Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters)
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters).
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Echo Point lookout and the Three Sisters are in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- From Sydney, take Great Western Highway (M4 and A32) towards Katoomba
- At Katoomba, turn left off the Great Western Highway at the traffic lights, then follow the signs to Three Sisters and Echo Point.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
- Parking is available in a bitumen carpark near Echo Point, including 5 accessible parking spaces.
- Please note that time limits and parking fees apply.
- It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Facilities
Toilets
There are accessible flush toilets at the lookout that are managed by Blue Mountains City Council.
- Flush toilets
Carpark
Drinking water
Step-free access
The top lookout platform is wide, flat and step-free, and there are gently sloping step-free concrete paths that lead to the lower lookout.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are stone and timber benches with backrests and armrests at the lookout and near the visitor information centre.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Echo Point is wheelchair accessible with:
- 5 accessible parking spots in the bitumen carpark
- A wide, concrete area that leads to the top lookout.
- Gently sloping concrete paths that lead to the lower lookout
- Accessible council-managed toilets
- Stone and timber bench seats where you can rest, with backrests and armrests.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Blue Mountains City Council
- 02 4780 5000
- Echo Point Visitor Centre, Katoomba or Glenbrook Visitor Centre, Glenbrook
Park info
- in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.