Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit

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Time 3 hrs
Circuit 4.8 km Circuit
Climb 588 m
Grade 4 Hard track
Bus Car
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Forming a circuit around the cliffs and then the valley floor, this is a walk more then capable of convincing a walker of the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park. There are plenty of fantastic views including Echo Point, Tallawarra Lookout and Honeymoon Point. Leura Forest is a great spot to break for lunch, and there is even an opportunity to cross a bridge to one of the Three Sisters. This walk has it all.
Information Center at Echo point View of the Three Sisters from Echo Point The archway exit from Echo Point Following the path to the Three Sisters Lady Carrington Lookout Following the track past Honeymoon Point The view of the Valley before going down to Leura Falls The Jamison Valley from Barrabaroo Lookout Jamieson Lookout Stair case on Federal pass bellow Jameison Lookout Shady chair of Federal pass above Fern Bower Below Fern Bower Infrastructure through the temperate rainforest Federal Pass heading under the cliff Lila Falls Marguerite Cascades Eastern end of Leura Forest Leura Forest picnic benches Leura Forest Gazebo The Giant Stairway Katoomba 1935 Harry Phillips The Giant Staircase The bridge across to the Three Sisters Top of the Giant Staircase Lady Game Lookout

Echo Point Information Centre

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]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.
, and mobility parking opposite
[Parking Accessible]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.
. 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

distance 610 m time 14 mins climb 25m descent -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]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.
(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]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.
. From here the path winds gently downhill for another 70m to find yet another sandstone seat (on the left)
[Seat]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.
. 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]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.
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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.

(1km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks → Lady Carrington Lookout

distance 20 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -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 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.

(1km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Lookout Tracks → Tallawarra Lookout

distance 170 m time 4 mins climb 6m descent -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
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.)

(1km) Tallawarra Lookout → Millamurra Lookout

distance 60 m time 2 mins climb 6m descent -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
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.

(1km) Millamurra Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks

distance 390 m time 10 mins climb 26m descent -26m 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.

(1km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks → Honeymoon Lookout

distance 30 m time 1 mins climb 8m descent 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
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.

(1km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks → Honeymoon Point

distance 100 m time 2 mins climb 1m descent -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.

(1km) Honeymoon Point → Banksia Lookout

distance 30 m time 2 mins climb 0m descent -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
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.

(1km) Honeymoon Point → Banksia Streamlet

distance 70 m time 2 mins climb 3m descent -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.

(1km) Banksia Streamlet → Lomandra Lookout

distance 190 m time 1 mins climb 19m descent -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

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.

(2km) Lomandra Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks

distance 330 m time 9 mins climb 25m descent -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.

(2km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks → Burrabarroo Lookout

distance 50 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -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

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.

(2km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Lookout Tracks → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track

distance 350 m time 9 mins climb 29m descent -18m 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.

(2km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track → Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks

distance 40 m time 1 mins climb 3m descent -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.

(2km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Jamieson Lookout

distance 20 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -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
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.

(2km) Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson Lookout Tracks → Fern Bower

distance 90 m time 3 mins climb 0m descent -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
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.

(2km) Fern Bower → Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track

distance 320 m time 13 mins climb 10m descent -150m 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.

(3km) Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track → Lila falls crossing

distance 20 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -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

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.

(3km) Lila Falls crossing → Marguerite Cascades

distance 180 m time 11 mins climb 37m descent -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.

(3km) Marguerite Cascades → Leura Forest

distance 320 m time 11 mins climb 50m descent -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
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.

(3km) Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) → Bottom of Giant Staircase

distance 870 m time 27 mins climb 108m descent -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).

(4km) Bottom of Giant Staircase → The Three Sisters Bridge intersection

distance 200 m time 19 mins climb 151m descent -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.

(4km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection → The Three Sisters

distance 10 m time climb 0m descent 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

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.

(4km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection → Top of the Giant Staircase

distance 40 m time 4 mins climb 31m descent 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.

(4km) Top of the Giant Staircase → Lady Game Lookout

distance 10 m time 1 mins climb 0m descent -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

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.

(4km) Top of the Giant Staircase → Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath

distance 20 m time 1 mins climb 10m descent 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.

(4km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → Oreades Lookout

distance 20 m time 1 mins climb 11m descent 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).

(4km) Oreades Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath

distance 110 m time 3 mins climb 18m descent -2m Easy track
Continue straight: From Oreades Lookout, this walk heads uphill along the path for about 30m to pass a stone seat
[Seat]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.
(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]Trip Hazard

A particularly steep section of path greater than 6% (less than 1:12) approximately 25m long.
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]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.
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(5km) Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Pathway → Int of the Three Sisters Pathway and Spooners Lookout path

distance 200 m time 5 mins climb 15m descent -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]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.
. From here the path continues winding gently uphill for another 70m to pass another sandstone seat (on the right)
[Seat]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.
. From this seat the path continues gently uphill for another 60m past yet another similar stone seat
[Seat]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.
(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].

