Sydney Day Trip to the Blue Mountains and Katoomba

Echo Point Lookout offers stunning, sweeping vistas with a perfect view of the iconic Three Sisters. It’s very accessible, with bathrooms on-site and a nice walkway below the main platform that has a manageable number of steps. The area is well-equipped with restaurants, bars, and an information center, making it easy to turn your visit into a full experience. Parking can be a bit tricky if you’re not on a motor coach, so plan accordingly. A great tip: the Three Sisters are illuminated until about 11 PM, making for a magical nighttime visit. If you do return after dark, you’ll also be treated to some excellent stargazing. Definitely worth visiting—maybe even twice in one day!
Jordan Gary - a month ago

Amazing views but be sure to go when the weather is clear. Our first trek from Sydney, a long two hours ride on the BMT, resulted in a walk in the clouds. The trail from Echo Point Lookout to the Katoomba Falla is modest and well developed. A pair of sneakers with some grip for the wet sections are all you'll need to do this hike. You can also take the public bus to/from town to these two points. Enjoy.
Bill Joo - a week ago

Busy tourist lookout but a very beautiful one. Plenty of room for everyone but well worth considering going to the sunrise when no-one else is there. Australian nature at its most photogenic. Highly recommended.
Ian Ferris - a month ago

It was completely foggy when we got there, so couldn’t really behold the view. But the short hike from Echo Point to Eastern Skyway was beautiful. It also rained a bit on our way back, which added to the beauty. There are buses that frequently run to Echo Point from the Blue Mountains train station. There’s also a café nearby for a quick grab
Aamodini S J - a week ago

Echo Point (the Three Sisters) Lookout has always been an iconic destination for locals and overseas visitors alike. Recently revamped, the new viewing platform is larger and safer than the decades old pre-existing setup. This Lookout is a MAJOR tourist destination with tour busses arriving every hour during daylight hours. A spot-light is directed onto the 3-Sisters rock formation each evening after sunset and it automatically turns off at around 10-11pm, plunging the platform into relative darkness. There's usually a constant flow of people, even late into the night. The Milky Way is clear at night from the Lookout, due to the high altitude and less particulates in the air. In recent years, the Aurora Australis has been seen from the Echo Point Lookout during peak solar activity. There's some nifty walking tracks that start at the lookout and all have been repaved and upgraded in recent years. PROS: * Public Bathrooms (though not always clean) * Phone reception. * Easy to access. * Disabled access available. * Kiosk tourist shop with cold drinks & icecream. * Nearby restaurants on location. * Barely a 5 Minute drive from Katoomba city. CONS: * Parking is sometimes a challenge to find during weekends. * Council prices for parking are absurd. * Fog "bombs" can hit within a few minute's notice. Usually at night. The fog can be so thick that driving becomes a high risk.
Marco Nero - 2 weeks ago