Forming a circuit around the cliffs and then the valley floor, this is a walk more then capable of convincing a walker of the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park. There are 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 cross a bridge to one of the Three Sisters. This walk has it all.
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Catch the bus to Echo Point Archway Intersection
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.
This modern building at Echo Point is a great source of information. It is open daily from 9am-5pm (except Christmas Day). There is a large range of books, maps and information about the area (and ice creams). There are toilets opposite the entrance, (including wheelchair-accessible facilities). For more information, phone 1300 653 408. More info
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Echo Point Archway Intersection
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Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - footpath,servicetrail,bushtrack
Length = 652 m
Time = 15 mins
Climb = 22 m
Descent = -43 m
From the archway, this walk heads away from the Echo point and follows the higher of the two paths through the bush for a short while, until this walk comes to an intersection with the lower path on the right. From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath heading away from the 'Y' intersection and bending around to the right. The path winds down the long, gentle hill until it flattens out, coming to an unnamed lookout opposite the intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and the Three Sisters footpath. From the intersection, this walk follows the track winding up the hill and through the bush, away from the cliffs and the valley, for about 50m before coming to the intersection of the Lady Game track. From the intersection, the track follows the 'Leura Cascades' sign along the bush track, winding around through the bush, following the cliffs (further down the hill to the right) all the way around the valley until the track comes to the intersection of the Lady Carrington Lookout track.
(0.65 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks
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Lady Carrington Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 22 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -12 m
From the intersection, this walk heads out to the cliffs, going down a small flight of stairs and following the metal railing. Shortly after, the walk breaks out onto a fenced-off rockshelf, signposted as Lady Carrington Lookout.
Lady Carrington Lookout
Alt = 917 m
Lady (Cecelia) Carrington was wife of Lord (Charles Robert Wynne) Carrington. The couple explored parts of the Blue mountains in the late 1800's and had a number of places named in their honour. Lady Carrington Lookout is long, narrow and fenced (twice). The lookout is perched up on a sandstone block and provides views over Jamison Valley.
(0.65 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks
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Tallawarra Lookout Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 170 m
Time = 4 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -18 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Leura Cascades' sign along the bush track which winds through the forest, gradually climbing up a long gentle hill until it flattens out and follows a metal fence-line to the 'Tallawarra Lookout' shortly after (marked on some maps as 'Tallawalla Lookout').
Tallawarra Lookout
Alt = 920 m
Tallawarra Lookout is a small, fenced lookout near Silver Mist Picnic Area, along Prince Henry Cliff walk. The lookout provides an excellent view of Sublime Point and Kings Tableland. Leura Falls and Gordon Creek both flow through the valley below. There are a few bench seats just near the lookout. (Note: the lookout is marked as 'Tallawalla Lookout' on some maps.)
(0.82 km)
Tallawarra Lookout
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Millamurra Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 58 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 6 m
Descent = -2 m
From the lookout, this walk follows the 'Leura Cascades' sign along the bush track winding around the edge of the valley for a short while before coming to the fenced-off rock platform signposted as 'Millamurra Lookout'.
Millamurra Lookout
Alt = 924 m
Millamurra Lookout is on a fenced, elevated rock platform on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. There are views of the Jamison Valley, including the Leura Falls Creek and Sublime Point. There is also a great view along the Kings Tableland escarpment to the right.
(0.88 km)
Millamurra Lookout
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Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 387 m
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 26 m
Descent = -26 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the valley down to the right, as it continues along for a short while before coming to the Honeymoon Lookout, which is up the hill on the left-hand side of the track. The track passes the lookout and comes to the intersection of the bush track heading up to the lookout straight after.
(1.27 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks
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Honeymoon Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 27 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 8 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk heads up the short hill to the concrete platform just off Cliff Drive, signposted as 'Honeymoon Lookout'.
Honeymoon Lookout
Alt = 931 m
Honeymoon Lookout is a fenced lookout on Cliff Drive, just north of Katoomba High School. There is a short track that links this lookout to Prince Henry Cliff Walk. There is a bus stop at the lookout. The area is shaded by a few trees and provides views out to Sublime Point and Kings Tableland.
(1.27 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks
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Honeymoon Point Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 102 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -16 m
From the intersection, the track follows the bush track, keeping the valley and the cliffs down the hill to the right as it winds through the forest, until it comes to the signposted 'Honeymoon Point', shortly after the metal fence starts of the right.
(1.37 km)
Honeymoon Point
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Banksia Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 26 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -36 m
From the intersection, this walk heads out to the cliffs along the track, until coming to an intersection signposted as 'Banksia Lookout'. The view is largely blocked by trees.
Banksia Lookout
Alt = 871 m
Banksia Lookout is a fenced lookout along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, down a few steps from Honeymoon Point. The lookout provides views of Sublime Point and Kings Tableland. The clearing for the old sewage treatment plant, down in the valley on the Sublime Point Trail, is still visible from this lookout.
