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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip with Cruise

1. From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip with Cruise

Enjoy an excursion from Sydney into the Blue Mountains. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and experience the amazing variety of Australian wildlife. Hand-feed kangaroos, see Koalas, and wombats, as well as many more native Australian birds and wildlife. Enjoy a visit to Leura Village, where you can buy your own lunch at a cafe or bakery. Your tour includes the 3 rides at Scenic World, Cableway, Skyway, and Railway. Stop at Echo Point to enjoy splendid views of the Jamison Valley and the 3 Sisters, a towering rock formation from the Dreamtime.  Bypass Sydney’s peak traffic on a Ferry cruise along Parramatta River into Circular Quay. From there you will make your own way back to your accommodation.

Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2. Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See more of the Blue Mountains aboard the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus. Visit sparkling cascades and waterfalls, stunning cliff tops and valleys, and much more. Stroll through ancient rainforest or take a cliff-top walk without having to backtrack, simply hop on the bus at the next stop. Consult your guidebook with maps and walking guides to help you to explore. Enjoy live commentary from your driver-guide and receive helpful tips and advice on how to get the most out of your journey. Hop on at Stop 1 in Katoomba and within minutes you'll be at the cliff top edge with stunning views and some amazing walks. Hop off first at Stop 6 - Honeymoon Lookout and take the Prince Henry Cliff Walk to Echo Point and the Three Sisters. From here, head to Katoomba Cascades and Katoomba Falls, walk the Furber Steps deep into the Jamison Valley, enjoy stunning views from Narrow Neck Lookout and Cahill's Lookout, and visit Leura Village. Explore Gordon Falls and the Olympian Rock Lookout, swim under the waterfall at the Pool of Siloam, or rest and relax at the gorgeous Leura Cascades.

Blue Mountains Day Tour: Wildlife Park, Lunch & Bushwalks

3. Blue Mountains Day Tour: Wildlife Park, Lunch & Bushwalks

Start the full-day program with a visit to awarding-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park. See and touch Australian wildlife, take a photo with a koala and hand feed a kangaroo. Join an eco-accredited guide on a bushwalk in the World Heritage national park. Take in awesome views from lookouts and see a stunning waterfall. Enjoy a tasty picnic lunch made with fresh local products, see the famous 3 Sisters rock formation, and hear about local Aboriginal legends. Discover the Furber Steps, a path cut into the side of a cliff. Descend into a valley surrounded by rainforest. Take the famous Scenic Railway back to the top (at your own expense) or challenge yourself to return via the steps.

Sydney: Blue Mountains Featherdale and Wentworth Falls Tour

4. Sydney: Blue Mountains Featherdale and Wentworth Falls Tour

Explore the Blue Mountains region on a tour from Sydney. Discover the Featherdale Wildlife Park, a guided bushwalk, or a hike to the waterfalls at Wentworth Falls. Spend the afternoon at Echo Point and Cahill’s Lookout. Start with pickup from your hotel in Sydney. See koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, cassowaries, and other native Australian birds and animals in the morning at Featherdale Wildlife Park. At Wentworth Falls hike through tea-tree forests, fern gullies, cave overhangs, and past a variety of panoramic views of the Jamison Valley. The falls themselves are a delicate misty flow of water tumbling over three tiers of rocky outcrops. Your guide will be able to organize some alternative routes and shortcuts for those taking it easy. For lunch visit Katoomba or Leura Village which offers charming cafes, restaurants, and bakeries. Purchase lunch at one of these, and enjoy some time shopping for gifts at the streetside shops. Head on down to the Blue Mountains' most famous lookout at Echo Point. Enjoy the views at the perfect time of day, with the sun shining down the valley. See the Three Sisters illuminated and a Blue Haze in the background. Exit the Blue Mountains via Cliff Drive with its views over Narrow Neck Plateau and the Magalong Valley. Stretch your legs one more time to discover Cahills Lookout and Boars Head, before heading back to Sydney.

Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

5. Katoomba: Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

See more of the Blue Mountains with this all-inclusive pass. Enjoy panoramic views from the top deck aboard your bus with this full-day hop-on hop-off pass. Stroll through the ancient rainforest and enjoy access to the Scenic World Skyway, Railway, Walkway, and Cableway, all at your own pace. Experience the Scenic World and descend deep into the Jamison Valley on the steepest train in the world, the famous Scenic Railway. Stroll through the Jurassic Rainforest along the Scenic Walkway – the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia – before gliding above the treetops aboard the Scenic Cableway. The Cableway is the largest and steepest aerial cable car in the Southern Hemisphere and gives you a wonderful view across the valley as it gently returns you to the top. Hop on the Scenic Skyway, the highest single-span cable car in the world, for views across the valley to the Three Sisters and an aerial view of Katoomba Falls. It also has an electric glass floor which disappears to leave you dancing on air.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Tour

6. From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Tour

Embark on a guided trip to the Blue Mountains on a full-day minivan tour from Sydney. Visit multiple lookouts and take in the views of Jamison Valley. Ride the world's steepest railway and visit Sydney Zoo. First, after pickup, stop off at Echo Point, where you will have the closest and best view of the Three Sisters. Witness the blue haze and the vast expanse of the Jamison Valley, and experience the Blue Mountains' beauty. Next, visit Scenic World and dare yourself to ride the steepest railway in the world. The trains drive down with an incline of 52-64 degrees, with views from the top of the Three Sisters and the Valley. After, visit the quaint village in the Blue Mountains. Explore the boutique store and enjoy lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants. Then, on the way back to Sydney, venture to the Western Plains to visit Sydney Zoo — Sydney’s ultimate wildlife experience. See a koala or a wallaby with an amazing nocturnal enclosure of Australian mammals and reptiles, and other animals from around the globe. Conclude your day with a ferry ride on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay. Travel under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House before disembarking at Circular Quay.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour

