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Join Photography Adventure Guide Jay Evans for a guided photographic journey through the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.
Combining hiking, photography, and nature interpretation, these adventures explore some of the most spectacular sections of the Grand Cliff Top Walk, traversing dramatic escarpments, waterfalls, ancient forests, and breathtaking valley vistas.
Along the way you'll photograph iconic landscapes, native flora and fauna, and ever-changing mountain light while learning practical field techniques for landscape photography, composition, and visual storytelling.
Led by an experienced wilderness guide and photographer, this is more than a photo walk—it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Australia's most remarkable natural environments and experience the Blue Mountains from a deeper perspective.
Book each day separately, so join us for one day or both.
The first stage of our Grand Cliff Top Walk Photo Adventure as we journey from the iconic Echo Point through some of the most spectacular sections of the Blue Mountains escarpment before finishing beyond Leura Cascades at the iconic views from Gordon Falls.
Beginning at sunrise overlooking the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, we'll photograph the first light illuminating the cliffs before setting off along the Grand Cliff Top Walk. Throughout the day we'll explore waterfalls, forested sections, hanging swamps, lookouts, and hidden viewpoints while discussing landscape photography, composition, storytelling, and working with changing mountain conditions.
This is a genuine hiking adventure designed for photographers who enjoy exploring on foot while creating meaningful images along the way.
If you want to join us for Day 2, go to this Event.
📅 Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
🕕 Meet Time: Sunrise (exact time advised closer to event)
📍 Meeting Point: Echo Point, Katoomba
🥾 Finish Location: Gordon Falls Reserve, Leura
🚶 Following completion of the walk, we will continue on foot into Leura Village, where participants are invited to join us for lunch before walking to Leura Railway Station.
We recommend you seek accommodation the the Blue Mountains for the evening prior to this Photo Adventure due to the early start.
🔹 Grade 4 – Moderate to Challenging
This is a full-day hiking adventure involving:
A good level of fitness and mobility is required.
This adventure will proceed in most weather conditions.
Cloud, mist, and changing mountain weather often create some of the most rewarding photographic opportunities.
Severe weather conditions, heavy rain, fire danger, or National Park closures may result in cancellation or rescheduling.
The Grand Cliff Top Walk is currently undergoing a number of ongoing maintenance and upgrade projects by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Blue Mountains City Council.
As a result, some sections of the track, lookouts, staircases, or connecting pathways may be temporarily closed during the event period.
Where closures exist, alternative routes and approved diversions will be used to ensure the safety of participants while maintaining the overall experience and photographic opportunities of the adventure.
Please note:
These changes are a normal part of managing and protecting the Blue Mountains walking track network and help ensure these spectacular locations remain accessible for future generations to enjoy.
We acknowledge the Gundungurra People as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which this adventure takes place.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their enduring connection to Country, culture, and community throughout the Blue Mountains region.
Jay is a licensed photography tour operator under an NSW National Parks Eco Pass License with permission to host tours and events within the Blue Mountains National Park.
From sunrise over the Three Sisters to waterfalls hidden amongst the forest, Day 1 offers an unforgettable introduction to one of Australia's most spectacular walking trails.
📸 Sunrise. Waterfalls. Endless Valley Views.