(5km) Int of Three Sisters Walkway and Spooners Lookout path → Echo Point Archway Intersection

distance 100 m time 2 mins climb 4m descent 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 Track1:50 000 Map SeriesSix Foot TrackNSW-six-foot-track
Katoomba1:25 000 Map Series89301S KATOOMBANSW-89301S
Katoomba1:100 000 Map Series8930 KATOOMBA8930

Cross sectional view of the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit

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

Altitude analysis for 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.

Length4.8 km
Time3 hrs
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Grade 4/6



Hard track		AS 2156.1GradientVery steep (4/6)
Quality of trackRough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredSome bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
WeatherStorms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
InfrastructureLimited 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).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit walk.

Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout

308 m Return, 15 mins

Solitary Restaurant to Jamieson Lookout

Starting near Solitary Restaurant in Leura, this walk heads into the bush passing Echo Tree Lookout. The track the follows the Prince Henry track to Federal Pass, soon coming to Jamiesons Lookout. Jamiesons Lookout provides a great view across the valley, with a bench seat to help you rest and tak

Total climbing: 21m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Carrington Park to BurraBarroo Lookout

582 m Return, 30 mins

Carrington Park to BurraBarroo Lookout

This short walk starts from, and returns to, the Carrington Park track head and winds down along the Prince Henry cliff walk to the Burrabarroo Lookout. There are great views across the Jamison valley and Leura Forest from the lookout. Being such a short walk to a great lookout, this is a great walk

Total climbing: 52m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Silver Mist Park to Honeymoon Lookout

595 m One way, 30 mins

Silver Mist Park to Honeymoon Lookout

This walk starts at Silver Mist Park and follows a section of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The walk visits Tallawalla Lookout, with great views up the valley, and Honeymoon Lookout. An optional side trip, taking in more views from Banksia Lookout, is great if you are still feeling energetic. Eithe

Total climbing: 40m

Grade 3
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  • Bus

Moderate track

Carrington Park to Bridal Veil Lookout return

892 m Return, 30 mins

Carrington Park to Bridal Veil Lookout return

This short walk starts from, and returns to, the Carrington park track head and takes you to the Bridal Veil Lookout, on the western side of the Leura Cascades. This lookout provides you with a spectacular view, just a short stroll from Katoomba. This is a great walk for those keen to start bushwalk

Total climbing: 69m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

The Three Sisters Footpath

1.1 km Return, 45 mins

The Three Sisters Footpath

Going from Echo Point (the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains) to the Three Sisters (one of Australia's most famous landmarks), this walk is extremely popular with both tourists and locals, and rightly so. Be prepared for great views of Mt Solitary, the Jamison Valley and especially great vi

Total climbing: 100m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades

1.7 km Return, 1 hr 15 mins

Carrington Park to Marguerite Cascades

This walk explores the eastern end of Federal Pass track. Starting near Carrington Park, on Cliff Drive, the walk descends steeply, passing the Jamieson Lookout, Fern Bower and Lila and Linda falls. A couple more stair cases and the track comes to Marguerite Cascades. A side trip down to Laura Fo

Total climbing: 368m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Carrington Park to Leura Forest return

2.3 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Carrington Park to Leura Forest return

This walk starts from Carrington Park and winds down into the valley below, to Leura Forest. Leura Forest was a pleasure ground in years gone by, and now boasts a nice little picnic area with a shelter, picnic tables and seats. This is a great spot for lunch. Take some time to explore the forest be

Total climbing: 432m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Scenic Railway - Federal Pass Track

3.1 km One way, 3 hrs

Scenic Railway - Federal Pass Track

This walk starts at the world renowned Echo Point lookout. After exploring the Three Sisters, the walk descends steeply into the valley and meanders around the base of the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. A leisurely and exciting ride up the Scenic Railway replaces the long walk back up the hill.

Total climbing: 282m

Grade 4
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  • Bus

Hard track

Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway

3.1 km One way, 3 hrs

Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway

This walk starts at the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains, and passes one of Australia's most famous landmarks, The Three Sisters. After descending into the valley and enjoying the views along the bottom of the cliffs you catch the scenic railway back up the hill. With great views of the va

Total climbing: 273m

Grade 4
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  • Bus

Hard track

Echo Point to Leura Cascades

3.2 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

Echo Point to Leura Cascades

Starting at Australia's most popular lookout and passing one of the most beautiful sets of waterfalls in this part of the park, this is one of the most breathtaking cliff walks around Katoomba. Signposted as part of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, this walk passes stunning lookouts including Copelands,

Total climbing: 204m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Carrington Park to Bridal View Lookout

3.3 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Carrington Park to Bridal View Lookout

This walk explores the area around the wonderful Leura Cascades. The track includes many of the great viewing points for the falls. The walk also provides some other great views out across the Jamison Valley. A wonderful walk to enjoy the Bridal View lookout.