7. From Sydney: Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour

Depart Sydney and journey in a comfortable coach to the heart of the Blue Mountains, named for the blue tinge the mountain range takes on when viewed from a distance. Enjoy a guided bushwalk off the beaten track to a spectacular lookout, before exploring a mountain village at lunchtime. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney's leading animal attraction, where you can see a koala, feed kangaroos, and see other indigenous creatures such as wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Black-Breasted Buzzards and many more. Then, explore the Blue Mountains National Park on a guided bushwalk. See amazing waterfalls and rainforest flora, and discover secluded lookouts. Go to the Three Sisters rock formation, towering across the Jamison Valley at Katoomba. Return to the city in the comfort of your tour vehicle after a great day exploring the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

From Sydney: Guided Day Trip to Blue Mountain & Scenic World

8. From Sydney: Guided Day Trip to Blue Mountain & Scenic World

Join a small group on this all-inclusive day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a local guide. Gaze at the rainforest on a guided walk in Scenic World, see the iconic Three Sisters from Echo Point, and meet endemic animals at the Featherdale Wildlife Park or Western Sydney Zoo. Begin your tour early at one of the meeting points, then set off on your adventure ahead of large groups. Arrive at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains and experience all the rides with your local guide. Ride the Scenic Railway into the rainforest, take the Skyway across the valley and see magnificent views of the waterfall and enjoy the Cableway. Skip some of the general queues and head straight to the rides. Take a stroll on a boardwalk through the rainforest and hear all about its ecosystem. Then, follow your guide to a cliff lookout and soak in panoramic views of the Jamison Valley, with its pink sandstone cliffs and eucalyptus-bound forests. Next, walk down the road to Echo Point and admire sweeping views of the Three Sisters rock formation from the lookout. Learn about its cultural significance from your guide. Then, time permitting, enjoy some time on your own to wander around and take photos. After working up an appetite, tuck into lunch in the Blue Mountains. After your meal, continue to Featherdale Wildlife Park or Western Sydney Zoo to spend some time close to some of Australia's natives. Get a hands-on experience with native animals, including hand-feeding a kangaroo. After spending the day connecting with nature in the World Heritage-listed area of the Blue Mountains, Take a ferry back to Sydney along the Parramatta River. See landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and end the trip at Barangaroo. 

Blue Mountains: Scenic World and Featherdale Wildlife Park

9. Blue Mountains: Scenic World and Featherdale Wildlife Park

Spend the day exploring the Blue Mountains on this day trip from Sydney. Get picked up from your hotel and head to the Blue Mountains. Begin the day with exciting commentary from your expert guide. Hear the stories about Australia's convict beginnings to modern Australia. Before you know it you will be enjoying breakfast in the Blue Mountains surrounded by locals. Ride on the world's steepest railway at Scenic World and see the magnificent Three Sisters surrounded by the Jamison Valley. Admire stunning cliff faces, waterfalls, and hiking trails. Following lunch, visit the largest collection of Australian animals in the world. Feed kangaroos and have your photo taken with a koala when you visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. At the end of the day, get dropped off at your hotel.

Sydney: Blue Mountain Sunset, Bushwalk & Wilderness Tour

10. Sydney: Blue Mountain Sunset, Bushwalk & Wilderness Tour

Leave Sydney and begin your day of exploration by journeying to the Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Area, on a comfortable bus. Explore the park on a guided bushwalk, visit local towns, and marvel at your stunning surroundings, as your guide gives you informative commentary. Known for its stunning display of natural beauty and vast rainforests clad in eucalyptus trees, the Blue Mountains are over 100 million years old and span over thousands of hectares. The combination of the scorching Australian sun and fine oil mist from the eucalyptus leaves gives off a distinctive blue haze, earning The Blue Mountains their name. Your first stop is in the quaint town of Glenbrook, where you can enjoy a coffee or a quick snack before making your way to Euroka. Truly an authentic Australian experience, Euroka is campground near Glenbrook that is ideal for spotting native wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch here before beginning your guided walk to Wentworth Falls. Appreciate the stunning surroundings on this hour walk through the bush. Marvel at the spectacular views from Wentworth falls and make your way along the stunning forests of Jamison Valley. Make your way to the locality’s iconic landmark, the Three Sisters rock formation. This is the ideal spot to capture photos of the Sisters whilst avoiding the morning crowds. Keep a close eye out for some of Australia's most iconic and unique wildlife here. As you come to the end of your tour, head to a secret sunset location for spectacular and undisturbed panoramic views. Witness the dazzling range of colors on display and experience the magic and charm of the mountains in the golden hour before sunset, before returning to your starting point.

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What people are saying about Katoomba

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4.6 / 5

based on 3,374 reviews

The trip was exactly as described. The different stops were timed out well. Enough time to explore or relax. Bus pickup was timely and was comfortable. Tony, our driver, was excellent. V added bonus to have him escort us around. He touched on historical and cultural topics, but kept it light and with humor! Highly recommend this trip for those wanting to see the Blue Mountains, take an aerial, ride a steep mountain train, hike through the rainforest easily, and then return home on a fast ferry. Great trip for the price! We are American, retired and it worked great for us.

Excellent experience, the tour is very complete and our guide 'Tony' was the best.

Great tour, well organised. Tour guide was very friendly, fun and knew a lot of trivia.

Steve was a wonderful guide. Highly recommend Anderson’s tours for the Blue Mountains.

Great trip! Just enough time in the Blue Mountains and Bauk was a great guide!