The Three Sisters
- Visit: 25–45 min
- Not step-free
- Ideal for kids
- Good on a rainy day
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Why go
- See the three sandstone pillars from Echo Point’s large lookout platform.
- Walk through eucalypt forest for close-up views of the formation.
- Visit an Aboriginal Place of special cultural significance.
Opening hours
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What you see
- Jamison Valley
- Mount Solitary
- Close-up views of the Three Sisters from the walking track
Best time to visit
- For fewer queues on the stairs toward Honeymoon Bridge, avoid busy summer, weekend and holiday periods.
Photo spots
- Echo Point lookoutPhotograph the Three Sisters with Jamison Valley beyondThe large lookout platform at Echo Point On the map
Facilities
- Toilets Accessible toilets at Echo Point.
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History
Weathering exposed the sandstone layers, and wind, rain and water carved them into pillars. The territories of the Gundungurra and Darug peoples meet at the Three Sisters. A widely circulated story describes an elder turning three sisters to stone to protect them during a tribal battle; the Gundungurra traditional owners have a different legend about the formation.
- 200 million years agoThe pillars formed from sandstone of the Narrabeen Group.
- Early 2000sClimbing and paragliding near the formation were prohibited out of respect for Aboriginal traditions.
- 2014The formation was declared an Aboriginal Place.
How to get there
- On footThe walk begins at Echo Point on Echo Point Road in Katoomba, through an archway beside Echo Point Visitor Centre. The path follows a gentle slope through eucalypt forest.
- BusA bus runs from Katoomba to Echo Point.
- CarFrom the Great Western Highway at Katoomba, follow signs for the Three Sisters and Echo Point.
- On footA detour on the return route leads to Spooners lookout. Nearby longer walks include Prince Henry Cliff walk and Dardanelles Pass loop walking track. Another route reaches Scenic World via Giant Stairway.
- On footLocations in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park may close for maintenance, poor weather or fire danger. Pets are not allowed, except certified assistance animals.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry The path from Echo Point to Oreades lookout is accessible with assistance; steep stairs continue toward Honeymoon Bridge.
Sources: Three Sisters (Australia) - Wikipedia · Three Sisters walk | NSW National Parks · Three Sisters walk | Visitor info | NSW Nationa… · Three Sisters (Australien) - Wikipedia · Trois sœurs (Australie) - Wikipedia · checked 30 Sep 2026
- Phone
- 1300072757
Questions and answers
Can I bring my dog to the Three Sisters?
Pets are not allowed, except certified assistance animals.
How long does the Three Sisters walk take?
The Three Sisters walk is 0.8 km return and takes about 25–45 minutes. It starts through an archway beside Echo Point Visitor Centre.
How do you get to the Three Sisters from Katoomba?
A bus runs from Katoomba to Echo Point. Drivers can follow the Three Sisters and Echo Point signs off the Great Western Highway.
Is the Three Sisters walk accessible?
The concrete path from Echo Point to Oreades lookout is suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams, though assistance may be needed. It is 1 metre wide with gentle hills. Beyond Oreades, there are steps; the stairs from Lady Game lookout toward Honeymoon Bridge are steep and narrow.
Can children visit the Three Sisters?
Families can use the short walk’s two bench seats, including one at Oreades lookout, and picnic facilities at Echo Point. The steep, narrow stairs beyond Lady Game lookout require particular care with children.
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