to Echo Point via Prince Henry Cliff (Dharug & GundungurraWalk Country) 1 h to 2 h 3

2 km ↑ 256 m Moderate track One way ↓ 245 m

This walk is a lovely clifftop walk above the , with extensive views out to Mt Solitary. The Three Sisters make a wonderful highlight, along with great views from Echo Point Lookout. The walk takes in many additional lookouts along the way, each with its own unique view of the Blue Mountains. Let us begin by acknowledging the Dharug & Gundungurra people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Class 3 of 6 Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles

Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)

Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)

Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Experience Required No experience required (1/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Getting to the start: From

Turn on to Bathurst Road, BMD then drive for 165 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Gang Gang Street, BMD and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Lurline Street, BMD and drive for another 1.4 km Turn right onto Goyder Avenue and drive for another 140 m Turn left onto Katoomba Street and drive for another 10 m Keep right onto Katoomba Falls Road and drive for another 325 m Continue onto Katoomba Falls Road, BMD and drive for another 280 m

Before you start any journey ensure you; • Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are late returning • Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge to undertake this journey safely • Consider weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers • Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point • Are healthy and fit enough for this journey Share If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help. Bushwalk.com /j/AV106R

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Veer left, to head along Prince Henry The end. S

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N E N park, which it crosses, passing the water E fountain and the large information signs to After another 75 m pass the "Blue Mountains Turn around and retrace your steps back the 25 the signposted intersection of the 'Prince i National Park" (on your left). m to the main route.

Henry Cliff Walk' and the track heading to Back at the main route turn right and follow on S

'Scenic'Scenic RailwayRailway S from the 175 m waypoint. W

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Find the Katoomba Falls Reserve at the start. W W W After another 20 m (at the intersection After another 85 m come to the "Duke &

of Katoomba Falls Track & Prince Henry Duchess of York Lookout". E There is a toilet (about 50 m back from the E Cliff Walk) veer left, to head along

start). Prince Henry Cliff Walk. After another 15 m pass the "Katoomba Falls" N Prince Henry Cliff Walk.

N (20 m on your left). There is a playground (about 40 m back from After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (9 m the start). on your right). After another 5 m find the " lookout"lookout" (5(5 mm onon youryour left).left). After 55 m pass the car park (15 m on your left). P Start of an optional side trip: An optional side trip

to Solitary Lookout. E After another 40 m find the "Katoomba Falls E Kiosk" (35 m on your left).

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W W After another 25 m come to "Solitary Lookout". the track along Kedumba River, at the top of Katoomba Falls. The lookout gives great views across the valley to and Narrow The Katoomba Falls Kiosk serves a variety of Neck. There are also glimpses of the Katoomba lightlight andand healthyhealthy mealsmeals includingincluding breakfast,breakfast, Falls as it drops away, far into the valley below. lunchlunch andand DevonshireDevonshire teas.teas. AA drinkdrink enjoyedenjoyed herehere will add to the experience of any local bushwalk. N EE For more information, phone (02) 4782-4868. After another 155 m turn right, to Then pass the "Katoomba Falls Kiosk" (35 m on This unnamed lookout, near Katoomba falls, head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk. your left). lookslooks straightstraight outout acrossacross thethe KedumbaKedumba ValleyValley toto

Mount Solitary. Although the Three Sisters are W SS not visible, visitors can see and 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. After another 20 m find the "Katoomba P After another 20 m find the "Parking Accessible" After another 65 m find the "Cliff View Lookout" Cascades" (15 m on your left). (15 m on your left). (on your left).

Popular with locals and visitors alike, these The signposted mobility parking area is located This large, fenced wheelchair accessible lookout picturesque cascades are on the Kedumba on the 'Cliff Drive' road. The parking area is provides great mountain views of Mt Solitary, River. The cascades are nestled in the bend on concrete, 8m wide and 3.25m deep. Kedumba Valley, Narrow Neck and across to Cliff Drive, near Katoomba Park. There are After another 245 m find the "Skyway Station" . There's a bench seat at the back stepping stones across the creek at the bottom (25 m on your left). of the lookout to enjoy the views from. The of the falls and a bench seat in the shade. There lookoutlookout fencefence isis 1.2m1.2m high,high, thethe platformplatform isis are a few small clearings where visitors can sit 7.8x5.5m wide. and enjoy the falls. After another 8 m find the "Seat" (6 m on your FORD Then cross the ford. left).left).

