Finding the Best Three Sisters Viewpoints: A Katoomba Walking Guide Most travelers visiting the Blue Mountains head straight to the main platform at Echo Point to see the Three Sisters. While that view is classic, it can become incredibly crowded during peak afternoon hours. Fortunately there are a few lesser - known vantage points that offer spectacular perspectives of the rock formations with a fraction of the crowds. For the best experience, check out these walking tracks and lookouts: • Spooners Lookout : Easy wheelchair accessible walk right from Echo Point It offers a slightly different angle of the valley and the Jamison Valley cliffs. • Lady Game Lookout: Located further down the Giant Stairway track. This spot gets you incredibly close to the first sister, offering a dramatic sense of scale. • Echo Point to Prince Henry Cliff Walk: Walking even a brief section of this trail leads to smaller, unnamed clearing spots that frame the Three Sisters beautifully through the eucalyptus trees. • Oonoonba Lookout : A quieter option for those willing to walk a little further away from the main tourist area, with excellent photo opportunities at sunrise. To beat the crowds and catch the best lighting for photography, aim to arrive either just after sunrise or during the golden hour right before sunset. The changing light completely transforms the color of the sandstone. If you are planning an overnight trip to explore these trails early in the morning, booking accommodation on Lurline Street puts you within a 5 - minute walk of the trailheads. While many visitors automatically look for a standard M otel Katoomba offers, boutique h eritage guest houses in the immediate area provide a peaceful, communal alternative with log fires and easy walking access to both the lookouts and local dining.