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Giant Stairway
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Blue Mountains National Park
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- Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027
Park Fire Ban - Blue Mountains National Park
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However the following campgrounds are exempt:
- Galon Cabins
- Murphy's Campground
- Dunphy's Campground
- Burralow Creek Campground
- Euroka Campground
- Mount Werong Campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
About
Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains National Park and take on the challenging Echo Point to Scenic World walking track via the Giant Stairway. Enjoy awe-inspiring views from Echo Point lookout before descending into the valley over more than 800 steel and stone steps. The steps were originally forged in 1909. Keep an eye out for amazing native flora and astounding native wildlife in the bush of the Blue Mountains.
Along the way, marvel at the Three Sisters from the floor of the Jamison Valley, stroll past Federal Pass and travel past the cascading beauty of Katoomba Falls to popular tourist attraction Scenic World.
On arrival at Scenic World, visitors can take the opportunity to ride the Scenic Railway back to the top, or climb up the steep Furber Steps for more amazing rainforest vistas. The scenic railway is known for having the steepest incline in the world at 52 degrees. Plan your walk to ensure you make the last train at 4:50pm. Visitors should note that the walking track is listed as Grade Four, with a very steep gradient and some bushwalking experience recommended.
The walk at a glance
Katoomba area · Blue Mountains National Park
Giant Stairway is in the Katoomba area of Blue Mountains National Park, near Three Sisters walk. This popular walking track descends 998 stairs from Echo Point to Honeymoon Bridge—which connects to the first sister.
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Phone
024787 8877Website
Visit websiteBlue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Where you'll be
Katoomba NSW 2780
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Daily: 09:00–16:30