(1.37 km)
Honeymoon Point
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Banksia Streamlet Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 67 m
Time = 2 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -4 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading away from the lookout, keeping the valley down the hill to the right as it winds down a set of wooden steps to the signposted Banksia Streamlet.
(1.44 km)
Banksia Streamlet
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Lomandra Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 192 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 19 m
Descent = -6 m
Keeping the valley down the hill to the right, the track crosses the Streamlet at the wooden bridge. The track continues up the wooden steps on the other side to the top of the hill, where the track flattens out and continues past a picnic chair and along the side of the hill to the Lomandra Lookout.
Lomandra Lookout
Alt = 920 m
Lomandra Lookout is a fenced lookout along Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near Katoomba. Unlike other lookouts in the area, there are no sweeping distant views, but atop this cliff there is a great close-up view of the canopy of the surrounding bush. There is a bench seat on the rock platform, making a nice place for a rest.
(1.63 km)
Lomandra Lookout
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Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 335 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 25 m
Descent = -23 m
From the Lomandra Lookout, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the valley down to the right, as it winds through thick forest along the side of the hill, winding all the way around and up a set of wooden steps to the signposted intersection of the 'Burrabarroo Lookout' track.
(1.96 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks
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Burrabarroo Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 51 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -8 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Burrabarroo' sign along the track, passing a picnic seat and climbing up a short set of rock steps to the top of a rock platform. The walk continues down the steps on the other side, around the base of a rock platform and along the bush track for a short while longer, to the Burrabarroo lookout.
Burrabarroo Lookout
Alt = 914 m
This small, fenced lookout is just off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near Carrington Park. The view looks over the valley and out to Sublime Point and Kings Tablelands in the distance. The lookout is perched on the top of a rocky buttress at the end of a small point, giving great views.
(1.96 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks
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Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 352 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 29 m
Descent = -22 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Leura Cascades' sign, climbing up the wooden steps and continuing along the bush track that winds through the forest, until it comes to the intersection of the Carrington Park track. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Cascades 1km' sign down the wooden steps and along the bush track, winding through the forest until coming to the signposted intersection of the 'Leura Forest' Track.
(2.32 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track
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Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 41 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Leura Forest' sign along the bush track, winding down the hill for a short while before dropping down a set of wooden steps, to the signposted intersection with the 'Jamieson Lookout' track.
(2.36 km)
Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks
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Jamieson Lookout Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 19 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -6 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Jamieson Lookout' sign along the short bush track to the rock shelf at the Jamieson Lookout.
Jamieson Lookout
Alt = 922 m
Jamieson Lookout is a fenced lookout at the east end of the Federal Pass track, and just off Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The lookout has a bench seat and provides great views up the Jamison Valley, along Kings Tableland escarpment and past Mount Solitary. The lookout is perched up on a large rock buttress, giving views unobscured by trees.
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Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks
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Fern Bower Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 93 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -36 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt path, heading down the long set of wooden and rocky steps. The walk winds down past a picnic chair under a cliff overhang, and continues down the steps into the valley and through the forest to the Fern Bower information sign.
Fern Bower
Alt = 892 m
Fern Bower is an especially pleasant part of the Blue Mountains National Park, protected from heat and providing a great environment for fern trees, bracken ferns and moss to thrive. Fern Bower is a signposted area along the Federal Pass walking track, just below Jamieson Lookout and next to Linda Creek. This is a nice place to stop, rest and enjoy the bird noises.
(2.45 km)
Fern Bower
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Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 320 m
Time = 13 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -150 m
From the information sign, the walk follows the track down the steps, passing a 'Rich History' information sign before coming down to the signposted intersection with the Amphitheatre track, at the top of a metal staircase.
(2.77 km)
Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track
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Lila falls crossing Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 23 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -18 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Federal Pass Leura Forest' sign down the long metal staircase, to cross the bridge over Linda Creek in front of Lila Falls.
Lila Falls
Alt = 736 m
Lila Falls is a thin waterfall on Linda Creek. The Federal Pass crosses the creek (on a bridge) in front of these falls, just below the intersection with the amphitheatre. The waterfall is not the most spectacular one in this valley, but it is a nice cool spot to catch your breath.
(2.79 km)
Lila Falls crossing
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Marguerite Cascades Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 175 m
Time = 11 mins
Climb = 37 m
Descent = -90 m
From the Lila Falls, this walk follows the track heading down the hill, winding down a wooden walkway keeping the creek to the left. The track hugs the rock wall and passes under a shallow overhang. The walk continues down a staircase, then turns back down into the gully where it come to the taller and slender Linda Falls.
After passing Linda Falls the walk follows the wooden steps down through the gulley, crossing the creek again before heading down to the Marguerite Cascades.
