The Three Sisters Walk
Download & Print Map and Notes30 mins
872 m Return
48 m
Easy track
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
90 m
4 mins
3m
-22m
Very easy
From the front of the Echo Point Visitor Center[1] and mobility car parking area, this walk heads downhill following the ‘Echo point’ sign[2] across the wide open concrete area[3]. After about 30m the walk leads past a large concrete seat (on the left) then passes a similar seat after another 20m. Continue gently downhill towards the view for another 30m to the stunning views at the formal Echo Point lookout[4].
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[5]. 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[6], has information signs[7][8] and stunning views across the valley to the Three Sisters[9] and Mount Solitary[10]. There are mounted binoculars and seats nearby.
(0km) Echo Point Information Center → Int of Three Sisters Walkway and Spooners Lookout path
130 m
3 mins
0m
-5m
Very easy
Turn sharp left: From the front of the visitor center[11], this walk heads gently uphill, following the ‘Three Sister walk’ sign[12]. The walk soon passes the toilet block[13] and veers right to pass under the stone archway[14] and come to an intersection[15] with a path (on the right) just past the ‘Blue Mountains National Park’ sign[16].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the ‘Three Sisters walkway’[17] 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[18].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the ‘Three Sisters walkway’[17] 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[18].
(0.13km) Int of the Three Sisters Footpath and Spooners Lookout Footpath → Spooners Lookout
110 m
4 mins
0m
-31m
Easy track
Turn sharp right: From the intersection[19], this walk follows the ‘Spooners Lookout’ sign down along the concrete path, initially keeping the fence to the left. The path leads gently downhill to a signposted three-way intersection[20].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Spooners Lookout’ arrow[21] gently downhill along concrete path. The path leads towards the view for just over 50m to come to the fenced Spooners Lookout platform[22]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Spooners Lookout’ arrow[21] gently downhill along concrete path. The path leads towards the view for just over 50m to come to the fenced Spooners Lookout platform[22]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
(0.13km) Int of the Three Sisters Pathway and Spooners Lookout path → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Pathway
200 m
5 mins
8m
-15m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters 400m’ arrow[27] 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[28]. 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[29]. 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[30] moderately steeply downhill along the smooth concrete path[31]. After about about 90m[32] this path leads past stone seat (on the left) in a small sandstone overhang[33]. Check the miniature cicada sculptures[34] above the overhang. From here this walk continues downhill along the path for about 30m to find the fenced Oreades Lookout[35] (on the right).
Oreades Lookout
Oreades Lookout[36] is a fenced[37] timber platform[38] lookout beside the Three Sisters walk. There are great views of Mount Solitary and the Jamison Valley[39]. There are filtered views to the Three Sisters, if you are sitting in a wheelchair, or if shorter then the handrails the views are limited[40].
Maps for the The Three Sisters Walk 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 Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Three Sisters Walk
Accessibility summary information for the The Three Sisters Walk
Parking: There are 1 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.
Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 5 places to sit on this walk. They are on average 100m apart, with a maximum gap of 150m.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard A particularly steep section of path greater than 6% (less than 1:12) approximately 25m long. Found about 370m into the walk.
Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 5 places to sit on this walk. They are on average 100m apart, with a maximum gap of 150m.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard A particularly steep section of path greater than 6% (less than 1:12) approximately 25m long. Found about 370m into the walk.
Accessibility Details
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 | 872 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
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
Around 300m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 130m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 440m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 440m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 440m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 440m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 440m 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 Walk 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/ttsw
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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