Page last updated: 22 May 2025
The Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains is one of Australia’s most popular natural sites, attracting over 4 million visitors annually.
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How many people visit the Three Sisters each year?
4.3 million people visited The Three Sisters in 2024, a 2.3% increase from 2023.
- 4.2 million people visited the Three Sisters in 2023, a full recovery to pre-pandemic numbers.
- 4.2 million people in 2019 (the highest record pre-pandemic).
- 2.8 million in 2021 (during the pandemic) before recovering in 2022 (3.5 million).
Three Sisters Annual Visitor Spending
As an individual site, there is no direct tourism spending data available for visitors to the Three Sisters alone. However, it is one of the region’s top natural attractions and a big part of the Blue Mountain area’s tourism appeal.
- The total visitor spending in the Blue Mountains (where the Three Sisters are located) recorded $1.194 billion in tourism revenue in 2024, up 35.8% from 2019.
How many people visited the Three Sisters in 2024?
- 4.3 million people visited the Three Sisters in 2024, signifying economic recovery post-pandemic.
How much did visitors spend at the Three Sisters in 2024?
- $1.19 billion in tourism spending was contributed to the local economy in the Blue Mountain Region, including Three Sisters, in 2024, a 14.7% increase from 2023.
How many people visit the Three Sisters per day?
- 11,500 people visit the Three Sisters daily, with peak numbers reaching 15,000.
How much does it cost to visit the Three Sisters?
- Visiting the Three Sisters is free, with no entry fee at Echo Point lookout.
- Parking fees apply in the Echo Point precinct.
- Optional guided tours and scenic rides (Scenic World) range from $40 to $100 per person.
Blue Mountains Visitation: Domestic vs International
- Domestic tourists account for 96% of visitors in 2024.
- International tourists (4%) were recorded from a wide range of countries (China, UK, USA, New Zealand, Germany and others).
How long do tourists spend at the Three Sisters?
- Tourists stay a few hours on average as part of a day trip from Sydney.
- Overnight visitors often stay 2.5 to 3 nights in the Blue Mountains.
When is the peak season at the Three Sisters?
The peak season at the Three Sisters is during the summer months.
- High visitor numbers during the Summer (December – February) because of holiday travel.
- Spring (September – November) and Autumn (March–May) are also popular due to mild weather.
When is the best time to visit the Three Sisters?
- Spring (September – November) and Autumn (March – May) because of pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
- Weekdays are less crowded than weekends and public holidays.
How popular are the Three Sisters?
- The Three Sisters lookout in the Blue Mountains National Park is one of Australia’s most visited natural attractions with over 4 million visitors per year.
- The Three Sisters are part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Three Sisters Travel Resources
Camping Options in the Blue Mountains
The most popular camping options in the area are:
- Tent camping at designated sites
- RV and campervan camping
- Glamping (luxury camping)
Other National Park & Tourism Statistics
- Kakadu NP Statistics
- Uluru Kata Tjuta Statistics
- Camping Statistics (Australia)
- Glamping Statistics (Australia)
- Australia Tourism & Visitor Statistics
- NSW Tourism Statistics