Three Sisters walk is a 800m, grade 1 hike located in the Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 40 mins to complete.
Hike summary
This family-friendly walk treats you to ever-changing views of the grand Three Sisters, rising nearly a kilometre above sea level.
Pass through the archway, next to the Echo Point Visitor Centre, and you'll soon be surrounded by soaring eucalypt forest, bird calls and fresh mountain air. Keep an eye out for the superb lyrebird and crimson rosellas as you walk the gently sloping path for 400m to Oreades lookout. Marvel at the incredible views of the Three Sisters' weather-eroded sandstone turrets, and the hazy 'blue' Jamison Valley stretching to Mount Solitary.
From here, steps lead a further 50m to Lady Game lookout, for a closer view of this remarkable rock formation. A short but very steep set of stairs at the top of the Giant Stairway leads to Honeymoon Bridge, which connects to the first sister.
On the way back, enjoy the short signposted detour to Spooners lookout. If you're feeling energetic, there are plenty of longer walks nearby, including Prince Henry Cliff walk, Dardanelles Pass loop walking track, and the Three Sisters Walk to Scenic World via Giant Stairway.
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Tips
The Three Sisters Aboriginal Place is recognised as a place of special cultural significance to Aboriginal people
The Visitor Information Centre at Echo Point is a good place for local information and to pick up maps
Weather in the Blue Mountains can be very different to Sydney. Be prepared for colder temperatures as conditions can change quickly.
Commercial tour groups need a licence to operate in the national park.
This walk is accessible, with assistance, from Echo Point to Oreades lookout. Access to Honeymoon Bridge involves sections of steep stairs. Please take care.
During busy summer, weekend, and holiday periods, there may be a waiting line to descend the Giant Stairway to Honeymoon Bridge.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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Getting there
To Three Sisters carpark. Three Sisters walk is in the Katoomba precinct of Blue Mountains National Park, and is accessed from Echo Point. To get there from Sydney:Head west on the Great Western Highway (M4 and A32) to Katoomba Look for the Three Sisters and Echo Point signage on the highway as you approach KatoombaAt Katoomba, turn left off the Great Western Highway, and follow the signs to Three Sisters and Echo Point Park entry points Three Sisters carpark See on map Road quality Sealed roads Vehicle access 2WD vehicles Weather restrictions All weather Parking Parking is available in car parks and streets around Echo Point, including several designated disabled spots. Please note that Council parking fees and time limits may apply close to Echo Point. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking close to Echo Point might be limited and may involve walking a short distance.
Let someone know before you go
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
About the region
Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and Country NSW regions
Blue Mountains National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Some parts of the park close overnight; details are provided for specific attractions.
9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.