Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit

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1 Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit 3 hrs 4.8 km Circuit Hard track 588m 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 m 679m Maps, text & images are copyright wildwalks.com Thanks to OSM, NASA and others for data used to generate some map layers. Blue Mountains National Park

2 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, and mobility parking opposite. For more information, phone More info. 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 18'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. Tallawarra Lookout Tallawarra Lookout 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.) 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. 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. 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. Before You walk Bushwalking is fun and a wonderful way to enjoy our natural places. Sometimes things go bad, with a bit of planning you can increase your chance of having an ejoyable and safer walk. Before setting off on your walk check 1) Weather Forecast (BOM Central Tablelands District) 2) Fire Dangers (Greater Sydney Region) 3) Park Alerts (Blue Mountains National Park) 4) Research the walk to check your party has the skills, fitness and equipment required 5) Agree to stay as a group and not leave anyone to walk solo Think before you TREK The 'Think before you TREK' program developed by NSW Police & NPWS promotes the benefits of planning ahead for your bushwalking trip by using an easy to remember acronym: T R E K Take adequate supplies of food, water, navigation and first aid equipment. Register your planned route and tell friends and family when you expect to return. Emergency beacon (PLB's) should be carried on walks with significant gaps in mobile coverage (check terrain profile). Keep to your planned route and follow the map and walking trails. Topo Maps The maps provided on wildwalks are helpful, but there are times where you may need maps covering a broader area. Maps that cover this walk include; 1:5 Map Series:Six Foot Track 1:25 Map Series:8931S KATOOMBA 1:1 Map Series:893 KATOOMBA Grade This walk has been graded using the AS The overall grade of the walk is dertermined by the highest classification along the whole track. 4 Length Time Quality of track Grade 4/6 Hard track 4.8 km Circuit 3 hrs Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6) Experience Required Weather Infrastructure Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

3 Are you ready to have fun? Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible hazards and delays. Check park closures, weather information and Fire Danger Rating before setting out. Optional side trips and alternate routes noted are not included in this walks overall grade, length or time estimate. Please allow extra time for resting and exploring areas of interest. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing this information but will not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury you may experience. Please take care, have fun - Happy Walking. Getting there You can get to Echo Point Archway Intersection (gps: , ) by car or bus. Car: Parking fees apply in the area. This is a circuit, so you will finish back at the start. Find up to date and more information inlcuding; travel directions, weather, park closures and walker feedback at 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, and mobility parking opposite. For more information, phone More info. Echo Point Archway Intersection (61 m 14 mins) From the intersection, this walk heads along the 'Three Sisters walkway' 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 8m to a signposted three-way intersection. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Three Sisters 4m' arrow 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. The walk continues gently downhill for another 6m to pass another sandstone seat (on the left). From here the path winds gently downhill for another 7m 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. On the right is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats. 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 5m 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..61 Optional sidetrip to Lady Carrington Lookout (2 m ) 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..61 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 18'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..61 Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington Look (17 m 4 mins) 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')..78 Tallawarra Lookout Tallawarra Lookout 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.).78 Tallawarra Lookout (6 m ) 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'..84 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..84 Millamurra Lookout (39 m ) 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 Optional sidetrip to Honeymoon Lookout (3 m ) 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 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Honeymoon Looko (1 m ) 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 Optional sidetrip to Banksia Lookout (3 m ) 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 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 Honeymoon Point (7 m ) 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 Banksia Streamlet (19 m ) 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 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 Lomandra Lookout (33 m 9 mins) 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 Optional sidetrip to Burrabarroo Lookout (5 m ) 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 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo Loo (35 m 9 mins) 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Tr (4 m ) 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 Optional sidetrip to Jamieson Lookout (2 m ) 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

4 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 Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson (9 m 3 mins) 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 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 Fern Bower (32 m 13 mins) 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 Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track (2 m ) 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 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 Lila Falls crossing (18 m 1) 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 Marguerite Cascades (32 m 1) Continue straight: From the 'Marguerite Cascades', 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, just beside a foot bridge. Veer right: From the intersection, this walk crosses Linda Creek just below a pleasant cascade using the foot bridge with a handrail. 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 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 18's. Today walkers can still enjoy the historic rotunda and the foundations of the original tea house. The picnic area provides a great rest spot under the shade of the lilli pilli and coachwood forest Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles (87 m 27 mins) 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) Bottom of Giant Staircase (2 m 19 mins) 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 Optional sidetrip to The Three Sisters (1 m ) 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 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 The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection (4 m 4 mins) 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 Optional sidetrip to Lady Game Lookout (1 m ) Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the hill towards the Three Sisters for about 1m 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 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 Top of the Giant Staircase (2 m ) 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sist (2 m ) 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 (on the left). 4.4 Oreades Lookout (11 m 3 mins) Continue straight: From Oreades Lookout, this walk heads uphill along the path for about 3m to pass a stone seat (on the right), in a small sandstone overhang. Check the miniature cicada sculptures above the overhang. From here the walk leads moderately steeply uphill along the smooth concrete path for about 9m, to come to a clear intersection marked with a large 'Three Sisters Walk' sign. On the left is a small flat loose gravel area with two seats Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sist (2 m 5 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the large 'Echo Point' sign uphill along the smooth concrete path. The path leads uphill for about 45m to find a sandstone seat (on the right). From here the path continues winding gently uphill for another 7m to pass another sandstone seat (on the right). From this seat the path continues gently uphill for another 6m past yet another similar stone seat (on the right), this seat has a blue tongue lizard sculpture. After another 15m this walk comes to a clear signposted Y-intersection. 4.7 Int of Three Sisters Walkway and Spooners Lookout (1 m ) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Katoomba & Echo point' arrow uphill along the concrete path, initially keeping the metal fence to the left. The path leads uphill for about 8m then over a rise to head downhill for short distance to an intersection with a track (on the left) just before the stone archway near Echo Point.

