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Along Narrow Neck to Taro's Ladder E-mail
Time: 7 Hrs 4.9 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 20 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 671 m Drive
Style: Return

This walk follows Glenraphael Drive service trail from the locked gate to the very end of Narrow Neck. There are plenty of great views of the Jamison Valley and across to Mount Solitary. The walk passes over the top of Bushwalkers hill at the fire tower (and toilet), and continues along the clear track to the end of the road. The climb down Taro's ladder requires skill and much care should be used. There are plenty of nice spots to rest along the way. Since this walk follows the service trail you may meet people on mountain bikes along the way. more...

 
Bridal Veil View and Olympian Lookout Walk E-mail
Time: 1 Hr 3.5 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 175 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This walk is relatively short and takes in some magnificent views. The walk visits Olympian, Bridal Veil View and Tarpeian Lookouts which are all perched high on top of the cliffs. A great walk exploring some of the quieter but still very spectacular lookouts in the Blue Mountains. more...

 
Carington Park to Bridal Veil Lookout return E-mail
Time: 30 mins 2.8 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 0.9 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 72 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This short return walk starts from the Carington park track head through the bush and along Cliff drive to the Fossil Rock track and continues down throught the National Park to the Bridal Veil Lookout, on the western side of the Leura Cascades. This lookout provides you with a spectacular view just a short stroll from Katoomba, this is a great lunch time activity for those keen to start bushwalking. There are a couple of other possible side trips to lookouts along the way. more...

 
Carington Park to BurraBarroo Lookout E-mail
Time: 30 mins 2.8 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 0.6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 55 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This short return walk starts at the Carington Park track head and winds down along the Prince Henry cliff walk to the Burrabarroo Lookout where one can see across the valley and Leura Forest. Being such a short walk to a great lookout, this is a prime oppertunity for those who feel they dont have a lot of time to spare, but still want to see a great piece of the mountains. more...

 
Carington Park to Leura Forest return E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 30 mins 2.8 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 2.3 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 430 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This walk starts from the Carington Park and winds down through the bush into the valley below to Leura Forest. Leura Forest was a pleasure ground in years gone by and now boasts a nice little picnic area with a shelter, picnic tables seats. This is a great spot for lunch, take some time to explore the forest before climbing back up the valley the way you came. more...

 
Carrington Park to Bridal View Lookout E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 30 mins 2.8 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 3.3 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 227 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This walk explores the area around the wonderful Leura Cascades. The track includes many of the great viewing points for the falls. The walk also provides some other great views out across the Jamison Valley. A wonderful walk to enjoy the Bridal View lookout. more...

 
Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 2.8 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 4.7 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 733 m Drive Bus Train
Style: Circuit

This walk is a fantastic way to walk through Leura Forest. The walk descent from Carrington Park and leads into Leura Forest. The walk then loops around the bottom of the giant staircase via Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks, to return to Leura Forest. From here the walk heads back up to Carrington park. This walk explores a variety of forests types and a few waterfalls. Leura Forest is a lovely picnic area, a great place to relax. more...

 
Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 15 mins 2.8 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 1.7 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 366 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This walk explores the eastern end of Federal Pass track. From near Carrington Park on Cliff Drive the track heads into the bush and starts a steep climb down. On the way the track passes the Jamieson Lookout, Fern Bower as well as Lila and Linda falls. A couple more stair cases and the track comes to Marguerite Cascades. A side trip down to Laura Forest is also described, this is a nice spot to rest. more...

 
Cox's River return via Dunphy's campsite E-mail
Time: 3 Days 0.9 km WSW of Katoomba
Length: 47.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 2319 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

This walk is a lovely three day walk which descends from Katoomba to the peaceful Megalong Valley. It uses the Six Foot Track to navigate its way down to the Cox's River from where it returns to Katoomba via Dunphy's campsite and Narrowneck. The walk has some stunning panoramas which are complimented by the up close views over the Cox's River and Katoomba cliffs. more...

 
Cox's River return via Narrowneck E-mail
Time: 2 Days 0.9 km WSW of Katoomba
Length: 47.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 2319 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

This walk is a great two day walk that drops down from Katoomba to Cox's River in the Megalong Valley. From the scenic Cox's River the track returns to Katoomba via Dunphy's campsite and Narrowneck. The track is two solid days of walking that takes in some breath taking views of the Blue Mountains. more...

