views of the Jamison Valley as the cableways conveys you across the valley can give anyone a thrill. Scenic World also features a restaurant and cafe. More info
(0 km) Scenic World to End of wooden footbridge Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -18 m
From the Scenic World main entrance the track follows the Prince Henry Cliff Walk signs down the concrete steps and around to the back of the building where it comes to a wooden footbridge that curves around behind the main carpark. At the end of the footbridge the track comes to an intersection with the carpark bushtrack.
(0.13 km) End of wooden footbridge to Vanimans Lookout Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -29 m
From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading down the gentle hill, winding down some wooden steps as the track bends around to the right before coming the signposted intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the track to teh base of the Scenic Railway. From the intersection the track heads down the steep wooden steps following the signs to the bottom of the Scenic Railway, until the track comes to the intersection of Vaniman's Lookout, at the bottom.
(0.22 km) Vanimans Lookout to Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = -17 m
From the lookout the track follows the bushtrack heading away from the bottom of the wooden steps as it winds around the side of the hill and down the steep metal stairs to the bottom where it comes to the intersection of the Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track.
From the intersection the track follows the long set of wooden steps winding down the side of the hill, all the way down to the bottom at the base of a cliff where it flattens out for a short distance and continues up a short set wooden steps to the intersection of the Round Walk and the Furber Steps track. From the intersection the track follows the Base of Scenic Railway signpost down the wooden steps to the bottom where it comes to the intersection of the Rainforest Lookout. From the Rainforest Lookout the track follows the bushtrack heads past the base of the wooden steps and through the forest for a short while until it reaches the signposted intersection of the Underfalls Walk.
(0.42 km) Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track to Katoomba Falls Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -67 m
From the intersection the track follows the underfalls walk sign down a short set of steps and across a small waterfall using the wooden bridge (This creek flows from Witches Leap all the way down to Veras Grotto). Once past the falls the track continues through the rainforest, winding along the well defined path until arriving at Katoomba Falls Lookout, right at the base of teh falls.
Katoomba Falls
Alt = 829
The Katoomba Falls are among the most famous waterfalls in the the Blue Mountains region. The Kedumba River falls about 150 meters in 2 main stages. The Under cliff track from the Furber steps can be used to access the first landing of the waterfall. the Katoomba falls can be view from most lookouts in the the area including from the bottom of the falls at Cooks Landing on Federal Pass, or from the the track running next to the Kedumba River at the top of the falls. These falls are also a highlight for the trip across the Scenic Skyway.
(0.42 km) Int of Furber Steps and Katoomba Falls Lookout Track to Int of Furber Steps and Lynes Point Track Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -2 m
From the intersection the track follows the Scenic Railway sign along the bushtrack winding through the forest for a short while before passing a large rock overhang with a wooden bench seat underneath, continuing down a set of stairs until reaching the signposted Queen Victoria Lookout. From the intersection the track heads up the short metal staircase to the intersection of the Queen Victoria Lookout at the top.
(0.46 km) Int of Furber Steps and Lynes Point Track to Lynes Point Optional Side Trip: Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 1 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading around the right hand side of the metal staricase, continuing around under the Queen Victoria Lookout to Lynes Point.
(0.46 km) Int of Furber Steps and Lynes Point Track to Int of Furber Steps and Vera's Grotto Track Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = -99 m
From the intersection the track follows the bushtrack heading away from the short metal staircase, winding along teh side of the hill to the top of a some concrete steps at the Furber Steps signpost. From here the track continues down the concrete steps for a short distance until it comes to the signposted intersection of the Furber Lookout. From the Furber Lookout the track heads down the concrete steps, descending down the long steep set of concrete steps that zigzags down the side of the cliffs all the way to the bottom where it flattens out and continues through the forest along the hardened footpath with the hand railing on the right, crossing a short boardwalk and coming down to the signposted intersection of the Veras Grotto track.
(0.58 km) Int of Furber Steps and Vera's Grotto Track to Vera's Grotto Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 27 m
Descent = -3 m
From the intersection the track follows the Veras Grotto sign along the bushtrack, winding down a set of wooden steps to Veras Grotto Lookout at the bottom.
