The best running trails in Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park

The Scenic Cableway brings bushwalkers over Blue Mountains National Park. The Scenic Cableway Top Station is an exciting, busy area, where the train and Skyway also depart. There are toilets, Skyway Souvenirs and the Terrace Cafe & Bar, all indoors, ideal in case of rain. Here visitors descend the steep cliff into the valley below, and by steep, it's steep, the cableway is at 36° incline. The Scenic Cableway is open Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and every other day of the week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cars depart around every 10 minutes from the top and bottom stations, and ticket prices start at $39 per adult and $21 per child but provides unlimited rides for the day. If you would like to avoid taking the cableway, the climb in and out can be done from the Giant Stairway track.

Katoomba Cascades is a picturesque series of small cascades on the Kedumba River, where the water tumbles over wide sandstone shelves before continuing downstream to Katoomba Falls. There are boardwalks, bridges, benches and viewing platforms that surround the cascades for a close-up view of the flowing water within the lush gully of ferns and rainforest vegetation. It’s one of the few places where you can experience the river up close before it drops into the Jamison Valley.

Weeping Rock is a beautiful, small waterfall where Jamison Creek spills gently over a sandstone rock overhang near Wentworth Falls. The cascade is reached by a quieter side track on the Weeping Rock circuit, and is a cool, shady spot with shallow rock pools and lush ferns under the cliff. There are metal stairs next to the falls that continue along the creek, where you might spot freshwater crayfish, often seen here.

Federal Pass Walking Track is a historic and relatively challenging route that follows the base of the Jamison Valley cliffs between Leura and Katoomba, passing under dramatic escarpments and connecting several iconic walking routes. The track winds through cool forest, fern-filled gullies, creek crossings, and waterfall areas, with access to Leura Forest, the Giant Stairway, Scenic World, and routes toward Ruined Castle. The towering sandstone cliffs combined with the lush valley vegetation, and changing views of the escarpment create an ideal immersive walk that contrasts with the busy exposed lookouts high above you.

The platform sits at the edge of the escarpment, with uninterrupted views of the Blue Mountains' incredible landscape.

The Three Sisters Walk is a short, well-formed track from Echo Point that takes you right up to the Three Sisters via a series of paved paths and stairs. A small bridge connects to the first sister, with close-up views back across the Jamison Valley. The track links directly to the Giant Stairway, which continues down into the valley for those wanting a longer route. Expect steps and steady foot traffic, especially during busy periods.

Lady Game Lookout sits a short walk from Echo Point and offers wide, open views over the Jamison Valley with fewer crowds than the main viewing area. It’s also positioned along the route to the Giant Stairway, which drops down from this part of the cliffline into the valley below. The path to the lookout is easy to follow, with a mix of paved and natural sections.

Oreades Lookout is a quieter viewpoint just off Echo Point, looking out over the Jamison Valley and across to the Three Sisters. It’s also where you can access the Giant Stairway, which descends steeply down into the valley from this section of the escarpment. The lookout is reached via short, well-marked tracks with a mix of paved and uneven surfaces. Stay behind barriers, as the cliffs here are steep and exposed.