 
Dardenelles Pass E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 30 mins 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 4.9 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 634 m Drive
Style: Circuit

This walk is a grand way to explore above and below the cliff line of Echo Point in Katoomba. Starting and finishing in Echo Point the walk passes the Three Sisters to head down the steep Giant Staircase. The walk along the Dardenelles Pass is lovely as it winds through many areas of rain forest before climbing up the cliffs to return to the scenic Echo Point. more...

 
Devil's Hole Trail E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 30 mins 1.7 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 6.9 km Blue Mountains(LGA)
Climb: 580 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

Enjoying a variety of different environments, Devil's Hole trail descends into the valley below Katoomba via the Six Foot Track, before rising up through the difficult and often slippery Devil's Hole. This is definitely one of the more difficult trails in the area. Walkers can enjoy great views from the top of the valley at both ends of the walk, as well as an extremely pretty creek environment as the track passes through Nellie's Glen. more...

 
Echo Point to Barrabaroo Lookout E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 4.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 277 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

Following the cliffs, this track is primarily a lookout track with frequent fantastic views of the Jamison Valley. These lookouts can be accessed directly from the track, without the frequent side trips (and thus backtracking) of other Katoomba cliff walks. On reaching Barrabaroo Lookout, the trail heads back along the cliffs to the extremely popular Echo Point. more...

 
Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 30 mins 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 2.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 264 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This walk follows the Prince Henry Cliff Walk from Echo point to the Scenic Skyway eastern station. The pleasant cliff top walk explores many great lookouts. There is the option to go for a ride on the Skyway one way or return (fee applies). This walk can be done one way, there is vehicle access at both ends of the Skyway. more...

 
Echo Point to Katoomba Falls E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 30 mins 3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 3.1 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 280 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

From one magnificent lookout to more magnificent lookouts of the Jamison Valley this walk just gets better as it heads from the highly popular Echo Point to Katoomba Falls. Hidden below Katoomba Park these falls are enchanting to watch as the water cascades down the rocks and along the stream. From here go on for a short while to another great lookout before returning to Echo Point. more...

 
Echo Point to Leura Cascades E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 45 mins 3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 3.3 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 223 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

Starting at Australia's most popular lookout, followed by one of the most beautiful sets of waterfalls in this part of the park. The walk then continues onto Gordon Falls Park, this is one of the most breathtaking cliff walks around Katoomba. Signposted as part of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, this track passes stunning lookouts including Copelands, Burrabarraroo and Honeymoon lookouts. Each of these offers surprise after surprise in their magnificence. more...

 
Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 9 mins 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 4.9 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 630 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

Forming a circuit around the cliffs and then the valley floor, a walk more then capability of convincing a walker of the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park. With plenty of fantastic views including Echo Point, Tallawarra Lookout and Honeymoon Point. Leura Forest is a great spot to break for lunch and there is even an opportunity to stand on one of the Three Sisters. This walk has it all. more...

 
Echo Point to Leura Forest via Three Sisters and Giant Stairs loop E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 3.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 547 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This day walk starts from the popular Echo Point in Katoomba and winds down to the base of the Three Sisters via the Giant Stairs. From the bottom of the stairs the track follows Dardanelles pass to the Leura Forest, a great place for lunch. The track then heads back to the Giant stair case along the Federal Pass and back up to Echo Point. This walk will provide visits popular and hidden hidden treasures of the area. more...

 
Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Staircase E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 3.5 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 535 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

From the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains to one of Australia's most famous landmarks this track descends into the valley, and then follows the bottom of the cliff to Scenic World. With great views of the valley and the a beautiful forest environment this is a popular walk. All the more so because at the end, the world's steepest railway is available to take walkers all the way back up to the top of the cliffs. more...

 
Farnell road to Explorers Tree E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 1.7 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 4 km Blue Mountains(LGA)
Climb: 302 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This short return walk takes you from the western end of Katoomba along the cliff line passing two optional side trips to lookouts both providing great views across the Megalong Valley, and continuing along to Pulpit Hill road which it follows to the intersection of the Great Western Highway and the Explorers Tree. This walk not only provides great views but also gives the walker the oppertunity to see a piece of Australian heritage. more...

