Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs 30 mins   6.9 km   587 m   One way

1.7 km SSW of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Unmanaged

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

2 Hrs   4 km   286 m   Return

3.8 km SSE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

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 sidetrips (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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 30 mins   3 km   232 m   Return

3.8 km SSE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 45 mins   3.2 km   196 m   One way

3.8 km SSE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

Starting at Australia's most popular lookout, followed by one of the most beautiful sets of waterfalls in this part of the park, then onto Gordon Falls Park to finish, 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 Lookout, Burrabarraroo Lookout and Honeymoon. Each of these offers surprise after surprise in their magnificence.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs 9 mins   4.6 km   591 m   Circuit

3.7 km SSE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

Forming a complete circuit first around the cliffs and then the valley floor if any walk has the capability to convince a walker of the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park it is this one. With numerous fantastic views including Echo Point, Tallawarra Lookout and Honeymoon Point this walk, a beautiful spot to break in Leura Forest and an opportunity to stand on the Three Sisters. This walk has it all and cannot fail to charm.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs   3.4 km   740 m   One way

3.8 km SSE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

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 an exremely popular walk. All the more so because at the end of the world's steepest railway is ready and waiting to take walkers all the way back up to the top of the cliffs.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 30 mins   1.1 km   398 m   Circuit

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

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)

Time     Distance Climb Style

8 Hrs 45 mins   12 km   1932 m   Return

4.1 km SSW of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

With quite significant descents and ascents, this is a track is for the daywalker looking for something more exciting than the average Katoomba cliff 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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

5 Hrs   8.4 km   857 m   Return

4.1 km SSW of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hr   1 km   309 m   Circuit

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

For those looking for a short bushwalk involving more than simple boardwalk, this trail winding through the temperate rainforest 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 immensely appealing.

Time     Distance Climb Style

2 Days   28.2 km   2487 m   One way

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

Following the same route as the Katoomba -Mt Solitary - Kedumba -Wentworth Falls Walk this is the two days version. 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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs 18 mins   6.5 km   655 m   One way

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

From Katoomba to Leura this track covers the cliffline 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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Days   28.8 km   2548 m   One way

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

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 cliffs before climbing up to the Ruined Castle and then Mt Solitary. Walkers can rest in the sheltered Chinaman's Gully campsite overnight. Day 2 is a bit easier, heading down to the Kedumba. On the third day the track climbs to King's Tableland and the beautiful and amazing Wentworth Falls.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Hrs 30 mins   5.3 km   746 m   Circuit

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

4 Hrs 30 mins   7.2 km   1375 m   Return

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

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 bushtrack.

Time     Distance Climb Style

11 Hrs   17 km   2493 m   Return

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

7 Hrs 30 mins   13.4 km   1418 m   Return

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

Following the edge of the cliffs, through the undergrowth, from the Scenic Railway to the Ruined Castle, which is a great lookout. This is a very popular full daywalk 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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 30 mins   2.8 km   480 m   Return

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

1 Hrs 15 mins   2 km   335 m   One way

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Moderate

One of the most popular tourist walks in the Katoomba area, this track follows the cliffs along an extremely well-maintained and signposted track between the two popular bus drop-off points of Scenic World and Echo Point. See amazing views of the Jamison Valley and Mt Solitary before being blown away by the magnificence of the Three Sisters.

Time     Distance Climb Style

3 Days   44.3 km   2036 m   One way

0.9 km WSW of Katoomba    Six Foot Track Heritage Reserve, Blue Mountains National Park, Jenolan State Forest, Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve      Track: Hard

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.

Time     Distance Climb Style

30 mins   1 km   90 m   Return

3.8 km SSE of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

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 then stand on one of the Sisters.

Time     Distance Climb Style

2 Hrs   1 km   309 m   Circuit

3.2 km S of Katoomba    Blue Mountains National Park      Track: Hard

One of the shorter walks near Scenic World, this track heads into a temperate rainforest. It follows a shrouded trail through Witches Leap (a small creek crossing) before emerging near Katoomba Kiosk. Pop in here 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.