Bushwalking on the Echo Point to Katoomba Falls

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Echo Point to Katoomba Falls

Time:	1 hr 30 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Length:	3.1 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 3.1 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Blue Mountains National Park
Climb:	280 m
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, the walk continues for a short distance to another great lookout before returning to Echo Point.

Please note: There are closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park

Map of Walk

Location

Sponsor of Echo Point to Katoomba Falls bushwalking tracknotes

Map of Echo Point to Katoomba Falls
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Map Scale

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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track notes here

Six Foot Track

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Katoomba

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Katoomba

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Photo Gallery




	The Jamison Valley from Echo Point




	The Three Sisters from Echo Point




	The Jamison from Lady Daley Lookout




	Cliff formations along Prince henry cliff walk




	Under a small overhang going towards the park




	The Scenic Skyway




	The occassional set of steep stairs




	Katoomba Falls




	Children playing in Katoomba Falls Waterfall

Terrain

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

Cross Section 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

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Echo Point to Katoomba Falls bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NPWS is a proud sponsor of Wildwalks. For more information on the spectacular parks and reserves of NSW Visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Catch the bus to Echo Point
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. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Echo Point
Drive from Echo Point
Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Echo Point	Alt = 929 m
Echo Point
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.

(0 km) Echo Point to 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
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.

(0.48 km) Lady Darley Lookout to 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
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.

(0.63 km) Allambie Lookout to 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
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.

(0.73 km) Wollumai Lookout to 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
Cliff View Lookout
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.

(0.96 km) Cliff View Lookout to 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.

(1.25 km) Katoomba Falls Park to 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.

(1.56 km) Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to 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
Solitary Lookout
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
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. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Echo Point
Drive from Echo Point
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

	To the start of the walk Sorry there are no public roads to the start of this walk	From the end of the walk Drive to:

Near by

A list of 7 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Katoomba Falls Park to Cliff View Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.6 km	15 mins	1 / 6	0.9 km
Katoomba Falls to Echo Point via Prince Henry Cliff Walk	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	1.8 km	1 Hr	3 / 6	1.0 km
Scenic World to Echo Point	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	2.1 km	1 hr 15 mins	3 / 6	1.1 km
Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	2.2 km	1 hr 30 mins	3 / 6	0.1 km
The Prince Henry Cliff Walk	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	6.8 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	1.1 km
Solitary Kiosk Loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	9.4 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.4 km
Scenic world to Three Sisters Loop via Furber Steps	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	5.8 km	5 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	1.1 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Echo Point to Barrabaroo Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	4.2 km	2 hrs	3 / 6	0.0 km
Echo Point to Leura Cascades	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.3 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.1 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	0.0 km
Dardenelles Pass	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.9 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	0.1 km
Scenic Railway - Federal Pass Track	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	3.1 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	0.1 km
Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	4.9 km	3 hrs 9 mins	4 / 6	0.1 km
Echo Point to Leura Forest via Three Sisters and Giant Stairs loop	Blue Mountains National Park	Circuit	3.8 km	3 hrs	4 / 6	0.1 km
The Three Sisters Footpath	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	1.2 km	45 mins	4 / 6	0.1 km
Silver Mist park to Honey Moon Lookout	Blue Mountains National Park	One way	0.6 km	30 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km
Lady Darley Lookout Track	Blue Mountains National Park	Return	0.2 km	20 mins	3 / 6	0.4 km

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.8 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	2.2 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	28.9 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	33.5 km
Kangaroo Tent City	Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith	(02) 4733 4111	34 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Echo Point to Katoomba Falls.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Echo Point to Katoomba Falls Click to re-center search
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	29 km (to the WNW)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	29 km (to the WNW)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	29 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	30 km (to the NNW)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	35 km (to the NE)

Weather and Park info

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.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Fine. Mostly sunny.

12.4°C (feels like 13.0°)

0 km/h from the CALM

97% humidity (as at 16/06:00am)

Tue	10°\|21°	Fine. Mostly sunny.
Wed	9°\|22°	Fine. Sunny.
Thu	10°\|23°	Fine.
Fri	11°\|24°	Fine.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

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.
$7
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Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

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

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