 
Farnell road to Nellies Glen Lookout return E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 30 mins 1.7 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 2.2 km Blue Mountains(LGA)
Climb: 217 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This short return walk explores the Blue Mountain National Park just west of Katoomba, winding around the cliff tops to the Nellies Glen lookout, and offering a side trip to the Therambulat Lookout, both of which provide great views across the Megalong Valley. This walk can be happily enjoyed by a family looking for a quick bushwalk that just scratches the surface of what the National Park has to offer. more...

 
Federal Pass E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 45 mins 3 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 4.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 680 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

The Federal Pass is an excellent track that guides you past much of Katoomba's iconic scenery. The walk starts from Cliff Drive in Leura and winds into the Jamison Valley exploring Leura forest and passing the base of the Three Sisters. This walk follows the historic Federal Pass past the base of Katoomba falls just before catching the Scenic Railway out of the valley. more...

 
Federal Pass Track E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 3.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 514 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

This walk starts at the world renowned Echo Point lookout. After exploring the Three Sister this walk the steeply descends into the valley and follows the Federal pass track around the base of the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls to then climb back out of the valley using the Scenic Railway. more...

 
Furber Steps-Scenic Railway E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 255 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

A popular tourist walk, this track descends into the Jamison Valley passing great views of Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls. Be sure to allow time to explore as many of the side trips as possible as these are just amazing (especially the cascading water at Katoomba Falls). And to save the walk up the hill, this track finishes with a ride on the scenic railway. (Make sure you get there before the last train) more...

 
Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle E-mail
Time: 8 Hrs 45 mins 4.2 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 12 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 1075 m Drive
Style: Return

With quite significant hills, this is a track is for the day-walker looking for something more challenging than the average Katoomba cliff top walk. With fantastic views at Botting's Lookout, from the top of the Ruined Castle and especially from Mt Solitary, this track is well worth the time invested. There is a rough campsite up the top of Mt Solitary, which makes for a good spot to get out of the elements and rest before heading back to the Golden Staircase. more...

 
Katoomba Cascades E-mail
Time: 15 mins 3 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 0.3 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 17 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This short track starts at Katoomba Falls Park on Cliff Drive. The track heads down to the popular Katoomba Cascades. There is some shade and a bench seat at the base of the falls. There area few spots to enjoy a snack or get the feet wet on a hot day. A side trip mentioned in these notes extends the walk to follow the Kedumba river to where it falls into the valley a few hundred meters below, providing excellent views. more...

 
Katoomba Falls Circuit E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 45 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 157 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

For those looking for a walk involving more than simple boardwalk, this trail winding through the temperate rain forest could be just the thing. Katoomba Falls cannot fail to dazzle as they cascade down the cliffs, and the opportunity to stop for a quick cup of coffee in Katoomba Falls Kiosk makes this walk all the more appealing. more...

 
Katoomba Falls Park to Cliff View Lookout E-mail
Time: 15 mins 3 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 0.6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 25 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This wheelchair accessible walk starts from the Katoomba Falls Park on Cliff Drive. The walk explores the cliffs and dense vegetation in the area, and enters the Blue Mountains National Park to enjoy the views from the Cliff View Lookout. The lookout provide great views up the Kedumba Valley. The walk is well signposted and includes braille signs for people with visual impairments. The side trip described is a nice walk, but is not wheelchair accessible. more...

 
Katoomba Falls to Echo Point via Prince Henry Cliff Walk E-mail
Time: 1 Hr 3 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 183 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

This walk is lovely cliff top walk above the Jamison Valley with extensive views out to Mt Solitary. The Three Sisters make a wonderful highlight, along with great views from Echo Point lookout. The walk itself has many lookouts each with their own unique view of the Blue Mountains. more...

 
Katoomba Kiosk to base of Katoomba Falls E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 3 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 282 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This walk starts from the Katoomba Kiosk on Cliff Drive and winds down to the bottom of Furber Steps offering two short side trips to Katoomba Falls lookout and Vera's Grotto. The walk then heads along the valley to the base of the Katoomba Falls, where one can enjoy a packed lunch by the creek and head back up to the Kiosk (or catch the scenic railway back up). more...