Vera's Grotto
Alt = 849
Vera's Grotto is a plesant little spot located amongs the cascades on Witches Leap creek. This is a great area for lunch on a hot day as it is always kept cool by the falls and the shade from the surrounding trees. When venturing to the Grotto, you may be lucky enough to spot the Whistler and Yellow Robins. Lyrebirds are also seen frequently in the surrounding area.
(0.58 km) Int of Furber Steps and Vera's Grotto Track to Katoomba Falls Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 15 m
Descent = -95 m
From the intersection the track goes down the stairs. These zig-zag down the hill at and several points go under overhangs in the cliff. The track continues steeply downhill (occassionally on metal stairs) until reaching an intersection with a bushtrack signposted as Federal Pass From the bottom of Furber steps the track follows the sign to 'Katoomba Falls View' keeping the hand railing on the right. The track goes along the flat and very well managed bushtrack and passes a signposted Turpentine Tree on the right. Soon after the Turpentine tree the track comes to the base of Katoomba Falls known as 'Cooks Crossing'. There is a metal bridge that crosses the falls just past the picnic table.
(0.88 km) Katoomba Falls to Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 1.7 km
Time = 55 mins
Climb = 217 m
Descent = -226 m
From the base of Katoomba Falls the track crosses the creek along the metal footbridge and joins up with the bushtrack on the other side. The track starts to turn to the right winding around along the Federal Pass walking track under the cliffs. At several points the track passes some good rock formations and caves embedded in the cliffs. Accompanying this there are occasional good views that aren't shrouded by the trees. The track continues in this manner until in the last section where it passes underneath the Three Sisters, clearly signposted. After passing under the Sisters the track turns to the left and climbs slightly up to a seat and an intersection signposted with 'Dardanelles Pass' and 'Federal Pass' signs.
(2.61 km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks to Bottom of Giant Staircase Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 38 m
Descent = -37 m
From the intersection the track follows the sign along pointing along the 'Dardenelles Track' towards the 'Giant Steps', the this is the upper track keeping the main cliffs on the left. After the first short rise the track flattens out and continues with some great views over the Valley, At several points small seats have been installed to enjoy these views. The track soon comes to an intersection signposted as the 'Giant Staircase'.
(2.89 km) Bottom of Giant Staircase to The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 153 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track follows the sign up the Giant Staircase. This steeply climbs the stairs with handrails until coming to an intersection with a bridge that goes across to the First of the three Sisters. Along the way there are chairs in which to rest from the climb and enjoy the magnificent views of the valley.
Three Sisters
Alt = 845
This well known rock formation can be found just south of Katoomba, and can be viewed from many of the cliffside lookouts from Narrow Neck all the way around to Sublime Point. Historicly known in the Aboriginal 'Dream Time' stories when three sister were transformed into stone, this iconic rock formation is popular amongst tourists and bushwalkers alike. More info
(3.08 km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection to Top of the Giant Staircase Track: Hard - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track follows the steep stairs winding down the side of the cliffs to the intersection next to the bridge accross to overhang under the First Sister.
(3.12 km) Top of the Giant Staircase to Lady Game Lookout Optional Side Trip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection the track follows the footpath down the hill towards the Three Sisters for about 10m before coming to the Lady Game Lookout.
(3.12 km) Top of the Giant Staircase to Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 3 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track follows the footpath up and away from the lookout, passing under a rock archway and continuing up the gentle hill to the intersection of the Cliff Drive access track.
(3.12 km) Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath to Echo Point Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 50 m
Descent = -29 m
From the intersection the track follows the concrete footpath up the gentle hill, keeping the cliffs and the valley down the hill to the left as it winds up to the intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk near the lookout. From the intersection the track heads away from the Three Sisters along the footpath, keeping the cliffs down the hill to the left as the path gradually rises and turns to the left before coming to an unmarked intersection with another footpath. From the intersection the track takes the lower of the two paths heading down the short hill and along the footpath for a short while before climbing up a gentle hill to an intersection with the Spooners Lookout path. From the intersection the track follows the footpath up the gentle hill along the footpath until coming to the intersection at the archway entrance to Echo Point. From the archway entrance to Echo Point the track heads south-west past Scenic World towards the points where Echo Point is located. This has a great view of the three sisters, the Jamison Valley and Mt Solitary.
