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Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters)

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters).

Getting there and parking

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Get 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

    Safety messages

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    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.

    Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters)

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    Blue Mountains City Tourism

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