The Three Sisters Footpath
Download & Print Map and Notes45 mins
1.1 km Return
100 m
Hard track
Echo Point
Echo Point is the Blue Mountains’ most famous and popular lookout, home to one of the best photo opportunities for the Three Sisters[1]. Visited by over two million tourists each year, this popular spot also serves as the starting point for many great walks in the area. The lookout is well fenced[2], has information signs[3][4] and stunning views across the valley to the Three Sisters[5] and Mount Solitary[6]. There are mounted binoculars and seats nearby.
Echo Point Information Centre
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, and mobility parking opposite. For more information, phone 1300 653 408. More info.
(0km) Echo Point Information Center → Echo Point Archway Intersection
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
From the front of the visitor center[7], this walk heads gently uphill, following the ‘Three Sister walk’ sign[8]. The walk soon passes the toilet block[9] and veers right to pass under the stone archway[10] and come to an intersection[11] with a path (on the right) just past the ‘Blue Mountains National Park’ sign[12].
(0.03km) Echo Point Archway Intersection → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Pathway
300 m
7 mins
8m
-19m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the ‘Three Sisters walkway’[13] footpath, initially keeping the metal fence to the right. The smooth concrete path leads up and over a rise then leads gently downhill for about 80m to a signposted three-way intersection[14].
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 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.
(0.33km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → Oreades Lookout
110 m
3 mins
2m
-18m
Easy track
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
Continue straight: From Oreades Lookout platform, this walk follows the main path down the steps, keeping the valley views to the right. At the bottom of the first set of steps the walking comes to an intersection with a track (on the left).
(0.46km) Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → Top of the Giant Staircase
20 m
1 mins
0m
-10m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the gentle hill towards the Three Sisters, passing under a rock archway and coming to the top of the Giant Staircase.
(0.47km) Top of the Giant Staircase → Lady Game Lookout
10 m
1 mins
0m
-12m
Very easy
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the hill towards the Three Sisters for about 10m before coming to the Lady Game Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.
Lady Game Lookout
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.
(0.47km) Top of the Giant Staircase → The Three Sisters
50 m
4 mins
0m
-31m
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).
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk crosses the bridge over to the Three Sisters.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk crosses the bridge over to the Three Sisters.
The Three Sisters
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.
Maps for the The Three Sisters Footpath 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 The Three Sisters Footpath bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Three Sisters Footpath
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 | 1.1 km | ||
Time | 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
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
340m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 140m is flat with no steps. The remaining (40m) is very steep.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 530m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 530m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 530m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 530m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 530m 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 The Three Sisters Footpath walk starts and ends 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.
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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/ttsf
Gallery images
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* KML (google earth file)
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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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