 
Katoomba Kiosk to Katoomba Falls E-mail
Time: 45 mins 3 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.1 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 114 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This is a excellent return walk starting from the Katoomba kiosk and winding down to the Furber Steps where it continues along a well signposted side track to the Katoomba Falls lookout. As this walk starts and finishes at the Kiosk it is can be a great place to grab some tucker before heading off on the walk, or for a coffee afterwards. more...

 
Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley E-mail
Time: 2 Days 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 28.3 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 2129 m Drive Bus Train
Style: One way

This is the two day version of this popular and challenging walk. This walks passes popular sights including the Landslide, Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary and Wentworth Falls this is a great way to explore the Jamison Valley. Water is rarely available at the campsite, with the Kedumba River been the only source of reliable water in the middle of this walk. more...

 
Lady Darley Lookout Track E-mail
Time: 20 mins 3.4 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 0.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 50 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This track provides the shortest access to Lady Darley Lookout from the road. Starting from Panorama Dr in Katoomba the track heads down a a hill with stairs until coming to the lookout. The lookout is on the Prince Henry Cliff walk. The lookout provides great views of the Kedumba Valley and although popular is much less busy than the nearby Echo point lookout more...

 
Leura Park to Copelands Lookout E-mail
Time: 1 Hr 3 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 1.5 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 100 m Drive Bus Train
Style: Return

The walk out to Copelands Lookout and back is a walk with some variety. The track winds down past some cascades, then past some views into the Jamison Valley and then another view of the cascades. This walk is capped off with the view from Copelands Lookout before returning to Leura Park. more...

 
Leura Park to Gordon Falls Lookout E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 3 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 3.5 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 377 m Drive Bus Train
Style: Return

The start at Leura Park allows this walk to pass the creek above Leura Cascades before working its way along the route of Prince Henry's Cliff Walk. The walk winds past many lookuts with brilliant views over the Jamison Valley. The views are even more exceptional from the turn around point at Gordon Falls Lookout. more...

 
Narrow Neck to Castle Head E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 45 mins 4.9 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 4.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 229 m Drive
Style: Return

From the locked gate on Glenraphael Dr on Narrow Neck, this track heads out to Castle Head lookout. From the Lookout there are fantastic view over the Jamison Valley back to Katoomba and over to Mount Solitary. You can get a birds eye view of Ruined Castle and distant views of the Three Sisters. Much of the walk follows the western escarpment giving views most of the way. The road out to the gate is dirt, and is generally well maintained. more...

 
Nellie's Glen Lookout E-mail
Time: 1 Hr 0.9 km WSW of Katoomba
Length: 2 km Blue Mountains(LGA)
Climb: 119 m Drive Bus Train
Style: Return

This walk has heritage and views with the start at the famous Explorers Tree and finish looking at the cliffs from Nellie's Glen lookout. The briefness of this walk makes it a great way to finish your 6 Foot Track walk if you have come from Jenolan. It's also a great way to start the 6 Foot Track by seeing the terrain. more...

 
Prince Henry Cliff Walk E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 18 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 6.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 549 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

From Katoomba to Leura this track covers the top of the cliff line and most of the major lookouts. With brilliant vistas all along the cliff, the views of the Jamison Valley are truly amazing. Time should be set aside so that walkers can dawdle along the cliffs and soak in the serenity of the cliffs. more...

 
Reids Plateau Loop E-mail
Time: 20 mins 3 km S of Katoomba
Length: 0.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 29 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This walk starts near Katoomba Kiosk opposite Katoomba Park on Cliff Drive. The walk heads through the bush on a well established track out to Reids Plateau. The loop around Reids Plateau explores several lookouts and the bush through the area. There are a couple of short side trips out to extra lookouts, including one that pass through a natural tunnel. Reids Plateau Picnic area has a few picnic tables, shelter, and a great view making a great spot for a picnic lunch. more...

 
Round walk E-mail
Time: 30 mins 3 km S of Katoomba
Length: 0.9 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 52 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

The Round Walk is a neat and short walk that explores a number of lookouts and waterfalls before returning to Katoomba Kiosk for a coffee. The track wanders through some wonderful rain forest areas as it winds through the cliffs and gullies of the area. The walk is well signposted and has handrails on many of the stairs. more...