Marguerite Cascades
Alt = 684 m
Marguerite Cascades are a series of small cascades finishing with a taller waterfall of a few metres height, dropping into a shallow sandy pool. The cascades are on Linda Creek and a small bridge crosses the creek at the base of the falls as part of the Federal Pass walking track. The cascades are a nice place to sit and listen to the water running and the local birds in this cool shady area.
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Marguerite Cascades
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Leura Forest Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 321 m
Time = 11 mins
Climb = 50 m
Descent = -14 m
From the Cascades, this walk follows the wooden steps heading down the hill, winding steeply for a short while before turning right and crossing the creek. The walk then continues along the bush track that winds along the valley floor, to the signposted 'Leura Forest'. From here, the walk continues along the wide bush track, passing a few picnic tables, and winding through the forest to an open area with a large gazebo and an information sign at the intersection of the Federal Pass and the Dardenelles tracks.
Leura Forest
Alt = 721 m
Leura Forest is a great picnic area in the Jamison Valley at the junction of the Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks. This place was home to a popular tea house (also known as 'Lady Carrington Dining Hall') from the late 1800's. Today walkers can still enjoy the historic rotunda and the foundations of the original tea house. The picnic area provides a great rest spot under the shade of the lilli pilli and coachwood forest.
(3.29 km)
Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks)
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Bottom of Giant Staircase Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 877 m
Time = 36 mins
Climb = 168 m
Descent = -148 m
From the pergola at Leura Forest, this walk follows the 'Dardenelles Track' sign (the sign is up the hill behind the pergola) which heads up the stairs towards the cliff face, before turning left behind Leura Forest. The walk then leaves the shade of the forest, along a track with many fallen logs, until coming to the base of the Giant Staircase (signposted).
(4.17 km)
Bottom of Giant Staircase
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The Three Sisters Bridge intersection Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 193 m
Time = 19 mins
Climb = 153 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection, the track follows the sign up the 'Giant Staircase'. This climbs steeply (with handrails) until coming to an intersection with a bridge that goes across to the First of the three Sisters. Along the way, there are chairs in which to rest from the climb and enjoy the magnificent views of the valley.
(4.36 km)
The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection
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The Three Sisters Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - bushtrack
Length = 6 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection, the track crosses the bridge over to the Three Sisters.
The Three Sisters
Alt = 845 m
This well-known rock formation can be found just south of Katoomba, and can be viewed from many of the cliffside lookouts, from Narrow Neck all the way around to Sublime Point. Historically, this formation appears in Aboriginal 'Dream Time' stories, where three sisters were transformed into stone. This iconic rock formation is popular amongst tourists and bushwalkers alike. More info
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The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection
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Top of the Giant Staircase Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 31 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, the walk follows the steep stairs, winding down the side of the cliffs, to the intersection next to the bridge (which goes across to the overhang under the First Sister).
(4.39 km)
Top of the Giant Staircase
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Lady Game Lookout Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - bushtrack
Length = 11 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -11 m
From the intersection, the track follows the footpath down the hill towards the Three Sisters for about 10m before coming to the Lady Game Lookout.
Lady Game Lookout
Alt = 896 m
Lady Game Lookout is a narrow, fenced lookout above the Three Sisters. The track to this lookout starts just near the archway which marks the start of the Giant Staircase. Lady Game Lookout provides a bird's-eye view over the Three Sisters and is a popular stop whilst exploring the area.
(4.39 km)
Top of the Giant Staircase
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Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 9 m
Time =
Climb = 3 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath up and away from the lookout, passing under a rock archway and continuing up the gentle hill to the intersection with the Cliff Drive access track.
(4.4 km)
Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath
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Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 126 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 27 m
Descent = -1 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete footpath up the gentle hill, keeping the cliffs and the valley down the hill to the left as it winds up to the intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near the lookout.
(4.52 km)
Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath
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Int of the Three Sisters Footpath and Spooners Lookout Footpath Walk: Easy - footpath
Length = 218 m
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 14 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection, this walk heads away from the Three Sisters along the footpath, keeping the cliffs down the hill to the left as the path gradually rises and turns to the left, before coming to an unmarked intersection with another footpath.
(4.74 km)
Int of the Three Sisters Footpath and Spooners Lookout Footpath
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Echo Point Archway Intersection Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 123 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 7 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection, this walk follows the higher of the two paths through the bush. The lower path should be visible to the left as the track follows the footpath to the archway before the Echo Point Lookout.
Catch the bus from Echo Point Archway Intersection
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 37 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 Saturday 13th of March 2010 09:00 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
this took me 1.5 hrs all up considering i was running the top half but as soon as u get to the stairs to decend it never ends :D from the northside tho. i would recommend people to go down the greatstairway rather than go up it unless your looking for a good workout or challenge.
I enjoyed the track very much have fun trekking :P :P
alternatively u can also go down the northside stairs ,and if u are too tired to go up the Great staircase u can go along the bottom walkway :) till u get to scenic world roughly 2-3km more or 20-30 min walk :)
Hiking near Sydney 
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not too much longer now :)