The Three Sisters Walk

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The Three Sisters Walk

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

[Toilet Accessible]

, and mobility parking opposite

[Parking Accessible]

. 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

[Parking Accessible]

, 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

[Seat]

(on the left) then passes a similar seat

[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

[Toilet Accessible]

[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].

(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.

Spooners Lookout

Spooners Lookout[23] in the Blue Mountains National Park provides stunning views[24] over the Jamison Valley to Mt Solitary and the Three Sisters. The lookout has a large seat

[Seat]

, is well fenced[25], and provides filtered views for people sitting in a wheelchair[26]

(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

[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)

[Seat]

. From here the path winds gently downhill for another 70m to find yet another sandstone seat (on the left)

[Seat]

. 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

[Seat]

(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

[Trip Hazard]

along the smooth concrete path[31]. After about about 90m[32] this path leads past stone seat

[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.

Accessibility Details

1 Seat

Large concrete seat, no backrest. The seat is 40cm high, 1.5m deep and about 5.5m long. The height and depth vary slightly along the length.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.7323933,150.3123516
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Seat

Large concrete seat, no backrest. The seat is 40cm high, 1.5m deep and about 5.5m long. The height and depth vary slightly along the length.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.7325116,150.3122133
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Parking Accessible

There are three signposted mobility parking spaces. They are 3.8m wide and 5.5 deep. Smooth gentle ramp access from the parking area nearby facilities.
This is found 0m into this walk at -33.7320833,150.3122116
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Found 0m into this walk

4 Toilet Accessible

Accessible unisex toilet and parents change room. MLAK key access, although gate may be locked after hours. Toilet has hand rails, there is a basin with soap and running water, mirror and baby change table.
This is found 20m into this walk at -33.7318266,150.3123683
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Found 20m into this walk

5 Seat

An oval shaped seat on lookout platform. The seat has no backrest and is 46cm high, 1.3m deep and about 2.7m long. The seat is made of timber slats with concrete ends.
This is found 70m into this walk at -33.732762909444,150.31306117773
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Found 70m into this walk

6 Seat

A curved sandstone seat beside the walking track. It has no backrest and it is 40cm high, 52cm deep and about 3.7m long. The seat has a rough chiselled sandstone finish. There is a small statue of a lizard on the end of the seat.
This is found 150m into this walk at -33.7321383,150.3139733
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Found 150m into this walk

7 Seat

A curved sandstone seat beside the walking track. It has no backrest and it is 55cm high, 42cm deep and about 1.9m long. The seat has a slightly rough chiselled sandstone finish.
This is found 200m into this walk at -33.732488542315,150.31440228224
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Found 200m into this walk

8 Seat

A curved sandstone seat beside the walking track. It has no backrest and it is 55cm high, 75cm deep and about 2.1m long. The seat has a slightly rough chiselled sandstone finish.
This is found 270m into this walk at -33.733068504318,150.31455516815
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Found 270m into this walk

9 Seat

Two seats opposite a signposted intersection on a flat loose gravel platform. They have no backrest and are 53cm high, 47cm deep and about 1.5m long. The seats have a rough chiselled sandstone finish.
This is found 320m into this walk at -33.733563699541,150.31439691782
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Found 320m into this walk

10 Trip Hazard

A particularly steep section of path greater than 6% (less than 1:12) approximately 25m long.
This is found 370m into this walk at -33.733893828102,150.31464636326
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Found 370m into this walk

11 Seat

A curved seat below a small sandstone overhang/cave. The seat has no backrest and is 49cm high, 42cm deep and about 2m long. The seats have a chiselled sandstone finish.
This is found 410m into this walk at -33.734170421323,150.3148676455
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Found 410m into this walk

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).

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.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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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

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Ruined Castle Walk

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Ruined Castle Walk

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(0km) Golden Stairs Track carpark → Bottings Lookout

210 m
8 mins
9m
-80m

Moderate track

From the Golden Stairs car park and information sign on Glenraphael Dr[1], the walk follows the ‘Golden Stairs / To Federal Pass’ sign[2] along the narrow track. The track leads gently downhill[3] past the black and yellow ‘Warning – Sections of the Golden Stairs are unfenced and can be slippery when wet’ sign[4], with the occasional glimpse out to Malaita Point and towards the Three Sisters[5][6]. The walk soon heads down a few steep eroded sections of track[7] and passes through a couple of switchbacks. The track then leads to a fenced rock platform[8] signposted as ‘Botting’s L.O.’[9].

Botting’s Lookout

Botting’s Lookout[10] offers great views over the Jamison Valley and the cliff line, including the Landslide, Malaita Point and the Golden Stairs. A plaque at the lookout states that the lookout was named after Walter Botting (1887-1985)[11], a pioneer trail-maker of the Katoomba District. More info.

(0.21km) Bottings Lookout → Bottom of Golden Staircase

430 m
19 mins
41m
-177m

Hard track

Turn right: From the lower side of Botting’s Lookout[12], this walk heads downhill along the eroded track[13]. The walk follows the steps through a narrow gully[14] then turns right to flatten out[15] and head under a small overhang between the cliff and fence (passing a ‘Caution Rockfall Hazard’ sign[16]). After about 100m of fence, the track turns right to cross a wide gully[17]. On the other side of the gully, this walk climbs down a series of metal[18] and stone[19] staircases. The walk flattens again before heading down another series of stairs. Finally, the track winds down the wide spur[20] to meet the signposted T-intersection with ‘Federal Pass’[21].

(0.64km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Miners Campsite

2.3 km
51 mins
104m
-129m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Federal Pass – Ruined Castle’ sign[22] along the flat wide track, keeping the valley to your left. This track follows the old horse-drawn coal tram route. The track leads through a tall rainforest filled with fern trees[23] and vines[24], with the occasional lyrebird. After about 1.3km the forest opens up[25], letting in more light and exposing some distant filtered views. After wandering through the more open forest[26] for about 250m, the track passes a small campsite[27] (on the right). This walk continues for another 700m along the main track through the bracken fern forest[28] to find a larger campsite[29] (just up to the right) with a short stone wall on one side[30]).

Miners Campsite

This flat campsite beside the Federal Pass walking track about 2.2km south of the intersection at the bottom of the Golden Stairs. There is short constructed stone wall[31] left over from when there area was habited by miners. The campsite is surrounded by a tall forest, bracken ferns and some nice fern trees. There is no water or facilities.

(2.9km) Miners Campsite → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

300 m
7 mins
16m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the miners campsite[32], this walk follows the clear track south-west, keeping the valley to your left. The mostly flat track narrows a bit as it leads past a large flat area (on your right) after about 140m[33], then past a smaller campsite[34] a short distance later. The track then winds through the forest for another 100m to come to a clearing and signposted three-way intersection[35], where there is a ‘Federal Pass – Katoomba’ sign[36] pointing back along the track. (There is a campsite a few metres further on and to the the left[37].)

Northern Ruined Castle campsite

A short distance south east of the intersection[38] with the Federal Pass and the northern access track to the Ruined Castle, is a fairly large basic campsite. There are two main flat areas for camping, both with fire scares[39]. The area is surround with tall trees and ferns[40][41][42][43]. There is no water nor any other facilities.

(3.2km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle

730 m
20 mins
82m
-17m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Ruined Castle’[44] sign uphill along the eroded track and soon passes the yellow ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[45]. The track winds up the wide valley getting steeper as it goes, climbing up onto the main ridgeline. Here the walk turns left (away from the view of Castle Head[46]) and follows the rocky track more gently uphill for about 220m to pass under the side of a large boulder[47]. The track continues along the narrow ridge for about 280m, with some filtered views past another large boulder to the base of the tall Ruined Castle summit[48]. Here the walk heads gently down a bit (keeping the rock wall to your left), past a crevice[49], then follows the main track to the other (southern) side of the summit. The track then heads up again to find a number of rocky pinnacles[50].

(3.93km) Ruined Castle → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

1.3 km
35 mins
78m
-145m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From near the summit of Ruined Castle[51], this walk heads south-east along the main ridgeline, initially keeping the rock wall to your left[52]. The track follows the rocky ridgeline gently downhill[53] and after about 70m the track starts to become much steeper[54]. The track winds down, flattening out for a short time[55] before continuing steeply down to a sign posted three-way intersection[56] just beyond the ‘Ruined Castle to Mount Solitary’ map[57]. There is a ‘Ruined Castle’ arrow[58] here, pointing back up the hill.
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Katoomba’ sign[59][60] along the mostly flat and clear track[61], keeping the main valley to your right. The track almost immediately passes a campsite[62] (down a steep track on your right) and continues along the flat through the ferny forest[63]. A little over 200m later, the track passes a large square boulder[64], then about 100m further, this walk comes to an intersection[65], where there is a fair amount of coal on the ground[66], a campsite down to your right[67] and the entrance to an old small coal mine[68] (behind a rock) on your left.
Continue straight: From the intersection[69], this walk heads along the main track[70] initially keeping the campsite[71] down to your right. The clear track is mostly flat and passes through a tall turpentine forest[72] for about 500m before passing another campsite[73] (on your right). Then, just a few metres further on, this walk comes to a signposted three-way intersection[74] where a sign points back along the track to ‘Mount Solitary’[75]. Now Turn left to rejoin the main walk .

Maps for the Ruined Castle 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
Jamison	1:25 000 Map Series	89302N JAMISON	NSW-89302N
Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Ruined Castle Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Ruined Castle Walk

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	7.9 km
		Time	5 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.2km is very steep. The remaining (210m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 3.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 730m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 730m has minimal directional signs. The remaining (210m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

3km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 730m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (210m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 3.2km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 730m is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 3.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 210m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Ruined Castle Walk walk starts and ends at the Golden Stairs Track carpark (gps: -33.734348, 150.28237)
Your main transport option to Golden Stairs Track carpark is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-gstrc
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

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Solitary Kiosk Loop

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Solitary Kiosk Loop

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Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant

Solitary Restaurant offers fine dining in a heritage-listed building overlooking the beautiful Jamison Valley, as well as housing a kiosk for a more casual lunch. The kiosk is open for lunch 7 days a week, from 10am to 4pm (opens 11am weekdays in winter). The kiosk provides a casual dinning experience, with breakfast foods from $10 and lunches around $15 per dish. The restaurant is open for lunch 7 days from 12-4.30pm, and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm. Light lunches start from $14, and dinners from $55 for a mouth-watering 2 course meal. Contact details – 90 Cliff Drive, Leura Falls Ph: 02 4782 1164. More info.

(0km) Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks

140 m
4 mins
9m
-6m

Moderate track

From Cliff Drive, opposite the car park behind Solitary Restaurant, this walk follows the ‘Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Federal Pass’ sign, down the short set of wooden steps to the intersection with the Echo Tree Lookout track.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads along the bush track, away from the Echo Tree Lookout, winding along the well-defined bush track for a short while before coming to the signposted intersection of the track to Leura Forest.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Forest’ sign along the bush track, winding down the hill for a short while before dropping down a set of wooden steps, to the signposted intersection with the ‘Jamieson Lookout’ track.

(0.14km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Jamieson Lookout

20 m
1 mins
0m
-6m

Easy track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jamieson Lookout’ sign along the short bush track to the rock shelf at the Jamieson Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Jamieson Lookout

Jamieson Lookout is a fenced lookout at the east end of the Federal Pass track, and just off Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The lookout has a bench seat and provides great views up the Jamison Valley, along Kings Tableland escarpment and past Mount Solitary. The lookout is perched up on a large rock buttress, giving views unobscured by trees.

(0.14km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Fern Bower

90 m
3 mins
0m
-36m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt path, heading down the long set of wooden and rocky steps. The walk winds down past a picnic chair under a cliff overhang, and continues down the steps into the valley and through the forest to the Fern Bower information sign.

Fern Bower

Fern Bower is an especially pleasant part of the Blue Mountains National Park, protected from heat and providing a great environment for fern trees, bracken ferns and moss to thrive. Fern Bower is a signposted area along the Federal Pass walking track, just below Jamieson Lookout and next to Linda Creek. This is a nice place to stop, rest and enjoy the bird noises.

(0.23km) Fern Bower → Lila falls crossing

340 m
14 mins
10m
-168m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the information sign, the walk follows the track down the steps, passing a ‘Rich History’ information sign before coming down to the signposted intersection with the Amphitheatre track, at the top of a metal staircase.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Federal Pass Leura Forest’ sign down the long metal staircase, to cross the bridge over Linda Creek in front of Lila Falls.

Lila Falls

Lila Falls is a thin waterfall on Linda Creek. The Federal Pass crosses the creek (on a bridge) in front of these falls, just below the intersection with the amphitheatre. The waterfall is not the most spectacular one in this valley, but it is a nice cool spot to catch your breath.

(0.57km) Lila Falls crossing → Marguerite Cascades

180 m
11 mins
37m
-90m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the Lila Falls, this walk follows the track heading down the hill, winding down a wooden walkway keeping the creek to the left. The track hugs the rock wall and passes under a shallow overhang. The walk continues down a staircase, then turns back down into the gully where it come to the taller and slender Linda Falls.
After passing Linda Falls the walk follows the wooden steps down through the gulley, crossing the creek again before heading down to the Marguerite Cascades.