 
Round Walk- (Leura Cascades Loop) E-mail
Time: 30 mins 3 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 0.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 62 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This is a short walk out from the beautiful Leura Park. The walk heads past cliffs, the cascades, large ferns and even a historic bridge. The walk is a great one to do between meals at a picnic. Leura Cascades themselves are a great set of waterfalls, and worth taking the camera for. more...

 
Ruined Castle walk E-mail
Time: 5 Hrs 4.2 km SSW of Katoomba
Length: 8.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 717 m Drive
Style: Return

Entering into the Jamison Valley via the popular Golden Staircase, this trail climbs one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Jamison Valley - The Ruined Castle. A beautiful rock formation, this offers great views over the valley as far as Wentworth Falls and also back to Katoomba. more...

 
Scenic Railway - Ruined Castle - Mt Solitary - Kedumba River - Wentworth Falls E-mail
Time: 3 Days 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 29 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 2190 m Drive Bus Train
Style: One way

Circling the Jamison Valley, this spectacular three day walk is packed with great views and beautiful scenery. From Scenic World the trail heads around the base of the cliffs before climbing up to the Ruined Castle and then Mt Solitary. Walkers can rest in the sheltered Chinaman's Gully campsite overnight (don't expect water). Day two takes a rough track across Solitary and down to the Kedumba River. On the third day the track climbs to King's Tableland and the beautiful and amazing Wentworth Falls. more...

 
Scenic Railway to Golden Staircase Circuit E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 30 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 712 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

Exploring below the cliffs on the western side of the Scenic Railway, this track passes some spectacular lookouts, notably the view from the Landslide. In addition to this, it goes through beautiful shrouded forest before climbing steeply up the Golden Staircase. Once out of the valley, be prepared for a long walk back along dirt and asphalt roads to Scenic World. more...

 
Scenic Railway to Leura Forest E-mail
Time: 4 Hrs 30 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 7.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 923 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

Any track that begins with a trip on the world's steepest railway is bound to be exciting, but its the tranquility of Leura Forest that makes this walk extra special. From the bottom of the Scenic Railway, this track goes through the cool forest at the base of the cliffs until reaching Leura Forest. This is a great spot to relax and enjoy the serenity of a day in the bush before returning back along the bush track. more...

 
Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle E-mail
Time: 11 Hrs 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 17.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 1780 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

One of the longer day-walks in the Katoomba area this track goes from the very popular Scenic World to the fantastic lookout on top of the Ruined Castle and then on to the amazing Mt Solitary. Be prepared for a long but amazing day of viewing the Jamison Valley. Make sure you are back to catch the train up in time or be prepared to walk out one of the alternate routes either via Furber Steps or via Golden Staircase. more...

 
Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle E-mail
Time: 7 Hrs 30 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 13.7 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 1422 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

Following the edge of the cliffs, through the undergrowth, from the Scenic Railway to the Ruined Castle, a great lookout. This is a very popular full day walk in the Katoomba Area, offering great views of the valley. Leave time to catch the train back up, or be prepared for the walk up Furber Steps, an alternate exit. more...

 
Scenic Railway to the Landslide E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 30 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 3.2 km Blue Mountains(LGA)
Climb: 548 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

A great walk for those exploring Scenic World as it passes the old coal-mining sites of Katoomba. Following the base of the cliffs the views are largely shrouded until breaking out into the open at the Landslide. As you walk, be sure to look up and see if you can spot any abseilers, especially in the Malaita Point area. more...

 
Scenic World down Furber Steps to Narrow Neck loop E-mail
Time: 5 Hrs 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 6.6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 767 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This day walk starts from the popular tourist spot Scenic World, and winds down into the Jamison Valley via the Furber steps where it continues west around the edge of the valley all the way past the landslide to the Golden Stairs, which the track follows all the way up to the top of the ridge and back to Scenic World along the roads. This is a great day walk providing some access to some nice side trips and the alternative route of the popular Scenic Railway down into the Jamison Valley. more...

