Bushwalking on the Echo Point to Katoomba Falls hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Echo Point to Katoomba Falls hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Echo Point to Katoomba Falls

Time
Distance
Climb
Style

1 Hrs 30 mins
3 km
232 m
Return

3.8 km SSE of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park bus

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.

Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website.
Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.

Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Echo Point to Katoomba Falls hiking track
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Map Scale

1 km

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 knotes here

Six Foot Track

1:50 000 Map Series

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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 the bushtrack




	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 profile

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.

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Catch the bus to Echo Point

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. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

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 your trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

(0 km) Echo Point to Echo Point (W) Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Distance = 0 km	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = 0 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.

(0.02 km) Echo Point (W) to Cliff View Lookout Walk: Easy - footpath, bushtrack, bushtrack, bushtrack, bushtrack	Distance = 0.9 km	Time = 15 mins
	Climb = 82 m	Descent = -107 m
From Echo Point the track heads downhill along the footpath until coming to an intersection. This is signposted as the Echo Point to Kedumba Falls Track. From the intersection the track heads north along the footpatb past the informational sign on the walks in the area. This goes slightly down and curves to the west until coming to a bridge over a small creek. After this the track changes to bushtrack and gradually goes up until coming to Lady Darley Lookout. From the lookout the track does down the steep stairs off the lookout. This soon curves around to the north and goes downhill. As the track flattens out it becomes boardwalk. At the end of the boardwalk the track becomes bushtrack again for about 50m before coming to Allambie Lookout. From Allambie Lookout the track heads west before climbing to the north-west and coming to Wollumai Lookout. From the lookout the track heads to the north along the bushtrack to the north slightly away from the cliffs. Up to the right there are some good smaller cliffs and rock formations. As the track turns to the north-west it becomes a less managed bushtrack. This continues until coming to Cliff View Lookout which has a great view of the Three Sisters.

(0.9 km) Cliff View Lookout to Katoomba Falls Park Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - bushtrack, footpath	Distance = 0.3 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 11 m	Descent = -5 m
From the lookout the track heads north for approximately 40m before passing under the Skyway Cable and coming to the bottom of a set of stairs. This is signposted as the East Skyway staircase. From the bottom of the stairs the track heads north along the footpath. During this section of track it passes several informational signs on the area. This continues as it curves to the east just before entering Katoomba Park on Cliff Dr.

(1.18 km) Katoomba Falls Park to Int of Vaniman's Lookout Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Walk: Easy - Bush Track	Distance = 0.3 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -26 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. At this point the track turns slightly further to the west where after a short while it comes to an intersection with another trail.

(1.48 km) Int of Vaniman's Lookout Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Vaniman's 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 goes down the hill until reaching the cliffs where the track comes to Vaniman's Lookout.

Catch the bus from Echo Point

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. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

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 your trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

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

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.

11.9°C (feels like 10.7°)

7 km/h from the NNE

90% humidity (as at 13/03:00pm)

Wed	8°\|14°	Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.
Thu	6°\|15°	Chance late shower.
Fri	7°\|14°	Mostly fine.
Sat	7°\|13°	Mostly fine.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

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Campsites in the park
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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 Emergancy 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)