Marguerite Cascades

Marguerite Cascades are a series of small cascades finishing with a taller waterfall of a few metres height, dropping into a shallow sandy pool. The cascades are on Linda Creek and a small bridge crosses the creek at the base of the falls as part of the Federal Pass walking track. The cascades are a nice place to sit and listen to the water running and the local birds in this cool shady area.

(0.75km) Marguerite Cascades → Leura Forest

320 m
11 mins
50m
-14m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the ‘Marguerite Cascades’[1], this walk follows the timber steps downhill, winding steeply for a short while until coming to an intersection with a faint track, marked with a timber ‘Federal Pass’ sign[2], just beside a foot bridge[3].
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk crosses Linda Creek just below a pleasant cascade[4] using the foot bridge with a handrail[5]. This walk then continues along the bush track that winds along the valley floor, to the signposted ‘Leura Forest’. From here, the walk continues along the wide bush track, passing a few picnic tables, and winding through the forest to an open area with a large gazebo and an information sign at the intersection of the Federal Pass and the Dardenelles tracks.

Leura Forest

Leura Forest is a great picnic area in the Jamison Valley at the junction of the Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks. This place was home to a popular tea house (also known as ‘Lady Carrington Dining Hall’) from the late 1800’s[6]. Today walkers can still enjoy the historic rotunda and the foundations of the original tea house[7]. The picnic area provides a great rest spot under the shade of the lilli pilli and coachwood forest.

(1.07km) Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) → Int of Furber Steps and Veras Grotto Track

3.3 km
1 hr 39 mins
392m
-285m

Hard track

Continue straight: From Leura Forest, the walk follows the ‘Federal Pass’ sign towards ‘Scenic Railway’. Shortly after crossing a small creek using a little bridge, the track begins to steadily go downhill then flatten out. The environment surrounding the bush track at this point is quite dense and, while very pretty, it is difficult to see views of the surrounding area, although there are occasional glimpses of Sublime Point Service Trail on the left. After a while, the track begins to steadily climb to a signposted intersection with ‘Dardenelles Pass’. There are several signposts and a bench seat.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Federal Pass’ sign towards ‘Scenic Railway’, keeping the main cliffs on the right. Not long after the intersection, the track passes ‘under the sisters’ rock formation (signposted[8]). From here, the track turns and continues along a relatively stretch and, at several points, passes some notable rock formations and caves embedded in the cliffs. There are occasional good views that are not shrouded by the trees. The walk continues until coming to the base of Katoomba Falls, crossing these using a metal bridge know as ‘Cooks Crossing’. (Just across the bridge, there is a picnic table.)
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west away from Katoomba Falls along the bush track, soon passing the signposted ‘Turpentine Tree’. Shortly after this tree, the track comes to an intersection with another bush track and set of stairs (on the right, signposted as ‘Furber Steps’).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs. After the first section, the walk flattens out slightly as it zigzags up the hill. The track also goes under several large overhangs before coming to an intersection and a ‘Vera’s Grotto’ sign.

(4.38km) Int of Furber Steps and Vera’s Grotto Track → Vera’s Grotto

30 m
3 mins
27m
-3m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Vera’s Grotto’ sign along the bush track, winding down a set of wooden steps to Vera’s Grotto Lookout at the bottom. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Vera’s Grotto

Vera’s Grotto is a pleasant little spot located amongst the cascades on Witches Leap creek. This is a great area for lunch on a hot day, as it is always kept cool by the falls and the shade from the surrounding trees. When venturing to the grotto, you may be lucky enough to spot the Whistler and Yellow Robins. Superb Lyrebirds are also heard and even seen frequently in the surrounding area.

(4.38km) Int of Furber Steps and Vera’s Grotto Track → Rainforest Lookout

180 m
9 mins
93m
-19m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Scenic Skyway’ sign up the wooden steps and across the short wooden boardwalk to the other side. The track continues with the hand railing on the left, until reaching the base of the Furber Steps. From here, the walk continues up the concrete steps, zigzagging steeply up the side of the cliff, until reaching the Furber Lookout at the base of the last flight of steps.
Continue straight: From the Furber Lookout, this walk heads up the concrete stairs, climbing to the top.
The walk passes the ‘Furber Steps’ signpost and continues along the bush track, winding up along the side of the hill until coming to the intersection of the Furber Steps and the Lynes Point tracks.
Turn left : From the lookout, this walk follows the bush track, heading down the short metal staircase to the intersection of the Lynes Point bush track at the bottom.
Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads up the stairs, climbing to the top. Here it continues along the bush track, winding past a large rock overhang with a bench seat underneath and through the forest for a short while, to the signposted intersection of the ‘Underfalls Walk’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the track follows the bush track heading up the hill, winding up through the forest for a short while. Soon the track bends slightly around to the right and comes to the Rainforest Lookout, at the base of the set of wooden steps.

Rainforest Lookout

Unlike many lookouts in the area, Rainforest Lookout does not offer sweeping valley views. Instead, this lookout offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with the canopy of the rainforest. Spend some time in the cool shade listening to the birds and Witches Leap creek passing by. A sign at the lookout explains that there once were wood-fired barbeques here for picnics, but removed due to the toll on the local environment[10].

(4.55km) Rainforest Lookout → Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track

80 m
1 mins
5m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn left : From the Rainforest Lookout, this walk heads up the wooden steps, climbing to the top where it comes to a ‘T’ intersection with the ‘Round Walk’ track.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Scenic Skyway’ sign down the wooden steps, then flattens out for a short distance before continuing up the other side, climbing up the long, steep set of wooden steps. At the top, the walk comes to the intersection of the Round Walk and the Juliets Balcony track (unsignposted).

(4.63km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track → Juliets Balcony

10 m
1m
0m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the short set of wooden steps, winding up to the raised rock platform, and along the bush track to the edge of the fenced-off rock shelf. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Juilets Balcony

Juliets Balcony is a spectacular lookout, perched on top of a rock buttress near Orphan Rock, under the Scenic Skyway. The lookout provides sweeping views of the start of the Kedumba Valley, from Katoomba Falls to the Three Sisters. The lookout is accessed by a staircase, off the Furber Steps track. The fenceline continues along the lookout, forming a long, fenced balcony.

(4.63km) Int of Katoomba Falls Round Walk and Juliets Balcony Track → Vanimans Lookout

110 m
3 mins
11m
-4m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads to the top of the metal stairs. The track then continues steeply up through the bush, climbing to Vanimans Lookout.

Vaniman’s Lookout

Vaniman’s Lookout is a fenced, long and narrow lookout on the cliff edge, opposite Reids Plateau. The view looks directly over the Three Sisters across the Kedumba Valley, under the Scenic Skyway. The lookout was considered one of the finest views on the Three Sisters in the 1900’s. The lookout was named after Chester Melvin Vaniman in 1905, a well-know adventurer and artist from the USA, who visited the Blue Mountains in 1903. More info.

(4.74km) Vanimans Lookout → Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk

300 m
6 mins
29m
-6m

Hard track

Turn left: From Vanimans Lookout, this walk heads up the wooden steps, climbing up the hill through the bush until it comes to the intersection with the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Caravan Park’ sign along the bush track that winds along the side of the hill, heading through the forest to the signposted intersection of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk at the back of the park, near the Katoomba Falls Kiosk.

(5.03km) Int of Katoomba Kiosk Track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Int of Katoomba Kiosk Loop and Witches Leap Track

30 m
1 mins
0m
-5m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Reids Plateau’ sign down the concrete stairs, passing a ‘Greenspace Project’ sign. The walk continues down to the bottom of the stairs and to the intersection of the Katoomba Falls Walk and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk (unsignposted).

(5.06km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Reids Plateau loop → Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk

70 m
2 mins
1m
-13m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Prince Henry Cliff Walk’ signpost down the hardened footpath, winding down some wooden steps to the bottom of the hill, where it flattens out and continues through the forest for a short distance before coming to the intersection of Solitary Lookout track.

(5.13km) Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Solitary Lookout

20 m
1 mins
0m
-10m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the wooden steps and along the bush track, winding through the forest for a short while before dropping down some concrete steps to Solitary Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Solitary Lookout

This unnamed lookout, near Katoomba falls, looks straight out across the Kedumba Valley to Mount Solitary. Although the Three Sisters are not visible, visitors can see Narrow Neck plateau and Ruined Castle to the right. The lookout is fenced, and there is a chair where you can sit and watch the Scenic Skyway go back and forth.

(5.13km) Int of Solitary Lookout track and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Kedumba River lookout

60 m
3 mins
3m
-18m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the gentle hill for a short distance and arrives at the Kedumba River lookout.

Kedumba River lookout

This unnamed, fenced lookout is at the bend in the track along Kedumba River, at the top of Katoomba Falls. The lookout gives great views across the valley to Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck. There are also glimpses of the Katoomba Falls as it drops away, far into the valley below.

(5.19km) Kedumba River lookout → Katoomba Cascades

180 m
4 mins
22m
-4m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the lookout, this walk heads north along the bush track, winding along the left-hand side of the gully. The walk comes to the Kedumba River and follows it upstream through the forest, until the track bends down to the river crossing, just downstream of the cascades.

Katoomba Cascades

Popular with locals and visitors alike, these picturesque cascades are on the Kedumba River. The cascades are nestled in the bend on Cliff Drive, near Katoomba Park. There are stepping stones across the creek at the bottom of the falls and a bench seat in the shade. There are a few small clearings where visitors can sit and enjoy the falls.

(5.37km) Katoomba Cascades → Katoomba Falls Park

130 m
3 mins
18m
-1m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses to the eastern side of the creek and continues up the wooden steps, winding to the top of the hill. From here, the track bends to the right and continues along through the park for a short while until coming to the intersection of Cliff Drive.

(5.5km) Katoomba Falls Park → Cliff View Lookout

280 m
7 mins
10m
-28m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection (by the signposted mobility parking bay

[Parking Accessible]

on Cliff Drive, about 120m from Katoomba Falls Road), this walk follows the ‘Cliff View Lookout 10 mins’ sign gently uphill[12] along the stenciled concrete path (with handrails on the right) for about 60m. This walk then meanders along the path gently downhill[13] for about 45m to come to a start of the second handrail(on the left)[14] where this walk becomes a bit steeper downhill. After about 60m this walk flattens[15] and continues gently uphill for about 80m to come to a 3-way intersection[16] with the ‘Skyway East Station’ staircase[17] (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[18], this walk follows the stenciled concrete path keeping the handrails on the right, almost immediately passing under the cables of the ‘Skyway’ cable car[19]. This walk continues for about 40m and goes up and over a gentle rise to come to a concrete platform[20] marked by the ‘Cliff View Lookout’ sign on the fence[21].

Cliff View Lookout

This large, fenced wheelchair accessible lookout provides great mountain views[22] of Mt Solitary[23], Kedumba Valley, Narrow Neck[24] and across to Scenic World[25]. There’s a bench seat

[Seat]

at the back of the lookout to enjoy the views from. The lookout fence is 1.2m high, the platform is 7.8×5.5m wide.

(5.77km) Cliff View Lookout → Wollumai Lookout

240 m
8 mins
25m
-29m

Moderate track

Turn left: Keeping the lookout and the valley to the right, the walk follows the bush track heading up and away from the cliffs, winding through the thick scrub until it passes a picnic bench, and continues along for a short while to Wollumai Lookout.

Wollumai Lookout

Wollumai Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout is on a sandstone platform at the base of a cliff, and looks over a much larger drop into the Jamison Valley. There is a bench seat to enjoy the views over the valley, including Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck and glimpses of the Three Sisters.

(6.01km) Wollumai Lookout → Allambie Lookout

100 m
3 mins
10m
-13m

Moderate track

Continue straight: With the lookout and the valley to the right, the walk follows the bush track as it winds along the side of the hill through thick scrub for a short distance, before heading down some concrete steps and continuing through a patch of tall gum trees, until it comes to the Allambie Lookout.

Allambie Lookout

Allambie Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout provides an opportunity to enjoy the valley view and the sights of the Three Sisters, Kings Tablelands and Mount Solitary.

(6.11km) Allambie Lookout → Lady Darley Lookout

140 m
4 mins
19m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From Allambie Lookout, this walk follows the bush track heading east, keeping the lookout and the valley to the right. The walk winds down a few wooden steps and continues along the bottom of a short rock cliff. The track then comes to base of a long set of wooden steps which it climbs to the top, coming to a short metal staircase which leads up to the Lady Darley Lookout.

Lady Darley Lookout

Lady Darley Lookout is a moderately-sized, fenced lookout, found on the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout can also be accessed directly by a track from Panorama Drive. There is an information sign describing the view and the traditional naming of the natural features. The panoramic views from the lookout are great, from Kings Tableland on the left to Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck and parts of Scenic World on the far right.

(6.25km) Lady Darley Lookout → Kedumba View

200 m
8 mins
36m
-27m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the lookout, this walk follows the ‘Grand Cliff Top Track’ sign[26] towards Echo Point, heading down the wooden steps and along the side of the hill. After a short while, the track joins onto a concrete footpath, coming to the Kedumba View at the information sign a short distance later.

(6.46km) Kedumba View → Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout tracks

210 m
7 mins
29m
-8m

Very easy

Turn left: Keeping the Kedumba View to the right, the walk follows the footpath along the side of the hill, winding through the bush until coming to the intersection of the Echo Point and the Queen Elizabeth Lookout paths.

