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Sight Katoomba, Blue Mountains

Three Sisters

A sight in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Three Sisters in Katoomba, Blue Mountains
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Why go

Three sandstone pillars above the Jamison Valley, seen from Echo Point Lookout.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Blue Mountains, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Scenic World, 1.1 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Katoomba
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Blue Mountains, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Scenic World

    Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.

    Activity · 1.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    The Carrington Hotel

    Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.

    Drinks · 2.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Leura Gourmet

    Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.

    Food · 2.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Leura Mall

    Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.

    Shopping · 2.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Wentworth Falls

    Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.

    Outdoors · 5.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hydro Majestic Hotel

    Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.

    Food · 7.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Three Sisters is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Blue Mountains run from 9°C in July to 27°C in January; February is usually the wettest month. For Three Sisters itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Blue Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Blue Mountains weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Three Sisters, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
Coordinates
-33.73258, 150.31204
Destination
Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Three Sisters: quick answers

How much time do you need at Three Sisters?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Three Sisters. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Three Sisters?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Come at sunrise or late afternoon to avoid coach tours.

Is Three Sisters free?

Yes, we list Three Sisters as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Three Sisters?

Three Sisters is at Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Three Sisters?

Three Sisters appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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