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Three Sisters walk

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Three Sisters walk.

Track grading

Grade 1

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Features of this track

Distance

0.8km return

Time

25 - 45min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Quality of path

Well-formed track: The walk is 1m-wide and concrete.

Steps

No steps: There are no steps along this walk, but there are steps down to some of the lookouts.

Getting there and parking

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    Three Sisters walk starts from Echo Point, in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park. To get there:

    • Take Great Western Highway to Katoomba
    • Look for the Three Sisters and Echo Point signage on the highway as you approach Katoomba
    • At Katoomba, turn off the Great Western Highway, and 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 at Echo Point, including 5 accessible parking spaces. There's also street parking around Echo Point.
    • Please note that Council parking fees and time limits may apply close to Echo Point. 
    • It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking close to Echo Point might be limited and may involve walking a short distance.

    Facilities

    There are no rubbish bins in the national park, so we ask you to please take your rubbish with you.

    Toilets

    There are accessible flush toilets at Echo Point that are managed by Blue Mountains City Council.

    • Flush toilets

    Picnic tables

    Picnic facilities can be found at Echo Point, where this walk starts.

    Seats and resting points

    There are 2 bench seats with backrests, one in the middle of the walk and one at the end of the walk at Oreades lookout. 

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    Safety messages

    Bushwalking safety

    If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

    Please note:

    • Parts of this walk are close to cliff edges. Please take care and supervise children at all times.
    • Access to Honeymoon Bridge involves sections of steep stairs.
    • Weather in the Blue Mountains can be very different to Sydney and conditions can change quickly. Be prepared for colder temperatures and changeable weather.
    • The Think Before You Trek initiative operates in this park, so please check out the website when planning your hike.

    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

    The pathway from Echo Point to Oreades lookout is 1m-wide, concrete and suitable for wheelchair users, mobility scooters and prams:

    • Some sections of the track have a slope of 10 per cent.
    • There are 2 benches with backrests where you can rest, 1 in the middle of the walk and 1 at Oreades lookout.
    • There are accessible toilets and 5 accessible parking spaces at Echo Point where this walk begins.

    Assistance is required on the walk beyond Oreades lookout:

    • The section of track from Oreades lookout to Lady Game lookout has several steps.
    • The walk from Lady Game lookout to Honeymoon Bridge is not wheelchair-accessible. It has very steep and narrow stairs.

    Prohibited

    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.

    Map of Three Sisters walk in Blue Mountains National Park

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