(6.67km) Int of Echo Point and Queen Elizabeth Lookout tracks → Echo Point

70 m
3 mins
1m
-19m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the concrete ramp, climbing up the gentle hill to Echo Point.

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[27]. 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[28], has information signs[29][30] and stunning views across the valley to the Three Sisters[31] and Mount Solitary[32]. There are mounted binoculars and seats nearby.

(6.74km) Echo Point → Echo Point Information Center

90 m
4 mins
22m
-3m

Very easy

Turn left: From the formal Echo Point Lookout[33], this walk heads away from the view, uphill across the wideopen concrete area[34]. After 30m the walk passes a large concrete seat

[Seat]

(on the right), where the walk continues for another 20m to pass a similar seat

[Seat]

(also on the right). The walk continues up to the the front of the visitor center[35] (on the right) and the mobility parking area

[Parking Accessible]

(on the left).

Echo Point Information Centre

[Toilet Accessible]

, and mobility parking opposite

[Parking Accessible]

. For more information, phone 1300 653 408. More info.

(6.82km) Echo Point Information Center → Echo Point Archway Intersection

30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the front of the visitor center[36], this walk heads gently uphill, following the ‘Three Sister walk’ sign[37]. The walk soon passes the toilet block

[Toilet Accessible]

[38] and veers right to pass under the stone archway[39] and come to an intersection[40] with a path (on the right) just past the ‘Blue Mountains National Park’ sign[41].

(6.85km) Echo Point Archway Intersection → Oreades Lookout

430 m
12 mins
19m
-47m

Easy track

Turn right: From the archway, this walk follows the lower of the two footpaths heading away from Echo Point, for approximately 30m, before coming to the intersection of the Spooners Lookout track.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters’ arrow[42] gently uphill along the concrete path, keeping the main valley behind and to the left. The track then leads up, past a short fence, to a clear intersection with the Three Sisters Walk[43].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters 400m’ arrow[44] downhill along the concrete path, keeping the valley to the right. After about 15m the walk leads past a stone seat

[Seat]

(on the left), with a blue tongue lizard sculpture[45]. The walk continues gently downhill for another 60m to pass another sandstone seat (on the left)

[Seat]

. From here the path winds gently downhill for another 70m to find yet another sandstone seat (on the left)

[Seat]

. The path continues downhill for another 45m to find a clear intersection marked with a large ‘Three Sisters Walk’ sign[46]. On the right is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats

[Seat]

.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters, Giant Stairway’ sign[47] moderately steeply downhill

[Trip Hazard]

along the smooth concrete path[48]. After about about 90m[49] this path leads past stone seat

[Seat]

(on the left) in a small sandstone overhang[50]. Check the miniature cicada sculptures[51] above the overhang. From here this walk continues downhill along the path for about 30m to find the fenced Oreades Lookout[52] (on the right).

(7.28km) Oreades Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath

20 m
1 mins
0m
-11m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Oreades Lookout platform, this walk follows the main path down the steps, keeping the valley views to the right. At the bottom of the first set of steps the walking comes to an intersection with a track (on the left).

Lady Game Lookout

Lady Game Lookout is a narrow, fenced lookout above the Three Sisters. The track to this lookout starts just near the archway which marks the start of the Giant Staircase. Lady Game Lookout provides a bird’s-eye view over the Three Sisters and is a popular stop whilst exploring the area.

(7.3km) Int of the Lady Game Bushtrack and the Three Sisters Footpath → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks

360 m
10 mins
40m
-20m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track up the rock steps and continues up the ridge, coming to an intersection with another track, signposted as the ‘Prince Henry Cliff Walk’[53].
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign along the bush track, winding around through the bush and following the cliffs (further down the hill to the right) around the valley until coming to the intersection with the Lady Carrington Lookout track.

(7.65km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks → Lady Carrington Lookout

20 m
1 mins
0m
-12m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads out to the cliffs, going down a small flight of stairs and following the metal railing. Shortly after, the walk breaks out onto a fenced-off rockshelf, signposted as Lady Carrington Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer right.

Lady Carrington Lookout

Lady (Cecelia) Carrington was wife of Lord (Charles Robert Wynne) Carrington. The couple explored parts of the Blue mountains in the late 1800’s and had a number of places named in their honour. Lady Carrington Lookout is long, narrow and fenced (twice). The lookout is perched up on a sandstone block and provides views over Jamison Valley.

(7.65km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks → Tallawarra Lookout

170 m
4 mins
6m
-17m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign along the bush track which winds through the forest, gradually climbing up a long gentle hill. The track then flattens out and follows a metal fence-line to the ‘Tallawarra Lookout’ shortly after (marked on some maps as ‘Tallawalla Lookout’).

Tallawarra Lookout

Tallawarra Lookout[54] is a small, fenced lookout near Silver Mist Picnic Area, along Prince Henry Cliff walk. The lookout provides an excellent view of Sublime Point and Kings Tableland. Leura Falls and Gordon Creek both flow through the valley below. There are a few bench seats just near the lookout. (Note: the lookout is marked as ‘Tallawalla Lookout’ on some maps.)

(7.82km) Tallawarra Lookout → Millamurra Lookout

60 m
2 mins
6m
-3m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the lookout, this walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign along the bush track winding around the edge of the valley for a short while before coming to the fenced-off rock platform signposted as ‘Millamurra Lookout’.

Millamurra Lookout

Millamurra Lookout is on a fenced, elevated rock platform on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. There are views of the Jamison Valley, including the Leura Falls Creek and Sublime Point. There is also a great view along the Kings Tableland escarpment to the right.

(7.88km) Millamurra Lookout → Lomandra Lookout

750 m
15 mins
49m
-52m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the valley down to the right, as it continues along for a short while before coming to the Honeymoon Lookout, which is up the hill on the left-hand side of the track. The track passes the lookout and comes to the intersection of the bush track heading up to the lookout straight after.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track, keeping the valley and the cliffs down the hill to the right as it winds through the forest, until it comes to the signposted ‘Honeymoon Point’, shortly after the metal fence starts of the right.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading away from the lookout, keeping the valley down the hill to the right as it winds down a set of wooden steps to the signposted Banksia Streamlet.
Continue straight: Keeping the valley down the hill to the right, the walk crosses the streamlet at the wooden bridge. The track continues up the wooden steps on the other side to the top of the hill, where the track flattens out and continues past a picnic chair and along the side of the hill to the Lomandra Lookout.

Lomandra Lookout

Lomandra Lookout is a fenced lookout along Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near Katoomba. Unlike other lookouts in the area, there are no sweeping distant views, but atop this cliff there is a great close-up view of the canopy of the surrounding bush. There is a bench seat on the rock platform, making a nice place for a rest.

(8.63km) Lomandra Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks

330 m
9 mins
25m
-23m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Lomandra Lookout, this walk follows the bush track, keeping the valley down to the right, as it winds through thick forest along the side of the hill, winding all the way around and up a set of wooden steps to the signposted intersection of the ‘Burrabarroo Lookout’ track.

(8.97km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks → Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk

440 m
12 mins
32m
-24m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign, climbing up the wooden steps and continuing along the bush track that winds through the forest, until coming to the intersection with the Carrington Park track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades 1km’ sign down the wooden steps and along the bush track, winding through the forest until coming to the signposted intersection of the ‘Leura Forest’ Track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign along the well-defined bush track, winding through the bush to the signposted intersection of the Echo Tree track at the bottom of the short set of stairs.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the short set of wooden steps up to Cliff Drive, opposite the car park behind Solitary Restaurant.

Maps for the Solitary Kiosk Loop 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 Solitary Kiosk Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Solitary Kiosk Loop

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	9.4 km
		Time	5 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

4.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 3.2km has short steep hills. Whilst another 1.1km is flat with no steps and the remaining 520m is very steep.

Quality of track

6km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.9km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 1km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and the remaining 450m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 2.2km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 620m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 830m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Solitary Kiosk Loop walk starts and ends at the Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk (gps: -33.721566, 150.31951)
Your transport options to Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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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

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Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle

And Walk

Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle

Download & Print Map and Notes

With quite significant hills, this is a great walk is for the day-walker looking for something more challenging than the average Katoomba cliff top walk. With fantastic views at Botting’s Lookout, from the top of the Ruined Castle, and especially good views from Mt Solitary, this walk is well worth the time invested.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

(0km) Golden Stairs Track carpark → Bottings Lookout

210 m
8 mins
9m
-80m

Moderate track

Botting’s Lookout

(0.21km) Bottings Lookout → Bottom of Golden Staircase

430 m
19 mins
41m
-177m

Hard track

(0.64km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Miners Campsite

2.3 km
51 mins
104m
-129m

Moderate track

Miners Campsite

(2.9km) Miners Campsite → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

300 m
7 mins
16m
-11m

Moderate track

Northern Ruined Castle campsite

(3.2km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Intersection South of Ruined Castle

930 m
23 mins
22m
-77m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[44] past the campsite (on your left) and past the ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[45]. This walk continues along the mostly flat track, passing through a tall turpentine forest[46] for about 450m where you come into view of a campsite[47] (down to your left). The walk continues a short distance further, coming to an intersection[48] where there is a fair amount of coal on the ground[49], a campsite down to your left[50] and the entrance to an old small coal mine[51] (behind a rock) on your right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follow the main track south-east, initially keeping the campsite and valley to your left. The track initially heads down a short rocky section[52] then flattens out to pass a large square boulder[53] after about 100m. The track continues through ferny forest for just over 200m, then passes another campsite[54] (down a steep hill to your left), and about 30m further on, comes to a signposted intersection where a ‘Katoomba’ arrow[55][56] points back along the track. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .

(3.2km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle

730 m
20 mins
82m
-17m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Ruined Castle’[57] sign uphill along the eroded track and soon passes the yellow ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[58]. The track winds up the wide valley getting steeper as it goes, climbing up onto the main ridgeline. Here the walk turns left (away from the view of Castle Head[59]) and follows the rocky track more gently uphill for about 220m to pass under the side of a large boulder[60]. The track continues along the narrow ridge for about 280m, with some filtered views past another large boulder to the base of the tall Ruined Castle summit[61]. Here the walk heads gently down a bit (keeping the rock wall to your left), past a crevice[62], then follows the main track to the other (southern) side of the summit. The track then heads up again to find a number of rocky pinnacles[63].

(3.93km) Ruined Castle → Intersection South of Ruined Castle

390 m
12 mins
1m
-123m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From near the summit of Ruined Castle[64], this walk heads south-east along the main ridgeline, initially keeping the rock wall to your left[65]. The track follows the rocky ridgeline gently downhill[66] and after about 70m the track starts to become much steeper[67]. The track winds down, flattening out for a short time[68] before continuing steeply down to a sign posted three-way intersection[69] just beyond the ‘Ruined Castle to Mount Solitary’ map[70]. There is a ‘Ruined Castle’ arrow[71] here, pointing back up the hill.

(4.32km) Intersection South of Ruined Castle → Bottom of Korrowall Knife-edge

1.3 km
35 mins
132m
-38m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[72] gently downhill along the fairly narrow track[73], keeping the main valley to your left. After about 300m, the more eroded and rocky track[74] begins to climb the ridge and after climbing for just shy of 300m, the track flattens out and passes a couple of small clearings[75][76] – the second clearing is just past where the track leads downhill. Just after the second clearing (used as a campsite[77]), the track begins to climb up the ridge again[78]. This track climbs up a few rocky eroded section and soon comes to the base of a tall series of rockwalls – the Korrowall Knife-edge[79].

(5.65km) Bottom of Korrowall Knife-edge → Top of Korrowall Knife-edge

200 m
12 mins
86m
-2m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the base of the rocks[80], this walk starts the arduous climb up the Korrowall Knife-edge. Ascending the Korrowall Knife-edge is a hard climb, vertical in places and much of the climbing will involve both hands – some people use ropes to help lift heavy packs. This walk initially heads around to the left of the first boulder to head up through the eroded steep valley[81] between the rocks. The walk continues to scramble up the side of the rocks[82], then climbs vertically up a crack in the rock[83] to a small flat area[84], offering the first distant view[85] for this climb. The walk continues by climbing up a 3m rock wall[86], then up the eroded track[87] before climbing up through the obvious gap[88] in the next rock wall. At the top of this climb is another great view[89] and a short distance further up, this faint track passes a rock with a hole/cave[90] (on your right). From here, the walk follows the worn track up through a couple more rock gullies[91], still generally keeping the rock wall to your right (and passing a couple of arrows[92]). This brings the walk to an exposed flat area, with red dirt and fantastic views[93]. The walk continues by climbing up through the next eroded gully[94] to the top of the Korrowall Knife-edge, where there is a large rock wall on your left[95].

Maps for the Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle 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
Jamison	1:25 000 Map Series	89302N JAMISON	NSW-89302N
Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle

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	11.7 km
		Time	8 hrs 45 mins
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep and difficult scrambles (5/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		Infrastructure	No facilities provided (5/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.5km is very steep. Whilst another 590m is very steep with difficult rock scrambles and the remaining 210m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

3.2km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.1km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (590m) follows a rough unclear track.

Signs

3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 2.4km has minimal directional signs. Whilst another 210m is clearly signposted and the remaining 200m Has no directional signs.

