If you can escape Sydney for more than one day, and are keen to explore the beautiful Blue Mountains, then this overnight tour staying at the luxury Lilianfels Resort is for you! You'll discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and quaint mountain townships including Leura and Katoomba, with free time to go for bushwalks or simply enjoy the magnificent canyon views.
Highlights
- Experience the best of the Blue Mountains on this 2-day tour from Sydney
- Overnight stay at the luxurious Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort
- Includes breakfast at Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort
- Get up close to Australian native wildlife and the Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Free time to explore the Blue Mountains and surrounding townships of Leura and Katoomba at your own leisure
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Informative and friendly guide
- Includes hotel pickup and drop off from selected Sydney hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Up Close and PersonalWe got to feel the soft furs of the kangaroos, among others, at Featherdale Wildlife Park.Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
The Katoomba RailwayMaya and me getting ready to zoom down the valley via the Katoombay Railway.Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
Our Beautiful ResortEach of us took turns capturing the beautiful and romantic setting of the our bedroom at Lilianfels.Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
Morning Tea at Leura VillageNazrah took this picture of me and Maya outside the cafe, where we had a fabulous morning tea break. The food was ...Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
The Three SistersCapturing the moment -- one of us with the Three Sisters in the background.Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
The Prince Henry Cliff WalkOne of the couple of fabulous walks we took, after which we were well rewarded with breathtaking views and crisp ...Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
Push that Cart of Coal!At the site of the Katoomba coal mine, where we were acquainted with what it was like during the days when the coal ...Photo by: LINZSingapore, 06 2009 -
Useful Information
Restaurant at Lilianfels
You'll stay the night at Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa, a European-style country house located near an 18-hole golf course and many bushwalking tracks. Lilianfels has its own licensed restaurant where you can enjoy dinner (at your own expense). The resort also has a gymnasium, health club with spa and sauna, a billiard room and tennis court.
After breakfast (included) the morning is at your leisure, with the opportunity for you to go bushwalking or just relax. On your return journey to Sydney you'll travel to Cahill Lookout and Govetts Leap for photo opportunities. After enjoying the fabulous views and impressive mountain scenery of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls, you'll descend the Blue Mountains to travel along the Bells Line of Road for sweeping views of the magnificent countryside. Your final stop before returning to Sydney is at Featherdale Wildlife Park for an encounter with wombats, kangaroos, and birdlife.
Refer to the itinerary for full trip details.
Please note: The Scenic Railway will be closed for maintenance from January 14, to March 29, 2013. The Cableway and Skyway will still be operating as usual.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sydney / Blue Mountains
Our first stop is at the beautiful township of Leura for morning tea (own expense). Leura is a small village where you are free to wander the streets and discover the delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops. We then arrive at Echo Point to see the famous Three Sisters rock formation, where you will have the opportunity to take photos. This rugged and beautiful region froms part of the Great Dividing Range, linking tropical north the temperate south, while dividing coastal cities from the vast outback. Travel through Katoomba, heart of the resort regions within the Blue Mountains and discover the remarkable beauty of this region. Stop at Scenic World for a lunch break (own expense)and enjoy the opportunity to ride on the Scenic Railway, Cableway or Skyway (own expense), which is a great way to see the steep valleys, canyons and get another perspective of the Three Sisters. There are also walking tracks for you to enjoy a short walk through the Blue Mountains National Park. Lilianfels is located nearby an 18-hole golf course and many bushwalking tracks. It has its own licensed Restaurant were you can enjoy your dinner (own expense). The resort also has a gymnasium, health club with spa and sauna, billiard room, tennis court.
Overnight Accommodation: Lilianfels Resort
Day 2: Blue Mountains / Sydney (Breakfast)
Enjoy breakfast (included) and the morning is at your leisure. Perhaps go bush walking or just relax. Please ask the staff at Lilianfels to arrange your taxi transfer to Scenic Skyway to reboard your coach at 12:00 pm (a taxi voucher will be provided)). Your transfer back to Sydney will be waiting for your to depart Skyway Katoomba no later than 12.30pm. We then travel to Cahill Lookout and Govetts Leap for photographic opportunities. Enjoy the fabulous views and impressive mountain scenery of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls. Descend from the Blue Mountains travelling along the Bells Line of Road for sweeping views of the magnificent countryside. We then take our last stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park where you can get amongst our native animals including wombats, kangaroos, and birdlife. Arrive back in Sydney at approximately 5.30pm.
Reviewed by LINZ, Singapore, October 2009
Reviewed by Emma B, United Kingdom, October 2009
