Katoomba, Echo Point & The Three Sisters, Cliff Drive and Narrow Neck. Mountain biking and walking map and guide in The Blue Mountains

ISBN 978-1-906184-99-5

This map and guide covers one of the best known and most popular tourist destinations in Australia. The small town of Katoomba lies high in the Blue Mountains where there are spectacular views over the Jamison and Megalong Valleys. The map shows three routes including the way to Echo Point to view the World famous and iconic Three Sisters. There is a description of the Cliff Drive that runs past numerous scenic viewing points and for the more adventurous the route to Narrow Neck is clearly marked. Try the suggested routes or just adventure on your own, using this map and the routes as a guide.

Specially made for biking and walking.

Information, cafés & tourist attractions.

Information on bike hire & local facilities.

3 suggested routes with clear description.

Echo Point and The Three Sisters.

The Cliff Drive past Scenic World.

Narrow Neck Lookout.

Views of the Jamison & Megalong Valleys.

Printed on waterproof paper

The following are extracts from The Katoomba and Narrow Neck map and guide:

Yellow Route. Easy. 6km, 2 hours bike or 3-4 hours hike. To Echo Point and the Three Sisters, Scenic World and spectacular lookout points. On sealed roads or paths, watch out for cars!
Start by heading down Katoomba Street, at the bottom turn left onto Waratah Street, then right onto Lurline Street. Now continue all the way down to the iconic viewing area at Echo Point. There are spectacular views of The Three Sisters and the Jamison Valley. Across the valley to the right is Narrow Neck (described in the red route). On the ridge joining this to Mt. Solitary lookout for the eroded rocks of The Ruined Castle.
Now head…….

Red Route. Hard. Narrow Neck Plateau Bike Ride. 34km, 4 hours ride with challenging steep sections requiring a good level of fitness. This is considered to be the most spectacular ride in the Blue Mountains…

Walkers can follow the Prince Henry path to Echo Point and the Scenic Railway….

Hot Tip. Hire a bike at Blaxland Cycles at 3 Pioneer Place, Katoomba (marked on the map). A reasonable level of fitness is required as Katoomba is in the mountains and there are some steep climbs and descents. Don’t be put off. By taking your time and exploring the area at your own pace you will be rewarded with one of the most spectacular rides imaginable. For more information call Blaxland Cycles on (02) 4782 3100.