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Prince Henry Cliff walk

Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Prince Henry Cliff walk.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

7km one-way

Time

3 - 4hrs

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track

Getting there and parking

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.

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

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

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 pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
02 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785

Park info

in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.