 
Scenic World to base of Katoomba Falls (Via Furber Steps) E-mail
Time: 3 Hrs 45 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 314 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This pleasant half day walk starts at popular Scenic World in Katoomba where the Scenic Railway and the Skyway are located. From Scenic World the track finds its way down the Furber steps where there are some great side trips to lookouts. At the bottom the track heads around through the forest to the base of the Katoomba falls and a prime spot for a lunch break before tackling the climb back up to the top. more...

 
Scenic World to Echo Point E-mail
Time: 1 Hrs 15 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 2.1 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 171 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

One of the most popular tourist walks in the Katoomba area, this track follows the cliffs along a well maintained and signposted track between the two popular destinations, Scenic World and Echo Point. See amazing views of the Jamison Valley and Mt Solitary before enjoying the majesty of the Three Sisters. more...

 
Scenic World to Katoomba Falls Lookout E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 146 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

This walk starts from Scenic World and winds part way down the Furber Steps and along a small, well travelled side track to the Katoomba Falls lookout. Providing great views as well as plenty of visitor information at Scenic World, this is a great walk for those who like waterfalls, ferns, grotos and don't mind steps. more...

 
Scenic world to Three Sisters Loop via Furber Steps E-mail
Time: 5 Hrs 30 mins 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 5.8 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 728 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This full day walk starts from the popular Scenic World in Katoomba and winds down the Furber steps into the Jamison Valley, following the bush track around the Three Sisters and up the Giant Staircase. From here the track heads 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. more...

 
Silver Mist park to Honey Moon Lookout E-mail
Time: 30 mins 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 0.6 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 40 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

This walk follows a section of the Prince Henry Cliff walk parallel of Cliff Drive. Starting from Silver Mist park the track heads straight down to Tallawalla Lookout providing great views up the valley. The track then heads north before turning left and heading up to Honeymoon lookout. A side trip is described to take in more views Banksia Lookout if you are still feeling energetic. Either organise someone to pick you up at Honeymoon point, or head back to your car along Cliff drive. more...

 
Six Foot Track E-mail
Time: 3 Days 0.9 km WSW of Katoomba
Length: 44.3 km Jenolan State Forest
Climb: 2029 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

This classic track takes walkers from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves via a historic horse route. The walk travels mainly along well-maintained service tracks and explores Nellie's Glen, Megalong Valley, Cox's River, Black Range, and Jenolan. There are well established campsites along the way. more...

 
Six Foot Track Alum Creek Reserve E-mail
Time: 2 Days 0.9 km WSW of Katoomba
Length: 44.3 km Jenolan State Forest
Climb: 2029 m Drive Bus
Style: One way

The Six Foot Track is a classic walk which takes you from the Explorers Tree in Katoomba out to the amazing Jenolan Caves. This walk stays the night in Alum Creek Reserve before tackling the long hill up to Black Range Road. The walk is a classic and normally done in 3 days, this two day option is for the fit and keen. more...

 
Solitary Kiosk Loop E-mail
Time: 5 Hrs 30 mins 3 km SE of Katoomba
Length: 9.4 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 1033 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

This is a great walk with much to offer the photographers and those who only have a day in Katoomba. The walk descends into the valley from Solitary Kiosk to rise up the scenic (and steep) Furber steps to then soak up the views around the rim of the valley. A great way to take in both the valley and the cliff tops of Katoomba. more...

 
The Three Sisters Footpath E-mail
Time: 45 mins 3.7 km SSE of Katoomba
Length: 1.2 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 115 m Drive Bus
Style: Return

From Echo Point (the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains) to the Three Sisters (one of Australia's most famous landmarks) this track is extremely popular to both tourists and locals. Prepare for great views of Mt Solitary, the Jamison Valley and especially the Three Sisters. The you can even cross a bridge to stand in a cave on one of the Sisters. more...

 
Witches Leap Circuit E-mail
Time: 2 Hrs 3.2 km S of Katoomba
Length: 1.1 km Blue Mountains National Park
Climb: 87 m Drive Bus
Style: Circuit

One of the walks near Scenic World, this track heads into a temperate rain forest. It follows a shrouded trail through Witches Leap, a small creek crossing, before emerging near Katoomba Kiosk. Stop into the kiosk for a cup of a coffee before heading back along the flat trail to Scenic World. Special features of this walk include the great views from Juliet's Balcony. more...

 
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