After another 50 m find the "Katoomba Falls Park" (15 m on your left). The Scenic Skyway is a cable car that bridges the 720-metre gap across the valley, in front of Katoomba Falls. This is the remote station, with the main station based at Scenic World. Visitors can travel one way, in either direction (Adult A timber slat bench seat on a conrete platform. $10 child $5) or take a return trip (Adult $16 The seat is 53cm high, 35cm deep and 1.8m child $8), with family discounts available. The wide with a 40cm high backrest. Skyway enjoys a full 360-degree view, with a After another 255 m pass a seat (on your left). The Katoomba Falls Picnic area and park is glass floor allowing you to look straight down at found at the corner of 'Katoomba Falls Rd' and the trees 270m below. This is a spectacular and 'Cliff'Cliff Dr',Dr', Katoomba.Katoomba. TheThe southsouth andand westernwestern After another 25 m find the "Wollumai Lookout" popular attraction for visitors to the area and is edge of the park is lined with a fence protecting (on your left). open daily from 9am to 5pm.

the small Kedumba River, just above Katoomba S

Cascades. There is a fenced (1.2m high) viewing S platform at the top of the cascades, and a

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N Dr, as well as a separate signposted mobility N parking bay at the south-eastern corner of the Wollumai Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on park. A pleasant picnic area. the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The

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N Track. The lookout can also be accessed directly W W by a track from Panorama Drive. There is an After another 25 m come to the "Little Milou informationinformation signsign describingdescribing thethe viewview andand thethe Lookout" (8 m on your right). traditional naming of the natural features. The Echo Point is the Blue Mountains' most famous After another 35 m find the "Allambie Lookout" panoramic views from the lookout are great, lookout,lookout, homehome toto oneone ofof thethe bestbest photophoto (on your right). from on the left to Mount opportunities for the Three Sisters. Visited by Solitary, Narrow Neck and parts of Scenic World over two million tourists each year, this popular on the far right. spot also serves as the starting point for N numerous bush walks of various grades, securing its position as one of the most popular After another 2 m veer right, to head locationslocations inin thethe BlueBlue Mountains.Mountains. E along Prince Henry Cliff Walk. W After another 10 m find the "Queen Elizabeth Allambie Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on Lookout" (20 m on your right).

the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The S lookoutlookout providesprovides anan opportunityopportunity toto enjoyenjoy thethe After another 105 m come to the viewpoint. valley view and the sights of the Three Sisters, Kings Tablelands and Mount Solitary. After another 95 m come to the "Kedumba Then pass a seat (on your left). View". After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 10 m Queen Elizabeth Lookout offers a breathtaking long)long) outlook, directly over the Three Sisters rock After another 125 m pass a seat (25 m on your formation, and into the Jamison Valley. One of a left).left). number of viewing platforms at Echo Point, this platform is slightly lower than the more popular After another 45 m come to the "Queen road-side area, however it is wheelchair- Elizabeth Lookout" (5 m on your left). accessible, also offering some shade and

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After another 25 m pass the car park (25 m on W P your left).

S After another 65 m find the "Seat" (15 m on About 20 m past the end is "Echo Point your right). InformationInformation Centre".Centre".

Large concrete seat, no backrest. The seat is This modern building at Echo Point is a great 40cm high, 1.5m deep and about 5.5m long. source of information. It is open daily from The height and depth vary slightly along the 9am-5pm (except Christmas Day). There is a length.length. largelarge rangerange ofof books,books, mapsmaps andand informationinformation After another 20 m find the "Seat" (9 m on your about the area (and ice creams). There are right). toilets opposite the entrance, and mobility parking opposite. For more information, phone 1300 653 408. About 20 m past the end is "Toilet Accessible".

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.length. Accessible unisex toilet and parents change room. MLAK key access, although gate may be N lockedlocked afterafter hours.hours. ToiletToilet hashas handhand rails,rails, therethere isis Continue straight. a basin with soap and running water, mirror and E baby change table.

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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.

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