Total climbing: 224m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Echo Point to Leura Forest via Three Sisters and Giant Stairs loop

3.8 km Circuit, 3 hrs

Echo Point to Leura Forest via Three Sisters and Giant Stairs loop

This walk starts from the popular Echo Point, in Katoomba, and winds down to the base of the Three Sisters via the Giant Stairs. From the bottom of the stairs the track follows Dardanelles pass to the Leura Forest, a great place for lunch. The track then heads back to the Giant Stairs along the Fe

Total climbing: 512m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Echo Point to Barrabaroo Lookout

4 km Return, 2 hrs

Echo Point to Barrabaroo Lookout

Following the cliffs, this track is primarily a lookout track with frequent, fantastic views of the Jamison Valley. These lookouts can be accessed directly from the track, without the frequent side trips (and thus backtracking) of other Katoomba cliff walks. On reaching Barrabaroo Lookout, the trail

Total climbing: 258m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Federal Pass

4.4 km One way, 3 hrs 45 mins

Federal Pass

The Federal Pass is an excellent track that guides you past much of Katoomba's iconic scenery. The walk starts from Cliff Drive, in Leura, and winds into the Jamison Valley, exploring Leura Forest and passing the base of the Three Sisters. The walk follows the historic Federal Pass beneath Katoomba

Total climbing: 433m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop

4.8 km Circuit, 3 hrs

Carrington Park to Leura Forest and pass loop

This walk is a fantastic way to see Leura Forest. The walk descends from Carrington Park, visiting Leura Forest and following a loop along the base of the cliffs and beneath the Three Sisters, before climbing back up to Carrington Park. This walk explores a variety of forests types and a few waterf

Total climbing: 674m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Dardenelles Pass

4.8 km Circuit, 3 hrs

Dardenelles Pass

This walk offers a grand way to explore above and below the cliffline of Echo Point in Katoomba. Starting and finishing at Echo Point, the walk passes the Three Sisters and heads down the steep Giant Staircase. The walk along Dardenelles Pass is lovely as it winds through many areas of rainforest. T

Total climbing: 595m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Scenic world to Three Sisters Loop via Furber Steps

5.8 km Circuit, 5 hrs 30 mins

Scenic world to Three Sisters Loop via Furber Steps

This walk starts from the popular Scenic World, in Katoomba, and winds down the Furber steps into the Jamison Valley, following the bush track around the Three Sisters, before climbing up the Giant Staircase and returning along the clifftops. This walk takes you on a crash course of the Blue Mountai

Total climbing: 722m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass

6.6 km One way, 4 hrs

Leura to Katoomba via Dardanelles Pass

With approximately equal parts cliff-walk and forest track, this track truly shows what the cliff edges of the Jamison Valley have to offer, especially at Tarpeian and Fossil Rocks. There is a beautiful descent into the valley, as well as the mystique of Leura Forest, and a number of great spots to

Total climbing: 697m

Grade 4
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Hard track

The Prince Henry Cliff Walk

6.8 km One way, 3 hrs 30 mins

The Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Going from Katoomba to Leura, this walk covers the top of the cliff line and most of the major lookouts. With brilliant vistas all along the way, the views of the Jamison Valley are truly amazing. Time should be set aside to dawdle along the cliffs and soak up the serenity of the cliffs.

Total climbing: 575m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Federal Pass Walking Track

8 km One way, 5 hrs

Federal Pass Walking Track

This classic trail follows along the base of the cliffs from Leura to the Golden Stairs, passing many of the more popular sights of the Katoomba region. Travelling through beautiful forest environments, this is one of the longer walks in the area. Leura Forest and Kedumba Falls are both great places

Total climbing: 989m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Solitary Kiosk Loop

9.4 km Circuit, 5 hrs 30 mins

Solitary Kiosk Loop

This is a great walk, with much to offer photographers and those who only have a day in Katoomba. The walk descends into the valley from Solitary Kiosk before climbing up the scenic (and steep) Furber steps and soaking up the views around the rim of the valley. A great way to take in both the valley

Total climbing: 1009m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Mt Solitary and Kedumba Valley Circuit

33.8 km Circuit, 3 Days

Mt Solitary and Kedumba Valley Circuit

On this 3 day walk you will explore some remote areas around the Kedumba Valley, and some of the most famous spots in the Blue Mountains. The walks starts at Scenic World to head down Furber Steps and follow the Federal pass past the Scenic Railway, the land slide, to an optional side trip up Ruined

Total climbing: 2863m

Grade 5
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Experienced only

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit walk.

Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station

2.2 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station

This walk follows the Prince Henry Cliff Walk from Echo point to the Scenic Skyway eastern station. The pleasant cliff top walk explores many great lookouts. There is the option to go for a ride on the Skyway one way or return (fee applies). This walk can be done one way, there is vehicle access

Total climbing: 280m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Echo Point to Katoomba Falls

3.1 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Echo Point to Katoomba Falls

From one magnificent lookout to more magnificent lookouts of the Jamison Valley this walk just gets better as it heads from the highly popular Echo Point, to Katoomba Falls. Hidden below Katoomba Park these falls are enchanting to watch as the water cascades down the rocks and along the stream. From

Total climbing: 310m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Lady Darley Lookout Track

218 m Return, 20 mins

Lady Darley Lookout Track

This walk provides the shortest access to Lady Darley Lookout from the road. Starting from Panorama Dr, in Katoomba, the walk heads down a hill with stairs, to the lookout. The lookout is on the Prince Henry Cliff walk, and provides great views of the Kedumba Valley. Although popular, this is much

Total climbing: 50m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Katoomba Cascades

254 m Return, 15 mins

Katoomba Cascades

This short walk starts at Katoomba Falls Park, on Cliff Drive. The track heads down to the popular Katoomba Cascades. There is some shade and a bench seat at the base of the falls. There are a few spots to enjoy a snack or get the feet wet on a hot day. An optional side trip can extend the walk

Total climbing: 19m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Katoomba Falls Park to Cliff View Lookout

556 m Return, 20 mins

Katoomba Falls Park to Cliff View Lookout

This very pleasant walk starts from the Katoomba Falls Park. The walk explores the cliffs and dense vegetation in the area, and enters the Blue Mountains National Park to enjoy the views from the Cliff View Lookout. The lookout provides stunning views up the Kedumba Valley. The walk is well signp

Total climbing: 38m

Grade 1 Wheelchair accessible
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Very easy

Furber Steps-Scenic Railway

869 m Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins

Furber Steps-Scenic Railway

This popular walk descends into the Jamison Valley, passing great views of Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls. Be sure to allow time to explore as many of the side trips as possible as these are just amazing (especially the cascading water at Katoomba Falls). To save the walk back up the hill, take a ri

Total climbing: 46m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Katoomba Falls Circuit

1.5 km Circuit, 1 hr 45 mins

Katoomba Falls Circuit

For those looking for a walk involving more than simple boardwalk, this trail winding through the temperate rain forest could be just the thing. Katoomba Falls cannot fail to dazzle as they cascade down the cliffs, and the opportunity to stop for a quick cup of coffee in Katoomba Falls Kiosk makes t

Total climbing: 159m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Scenic World down Furber Steps to Narrow Neck loop

6.8 km Circuit, 5 hrs

Scenic World down Furber Steps to Narrow Neck loop

This walk starts from the popular Scenic World tourist spot. The walk winds down into the Jamison Valley via the Furber steps, heads west around the edge of the valley, past the landslide, and climbs the Golden Stairs, before returning to Scenic World along the roads. This is a great day walk, provi

Total climbing: 769m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Scenic World to base of Katoomba Falls (Via Furber Steps)

1.7 km Return, 3 hrs 45 mins

Scenic World to base of Katoomba Falls (Via Furber Steps)

This pleasant walk starts at the popular Scenic World, in Katoomba, where the Scenic Railway and the Skyway are located. The walk finds its way down the Furber steps, where there are some great side trips to lookouts. At the bottom, the walk heads around through the forest to the base of the Katoomb

Total climbing: 302m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Scenic World to Echo Point

2.1 km One way, 1 hr 15 mins

Scenic World to Echo Point

This is one of the most popular tourist walks in the Katoomba area. The walk follows the cliffs along a well maintained and signposted track between two popular destinations, Scenic World and Echo Point. You will see amazing views of the Jamison Valley and Mt Solitary before enjoying the majesty of

Total climbing: 192m

Grade 3
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Moderate track

Scenic World to Katoomba Falls Lookout

1.2 km Return, 2 hrs

Scenic World to Katoomba Falls Lookout

This walk starts from Scenic World and winds part way down the Furber Steps and along a small, well travelled side track to the Katoomba Falls lookout. Providing great views, and plenty of visitor information at Scenic World, this is a great walk for those who like waterfalls, ferns and grottos, and

Total climbing: 146m

Grade 4
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Hard track

Witches Leap Circuit

1.1 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Witches Leap Circuit

A great circuit walk near Scenic World, Katoomba. This walk heads into a temperate rain forest, following a shrouded trail through Witches Leap, a small creek crossing, before emerging near Katoomba Kiosk. The kiosk is a good spot to stop for a coffee before heading back along the flat trail to Scen

Total climbing: 89m

Grade 4
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Hard track

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, 150.31270)

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Blue Mountains National Park

Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.

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