Echo Point
Alt = 929
Echo Point is the go to place for those wanting one of the best photo oppertunities for the Three Sisters. Visited by over two million tourists each year, this popular spot also serves as the starting point for a number of bushwalks of variouse grades, securing its position as one of the most popular locations in the Blue Mountains
(3.68 km) Echo Point to Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout tracks Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 17 m
Descent = -1 m
From Echo Point the track heads north-west across the asphalt area to the start of a footpath that goes off the lookout and slightly down. From the end of Echo Point the track turns right and heads across the concrete to the top of the concrete ramp which it follows down the gentle hill to the intersection of the Queen Elizabeth Lookout path.
(3.75 km) Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout tracks to Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the eastern Skyway steps Track: Moderate - bushtrack, footpath
Distance = 0.9 km
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 104 m
Descent = -118 m
From the intersection the track heads north along the footpath past the information sign on the walks in the area. This down and around to the left until coming to a bridge over a small creek. After this the track changes to bushtrack and climbs up a gentle hill until coming to Lady Darley Lookout. From the lookout the track heads down the metal staircase to the bushtrack which it follows down the long set of wooden steps to the bottom and, continuing through the bush until it climbs up a few more wooden steps to the Allambie Lookout. with the lookout and the valley to the left the track follows the bushtrack, winding along the side of the hill with the cliffs edge visible down the hill to the left as the track passes through a patch of tall gum trees and winds up some concrete steps, continuing along through thick scrub to the Wollumai Lookout. Keeping the lookout and the valley to the left the track follows the bushtrack through the scrub and across the short wooden walkway, winding past a wooden picnic bench and continuing through the dence scrub until it drops down some wooden steps and comes to the Cliff View Lookout. Keeping the valley to the left the track follows the footpath winding through the bush for a short while before passing the Sheoak scrub info sign and coming to the intersection of the eastern Scenic Skyway steps.
(4.7 km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the eastern Skyway steps to Katoomba Falls Park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection the track follows the footpath as it heads north winding through the bush and passing some information signs with a braille translation for the sight impared on the left as it winds along to teh intersection of Cliff Drive at the Katoomba Falls Park.
(4.94 km) Katoomba Falls Park to Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -28 m
From the large sign saying Cliff View Lookout the track heads north-west through Katoomba Park until going down a small flight of stairs and coming to an intersection at the bottom. From the intersection the track goes down the steep set of stairs until reaching the magnificent Katoomba Falls Waterfall. Crossing the creek the track curves to the south-west and follows the creek until breaking out onto the cliffs. At this point the track turns sharply away from the cliffs and continues along to an intersection with another trail.
(5.24 km) Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Solitary Lookout Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -13 m
From the intersection the track heads down the wooden steps and along the bushtrack winding through the forest for a short while before dropping down some concrete steps to Solitary Lookout.
(5.24 km) Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Track: Moderate - bushtrack, footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 23 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection the track follows the hardened footpath keeping the handrailing on the left as the path begins to wind uphill, climbing up some wooden steps as until it reaches the top where it comes to the large clearing at the intersection of the Reids Plateau track and the Katoomba Falls Round Walk. With the Katoomba Falls track to the left and the picnic bench to the right the track heads north up the concrete stairs, passing a Greenspace Project sign and coming to the top of the stairs at the signposted intersection of the Round Walk at the back of the small park near the Katoomba Kiosk.
Katoomba Falls Kiosk
Alt = 932
The Katoomba Falls Kiosk serves a variety of light and healthy meals including breakfast, lunch and Devonshire Teas. Good coffee before after or during your walks in the area. For more enquiries phone (02) 4782-4868.
(5.37 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to End of wooden footbridge Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 19 m
Descent = -13 m
From the intersection the track follows the Scenic Railway sign along the hardened bushtrack that winds along the side of the hill as the track heads all the way through the forest to the signposted intersection of the Round Walk and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. From the intersection the track follows the only unsignposted bushtrack heading up the gentle hill, winding up the wooden steps as it bends around to the left until it flattens out at the intersection of the Scenic World footbridge.
(5.68 km) End of wooden footbridge to Scenic World Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 18 m
Descent = -6 m
From the intersection the track heads along the wooden footbridge that winds around the back of the Scenic World multi story carpark to the concrete footpath and continues around the main building, climbing up some concrete steps to the main entrance to Scenic World.
Catch the bus from Scenic World
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk.
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