Why is the Three Sisters special?

Three massive sandstones sit high in the Blue Mountains overlooking the lush greenery from Jamison Valley.

The Three Sisters is one of the main and iconic attractions in the Blue Mountains. These three sandstones are special and important to the Gundangurra, Wiradjuri, Tharawal, and Darug nations, who are the traditional owners. The Three Sisters are also special as it brings so many travellers to the Blue Mountains.

What is the Three Sisters’ Dreaming Story?

There are several Three Sisters Dreaming Stories and each one is slightly different.

The Three Sisters each have their own name, Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunnedoo and they were part of the Katoomba tribe. The three sisters fell in love with three boys (who are brothers) from the Nepean tribe.

Because of tribal laws, the brothers couldn’t marry the three sisters which upset the boys causing them to try to capture the three sisters. Because of the brother’s decision started a battle between the tribes.

To stop the brothers from capturing the sisters, a Katoomba elder placed a spell on the three sisters. This spell turned the sisters into three sandstones.

How were the Three Sisters formed?

Over 300 million years ago there had cliffs around Jamison Valley. These cliffs were eroding from the wind, rain, and rivers. Then 100 million years later (200 million years ago), three massive sandstones formed, which we call the Three Sisters today.

Where are the Three Sisters?

The Three Sisters are an iconic landmark in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. To see the Three Sisters, it is about an hour and a half drive from Sydney CBD.

If you want to get public transport it can take over two hours to see the Three Sisters from Central Station in Sydney. You can also book a tour to see the Three Sisters and other parts of the Blue Mountains.

How can I see the Three Sisters?

A great way to see the Three Sisters is to head down to the Blue Mountains and go to Echo Point Lookout. From here you’ll get a magnificent view of the Three Sisters.

You can also do the Three Sisters Walk and get up and close to the first sister. Or you can go to Scenic World and go on two of the rides. The Scenic Cableway and Scenic Skyway ride glide through the air very close to the Three Sisters.

If you want to see the Three Sisters, there are many tours you can book to see the large rocks.

You can spend a day exploring the Blue Mountains and go to Scenic World or see the Three Sisters at sunset. Whichever tour you pick, you’ll be able to see the beauty of the Blue Mountains!

Cameron Ward

Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia

Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.