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The Giant Stairway

Echo Point road | Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Katoomba
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I walked down the Giant Stairs and it was a little scary at times but very beautiful. if it is at all cold out I recommend bringing gloves because the hand rails are metal and my hands were freezing by the time I got to the bottom. More

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Sydney
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Make sure you've done your exercises and are fit and well before tackling the Giant Stairway. I went on a bushwalk which involved going down to the bottom of the stairway. Maybe I was not fit enough to do it, but it took me a week to recover!! Ouch!!!! More

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Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Its a long way and I can't imagine going up. Very nice views all the way!! More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

we walked the 900 stairs down and 900 stairs back and it was exhausting, but with a clear day and decent walking shoes, definitely worth it. It's a good one if youre looking for a personal challenge!! More

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Portland, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Great way to see the Three Sisters up close. Be ready to get sweaty on the climb back to the top - it's worth it though. More

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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
938 helpful votes 938 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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A lovely outing and walk you will be transported below the canopy of the bush and into a magical rainforest like greenery. Very relaxing when you're there. More

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Wyndham, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This is a beautiful part of the world but must be visited in good weather. More

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Christchurch
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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We walked down and then straight back up again - would have liked to do the full circuit but were there too late in the day so missed the chance to come back up the train or cablecar further around the valley. Was a great chance to escape the crowds at the Three Sisters, with lots of rest spots if... More

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Paris, France
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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everything is in my tittle. lots of topic on tripadvisor, maybe too much ? this is NOT an attraction ! just a way to go down with a nice view if you want to walk for 2-3 hours down the 3 sisters. That's not an old lady sunday walk, you need good shoes, but it's not really terrific... And water... More

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Oslo, Norway
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145 reviews 145 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Very nicely made, great views along the way. Many photo opportunities. Quite tough on thighs and knees though. Must be quite fit to do it More

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