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6 Summary navigation sheet for the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit km From Up/Dwn Length Initial directions (Use full tracknotes and maps for more detail) Start Echo Point Archway Intersection , (GR Katoomba, 51643) m 14 mins From the intersection, this walk heads along the 'Three Sisters walkway' footpath, initially keeping the metal fence to the right..61 Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington , (GR Katoomba, ) m Optional sidetrip to Lady Carrington Lookout. Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads out to the cliffs, going down a small flight of stairs and following the metal railing..61 Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Lady Carrington , (GR Katoomba, ) m 4 mins 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..78 Tallawarra Lookout , (GR Katoomba, ) m 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 'Mill Millamurra Lookout , (GR Katoomba, ) m 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff and Honeymoon Lookout Tracks , (GR Katoomba, ) 8 3 m Optional sidetrip to Honeymoon Lookout. Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads up the short hill to the concrete platform just off Cliff Drive, signposted as 'Honeymoon Lookout' Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Honeymoon , (GR Katoomba, ) m 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 Poi Honeymoon Point , (GR Katoomba, ) m Optional sidetrip to Banksia Lookout. Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads out to the cliffs along the track, until coming to an intersection signposted as 'Banksia Lookout' Honeymoon Point , (GR Katoomba, ) m 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 Banksia Streamlet , (GR Katoomba, 51565) m Continue straight: Keeping the valley down the hill to the right, the walk crosses the streamlet at the wooden bridge Lomandra Lookout , (GR Katoomba, ) m 9 mins 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo , (GR Katoomba, ) -8 5 m Optional sidetrip to Burrabarroo Lookout. 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Burrabarroo , (GR Katoomba, ) m 9 mins 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 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Walk and Leura Forest Track , (GR Katoomba, ) m 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 w Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson , (GR Katoomba, ) -6 2 m Optional sidetrip to Jamieson Lookout. 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 Int of Federal Pass and Jamieson , (GR Katoomba, ) m 3 mins Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the dirt path, heading down the long set of wooden and rocky steps.

7 Powered by TCPDF ( Summary navigation sheet for the Echo Point to Leura Forest Circuit km From Up/Dwn Length Initial directions (Use full tracknotes and maps for more detail) 2.41 Fern Bower , (GR Katoomba, ) 2.73 Int of Federal Pass and the Amphitheatre track , (GR Katoomba, ) 2.75 Lila Falls crossing , (GR Katoomba, ) 2.92 Marguerite Cascades , (GR Katoomba, ) 3.24 Leura Forest (Int of Federal Pass and Dardenelles Tracks) , (GR Katoomba, ) 4.12 Bottom of Giant Staircase , (GR Katoomba, ) 4.32 The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection , (GR Katoomba, 51264) 4.32 The Three Sisters Bridge Intersection , (GR Katoomba, 51264) 4.36 Top of the Giant Staircase , (GR Katoomba, 51264) 4.36 Top of the Giant Staircase , (GR Katoomba, 51264) 4.38 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Footpath , (GR Katoomba, 51264) 4.4 Oreades Lookout , (GR Katoomba, ) 4.51 Int of Prince Henry Cliff Track and the Three Sisters Pathway , (GR Katoomba, ) 4.7 Int of Three Sisters Walkway and Spooners Lookout path , (GR Katoomba, ) m 13 mins 2 m 18 m 1 32 m 1 87 m 27 mins 2 m 19 mins 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 th... 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. 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. Continue straight: From the 'Marguerite Cascades', 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 Pas... 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... Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign up the 'Giant Staircase'. 1 m Optional sidetrip to The Three Sisters. Veer left: From the intersection, the walk crosses the bridge over to the Three Sisters. 4 m 4 mins 1 m 2 m 2 m 11 m 3 mins 2 m 5 mins 1 m Veer right: From the bridge, the walk heads up the staircase steeply to the top. Optional sidetrip to Lady Game Lookout. Turn left : From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath down the hill towards the Three Sisters for about 1m before coming to the Lady Game Lookout. 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. 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 (on the left). Continue straight: From Oreades Lookout, this walk heads uphill along the path for about 3m to pass a stone seat (on the right), in a small sandstone overhang. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the large 'Echo Point' sign uphill along the smooth concrete path. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Katoomba & Echo point' arrow uphill along the concrete path, initially keeping the metal fence to the left.