Experience Required

3km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 2.4km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. Whilst another 210m requires no previous bushwalking experience and the remaining 200m requires a leader with a high level of bushwalking experience.

weather

3.2km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 1.7km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. The remaining (930m) is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

3.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.7km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). Whilst another 210m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and the remaining 200m has no facilities provided.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle walk starts and ends at the Golden Stairs Track carpark (gps: -33.734348, 150.28237)
Your main transport option to Golden Stairs Track carpark is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-gstmsvrc
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

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Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle

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Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle

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Scenic World

Scenic World is one of the most renowned tourist attractions of Katoomba and the Blue Mountains. Located on the cliffs of the Jamison Valley , visitors can enjoy a ride on the Scenic Railway (the world’s steepest incline railway) or the Scenic Cableway, into the Jamison Valley, and explore the Scenic Walkway from the base. Alternatively, the Scenic Skyway offers a bird’s eye view over the valley, with a glass floor to enhance the experience. Scenic World also features a revolving restaurant, a cafe and a kiosk, in addition to the documentary theatre and souvenir shop. Rides can be purchased, starting from $16 for adults and $10 for children, and combination or family passes are available. More info.

(0km) Scenic World → Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform)

300 m
26 mins
8m
-210m

Very easy

(0.3km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Scenic World

870 m
28 mins
248m
-46m

Hard track

Turn right: From the Scenic Railway Platform, this walk heads north-east (keeping the valley on the right), soon passing through the gate signposted ‘Blue Mountains National Park’, and then along the bush track. This goes along the flat, next to the cliffs, until reaching the bottom of a set of stairs on the left, signposted as the ‘Furber Steps’.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs. After the first section, the walk flattens out slightly as it zigzags up the hill. The track also goes under several large overhangs before coming to an intersection and a ‘Vera’s Grotto’ sign.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Scenic Skyway’ sign up the wooden steps and across the short wooden boardwalk to the other side. The track continues with the hand railing on the left, until reaching the base of the Furber Steps. From here, the walk continues up the concrete steps, zigzagging steeply up the side of the cliff, until reaching the Furber Lookout at the base of the last flight of steps.
Continue straight: From the Furber Lookout, this walk heads up the concrete stairs, climbing to the top.
The walk passes the ‘Furber Steps’ signpost and continues along the bush track, winding up along the side of the hill until coming to the intersection of the Furber Steps and the Lynes Point tracks.
Turn left : From the lookout, this walk follows the bush track, heading down the short metal staircase to the intersection of the Lynes Point bush track at the bottom.
Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk heads up the stairs, climbing to the top. Here it continues along the bush track, winding past a large rock overhang with a bench seat underneath and through the forest for a short while, to the signposted intersection of the ‘Underfalls Walk’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the track follows the bush track heading up the hill, winding up through the forest for a short while. Soon the track bends slightly around to the right and comes to the Rainforest Lookout, at the base of the set of wooden steps.
Turn left : From the Rainforest Lookout, this walk heads up the wooden steps, climbing to the top where it comes to a ‘T’ intersection with the ‘Round Walk’ track.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Scenic Skyway’ sign down the wooden steps, then flattens out for a short distance before continuing up the other side, climbing up the long, steep set of wooden steps. At the top, the walk comes to the intersection of the Round Walk and the Juliets Balcony track (unsignposted).
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads to the top of the metal stairs. The track then continues steeply up through the bush, climbing to Vanimans Lookout.
Turn left: From Vanimans Lookout, this walk heads up the wooden steps, climbing up the hill through the bush until it comes to the intersection with the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the only unsignposted bush track up the gentle hill. It winds up the wooden steps, bending around to the left until it flattens out at the intersection with the Scenic World footbridge.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the wooden footbridge that winds around the back of the Scenic World multi-story car park, to the concrete footpath. The walk continues around the main building, climbing up some concrete steps to the main entrance of Scenic World.

(0.3km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Int of Scenic Railway Boardwalk and Landslide Bush Track

190 m
6 mins
25m
-17m

Very easy

Turn left : From the bridge over the bottom of the Scenic Railway, this walk follows the signs to ‘scenic walkway’, passing a replica of a mining cart, as well as an old mine. Just past this, the walk comes to a pipeline that runs down the hill collecting fresh water, signposted as drinkable. Continuing past the old mine shafts along the boardwalk, this walk comes to an intersection with a bush track going slightly off to the right. This is signposted as the way to the Landslide.

(0.49km) Int of Scenic Railway Boardwalk and Landslide Bush Track → Landslide

1.2 km
40 mins
150m
-161m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the wide track and signposts towards the ‘landslide’[2] (keeping the cliffs on the right). The walk winds along a bush track with small boulders strewn along it. There are a number of old mine shafts just off the track and some interesting historical items. The track continues under Malaita Point before breaking out of the vegetation to a worthy view of the valley, just before the landslide. As the track comes to the old landslide site, it become rougher with plenty of boulders over the track. There are also excellent views of the cliffs above and the landslide as the vegetation is quite sparse here.

The Landslide

‘The Landslide’ is a large rockfall going into the valley approximately 100m. There is a good vantage point for the landslide from under the cliffs to the east, and a great but more distant view from Narrow Neck lookout. The landslide occurred in 1931 after a few days of rumbling. There has been much debate as to whether this event was helped along by erosion and coal mining in the area at the time.

(1.64km) Landslide → Bottom of Golden Staircase

1.6 km
42 mins
128m
-123m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the eastern side of the Landslide, the walk heads across the face of the landslide (keeping the cliff on the right). At this point, the track is quite rough, with frequent boulders making it a slight scramble. On the other side of the landslide, the track narrows and becomes a flat bush track that follows the base of the cliffs. The surrounding trees become quite dense again, adding quite an ambiance to the area. The walk heads along the bottom of the Narrow Neck escarpment, until coming to an intersection with a set of stairs off to the right, signposted as the ‘Golden Staircase’.

(3.19km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Miners Campsite

2.3 km
51 mins
104m
-129m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Federal Pass – Ruined Castle’ sign[3] along the flat wide track, keeping the valley to your left. This track follows the old horse-drawn coal tram route. The track leads through a tall rainforest filled with fern trees[4] and vines[5], with the occasional lyrebird. After about 1.3km the forest opens up[6], letting in more light and exposing some distant filtered views. After wandering through the more open forest[7] for about 250m, the track passes a small campsite[8] (on the right). This walk continues for another 700m along the main track through the bracken fern forest[9] to find a larger campsite[10] (just up to the right) with a short stone wall on one side[11]).

Miners Campsite

This flat campsite beside the Federal Pass walking track about 2.2km south of the intersection at the bottom of the Golden Stairs. There is short constructed stone wall[12] left over from when there area was habited by miners. The campsite is surrounded by a tall forest, bracken ferns and some nice fern trees. There is no water or facilities.

Miners Campsite

This flat campsite beside the Federal Pass walking track about 2.2km south of the intersection at the bottom of the Golden Stairs. There is short constructed stone wall[13] left over from when there area was habited by miners. The campsite is surrounded by a tall forest, bracken ferns and some nice fern trees. There is no water or facilities.

(5.45km) Miners Campsite → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

300 m
7 mins
16m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the miners campsite[14], this walk follows the clear track south-west, keeping the valley to your left. The mostly flat track narrows a bit as it leads past a large flat area (on your right) after about 140m[15], then past a smaller campsite[16] a short distance later. The track then winds through the forest for another 100m to come to a clearing and signposted three-way intersection[17], where there is a ‘Federal Pass – Katoomba’ sign[18] pointing back along the track. (There is a campsite a few metres further on and to the the left[19].)

Northern Ruined Castle campsite

A short distance south east of the intersection[20] with the Federal Pass and the northern access track to the Ruined Castle, is a fairly large basic campsite. There are two main flat areas for camping, both with fire scares[21]. The area is surround with tall trees and ferns[22][23][24][25]. There is no water nor any other facilities.

(5.75km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle

730 m
20 mins
82m
-17m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Ruined Castle’[26] sign uphill along the eroded track and soon passes the yellow ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[27]. The track winds up the wide valley getting steeper as it goes, climbing up onto the main ridgeline. Here the walk turns left (away from the view of Castle Head[28]) and follows the rocky track more gently uphill for about 220m to pass under the side of a large boulder[29]. The track continues along the narrow ridge for about 280m, with some filtered views past another large boulder to the base of the tall Ruined Castle summit[30]. Here the walk heads gently down a bit (keeping the rock wall to your left), past a crevice[31], then follows the main track to the other (southern) side of the summit. The track then heads up again to find a number of rocky pinnacles[32].

(6.48km) Ruined Castle → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

1.3 km
35 mins
78m
-145m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From near the summit of Ruined Castle[33], this walk heads south-east along the main ridgeline, initially keeping the rock wall to your left[34]. The track follows the rocky ridgeline gently downhill[35] and after about 70m the track starts to become much steeper[36]. The track winds down, flattening out for a short time[37] before continuing steeply down to a sign posted three-way intersection[38] just beyond the ‘Ruined Castle to Mount Solitary’ map[39]. There is a ‘Ruined Castle’ arrow[40] here, pointing back up the hill.
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Katoomba’ sign[41][42] along the mostly flat and clear track[43], keeping the main valley to your right. The track almost immediately passes a campsite[44] (down a steep track on your right) and continues along the flat through the ferny forest[45]. A little over 200m later, the track passes a large square boulder[46], then about 100m further, this walk comes to an intersection[47], where there is a fair amount of coal on the ground[48], a campsite down to your right[49] and the entrance to an old small coal mine[50] (behind a rock) on your left.
Continue straight: From the intersection[51], this walk heads along the main track[52] initially keeping the campsite[53] down to your right. The clear track is mostly flat and passes through a tall turpentine forest[54] for about 500m before passing another campsite[55] (on your right). Then, just a few metres further on, this walk comes to a signposted three-way intersection[56] where a sign points back along the track to ‘Mount Solitary’[57]. Now Turn left to rejoin the main walk .

Maps for the Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle 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
Jamison	1:25 000 Map Series	89302N JAMISON	NSW-89302N
Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle

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	12.4 km
		Time	7 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 730m is very steep and the remaining 490m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 730m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. The remaining (490m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 730m has minimal directional signs. The remaining (490m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

3.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience. The remaining (730m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 730m is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 490m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Scenic Railway to Ruined Castle walk starts and ends at the Scenic World (gps: -33.728585, 150.30095)
Your transport options to Scenic World are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-srtrc
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

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Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River)

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Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River)

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Starting from Megalong Rd, this walk will take you past the historic Megalong Cemetery and then through some farmland as you wander along private dirt roads on part of the Six Foot Track. Just shy of 1km into the walk, you will then follow a track as it crosses the Guyvey Bridge and meanders through the pleasant open farmland with views of the distant escarpment. In time, the walk leaves the farms and explores the more dense forest and granite boulders before coming to the granite carved Coxs River. There is a chance to explore the river up close or take a bird’s-eye view from the swing bridge. The tracknotes also describe a side trip to the Six Foot Track lodge, great if you want to stay and explore the area for longer.

(0km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd → Megalong Cemetery

100 m
2 mins
0m
-5m

Easy track

From the car park on Megalong Road (about 400m south of Megalong Creek), this walk follows the ‘Six Foot Track’ sign[1] over the cattle grate[2] or stile[3] and goes beside the large sheltered ‘Six Foot Track’ information sign[4]. Here the walk heads gently downhill along the dirt road[5] for about 80m to come beside a stone memorial[6], marking ‘Megalong Cemetery’[7] (on your left).

Megalong Cemetery (historical)

The Megalong Cemetery became the final resting place for at least 14 people who died between 1894 and 1931[8]. Many of the grave sites[9] are in poor repair or can no longer be easily found – please take care in the area to avoid any further damage. A tall stone monument[10] marks the edge of the cemetery on the Six Foot Track, about 100m west of Megalong Road. This cemetery is currently under the management of the Blue Mountains City Council, and is recognised by the National Trust.

(0.1km) Megalong Cemetery → Int Near Guyver Bridge

770 m
15 mins
14m
-34m

Easy track

Continue straight: From beside ‘Megalong Cemetery’[12], this walk heads gently downhill along the dirt road[13] for about 80m to pass through gate with a ‘No Through Road’ sign[14]. Just shy of 300m later, this walk passes a few driveways, beside the farmland[15] to cross another cattle grate[16]. Then about 150m later, the road leads close to Megalong Creek[17], where a sign reminds visitors this is private land[18]. About 30m further on, the main dirt road veers right at a Y-intersection[19] then crosses a cattle grate[20]. Here the walk heads uphill along the dirt road for just over 200m (with views of the escarpment behind[21]) to cross another grate and come to an intersection marked with a ‘Six Foot Track’ sign pointing right into the valley[22].

(0.87km) Int Near Guyver Bridge → Euroka back gate

1.9 km
41 mins
69m
-122m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Six Foot Track’ sign[23] downhill along the narrow track into the valley. The walk now crosses a small creek on the timber ‘Guyver Bridge’[24], named in honour of Jon Guyver who worked hard to redevelop the 6FT as the track coordinator/administrator until 2010. Here the walk heads up the timber steps[25] and over a rise[26]. The track now follows a wire fence down through the farmland[27] and across a valley (above a dam) for almost 100m to metal stile just before a dirt trail[28]. Here the walk turns right and crosses the fence using the stile[29], then follows a ‘Six Foot Track’ sign along the track as it undulates over a series of hills[30] for about 300m before crossing another fence using another metal stile[31] beside a large tree. The track now leads uphill for 200m to pass a ‘Private Land – No Camping before Coxs River Reserve’ sign[32], then winds along the side of the hill for a further 150m before heading into a wooded forest and down some timber steps[33]. The walk then crosses a steep gully and winds along the side of the hill for just over 100m to pass a ’35km’ 6FT arrow post[34], then 150m later, crosses another fence using a metal stile[35]. Here the walk continues for another 600m through a mix of farmland and open forest, crossing a few more steep gullies with timber steps to head through a closed gate[36], marked with a few ‘Private Property’ signs[37].

