The Aboriginal dream-time legend has it that three sisters, 'Meehni', 'Wimlah' and 'Gunnedoo' lived in the Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe. That's over 3000 feet above sea level! The Legend The Three Sisters is also floodlit until around 11pm each evening looking simply spectacular set against the black background of the night sky.Įach of the Three Sisters stand at 922, 918 & 906 metres tall, respectively. The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours. The Three Sisters is essentially an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone. Located at Echo Point Katoomba, around 2.5 kilometres from the Great Western Highway, this iconic visitor attraction is experienced by millions of people each year. The manatees like to hang out by the electric power plant, so the company built a boardwalk viewing area for them.The Three Sisters is the Blue Mountains’ most spectacular landmark. There is a large manatee viewing area in Tampa Bay at Apollo Beach. the market) inside bar seating smokey mullet dip appetizer local coconut-fried shrimp Lunch at The Crab PlantĬrystal River is one of the best places to view manatees in Florida, but it’s not the only one. It’s not fancy (and it’s cash only!) but oh my goodness, it was very tasty. My visit was to catch up with a good friend and we ended up going to The Crab Plant, right on the water in King’s Bay. You can easily spend an relaxed day visiting Three Sisters Springs with a stop in at the visitor center and a walk around downtown. I think getting in the water with them would be way more exciting than just seeing them from the boardwalk! Crystal River Diningĭowntown Cyrstal River is really cute, and there’s lots of shopping and dining options.
A VISIT TO FRIENDS AND THREE SISTERS FULL
There are several other options in the area if you do a Google search for “kayak rentals” or “outfitters” or even “manatee tours” if you want a full guided experience. Some boats and swimmers in the canal with the manatees They also do kayak and pontoon tours, and have options for canoes, double kayaks, and clear kayaks. Their rates start at $45 per kayak for 3 hours, up to $65 for an all-day rental. The closest place to rent a kayak is from Crystal River Kayak Co. Swimming in to the springs is totally free! You can launch a kayak from Hunter Springs Park or Kings Bay Park, or motor in on your own craft. Definitely ask them questions! They aren’t doing guided talks due to Covid, but they have lots of great stories and information, so ask away.
Several volunteers are stationed around the springs.
Once you are dropped off at the Three Sisters Springs Boardwalk, you can walk around and view the springs and the manatees, and walk a flat trail around the entire park. The trail around the park and Crystal Lake It’s no more than a 15-20 minute trip and shuttles run continuously. Though if no one says they want to get off, the trolly usually just rolls past each area. And finally, you are dropped off at the Three Sisters Springs. Next, the trolly swings by a new visitor center containing a gift shop and some exhibits. Then there’s a swing through Hunters Spring State Park, a small city park with a beach and playground. And the shuttle doesn’t just go back and forth from the springs, it makes several stops along the way.įrom City Hall, you can be dropped off in downtown Crystal River’s Heritage Village or South Citrus Avenue for shopping and dining. Since there is only handicap parking at the springs, all able-bodied visitors must take the trolly from City Hall. NO LOITERING.) Manatees mom & baby in the canal to the springs The last tickets are sold at 3:30 pm and the refuge closes “promptly” at 4:30. Hours of operation for Three Sisters Springs is 8:30 am-4:30 pm, year-round. There doesn’t seem to be a way to purchase tickets ahead of time, so I think it is a first-come, first-served situation. (If all that is confusing, see the chart on their admission page.) Pretty Sister In summer, it’s $8.75 for adults and seniors, $8.25 for military, and $3.75 for kids. For them, winter prices are $12.50 for adults, $11.50 for seniors, $10 for military, and $3.75 for kids. And Citrus County Resident receive special pricing with a valid ID. If you have a federal parks pass or duck stamp, you receive $5 off all above prices.
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