Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
Download & Print Map and Notes3 hrs
273 m
Hard track
Echo Point
Echo Point Information Centre
(0km) Echo Point Information Center → Echo Point Archway Intersection
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
(0.03km) Echo Point Archway Intersection → Oreades Lookout
410 m
10 mins
10m
-37m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters 400m’ arrow[15] downhill along the concrete path, keeping the valley to the right. After about 15m the walk leads past a stone seat (on the left), with a blue tongue lizard sculpture[16]. The walk continues gently downhill for another 60m to pass another sandstone seat (on the left). From here the path winds gently downhill for another 70m to find yet another sandstone seat (on the left). The path continues downhill for another 45m to find a clear intersection marked with a large ‘Three Sisters Walk’ sign[17]. On the right is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters, Giant Stairway’ sign[18] moderately steeply downhill along the smooth concrete path[19]. After about about 90m[20] this path leads past stone seat (on the left) in a small sandstone overhang[21]. Check the miniature cicada sculptures[22] above the overhang. From here this walk continues downhill along the path for about 30m to find the fenced Oreades Lookout[23] (on the right).
(0.44km) Oreades Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath
20 m
1 mins
0m
-11m
Easy track
(0.46km) Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection
60 m
5 mins
0m
-41m
Hard track
Turn left: 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).
(0.51km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection → The Three Sisters
10 m
0m
0m
Very easy
The Three Sisters
(0.51km) The Three Sisters Bridge intersection → Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks
490 m
29 mins
53m
-187m
Hard track
Turn right: From the bottom of the Giant Staircase, the walk follows the ‘Scenic Railway’ sign, keeping the main cliff to the right. The track continues with some great views over the Valley, and at several points, there are small seats to enjoy these fine views. The track then comes to a well-signposted intersection, with signs pointing along the ‘Federal Pass Track’ and ‘Dardanelles Pass’.
(1.01km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks → Cooks Crossing
1.7 km
52 mins
179m
-169m
Moderate track
(2.73km) Cooks Crossing → Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track
170 m
5 mins
21m
-12m
Easy track
(2.9km) Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track → Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform)
170 m
4 mins
10m
-15m
Easy track
(3.07km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Scenic World
300 m
26 mins
210m
-8m
Very easy
Scenic World
Maps for the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 3.1 km | ||
Time | 3 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 680m has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 430m is flat with no steps and the remaining 240m is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 2.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 3.4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 3.2km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 200m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway walk starts at the Echo Point Information Center (gps: -33.732069, 150.31242)Your transport options to Echo Point Information Center are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)
The Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway ends at the Scenic World (gps: -33.728585, 150.30095)
Your transport options to Scenic World are by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Bus. (get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/eptswvgs
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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