(2.72km) Private Gate → Bowtells Bridge East

3.4 km
1 hr 25 mins
157m
-348m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the gate, this walk heads downhill along the narrowing track, keeping the valley to your right. After about 120m, this walk crosses a timber fence on a metal stile[38], then continues down the track over a few large rocks for just over 200m, to an intersection with a wide trail. Here the walk turns right then immediately left[39], to continue along the track as it narrows again. The track then leads down along the side of the valley for about 600m and passes through another usually closed gate[40], then about 250m later, the track passes a few granite boulders[41] and heads down a few timber steps. About 400m after this, this walk heads down a 100m-long series of timber steps[42] to cross a gully and find a series of large granite boulders[43] – one of the small overhangs is home to a wild bee hive[44]. The track leads out of the valley and gently down along the side of the hill for about 1km, where the valley opens up with wider views down to the Coxs River[45], then heads down some more timber steps[46]. About 250m later, the track leads down another set of timber steps[47] to then head through a pleasant lush gully with views close to the river[48]. The track then heads along the hillside for another 150m to an intersection (just above the swing bridge, to your right), marked with a ‘Six Foot Track’ and ‘Alternative Bridge’ signs[49].

Bowtells Swing Bridge

This suspension footbridge[50] spans the Coxs River and provides an alternate route for the Six Foot Track when the river is in flood[51]. Regardless of weather, this route is now becoming more popular with many walkers, wanting to avoid the river crossing. The bridge was built and opened in 1992 by the Royal Australian Engineers. The bridge is named after a fellow soldier of the builders, Corporal Bob Bowtell, who suffocated and died in foul air whilst attempting to clear a tunnel of the VC during the Vietnam war

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. Bowtell grew up in Katoomba and is now buried in West Malaysia.

(6.15km) Bowtells Swing Bridge → Bowtells Swing Bridge North

130 m
4 mins
15m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Alternative Bridge When River High’ sign[53] down the timber steps[54] to the southern end of the ‘Bowtells Bridge’[55]. Here the walk climbs the ramp and crosses the Cox’s River on the suspension bridge[56], observing the ‘Only one Person at a time’[57] safety sign. This crossing can take some time with a large group – the bridge does swing a fair bit and people concerned by heights may find this challenging. The bridge spans 100m, giving great views of the river below[58]. On the far side, this walk steps off the bridge onto the large rock platform[59].

(6.28km) Bowtells Bridge West → Six Foot Track Lodge

790 m
20 mins
49m
-73m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the north side of the bridge, this walk heads up the timber steps through the dense forest[60] to soon pass the ‘Bowtells Bridge’ sign[61]. At the top of these steps, the track bends left then leads along the side of the hill for 500m, crossing a few gullies[62] and undulating up and down a series of timber steps to then pass between a couple of fences posts[63]. Here the walk continues down a series of timber steps[64] to a clearing and intersection marked with a ‘Private Land – No Camping’ sign[65].
Turn sharp right: From the intersection and clearing, this walk follows the ‘Camping Ground-500mtrs’ sign[66] north up the timber steps. The track soon bends left and follows the side of the hill[67] for about 130m to then head through a gate with a ‘Welcome’ sign[68]. The walk continues along the clear track for another 70m to the intersection with the timber path[69] just below the ‘Six Foot Track Lodge’[70]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

Six Foot Track Lodge

The Six Foot Track Lodge is situated above the flats of the Coxs River along the Six Foot Track alternate route, not far north of Coxs River Campsite. The lodge consists of two cabins, each with the capacity to sleep twelve people in bunks[71]. The cabins are equipped with linen, warm blankets, log fire[72], pizza oven[73], tank water[74] and has its own outhouse toilet[75]. At $35 per person per night, this is a very pleasant way to spend an evening. Authentic meals can also be organised for a fee. For more information, visit www.6fttracklodge.com or call Pavel on 0421 932 631. Walk-ins are welcome, however to ensure beds are available, booking in advance is recommended.

Maps for the Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River) 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
Hampton	1:25 000 Map Series	89304S HAMPTON	NSW-89304S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River) bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River)

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	12.6 km
		Time	5 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

3.4km of this walk is very steep and another 1.9km has short steep hills. Whilst another 900m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 95m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 870m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 870m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 3.4km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 3.4km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 2.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 3.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 2.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River) walk starts and ends at the Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd (gps: -33.73558, 150.23457)
Your main transport option to Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bluemountainslga-mrtbsbr
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

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Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle

And Walk

Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle

Download & Print Map and Notes

One of the longer day-walks in the Katoomba area, this track goes from the very popular Scenic World to the fantastic lookout on top of the Ruined Castle and then on to the amazing Mt Solitary. Be prepared for a long, but amazing, day of viewing the Jamison Valley. Make sure you are back to catch the train up in time, or be prepared to walk out one of the alternate routes, either via Furber Steps or via the Golden Staircase.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Scenic World

(0km) Scenic World → Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform)

300 m
26 mins
8m
-210m

Very easy

(0.3km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Scenic World

870 m
28 mins
248m
-46m

Hard track

(0.3km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Int of Scenic Railway Boardwalk and Landslide Bush Track

190 m
6 mins
25m
-17m

Very easy

(0.49km) Int of Scenic Railway Boardwalk and Landslide Bush Track → Landslide

1.2 km
40 mins
150m
-161m

Moderate track

The Landslide

(1.64km) Landslide → Bottom of Golden Staircase

1.6 km
42 mins
128m
-123m

Moderate track

(3.19km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Scenic World

3 km
1 hr 26 mins
420m
-213m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Golden Stairs car park’ sign[3] uphill past the termite mound[4] then past the ‘Warning – Sections of the Golden Stairs are unfenced and can be slippery when wet’ sign[5]. The walk heads up the broad spur along a narrow track, and before long, starts to climbs the first set of rock and metal stairs. After this climb, the track is relatively flat for a little while before another climb up similar stairs[6]. Then the walk makes its way around a gully[7] to the base of a cliff. From here the track is flat for a while, heading between the cliff and the fence for about 100m[8], (passing a ‘Caution Rockfall Hazard’ sign[9]) before another, smaller climb, up through a gap in the rock[10] to the fenced and signposted ‘Botting’s L.O.’[11].
Turn left: From Botting’s Lookout[12], the walk heads up the hill where the track then turns left. The walk continues, steeply in a couple of places, up some eroded sections of track[13] and through a couple of switchbacks. Soon the narrow track mostly flattens out. leading to the signposted ‘Golden Stairs’[14] car park[15] on Glenraphael Dr[16].
Veer right: From the Golden Stairs car park, this walk follows the dirt road north, down the gentle hill and along the ridge as it undulates up and down for about 1km, before reaching the Sydney Water management trail – this is closed to the public at all times.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt road heading up the hill and undulating along the ridge for about 1km, before it climbs up to the intersection with Cliff Drive.
Turn sharp left: From the intersection, this walk heads up Cliff Drive briefly, then follows the management trail on the right, just past the house. At the end of the trail, this walk turns right onto Violet Street, following this to the front entrance of Scenic World.

(3.19km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Miners Campsite

2.3 km
51 mins
104m
-129m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Federal Pass – Ruined Castle’ sign[17] along the flat wide track, keeping the valley to your left. This track follows the old horse-drawn coal tram route. The track leads through a tall rainforest filled with fern trees[18] and vines[19], with the occasional lyrebird. After about 1.3km the forest opens up[20], letting in more light and exposing some distant filtered views. After wandering through the more open forest[21] for about 250m, the track passes a small campsite[22] (on the right). This walk continues for another 700m along the main track through the bracken fern forest[23] to find a larger campsite[24] (just up to the right) with a short stone wall on one side[25]).

Miners Campsite

This flat campsite beside the Federal Pass walking track about 2.2km south of the intersection at the bottom of the Golden Stairs. There is short constructed stone wall[26] left over from when there area was habited by miners. The campsite is surrounded by a tall forest, bracken ferns and some nice fern trees. There is no water or facilities.

(5.45km) Miners Campsite → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

300 m
7 mins
16m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the miners campsite[27], this walk follows the clear track south-west, keeping the valley to your left. The mostly flat track narrows a bit as it leads past a large flat area (on your right) after about 140m[28], then past a smaller campsite[29] a short distance later. The track then winds through the forest for another 100m to come to a clearing and signposted three-way intersection[30], where there is a ‘Federal Pass – Katoomba’ sign[31] pointing back along the track. (There is a campsite a few metres further on and to the the left[32].)

Northern Ruined Castle campsite

A short distance south east of the intersection[33] with the Federal Pass and the northern access track to the Ruined Castle, is a fairly large basic campsite. There are two main flat areas for camping, both with fire scares[34]. The area is surround with tall trees and ferns[35][36][37][38]. There is no water nor any other facilities.

(5.75km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle mine campsite

550 m
12 mins
12m
-31m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[39] past the campsite (on your left) and past the ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[40]. This walk continues along the mostly flat track, passing through a tall turpentine forest[41] for about 450m where you come into view of a campsite[42] (down to your left). The walk continues a short distance further, coming to an intersection[43] where there is a fair amount of coal on the ground[44], a campsite down to your left[45] and the entrance to an old small coal mine[46] (behind a rock) on your right. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .

(5.75km) Ruined Castle mine campsite → Intersection South of Ruined Castle

380 m
11 mins
10m
-46m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follow the main track south-east, initially keeping the campsite and valley to your left. The track initially heads down a short rocky section[47] then flattens out to pass a large square boulder[48] after about 100m. The track continues through ferny forest for just over 200m, then passes another campsite[49] (down a steep hill to your left), and about 30m further on, comes to a signposted intersection where a ‘Katoomba’ arrow[50][51] points back along the track. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .

(5.75km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle

730 m
20 mins
82m
-17m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Ruined Castle’[52] sign uphill along the eroded track and soon passes the yellow ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[53]. The track winds up the wide valley getting steeper as it goes, climbing up onto the main ridgeline. Here the walk turns left (away from the view of Castle Head[54]) and follows the rocky track more gently uphill for about 220m to pass under the side of a large boulder[55]. The track continues along the narrow ridge for about 280m, with some filtered views past another large boulder to the base of the tall Ruined Castle summit[56]. Here the walk heads gently down a bit (keeping the rock wall to your left), past a crevice[57], then follows the main track to the other (southern) side of the summit. The track then heads up again to find a number of rocky pinnacles[58].

(6.48km) Ruined Castle → Intersection South of Ruined Castle

390 m
12 mins
1m
-123m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From near the summit of Ruined Castle[59], this walk heads south-east along the main ridgeline, initially keeping the rock wall to your left[60]. The track follows the rocky ridgeline gently downhill[61] and after about 70m the track starts to become much steeper[62]. The track winds down, flattening out for a short time[63] before continuing steeply down to a sign posted three-way intersection[64] just beyond the ‘Ruined Castle to Mount Solitary’ map[65]. There is a ‘Ruined Castle’ arrow[66] here, pointing back up the hill.

(6.87km) Intersection South of Ruined Castle → Bottom of Korrowall Knife-edge

1.3 km
35 mins
132m
-38m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[67] gently downhill along the fairly narrow track[68], keeping the main valley to your left. After about 300m, the more eroded and rocky track[69] begins to climb the ridge and after climbing for just shy of 300m, the track flattens out and passes a couple of small clearings[70][71] – the second clearing is just past where the track leads downhill. Just after the second clearing (used as a campsite[72]), the track begins to climb up the ridge again[73]. This track climbs up a few rocky eroded section and soon comes to the base of a tall series of rockwalls – the Korrowall Knife-edge[74].

(8.2km) Bottom of Korrowall Knife-edge → Top of Korrowall Knife-edge

200 m
12 mins
86m
-2m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the base of the rocks[75], this walk starts the arduous climb up the Korrowall Knife-edge. Ascending the Korrowall Knife-edge is a hard climb, vertical in places and much of the climbing will involve both hands – some people use ropes to help lift heavy packs. This walk initially heads around to the left of the first boulder to head up through the eroded steep valley[76] between the rocks. The walk continues to scramble up the side of the rocks[77], then climbs vertically up a crack in the rock[78] to a small flat area[79], offering the first distant view[80] for this climb. The walk continues by climbing up a 3m rock wall[81], then up the eroded track[82] before climbing up through the obvious gap[83] in the next rock wall. At the top of this climb is another great view[84] and a short distance further up, this faint track passes a rock with a hole/cave[85] (on your right). From here, the walk follows the worn track up through a couple more rock gullies[86], still generally keeping the rock wall to your right (and passing a couple of arrows[87]). This brings the walk to an exposed flat area, with red dirt and fantastic views[88]. The walk continues by climbing up through the next eroded gully[89] to the top of the Korrowall Knife-edge, where there is a large rock wall on your left[90].

