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, the walk continues for a short distance to another great lookout before returning to Echo Point.
Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)
Cross sectional view of the Echo Point to Katoomba Falls bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Echo Point to Katoomba Falls bushwalking track
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Catch the bus to Echo Point
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk.
Echo Point is the Blue Mountains' most famous lookout, home to one of the best photo opportunities for the Three Sisters. Visited by over two million tourists each year, this popular spot also serves as the starting point for numerous bush walks of various grades, securing its position as one of the most popular locations in the Blue Mountains.
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Echo Point
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Lady Darley Lookout Walk: Easy - footpath,bushtrack
Length = 483 m
Time = 16 mins
Climb = 52 m
Descent = -66 m
From the main lookout area at Echo Point, this walk heads across the concrete, keeping the view to the left, and then follows the concrete ramp down the gentle hill to the intersection of the Queen Elizabeth Lookout path. From the intersection, the track heads north along the footpath, past the sign with information on the walks in the area. This heads down and around to the left, until coming to a bridge over a small creek. After this, the track changes to bush track and climbs up a gentle hill until coming to Lady Darley Lookout.
Lady Darley Lookout
Alt = 920 m
Lady Darley Lookout is a moderately-sized, fenced lookout, found on the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout can also be accessed directly by a track from Panorama Drive. There is an information sign describing the view and the traditional naming of the natural features. The panoramic views from the lookout are great, from Kings Tableland on the left to Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck and parts of Scenic World on the far right.
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Lady Darley Lookout
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Allambie Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 144 m
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 11 m
Descent = -19 m
From Lady Darley Lookout, the track heads down the metal staircase to the bush track, which it follows down the long set of wooden steps to the bottom, then continues through the bush until it climbs up a few more wooden steps to the Allambie Lookout.
Allambie Lookout
Alt = 910 m
Allambie Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout provides an opportunity to enjoy the valley view and the sights of the Three Sisters, Kings Tablelands and Mount Solitary.
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Allambie Lookout
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Wollumai Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 99 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -10 m
With the lookout and the valley to the left, the track follows the bush track, winding along the side of the hill with the cliff's 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 Wollumai Lookout.
Wollumai Lookout
Alt = 911 m
Wollumai Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout is on a sandstone platform at the base of a cliff, and looks over a much larger drop into the Jamison Valley. There is a bench seat to enjoy the views over the valley, including Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck and glimpses of the Three Sisters.
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Wollumai Lookout
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Cliff View Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 234 m
Time = 8 mins
Climb = 30 m
Descent = -24 m
Keeping the lookout and the valley to the left, the track follows the bush track through the scrub and across the short wooden walkway, winding past a wooden picnic bench, and continues through the dense scrub until it drops down some wooden steps and comes to Cliff View Lookout.
Cliff View Lookout
Alt = 916 m
This large, fenced wheelchair-accessible lookout provides great views over the valley to Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck Plateau. Inside the Blue Mountains National Park, this lookout has a number of signs explaining the surrounding environment - these are also in Braille. This lookout does not view the Three Sisters, but there is a clear view of Orphan Rock and Scenic World.
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Cliff View Lookout
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Katoomba Falls Park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 293 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 21 m
Descent = -4 m
Keeping the valley to the left, this walk follows the footpath winding through the bush for a short while before passing the 'Scrub She-oak' information sign and coming to the intersection with the eastern Scenic Skyway steps. From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath as it heads north, winding through the bush and passing some information signs on the left, with a Braille translation for the sight-impaired, as it winds along to the intersection of Cliff Drive at the Katoomba Falls Park.
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Katoomba Falls Park
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Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 304 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 2 m
Descent = -28 m
From the large sign saying 'Cliff View Lookout', this walk heads north-west through Katoomba Park until going down a small flight of stairs, to an intersection at the bottom. From here, the walk 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.
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Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk
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Solitary Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 17 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -13 m
From the intersection, this walk heads down the wooden steps and along the bush track, winding through the forest for a short while before dropping down some concrete steps to Solitary Lookout.
Solitary Lookout
Alt = 895 m
This unnamed lookout, near Katoomba falls, looks straight out across the Kedumba Valley to Mount Solitary. Although the Three Sisters are not visible, visitors can see Narrow Neck plateau and Ruined Castle to the right. The lookout is fenced, and there is a chair where you can sit and watch the Scenic Skyway go back and forth.
Catch the bus from Echo Point
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk.
Fire Danger This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 52 minutes ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park Closure information last checked Tuesday 16th of March 2010 06:00 AM
Closed areas
Breakfast Point Lookout
Breakfast Point Lookout at Wentworth Falls is CLOSED until further notice.
Grand Canyon Track
Due to track restoration works the Grand Canyon track is completely CLOSED whilst major resoration works take place.
From January 11th until further notice:
There is no access for canyoners (7 days)
There is no access for walkers (7 days) from either end of the track.
There is no access to the Grose Valley from Evans Lookout via Grand Canyon
Current works will be completed by end of June 2010.
Other closure information
Burralow Picnic and Camping Area has RE-OPENED. Access is 4WD only, please take care using this trail.
The Giant Stairway and Dardanelles Pass (between Leura Forest and Federal Pass/Dardanelles Junction) will be CLOSED for trackwork for approximately two hours on Monday 15 March 2010. An exact time for the closure cannot be given at this stage, but please expect the delay from approximately 9am.
The Braeside Fire Trail at Blackheath, is CLOSED for a pest management program, until approximately Friday 19 March. There is no access for vehicles, walkers or bike riders.When the pest management program has been completed the fire trail access will be restricted to 4WD until we can upgrade the causeway, due to flood damage.
The Braeside walking track is OPEN - access is from the Cliff Top Track only – return by same route.
Due to storm damage and flooding areas of the park are CLOSED. Visitors are advised not to enter canyons or attempt to cross flooded creeks and rivers. The following areas are CLOSED until further notice:
Mt Hay Road
Undercliff track from Den Fenella to Princes Rock
Darwins Walk
For updates and further information please contact the NPWS Heritage Centre at Blackheath, ph:4787 8877, open 7 days 9:00am to 4:30pm