Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Scenic World to Echo Point hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Scenic World to Echo Point
Time
Length
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.
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(0 km) Scenic World to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Walk: Easy - footpath, bushtrack, bushtrack
Distance = 0.4 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 194 m
Descent = -270 m
From Scenic World the track follows the signs to the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and to the footbridge. This goes behind the main building and onto a wooden footbridge that curves around to the north and behind the main carpark. At the end of the footbridge tbe track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack. From the intersection the track heads north-east along the bushtrack down the very gradual set of stairs. thid curves to the east very shortly before coming to an intersection with a bushtrack. This intersection has signs pointing along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk and down to the base of the Scenic Railway. From the intersection the track heads north-west following the signs to the Caravan Park. This track runs parallel to Cliff Drive until coming to an intersection signposted as the way to Echo Point or back to the Scenic Railway.
(0.37 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Katoomba Falls Kiosk Optional Side Trip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time =
Climb = 0 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east past the large information sign towards Cliff Rd. Once reaching the carpark on Cliff Rd the track comes to Katoomba Falls Kiosk.
Katoomba Falls Kiosk
Alt = 937
After having been recently renovated the Katoomba Falls Kiosk is now open for business again. Serving a variety of light and healthy meals including breakfast, lunch and Devonshire Teas. Enjoy a cup of coffee before, during or after exploring the cliffs surrounding the Kiosk. For more enquiries phone (02) 4782-4868.
(0.37 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track Track: Moderate - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -5 m
From the intersection the track heads down the footpath and the stairs and at the bottom immediately comes to a large intersection signposted as the way to Scenic Railway or to Echo Point.
(0.39 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track to Katoomba Kiosk Loop Optional Side Trip: Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 10 m
Descent = -10 m
From the intersection the track heads south out towards the cliffs and up the stairs. Immediately at the top of the stairs the track comes to an intersection. These are the same track that loops around along the edge of the cliffs with some great lookouts over the Jamison Valley.At the end of this track the trail heads back south to the original large intersection. At this point there are signs pointing along the Katoomba Falls Track and towards Cliff Drive.
(0.39 km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track to Int of Vaniman's Lookout Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Walk: Easy - footpath
Distance = 0.2 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = -23 m
From the intersection the track heads south-eastalong the footpath until coming to an intersection with a bushtrack.
(0.54 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.
(0.54 km) Int of Vaniman's Lookout Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack, footpath, bushtrack, bushtrack, bushtrack, bushtrack, bushtrack
Distance = 1.4 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 135 m
Descent = -94 m
From the intersection the track heads north-east along the bushtrack. Shortly after this comes to a small creek. At this point the track turns and follows the creek upstream (north-east). Once reaching the waterfalls the track crosses the creek and goes up the steep set of stairs. These continue until the track goes into Katoomba Park. Once in the park the track follows the footpath south-east until coming to the end of the park. At this point another footpath begins, signposted as the way to Cliff View Lookout. From Katoomba Park off Cliff Dr the track heads west along the footpath. During this section of track the trail passes several informational signs on the area. Shortly after exiting the park the track curves to the south just before coming to an intersection at the bottom of a set of stairs. These are signposted as East Skyway Station Stairs. From the intersection at the bottom of the stairs the track heads south towards the cliffs, passes underneath the Skyway Cable and approximately 40m on comes to Cliff View Lookout. From the lookout the track heads south-east along the bushtrack. As the track curves to the south and goes towards the cliffs it passes under some good smaller cliffs and rock formations up to the left. The track continues in this manner until emerging at Wollumai Lookout. From Wollumai Lookout the track heads south-east and goes down slightly. Shortly after the track flattens out it comes Allambie Lookout. From the lookout the track heads northwest for about 50m along the bushtrack until it changes to boardwalk. At the end of the boardwalk the track changes back to busbtrack and goes up slightly until opening out to a good view of the valley. At this point the track climbs the set of steep metal stairs and immediately comes to a lookout signposted as Lady Darley Lookout From Lady Darley Lookout the track heads... down the bushtrack. It soon flattens out and continues until coming to a bridge over a little creek. After this the track changes to footpath and goes up slightly to an intersection with another footpath.
(1.97 km) Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout Tracks to Queen Elizabeth L/O Optional Side Trip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -7 m
From the intersection the track heads south around Echo Point along the footpathuntil coming to the Queen Elizabeth Lookout.
(1.97 km) Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout Tracks to Echo Point Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Distance = 0 km
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 3 m
Descent = 0 m
From the intersection the track heads uphill along the footpath until coming to Echo Point Lookout. From the top of the footpath the track heads south-east out towards the cliffs across the large asphalt area next to the cliffs. The edge of this cliff closest to the cliffs is Echo Point.
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