Maps for the Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle 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
Jamison	1:25 000 Map Series	89302N JAMISON	NSW-89302N
Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle

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	16.2 km
		Time	11 hrs
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep and difficult scrambles (5/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		Infrastructure	No facilities provided (5/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 2.1km is very steep and a 590m section is very steep with difficult rock scrambles. The remaining 490m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.1km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 590m follows a rough unclear track and the remaining 490m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 2.4km has minimal directional signs. Whilst another 490m is clearly signposted and the remaining 200m Has no directional signs.

Experience Required

3.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 2.4km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. Whilst another 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience and the remaining 200m requires a leader with a high level of bushwalking experience.

weather

6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 1.7km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. The remaining (930m) is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.7km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). Whilst another 490m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and the remaining 200m has no facilities provided.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Scenic Railway to Mt Solitary via the Ruined Castle walk starts and ends at the Scenic World (gps: -33.728585, 150.30095)
Your transport options to Scenic World are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-srtmsvtrc
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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-srtmsvtrc

Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder

And Walk

Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Locked gate → Int of southern Castle Head track and Glenraphael Drive

1.2 km
22 mins
30m
-39m

Moderate track

From the emergency access gate, this walk heads south along the management trail. After a while, it comes to the northern Castle Head track (on the left side of the trail), marked with two treated pine posts either side of the bush track. (For emergency access, keys to the National Park gate are available from the local council, police and National Parks services.)
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south along the management trail and down a steep hill, until it reaches the intersection of Glenraphael Drive and the southern Castle Head track.

(1.16km) Int of southern Castle Head track and Glenraphael Drive → Lookout

220 m
5 mins
20m
-15m

Experienced only

Turn left : From the start of the bush track on Glenraphael Dr (marked with treated pine posts and railway tracks sticking out of the ground), the walk heads south-east up a steep hill until it flattens out and comes to the intersection with the lookout track a short distance later.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west over a small hill and steeply down the other side to a clearing at the cliffs, where there is a viewing point. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

(1.16km) Int of southern Castle Head track and Glenraphael Drive → Fire Tower

5.7 km
1 hr 55 mins
216m
-144m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south-west, climbing a long and steep hill. The trail zigzags to the top and continues along the dirt road in a southerly direction. The walk passes through the thick scrub to the thick gum forest, and up to the Narrow Neck Fire Tower at the top of Bushwalkers Hill.

(6.88km) Fire Tower → End of Glenraphael Drive

3.1 km
1 hr 2 mins
65m
-177m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the Fire Tower at Bushwalkers Hill, this walk heads south, winding along the management trail through Glenraphael Swamp, then to the end of the ridge where the road stops.

(10.02km) End of Glenraphael Drive → Top of Taro’s Ladder

250 m
10 mins
11m
-97m

Hard track

Turn right: From the end of Glenraphael Drive south of Clear Hill, this walk heads west down past the special area signpost and down a metal ladder-like staircase to the lower section of the ridge. From there, the track continues south as it zigzags steeply, sometimes climbing down towards the tip of Narrow Neck, passing a Taro memorial plaque, dropping steeply down again and continuing along until it reaches the top of Taro’s Ladder. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp left.

Maps for the Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder 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
Jamison	1:25 000 Map Series	89302N JAMISON	NSW-89302N
Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder

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	20 km
		Time	7 hrs
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 9km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 850m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 10km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 10km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder walk starts and ends at the Locked gate (gps: -33.740883, 150.28013)
Your main transport option to Locked gate is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-annttl
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

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-annttl

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley

And Walk

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley

Download & Print Map and Notes

This is the two day version of this popular and challenging walk. This walk passes popular sights including the Landslide, Ruined Castle, Mt Solitary and Wentworth Falls, and is a great way to explore the Jamison Valley. Water is rarely available at the campsite, with the Kedumba River being the only source of reliable water in the middle of this walk.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Free Beacon Hire

A Personal Locating Beacon (PLB) is a hand-held device that, when triggered, sends a message to the emergency services with your location. The emergency services staff can then look at your trip intention forms and decide how best to help you. In the Blue Mountains, you can borrow these for no charge, just complete this Trip intention form, and a borrowing form. The device can be picked up from:
NPWS Office – Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath – 9am to 4pm 7 days Ph: 02 4787 8877
Katoomba Police Station – 217 Katoomba St Katoomba – Anytime Ph: 02 4782 8199
Springwood Police Station – 4 Jerseywold Avenue Springwood – Anytime Ph: 02 4751 0299
More info.

Scenic World

(0km) Scenic World → Landslide

1.6 km
1 hr 12 mins
183m
-388m

Moderate track

From Scenic World, this walk goes down the cliffs using the Scenic Railway. Hang on tight! This 415m-long journey is the world’s steepest railway. At the bottom, the track comes to a great viewing platform of the valley. Use of the railway costs $10 for adults and $5 for children one-way. Last train normally at 4:45pm (opens at 9am)
Turn left : From the bridge over the bottom of the Scenic Railway, this walk follows the signs to ‘scenic walkway’, passing a replica of a mining cart, as well as an old mine. Just past this, the walk comes to a pipeline that runs down the hill collecting fresh water, signposted as drinkable. Continuing past the old mine shafts along the boardwalk, this walk comes to an intersection with a bush track going slightly off to the right. This is signposted as the way to the Landslide.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the wide track and signposts towards the ‘landslide’[2] (keeping the cliffs on the right). The walk winds along a bush track with small boulders strewn along it. There are a number of old mine shafts just off the track and some interesting historical items. The track continues under Malaita Point before breaking out of the vegetation to a worthy view of the valley, just before the landslide. As the track comes to the old landslide site, it become rougher with plenty of boulders over the track. There are also excellent views of the cliffs above and the landslide as the vegetation is quite sparse here. More info.

The Landslide

(1.64km) Landslide → Bottom of Golden Staircase

1.6 km
42 mins
128m
-123m

Moderate track

(3.19km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Miners Campsite

2.3 km
51 mins
104m
-129m

Moderate track

Miners Campsite

(5.45km) Miners Campsite → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

300 m
7 mins
16m
-11m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the miners campsite[13], this walk follows the clear track south-west, keeping the valley to your left. The mostly flat track narrows a bit as it leads past a large flat area (on your right) after about 140m[14], then past a smaller campsite[15] a short distance later. The track then winds through the forest for another 100m to come to a clearing and signposted three-way intersection[16], where there is a ‘Federal Pass – Katoomba’ sign[17] pointing back along the track. (There is a campsite a few metres further on and to the the left[18].)

Northern Ruined Castle campsite

A short distance south east of the intersection[19] with the Federal Pass and the northern access track to the Ruined Castle, is a fairly large basic campsite. There are two main flat areas for camping, both with fire scares[20]. The area is surround with tall trees and ferns[21][22][23][24]. There is no water nor any other facilities.

(5.75km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Intersection South of Ruined Castle

930 m
23 mins
22m
-77m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[25] past the campsite (on your left) and past the ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[26]. This walk continues along the mostly flat track, passing through a tall turpentine forest[27] for about 450m where you come into view of a campsite[28] (down to your left). The walk continues a short distance further, coming to an intersection[29] where there is a fair amount of coal on the ground[30], a campsite down to your left[31] and the entrance to an old small coal mine[32] (behind a rock) on your right.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follow the main track south-east, initially keeping the campsite and valley to your left. The track initially heads down a short rocky section[33] then flattens out to pass a large square boulder[34] after about 100m. The track continues through ferny forest for just over 200m, then passes another campsite[35] (down a steep hill to your left), and about 30m further on, comes to a signposted intersection where a ‘Katoomba’ arrow[36][37] points back along the track. Now Continue straight to rejoin the main walk .

(5.75km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle

730 m
20 mins
82m
-17m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Ruined Castle’[38] sign uphill along the eroded track and soon passes the yellow ‘Warning – Remote area indistinct route steep terrain – Exposed climbing loose surfaces – No reliable water Carry plenty Sterilise any water found on route’ sign[39]. The track winds up the wide valley getting steeper as it goes, climbing up onto the main ridgeline. Here the walk turns left (away from the view of Castle Head[40]) and follows the rocky track more gently uphill for about 220m to pass under the side of a large boulder[41]. The track continues along the narrow ridge for about 280m, with some filtered views past another large boulder to the base of the tall Ruined Castle summit[42]. Here the walk heads gently down a bit (keeping the rock wall to your left), past a crevice[43], then follows the main track to the other (southern) side of the summit. The track then heads up again to find a number of rocky pinnacles[44].

The Ruined Castle

A formation jutting out of the Jamison Valley, the Ruined Castle has great views of the Jamison Valley from Katoomba to Leura. It is also possible to see Mt Solitary to the south-east.

(6.48km) Ruined Castle → Intersection South of Ruined Castle

390 m
12 mins
1m
-123m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From near the summit of Ruined Castle[45], this walk heads south-east along the main ridgeline, initially keeping the rock wall to your left[46]. The track follows the rocky ridgeline gently downhill[47] and after about 70m the track starts to become much steeper[48]. The track winds down, flattening out for a short time[49] before continuing steeply down to a sign posted three-way intersection[50] just beyond the ‘Ruined Castle to Mount Solitary’ map[51]. There is a ‘Ruined Castle’ arrow[52] here, pointing back up the hill.

(6.87km) Intersection South of Ruined Castle → Bottom of Korrowall Knife-edge

1.3 km
35 mins
132m
-38m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[53] gently downhill along the fairly narrow track[54], keeping the main valley to your left. After about 300m, the more eroded and rocky track[55] begins to climb the ridge and after climbing for just shy of 300m, the track flattens out and passes a couple of small clearings[56][57] – the second clearing is just past where the track leads downhill. Just after the second clearing (used as a campsite[58]), the track begins to climb up the ridge again[59]. This track climbs up a few rocky eroded section and soon comes to the base of a tall series of rockwalls – the Korrowall Knife-edge[60].

(8.2km) Bottom of Korrowall Knife-edge → Top of Korrowall Knife-edge

200 m
12 mins
86m
-2m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the base of the rocks[61], this walk starts the arduous climb up the Korrowall Knife-edge. Ascending the Korrowall Knife-edge is a hard climb, vertical in places and much of the climbing will involve both hands – some people use ropes to help lift heavy packs. This walk initially heads around to the left of the first boulder to head up through the eroded steep valley[62] between the rocks. The walk continues to scramble up the side of the rocks[63], then climbs vertically up a crack in the rock[64] to a small flat area[65], offering the first distant view[66] for this climb. The walk continues by climbing up a 3m rock wall[67], then up the eroded track[68] before climbing up through the obvious gap[69] in the next rock wall. At the top of this climb is another great view[70] and a short distance further up, this faint track passes a rock with a hole/cave[71] (on your right). From here, the walk follows the worn track up through a couple more rock gullies[72], still generally keeping the rock wall to your right (and passing a couple of arrows[73]). This brings the walk to an exposed flat area, with red dirt and fantastic views[74]. The walk continues by climbing up through the next eroded gully[75] to the top of the Korrowall Knife-edge, where there is a large rock wall on your left[76].

Mt Solitary Lookout

This informal lookout is on top of the ‘Koorowall Knife Edge’ on the western side of Mount Solitary. The lookout boasts some fantastic views over the Jamison Valley and to the west – this is well-worth the scramble to the top. There is some natural shelter and shade to rest amongst, and some people have camped here in the past (although better camping is available in Chinamans Gully).

(8.4km) Top of Korrowall Knife-edge → Corowal Plateau campsite

450 m
19 mins
119m
-15m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the top of Korrowall Knife-edge, this walk heads south following a worn track that initially heads steeply down beside the large rock wall[77] (keeping the wall to your left). The track passes a small cave[78] at the base of this cliff then climbs up beside the cliff[79] to the top of the ridge[80], past the rocks[81] to find a view to the left[82]. Here the faint track veers right[83] to follow along the base of another cliff[84]. The walk then heads up a short but steep climb[85], where a short flat walk[86] leads to a fantastic view on your right, looking over Cedar Creek valley to Narrow Neck[87]. After following this faint track a further 60m south along the base of another cliff[88], this walk then climbs up the middle of a steep gully [89] – just past the top of this climb, the track bends sharp left and leads up[90] the hill for about 50m to enter a lovely she oak forest[91], a clearing[92] and the Corowal Plateau campsite[93].

Corowal Plateau campsite

The Corowal Plateau campsite is an informal campsite at the north eastern end of Mount Solitary. The clearing is set among some pleasant casurina forest. There are a few campfire scares, although this is in a fuel stove only area. There is plenty of flat area but there is no water source or any other facilities.

(8.85km) Corowal Plateau campsite → Chinamans Gully Campsite

820 m
19 mins
8m
-120m

Hard track

Veer right: From the campsite[94], this walk heads south-east, following the mostly flat track along the top of the ridge through the she oak forest[95]. After about 200m, this walk enters a banksia forest[96], and continues along the flat ridge (past a few impromptu campsites) for about 400m, where the track begins to head downhill[97]. The track winds downhill for about 170m (passing a track on your left) and comes to a large flat saddle[98] and clearing with a large rock wall, Chinamans Gully Campsite[99].

