Prince Henry Cliff walk
Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Scenic valley views and wildflowers abound on Prince Henry Cliff walk between Katoomba and Leura, via iconic Three Sisters and Echo Point in Blue Mountains National Park.
- Where
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Distance
- 7km one-way
- Time suggested
- 3 - 4hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Price
- Free
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- The Visitor Information Centre at Echo Point is a good place to pick up maps and find out more about the area. The centre is open 9am-5pm daily and closed on Christmas Day.
- It's a good idea to fill in the free trip intention form and hire a PLB when planning your hike. Bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS
If you’re fond of magnificent views, famous lookouts, and iconic scenery, then look no further than Prince Henry Cliff walk, in Blue Mountains National Park. Following the cliff edge from Katoomba Cascades to Gordon Falls, near Leura, this moderate walking track boasts some of the best views in NSW.
Passing several unique hanging swamps, take a look at the variety of sedges, rushes and grasses. In summer, you may see the beautiful yellow and gold flowers of Christmas bells. With over 20 lookouts offering magnificent views of Jamison Valley and three waterfalls, this track is a visual delight at any time of year. From Echo Point lookout, you’ll see the iconic Three Sisters.
Pick and choose the length of your walk, picking up the track at various lookouts along Cliff Drive. Unroll the picnic blanket when you’ve found the perfect spot and enjoy a picnic lunch with a million-dollar view.
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Conservation program:
Bush Trackers
Bush Trackers was created to encourage children to engage with the environment in and around the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. This program highlights the natural and cultural splendour of the greater Blue Mountains through education initiatives and bushwalks.
Park info
- in 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.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies only at attractions in the Glenbrook area.
Buy an annual pass.-
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
(02) 4787 8877
Contact hours: 9am-4.30pm daily (closed Christmas Day) - End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW
- Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
Fax: (02) 4787 8514
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
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- Blue Mountains (Glenbrook)
(02) 4720 6200 (Infoline)
Contact hours: Entry station is open weekends, public holidays and school holidays only. - Blue Mountains National Park, Bruce Road, Glenbrook NSW
- Fax: (02) 4739 6665
- Blue Mountains (Glenbrook)
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- Richmond
(02) 4588 2400
Contact hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday - Bowmans Cottage, 370 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW
- Fax: (02) 4588 5335
- Richmond
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- Oberon
(02) 6336 1972
Contact hours: 9am-4.30pm Monday to Friday - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW
- Oberon
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