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Katoomba Cascades – Oreades Lookout loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

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New South Wales

Katoomba Cascades – Oreades Lookout loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

Katoomba Cascades – Oreades Lookout loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

02:07

11.4km

780m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Blue Mountains National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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834 m

Katoomba Cascades

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The Blue Mountains have so much to offer. Take you time.

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1.24 km

Prince Henry Cliff Lookout

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

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1.24 km

View of Mount Banks

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We followed the route, but the GOS gets maniac

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1.66 km

Allambie Lookout

Viewpoint

2.34 km

Echo Point Lookout

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From Echo Point you have a wonderful view of the Three Sisters. The viewing point is at about 900 meters. The three rock formations are called Meehni (922 m), Weemala (918 m) and Gunnedoo (906 m).

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2.66 km

Three Sisters Walk

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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 …

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2.91 km

Oreades Lookout

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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 …

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2.96 km

Lady Game Lookout

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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 …

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5.37 km

View of Blue Mountains National Park

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It's amazing that you can get such and incredible view just steps from city streets. Let this be your inspiration to explore further into the Blue Mountains!

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6.00 km

Lomandra Lookout

Viewpoint

11.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

4.51 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

2.06 km

1.43 km

926 m

Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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90 %

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Katoomba Cascades – Oreades Lookout loop from Scenic Railway Top Station

Katoomba Cascades

Prince Henry Cliff Lookout

View of Mount Banks

Echo Point Lookout

Three Sisters Walk

Oreades Lookout

Lady Game Lookout

View of Blue Mountains National Park

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