Chinamans Gully Campsite

Next to a small creek (often dry) and sheltered from the winds, this campsite is great for those wanting to camp on Mt Solitary. For daywalkers, this spot offers the chance to rest under the overhangs of the cliffs before continuing. Water here is not reliable, please note that in the past water was more reliable, but not so now. Please carry plenty of water. There is a camping area near the beginning of the track and there are also a few spots along the gully where people have camped previously.

(9.67km) Chinamans Gully campsite → Chinamans Gully view

390 m
8 mins
0m
-50m

Experienced only

Turn left : From Chinamans Gully campsite, this walk follows the track north[100], keeping the rock walls to you right[101]. The track soon starts to head gently downhill, keeping the small gully on your left and passing through a number of sandstone camping caves[102][103]. The track then heads left to follow the gully downhill[104] for about 150m, and comes to a small clearing and campsite[105] at the junction of two creeks. The track then crosses the side creek[106] and heads gently up the side of the hill[107], coming to an unfenced filtered view up the Kedumba Valley to Katoomba[108]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

End of day 1

This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

(9.67km) Chinamans Gully campsite → Singa-Jingawell Creek Campsite

1.8 km
55 mins
179m
-206m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From the large campsite at the top of Chinamans Gully, this walk heads east up the gully[109], initially keeping the large main rock to your right (and Chinamans Gully to your left). The track leads up the short gully[110] to the top of the rock, where there is a filtered view[111](to your right). This walk follows the track as it winds up the hill for about 130m, passing another great view[112] (on your right). The track then mostly flattens out, following the top of the ridge for another 500m to pass a small campsite[113]. About 200m past this campsite, the track then passes a short track (on your left that provides great unfenced views over the Kedumba Valley[114]). Over the next 400m, the track continues east, fairly closely to the northern face of Mount Solitary, with the occasional gap in the trees to provide great views. The track alternately rises and falls, and passes the (not very noteworthy) summit[115] of Mount Solitary. From here, the track starts to lead down[116] a ridge, passing a few filtered views over about 500m, then comes to a large campsite[117], with a rock platform[118] (up to the left) that provides even more views[119].

Singa-Jingawell Creek Campsite

Singa-Jingawell Creek Campsite is near the northern wall, partway across the eastern half of Mount Solitary. The informal campsite sits in a pleasant little depression beside the small, usually dry creek. There is a rock platform at the top of the campsite that provides great views[120] up the Kedumba River towards Katoomba. There is a large fire scare[121], but this is in a fuel stove only area, so please avoid lighting any campfires. The creek gets a small amount of water in it after rain, but it does not last long, so always best to bring your own.

(11.48km) Singa-Jingawell Creek Campsite → Solitary Pass

1.2 km
29 mins
61m
-105m

Experienced only

Continue straight: From Singa-Jingawell Creek Campsite, this walk heads south-east, initially keeping the rock wall to your left. After about 80m, this walk stays left (ignoring the track that crosses the creek). Here the track climbs the fairly short hill then follows the ridgeline for just over 100m to climb up the gully[122] beside the large rock formation[123], then climbs up a rock wall[124] (about 2-3m tall). There are some views (to the right) over Singa-Jingawell Creek valley[125]. The rocky track continues east for about 500m and then turns right, coming to a small ridgetop campsite[126] just over 100m later. Shortly after this campsite (just before a large rocky outcrop[127]), the walk turns left and starts to lead down the ridgeline, quite steeply in places[128], for about 250m and finds an intersection in a saddle, with a steep gully[129] on your left and a short climb to a rocky viewpoint[130][131] (and logbook[132][133]) straight ahead.

(12.67km) Solitary Pass → Int of Kedumba Camping and Solitary Tracks

1.2 km
40 mins
11m
-428m

Experienced only

Turn left : From the saddle, this walk follows the eroded track very steeply down the gully[134] to the north. The track soon bends right[135] around the base of the cliff to find the ridge[136]. The walk follows the steep eroded track down the ridge for about 300m to where the track flattens out for a short time[137], then turns left to wind down through the casuarina forest[138]. The track winds down through this casuarina forest, very steeply and slippery in places[139] for about 800m, (turning right at the faint track intersection partway down) heading east to a flat area, campsite[140] and signposted intersection, where a ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[141] points back up the hill.

(13.87km) Int of Kedumba Camping and Solitary Tracks → Kedumba River

1.4 km
31 mins
2m
-206m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection and campsite[142], this walk follows the ‘Kedumba Pass’[143] and ‘Kedumba River’[144] signs west, gently downhill along the ridge. After about 600m, just after passing between some boulders[145], the track starts to steepen[146] and leads down towards the views of the cliff[147] (on the far side of the valley), then mostly flattens out again[148]. This track then steeply descends[149] again, until the track bends right and comes to a beach on the south (western) side of the Kedumba River[150]. Here the walk crosses the river[151] (usually lower-shin deep, this river has a large catchment and may be impassable after rain). Once on the other side, this walk comes to a rocky beach and climbs over a large fallen tree[152] to see the main track continuing ahead and a little to the left (sometimes marked with a cairn[153]). There is a place that has been used as a campsite a short distance upstream[154] (not safe if there is a chance of the river rising), or there are a few alternative places to camp up the embankment[155].

(15.27km) Kedumba River → Int of Kedumba River track and Sublime Point trail

2.2 km
1 hr 8 mins
345m
-17m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the Kedumba River crossing, this walk follows the track (sometimes marked with a rock cairn[156]) north, up the embankment and away from the river. The track soon bends left and leads around the side of the flat area with a nice blue gum stand[157]. The track then starts to climb, steeply at first[158], for about 400m (passing some views back to the cliffs of Mount Solitary[159]) before flattening out[160]. The track then leads gently up through the open forest[161] for about 800m, where it then leads gently down to cross a small gully[162][163]. The track continues up the main ridge for another 400m then along the side of a narrow steep gully[164] (on your left). Near the top of this gully, the track turns left to cross the now small gully[165]. The track now leads north for a little while around the ridge and climbs the hill for another 500m, passing through a ferny forest, to find a yellow ‘warning’ sign[166]. From this sign, the track leads left and up the bank, coming to an intersection with the Sublime Point management trail, where a ‘Mount Solitary’ sign[167] points back along the track.

(17.46km) Int of Kedumba River track and Sublime Point trail → End of Kedumba River Rd

3.6 km
1 hr 36 mins
388m
-75m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Wentworth Falls’ sign[168] uphill along the wide management trail as it bends left. The trail leads past a small cave[169] (on your left) and further uphill, the trail bends right. Soon after, the trail leads down a short hill[170] to come to a clear three-way intersection[171] with a ‘Leura via Fern Bower’ sign[172] pointing back along the trail.
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads north, uphill along the management trail, following the sign to ‘Wentworth Falls’. After the uphill section, the trail turns to the right and starts heading steeply up between the gap in the cliffs. The walk passes a locked gate and continues steeply up the hill until reaching the top, where the track curves around to the bends again sharply to the left – there are some great views from here. From the top of the cliffs, the track zigzags north along a relatively flat management trail until coming to the end of Kedumba Valley Rd, marked by a large towering gateway with small track around it.

(21.04km) End of Kedumba River Rd → King’s Tableland Intersection

5.2 km
1 hr 41 mins
163m
-102m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the end of Kedumba River Rd at the large archway, this walk heads north along the wide dirt road. This gradually curves around left (at the junction with Kings Tableland Rd, unsignposted), becoming Tableland Rd. The walk continues along Tableland Rd for some time, before coming into a more suburban area and turning left into Hordern Rd. At the far end of Hordern Rd, there is a ‘T’ intersection with a dirt road.
Turn right: From the end of Hordern Rd, this walk heads north along the management trail, away from the power lines, and after approximately 100m passes a large wire gate. Another 100m on from here, the trail passes a large green gate and sign saying ‘Kings Tableland Track’. After this, the flat management trail continues until coming to an intersection with another management trail, signposted as the ‘Rocket Point Track.

King’s Tableland

The first point of Aboriginal and European contact in the Blue Mountains, King’s Tableland is a significant Aboriginal meeting spot. Historical and cultural sites on the tableland include open campsites, occupation shelters, axe grinding grooves, stone arrangements and art sites, including cave paintings and rock engravings.

(26.21km) King’s Tableland Intersection → Top of Wentworth Falls

510 m
13 mins
7m
-63m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Rocket Point Track’ sign north along the smaller management trail. As the track begins to go downhill, it narrows into a bush track. The track gently winds along until coming to an intersection with another bush track, marked by signs pointing to ‘Rocket Point’ and ‘Wentworth Falls’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads east following the ‘Wentworth Falls’ sign down the narrow track towards the creek. The track turns left when it comes to a point above the creek and then follows this creek downstream to come to an intersection marked with a ‘Round Walk’ signpost.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track away from the ‘Round Walk’ sign to zigzag down the hill a short distance to the well-managed and fenced track below (marked with a ‘Rocket Point Circuit’ pointing back up).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk keeps the handrail on the left and cross a small creek using the stepping stones. The track soon leads to a large pool, Queen’s Cascades and a fenced creek crossing, the top of Wentworth Falls.

Queen’s Cascades

Queen’s Cascades[173] are a lovely set of falls on the Jamison Creek at the top of Wentworth Falls. The creek heads down the wide, two-stage cascades into a sandy pool. From the pool, the water flows between the stepping stones, under the fence and down the very tall Wentworth Falls. There are also great views to Sublime Point across the valley.

(26.73km) Top of Wentworth Falls → Weeping Rock waterfall

100 m
2 mins
10m
-3m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From top of Wentworth Falls, this walk crosses the creek on the stepping stones keeping the view to the left (the creek may be impassable after rain). The walk heads up the log steps (passing some more nice views of Jamison Creek) to soon come to a three-way intersection, with a sign pointing back to ‘Wentworth Falls’ and ‘Wentworth Pass’.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Weeping Rock Circuit’ and ‘Darwins walk’ signs up a few steps and between the rocks. The track soon leads to a great view of Weeping Rock, then heads down some steps onto a slippery rock platform, beside a pool at the base of Weeping Rock waterfall.

Weeping Rock

Weeping Rock is a waterfall on Jamison Creek, upstream of Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains National Park. The water falls over the wide circular top overhang, to then cascade down the rocks to a pool below. A staircase beside the falls helps walkers view this waterfall from different angles. This is a nice cool spot on hot days. The rocks are slippery and there are no fences, care is needed.

(26.83km) Weeping Rock waterfall → Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks

40 m
1 mins
2m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the bottom of Weeping Rock, this walk heads up the metal staircase (with the falls to the right). At the top of the falls, the track continues upstream, across the slippery rock platform, keeping the lovely view of Jamison Creek to the right. The track soon heads up some steps to an intersection with ‘Darwins Walk’ and a sign pointing back to ‘Weeping Rock Circuit’.

(26.86km) Int of Charles Darwin and Weeping Rock Tracks → Wentworth Falls Railway Station

2.7 km
51 mins
116m
-58m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads alongside Jamison Creek (creek to the right)following the signs along the Charles Darwin Walk. The track soon crosses two small streamlets and continues up the main creek along a mixture of bush track and boardwalk. This passes a great section of overhanging cliff on the other side of the creek. After this, the track rises slightly before going down to an intersection with a track signposted as the way up to Fletcher St, on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads upstream beside the creek. This track goes along a mixture of boardwalk and bush track until continuing on a long section of boardwalk. The walk crosses the creek and goes up a steep set of stairs, then past a beautiful section of creek where the water cascades down the rocks.
Shortly the cascades, the track crosses the creek using a foot bridge and comes to a signposted intersection with ‘Parkes Street’ track (on the left).
From the intersection, this walk follows the clear track upstream (keeping the creek through the bush, on the right). The track bends right passing a bench seat and crossing the creek on a footbridge. On the other side of the bridge the walk climbs the stairs then gently meanders along the side of the creek till coming to a clearing. On the other side of the clearing the walk comes to an intersection just before the pipe bridge.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Village’ sign along the track and under the large pipeline (keeping Jamison Creek on the left). The track meanders alongside the creek over some timber platforms and through a lovely Banksia grove. After a short time the walk passes a ‘Charles Darwin walk’ sign and comes to an intersection with a timber bridge on the left of the track.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the stairs (away from the bridge and creek) and turns left. The walk almost immediately comes to an intersection with a set of stairs (heading up to Page Ave on the right) and a sign pointing to ‘Wilson Park’.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Wilson Park’ and ‘Village’ signs down some steps and along the track (keeping the creek to the left). The track soon passes a bush regeneration information sign and heads into an open pine forest. The walk then crosses the creek on a small timber bridge and heads up the hill. Soon the track passes under the ‘Charles Darwin Walk’ arch and enters Wilson Park (just next to the tennis courts).
Continue straight: From the the archway in Wilson Park, this walk heads away from the tennis courts, keeping the creek on the right. At the far end of the park, the walk comes to the Great Western Highway and turns right. After about 150m, this walk crosses the highway at the traffic lights and heads up Station St, past the shops and up to Wentworth Falls Railway Station on the right.

Maps for the Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley 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
Jamison	1:25 000 Map Series	89302N JAMISON	NSW-89302N
Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley

Daily actual walking time estimates

Day	Walking Time	Length
1	5 hrs 20 mins	11 km
2	8 hrs 7 mins	19.8 km

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	29.2 km
		Time	2 Days
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep and difficult scrambles (5/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6)
		Infrastructure	No facilities provided (5/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

8km of this walk is very steep and another 7km has short steep hills. Whilst another 6km has gentle hills with occasional steps and a 5km section is flat with no steps. The remaining 3km is very steep with difficult rock scrambles.

