Dardanelles Pass loop walking track
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dardanelles Pass loop walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
5.3km loop
Time
2hrs 30min - 3hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Dardanelles Pass loop walking track is in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:
- Take the Katoomba exit from Great Western Highway
- Turn into Katoomba Street and follow the signs to Echo Point
- Walk 450m along Three Sisters walk then descend Giant Stairway
- Dardanelles Pass loop walking track starts at the bottom of Giant Stairway.
Parking
- Paid parking is available at Echo Point.
- Free parking is available at Leura Cascades picnic area.
- It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Echo Point and Leura Cascades picnic areas. Picnic tables and shelters are also available at Leura Forest.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
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 Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
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.