Prince Henry Cliff walk
Blue Mountains National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Prince Henry Cliff walk.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Time
3 - 4hrs
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Gradient
Gentle hills
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Distance
7km one-way
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Formed track
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Experience required
No experience required
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Prince Henry Cliff walk follows the cliffs from Katoomba to Leura in the Blue Mountains National Park.
To start from Echo Point in Katoomba:
- Take Great Western Highway to Katoomba
- Turn off at Katoomba and follow the signs to Echo Point lookout (Three Sisters).
To start from Gordon Falls picnic area in Leura:
- Turn off Great Western Highway at Leura Mall
- Follow Leura Mall then turn left into Olympian Parade and continue to the intersection with Lone Pine Avenue.
- Gordon Falls lookout and picnic area, is located at the end of Olympian Parade.
Park entry points
- Katoomba Cascades See on map
Parking
- Parking is available at either Katoomba Cascades, Echo Point lookout, or Gordon Falls near Leura.
- It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Facilities
Toilets, picnic facilities, drinking water and a kiosk are located at Echo Point lookout, Katoomba Cascades and Gordon Falls.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the OEH pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
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 to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
- Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
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- Glenbrook office
02 4720 6200 Infoline
Contact hours: Entry station is only open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. - Blue Mountains National Park, Bruce Road, Glenbrook NSW 2773
- Email: npws.hawkesburynattai@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Glenbrook office
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- Richmond office
02 4588 2400
Contact hours: Monday to Friday , 9.30am to 4pm. - Bowmans Cottage, 370 Windsor Street, Richmond NSW 2753
- Email: npws.hawkesburynattai@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Richmond office
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- Oberon office
02 6336 1972
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
- Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Oberon office
Visitor centre
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre
End of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785 - 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877