Quality of track

7km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 7km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 6km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and a 6km section follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining 3.4km follows a rough unclear track.

Signs

12km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 7km has directional signs at most intersection. Whilst another 7km has minimal directional signs and the remaining 3.6km Has no directional signs.

Experience Required

11km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 7km requires some bushwalking experience. Whilst another 7km requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience and the remaining 4.8km requires a leader with a high level of bushwalking experience.

weather

18km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 7km is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety. Whilst another 4.9km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety and the remaining 450m forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

12km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). Whilst another 6km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and the remaining 4.8km has no facilities provided.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley walk starts at the Scenic World (gps: -33.728585, 150.30095)
Your transport options to Scenic World are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
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The Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley ends at the Wentworth Falls Railway Station (gps: -33.709737, 150.37644)
Your transport options to Wentworth Falls Railway Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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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

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Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit

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Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit

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Echo Point Information Centre

[Toilet Accessible]

, and mobility parking opposite

[Parking Accessible]

. For more information, phone 1300 653 408. More info.

(0km) Echo Point Archway Intersection → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks

610 m
14 mins
25m
-43m

Moderate track

From the intersection, this walk heads along the ‘Three Sisters walkway’[1] 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[2].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Three Sisters 400m’ arrow[3] downhill along the concrete path, keeping the valley to the right. After about 15m the walk leads past a stone seat

[Seat]

(on the left), with a blue tongue lizard sculpture[4]. The walk continues gently downhill for another 60m to pass another sandstone seat (on the left)

[Seat]

. From here the path winds gently downhill for another 70m to find yet another sandstone seat (on the left)

[Seat]

. The path continues downhill for another 45m to find a clear intersection marked with a large ‘Three Sisters Walk’ sign[5]. On the right is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats

[Seat]

.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the track winding up the hill and through the bush, away from the cliffs and the valley, for about 50m before coming to the intersection of the Lady Game track.
Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Leura Cascades’ sign along the bush track, winding around through the bush and following the cliffs (further down the hill to the right) around the valley until coming to the intersection with the Lady Carrington Lookout track.

(0.61km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks → Lady Carrington Lookout

20 m
1 mins
0m
-12m

Easy track

Lady Carrington Lookout

(0.61km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks → Tallawarra Lookout

170 m
4 mins
6m
-17m

Easy track

Tallawarra Lookout

Tallawarra Lookout[6] is a small, fenced lookout near Silver Mist Picnic Area, along Prince Henry Cliff walk. The lookout provides an excellent view of Sublime Point and Kings Tableland. Leura Falls and Gordon Creek both flow through the valley below. There are a few bench seats just near the lookout. (Note: the lookout is marked as ‘Tallawalla Lookout’ on some maps.)

(0.78km) Tallawarra Lookout → Millamurra Lookout

60 m
2 mins
6m
-3m

Moderate track

Millamurra Lookout

(0.84km) Millamurra Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks

390 m
10 mins
26m
-26m

Moderate track

(1.22km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks → Honeymoon Lookout

30 m
1 mins
8m
0m

Easy track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads up the short hill to the concrete platform just off Cliff Drive, signposted as ‘Honeymoon Lookout’. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Honeymoon Lookout

Honeymoon Lookout is a fenced lookout on Cliff Drive, just north of Katoomba High School. There is a short track that links this lookout to Prince Henry Cliff Walk. There is a bus stop at the lookout. The area is shaded by a few trees and provides views out to Sublime Point and Kings Tableland.

(1.22km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks → Honeymoon Point

100 m
2 mins
1m
-16m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the bush track, keeping the valley and the cliffs down the hill to the right as it winds through the forest, until it comes to the signposted ‘Honeymoon Point’, shortly after the metal fence starts of the right.

(1.33km) Honeymoon Point → Banksia Lookout

30 m
2 mins
0m
-36m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads out to the cliffs along the track, until coming to an intersection signposted as ‘Banksia Lookout’. The view is largely blocked by trees. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.

Banksia Lookout

Banksia Lookout is a fenced lookout along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, down a few steps from Honeymoon Point. The lookout provides views of Sublime Point and Kings Tableland. The clearing for the old sewage treatment plant, down in the valley on the Sublime Point Trail, is still visible from this lookout.

(1.33km) Honeymoon Point → Banksia Streamlet

70 m
2 mins
3m
-4m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track heading away from the lookout, keeping the valley down the hill to the right as it winds down a set of wooden steps to the signposted Banksia Streamlet.

(1.39km) Banksia Streamlet → Lomandra Lookout

190 m
1 mins
19m
-6m

Moderate track

Continue straight: Keeping the valley down the hill to the right, the walk crosses the streamlet at the wooden bridge. The track continues up the wooden steps on the other side to the top of the hill, where the track flattens out and continues past a picnic chair and along the side of the hill to the Lomandra Lookout.

Lomandra Lookout

(1.59km) Lomandra Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks

330 m
9 mins
25m
-23m

Easy track

(1.92km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks → Burrabarroo Lookout

50 m
1 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

Turn sharp right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Burrabarroo’ sign along the track, passing a picnic seat and climbing up a short set of rock steps to the top of a rock platform. The walk continues down the steps on the other side, around the base of a rock platform and along the bush track for a short while longer, to the Burrabarroo lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Burrabarroo Lookout

This small, fenced lookout is just off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, near Carrington Park. The view looks over the valley and out to Sublime Point and Kings Tablelands in the distance. The lookout is perched on the top of a rocky buttress at the end of a small point, giving great views.

(1.92km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track

350 m
9 mins
29m
-18m

Moderate track

(2.27km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track → Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks

40 m
1 mins
3m
-3m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Leura Forest’ sign along the bush track, winding down the hill for a short while before dropping down a set of wooden steps, to the signposted intersection with the ‘Jamieson Lookout’ track.

(2.31km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Jamieson Lookout

20 m
1 mins
0m
-6m

Easy track

Jamieson Lookout

(2.31km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Fern Bower

90 m
3 mins
0m
-36m

Hard track

Fern Bower

(2.41km) Fern Bower → Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track

320 m
13 mins
10m
-150m

Hard track

(2.73km) Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track → Lila falls crossing

20 m
1 mins
0m
-18m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Federal Pass Leura Forest’ sign down the long metal staircase, to cross the bridge over Linda Creek in front of Lila Falls.

Lila Falls

(2.75km) Lila Falls crossing → Marguerite Cascades

180 m
11 mins
37m
-90m

Hard track

Marguerite Cascades

(2.92km) Marguerite Cascades → Leura Forest

320 m
11 mins
50m
-14m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the ‘Marguerite Cascades’[7], this walk follows the timber steps downhill, winding steeply for a short while until coming to an intersection with a faint track, marked with a timber ‘Federal Pass’ sign[8], just beside a foot bridge[9].
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk crosses Linda Creek just below a pleasant cascade[10] using the foot bridge with a handrail[11]. This walk then continues along the bush track that winds along the valley floor, to the signposted ‘Leura Forest’. From here, the walk continues along the wide bush track, passing a few picnic tables, and winding through the forest to an open area with a large gazebo and an information sign at the intersection of the Federal Pass and the Dardenelles tracks.

Leura Forest

Leura Forest is a great picnic area in the Jamison Valley at the junction of the Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks. This place was home to a popular tea house (also known as ‘Lady Carrington Dining Hall’) from the late 1800’s[12]. Today walkers can still enjoy the historic rotunda and the foundations of the original tea house[13]. The picnic area provides a great rest spot under the shade of the lilli pilli and coachwood forest.

(3.24km) Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) → Bottom of Giant Staircase

870 m
27 mins
108m
-89m

Hard track

Turn right: From the pergola at Leura Forest, this walk follows the ‘Dardenelles Track’ sign (the sign is up the hill behind the pergola) which heads up the stairs towards the cliff face, before turning left behind Leura Forest. The walk then leaves the shade of the forest, along a track with many fallen logs, until coming to the base of the Giant Staircase (signposted).

(4.12km) Bottom of Giant Staircase → The Three Sisters Bridge intersection

200 m
19 mins
151m
-20m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign up the ‘Giant Staircase’. This climbs steeply (with handrails) until coming to an intersection with a bridge that goes across to the First of the three Sisters. Along the way, there are chairs in which to rest from the climb and enjoy the magnificent views of the valley.

(4.32km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection → The Three Sisters

10 m
0m
0m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, the walk crosses the bridge over to the Three Sisters. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

The Three Sisters

This well-known rock formation can be found just south of Katoomba, and can be viewed from many of the cliffside lookouts, from Narrow Neck all the way around to Sublime Point. Historically, this formation appears in Aboriginal ‘Dream Time’ stories, where three sisters were transformed into stone. This iconic rock formation is popular amongst tourists and bushwalkers alike. More info.

(4.32km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection → Top of the Giant Staircase

40 m
4 mins
31m
0m

Hard track

Veer right: From the bridge, the walk heads up the staircase steeply to the top. The stairs have handrails and climb up the side of the cliffs to the intersection with the Lady Game Lookout track.

(4.36km) Top of the Giant Staircase → Lady Game Lookout

10 m
1 mins
0m
-12m

Very easy

Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the hill towards the Three Sisters for about 10m before coming to the Lady Game Lookout. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Lady Game Lookout

(4.36km) Top of the Giant Staircase → Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath

20 m
1 mins
10m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath up and away from the lookout, passing under a rock archway and continuing up the gentle hill to the intersection with the Cliff Drive access track.

(4.38km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → Oreades Lookout

20 m
1 mins
11m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the stone/concrete steps on the main path to almost immediatly find an unnamed, fenced lookout platform[15] (on the left).

(4.4km) Oreades Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath

110 m
3 mins
18m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Oreades Lookout, this walk heads uphill along the path for about 30m to pass a stone seat

[Seat]

(on the right), in a small sandstone overhang[16]. Check the miniature cicada sculptures[17] above the overhang. From here the walk leads moderately steeply

[Trip Hazard]

uphill along the smooth concrete path[18] for about 90m[19], to come to a clear intersection marked with a large ‘Three Sisters Walk’ sign[20]. On the left is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats

[Seat]

(4.51km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Pathway → Int of the Three Sisters Pathway and Spooners Lookout path

200 m
5 mins
15m
-8m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the large ‘Echo Point’ sign[21] uphill along the smooth concrete path. The path leads uphill for about 45m
to find a sandstone seat (on the right)

[Seat]

. From here the path continues winding gently uphill for another 70m to pass another sandstone seat (on the right)

[Seat]

. From this seat the path continues gently uphill for another 60m past yet another similar stone seat

[Seat]

(on the right), this seat has a blue tongue lizard sculpture[22]. After another 15m
this walk comes to a clear signposted Y-intersection[23].

(4.7km) Int of Three Sisters Walkway and Spooners Lookout path → Echo Point Archway Intersection

100 m
2 mins
4m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Katoomba & Echo point’ arrow [24] uphill along the concrete path, initially keeping the metal fence to the left. The path leads uphill for about 80m then over a rise to head downhill for short distance to an intersection with a track[25] (on the left) just before the stone archway[26] near Echo Point.

Maps for the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit 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 Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit

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	4.8 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.9km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 940m has short steep hills. Whilst another 510m is flat with no steps and the remaining 440m is very steep.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 1.3km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 20m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 3.7km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1.1km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 4.4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 450m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 4.6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 200m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 4.4km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 410m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit walk starts and ends at the Echo Point Archway Intersection (gps: -33.731963, 150.3127)
Your transport options to Echo Point Archway Intersection are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-bmnp-eptlfc
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

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And Walk

The Three Sisters Walk

Echo Point Information Centre

(0km) Echo Point Information Center → Echo Point

Very easy

Echo Point

(0km) Echo Point Information Center → Int of Three Sisters Walkway and Spooners Lookout path

Very easy

(0.13km) Int of the Three Sisters Footpath and Spooners Lookout Footpath → Spooners Lookout

Easy track

Spooners Lookout

(0.13km) Int of the Three Sisters Pathway and Spooners Lookout path → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Pathway

Easy track

(0.33km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → Oreades Lookout

Easy track

Oreades Lookout

Maps for the The Three Sisters Walk walk

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

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Ruined Castle Walk

(0km) Golden Stairs Track carpark → Bottings Lookout

Moderate track

Botting’s Lookout

(0.21km) Bottings Lookout → Bottom of Golden Staircase

Hard track

(0.64km) Bottom of Golden Staircase → Miners Campsite

Moderate track

Miners Campsite

(2.9km) Miners Campsite → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

Moderate track

Northern Ruined Castle campsite

(3.2km) Northern Ruined Castle campsite → Ruined Castle

Hard track

(3.93km) Ruined Castle → Northern Ruined Castle campsite

Experienced only

Maps for the Ruined Castle Walk walk

Cross sectional view of the Ruined Castle Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Ruined Castle Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Solitary Kiosk Loop

Solitary Kiosk and Restaurant

(0km) Int of Cliff Drive and Prince Henry Cliff Walk → Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks

Moderate track

(0.14km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Jamieson Lookout

Easy track

Jamieson Lookout

(0.14km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Fern Bower