Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway
Echo Point
Echo Point Information Centre
(0km) Echo Point Information Center → Echo Point Archway Intersection
(0km) Echo Point Archway Intersection → Oreades Lookout
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Three Sisters 400m' arrow[15] downhill along the concrete path, keeping the valley to the right. After about 15m the walk leads past a stone seat(on the left), with a blue tongue lizard sculpture[16]. The walk continues gently downhill for another 60m to pass another sandstone seat (on the left). From here the path winds gently downhill for another 70m to find yet another sandstone seat (on the left). The path continues downhill for another 45m to find a clear intersection marked with a large 'Three Sisters Walk' sign[17]. On the right is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Three Sisters, Giant Stairway' sign[18] moderately steeply downhillalong the smooth concrete path[19]. After about about 90m[20] this path leads past stone seat(on the left) in a small sandstone overhang[21]. Check the miniature cicada sculptures[22] above the overhang. From here this walk continues downhill along the path for about 30m to find the fenced Oreades Lookout[23] (on the right).
(0km) Oreades Lookout → Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath
(0km) Int of Lady Game Lookout Track and the Three Sisters Footpath → The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the steep stairs, winding down the side of the cliffs, to the intersection next to the bridge (which goes across to the overhang under the First Sister).
(1km) The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection → The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters
(1km) The Three Sisters Bridge intersection → Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks
Turn right: From the bottom of the Giant Staircase, the walk follows the 'Scenic Railway' sign, keeping the main cliff to the right. The track continues with some great views over the Valley, and at several points, there are small seats to enjoy these fine views. The track then comes to a well-signposted intersection, with signs pointing along the 'Federal Pass Track' and 'Dardanelles Pass'.
(1km) Int of Federal Pass, Scenic Railway and Dardenelles Tracks → Cooks Crossing
(3km) Cooks Crossing → Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track
(3km) Int of Furber Steps and Scenic Railway Track → Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform)
(3km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) → Scenic World
Scenic World
Maps for the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway 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 Scenic World via Giant Stairway bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway

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 | 3.1 km | ||
| Time | 3 hrs | ||
| . | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track | AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
| Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| 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
2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 680m has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 430m is flat with no steps and the remaining 240m is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 2.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 1km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 3.4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 3.4km 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 200m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 3.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway walk.
Scenic Railway - Ruined Castle - Mt Solitary - Kedumba River - Wentworth Falls
29.3 km One way, 3 Days
Experienced only
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway walk starts at the Echo Point Information Center (gps: -33.732069, 150.31242)
The Echo Point to Scenic World via Giant Stairway ends at the Scenic World (gps: -33.728585, 150.30095)
Weather Forecast
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district.
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Park Information
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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