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Queen Elizabeth Lookout Start (a highway|pedestrian).
Find the Echo Park at the start.
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After another 4 m continue straight.
Queen Elizabeth Lookout (about 20 m back from the start).
Queen Elizabeth Lookout offers a breathtaking outlook, directly over the Three Sisters rock formation, and into the Jamison Valley. One of a number of viewing platforms at Echo Point, this platform is slightly lower than the more popular road-side area, however it is wheelchair-accessible, also offering some shade and seating. The platform was officially named in 1955, after a visit from Queen Elizabeth II the preceding year.
After 25 m find the "Echo Point" (10 m on your left).
Echo Point is the Blue Mountains' most famous lookout, home to one of the best photo opportunities for the Three Sisters. Visited by over two million tourists each year, this popular spot also serves as the starting point for numerous bush walks of various grades, securing its position as one of the most popular locations in the Blue Mountains.
After another 80 m pass the "Katoomba Tourist Information Centre" (75 m on your right).
Then pass the water tap (45 m on your right).
Then find the "Echo Point Information Centre" (85 m on your right).
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 1300 653 408.
Then find the "Parking Accessible" (45 m on your right).
There are three signposted mobility parking spaces. They are 3.8m wide and 5.5 deep. Smooth gentle ramp access from the parking area nearby facilities.
Then pass the car park (25 m on your right).
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Continue straight, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
After another 110 m pass the "Lilianfels Park" (on your right).
After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
After another 40 m come to the "Kedumba View".
After another 105 m come to the viewpoint.
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After another 80 m veer left, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
After another 20 m find the "Lady Darley Lookout" (on your left).
Lady Darley Lookout is a moderately-sized, fenced lookout, found on the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout can also be accessed directly by a track from Panorama Drive. There is an information sign describing the view and the traditional naming of the natural features. The panoramic views from the lookout are great, from Kings Tableland on the left to Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck and parts of Scenic World on the far right.
After another 95 m come to the "Allamble Lookout".
After another 85 m pass a seat (on your right).
After another 15 m find the "Allambie Lookout" (on your left).
Allambie Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout provides an opportunity to enjoy the valley view and the sights of the Three Sisters, Kings Tablelands and Mount Solitary.
After another 55 m come to the "Little Milou Lookout" (8 m on your left).
After another 85 m pass a seat (on your left).
After another 50 m find the "Wollumai Lookout" (on your right).
Wollumai Lookout is a small, fenced lookout on the side of the Prince Henry Cliff Track. The lookout is on a sandstone platform at the base of a cliff, and looks over a much larger drop into the Jamison Valley. There is a bench seat to enjoy the views over the valley, including Mount Solitary, Narrow Neck and glimpses of the Three Sisters.
After another 230 m find the "Cliff View Lookout" (on your right).
This large, fenced wheelchair accessible lookout provides great mountain views of Mt Solitary, Kedumba Valley, Narrow Neck and across to Scenic World. There's a bench seat at the back of the lookout to enjoy the views from. The lookout fence is 1.2m high, the platform is 7.8x5.5m wide.
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After another 20 m (at the intersection of Prince Henry Cliff Walk & access to Prince Henry Cliff Walk) veer right, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
After another 30 m find the "Skyway Station" (25 m on your right).
The Scenic Skyway is a cable car that bridges the 720-metre gap across the valley, in front of Katoomba Falls. This is the remote station, with the main station based at Scenic World. Visitors can travel one way, in either direction (Adult $10 child $5) or take a return trip (Adult $16 child $8), with family discounts available. The Skyway enjoys a full 360-degree view, with a glass floor allowing you to look straight down at the trees 270m below. This is a spectacular and popular attraction for visitors to the area and is open daily from 9am to 5pm.
After another 20 m head into the "Katoomba Falls Reserve".
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After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
After another 15 m find the "Parking Accessible" (15 m on your right).
The signposted mobility parking area is located on the 'Cliff Drive' road. The parking area is concrete, 8m wide and 3.25m deep.
After another 90 m pass the car park (35 m on your right).
Then find the "Katoomba Falls Park" (15 m on your right).
The Katoomba Falls Picnic area and park is found at the corner of 'Katoomba Falls Rd' and 'Cliff Dr', Katoomba. The south and western edge of the park is lined with a fence protecting the small Kedumba River, just above Katoomba Cascades. There is a fenced (1.2m high) viewing platform at the top of the cascades, and a smooth/flat conrete footpath leading to it. The park is also home to a series of 8 picnic tables. There is a car park for around 17 cars on Cliff Dr, as well as a separate signposted mobility parking bay at the south-eastern corner of the park. A pleasant picnic area.
After another 45 m cross the ford.
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Turn left, to head along Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
After another 20 m find the "Katoomba Cascades" (15 m on your right).
Popular with locals and visitors alike, these picturesque cascades are on the Kedumba River. The cascades are nestled in the bend on Cliff Drive, near Katoomba Park. There are stepping stones across the creek at the bottom of the falls and a bench seat in the shade. There are a few small clearings where visitors can sit and enjoy the falls.
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Continue another 155 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.7 km to get back to the start.
Then find the "Kedumba River lookout" (5 m on your right).
This unnamed, fenced lookout is at the bend in the track along Kedumba River, at the top of Katoomba Falls. The lookout gives great views across the valley to Mount Solitary and Narrow Neck. There are also glimpses of the Katoomba Falls as it drops away, far into the valley below.
About 70 m past the end is "Katoomba Falls".
The Katoomba Falls are among the most famous waterfalls in the the Blue Mountains region. The Kedumba River falls about 150 meters in 2 main stages. The Undercliff Track, from the Furber Steps, can be used to access the first landing of the waterfall. The Katoomba Falls can be viewed from most lookouts in the the area, including from the bottom of the falls at Cooks Landing on Federal Pass, or from the track running next to the Kedumba River at the top of the falls. These falls are also a highlight for the trip across the Scenic Skyway.
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Bushwalk
1 h 45 min to 3 h
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