Discover the beautiful wilderness on Sydney's doorstep on a day trip to the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Enjoy spectacular views over the Megalong Valley from Echo Point, and see the Three Sisters rock formations at Katoomba. Experience Aboriginal culture at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre, and meet kangaroos and koalas in the natural bush setting of Featherdale Wildlife Park. This scenic Sydney day tour also takes you over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the stadiums of Olympic Park, site of the 2000 Olympics.
Highlights
- Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney
- Take a scenic drive along the winding Cliff Drive into the Blue Mountains National Park
- Enjoy panoramic views over the Megalong Valley at Echo Point
- Visit the quaint mountain villages of Leura and Katoomba
- Hear Aboriginal legends and watch cultural performances at Waradah Aboriginal Centre
- See Australia's native animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park
Recent Photos of this Tour
You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.
Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Day Tour from Sydney
-
-
View of Blue Mountains from ...After getting off the Railway, you can see how far down you wentPhoto by: HdawgUSA, 01 2012 -
AUSTRALIA Featherdale ...So cute and one not eating or sleepingPhoto by: Jennifer A H10 2010 -
ColoursOne of the many colourful birds seen at Featherdale Wildlife ParkPhoto by: Richard HUnited Kingdom, 11 2009 -
Koala BearKoala bear up closePhoto by: RLOPhilippines, 07 2009 -
Wallaby at Featherdale ...The open enclosure allows you to get up close and personal!Photo by: Adrian ECanada, 04 2009 -
Kangaroos at Featherdale ...Featherdale Wildlife Park: You can purchase a cone full of food to give to the animals. Only $1!Photo by: Adrian ECanada, 04 2009 -
The Three SistersView of the Three SistersPhoto by: natalie04 2013 -
3 sisters3 sistersPhoto by: Frank HUSA, 01 2013 -
Cableway Ride view 3View going up back to Scenic WorldPhoto by: HdawgUSA, 01 2012 -
Scenic World factsFactoids about the Blue MountainsPhoto by: HdawgUSA, 01 2012 -
Skyway Ride view 6View of the Blue Mountains from SkywayPhoto by: HdawgUSA, 01 2012 -
Railway Ride @ Scenic World 2Railway ride into Jamison ValleyPhoto by: HdawgUSA, 01 2012 -
View of Three Sisters from ...Going down into Jamison Valley through the Railway, you have the Three Sisters staring you downPhoto by: HdawgUSA, 01 2012 -
Crikey!Crocodile at Featherdale ZooPhoto by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
Tasmanian DevilAt Featherdale ZooPhoto by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
Feeding the KangaroosThis one was the biggest one we had seen.Photo by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
KoalaAt Featherdale ZooPhoto by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
Featherdale ZooOur first Kangaroo encounter.Photo by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
SkyrailIt was really windy that day so it swang back and forth a little bit.Photo by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
WaterfallView from the Skyrail at Scenic World.Photo by: Jennifer AUSA, 12 2011 -
Special Offer
Save 20% on the recommended retail price. Special offer valid for travel until March 31, 2014
Useful Information
Blue Mountains
Your tour begins with pickup from selected Sydney hotels, then takes you on a scenic drive over the stunning Sydney Harbour Bridge, through western Sydney to the World Heritage-listed beauty of the Blue Mountains.
Follow the winding Cliff Drive on your journey into the Blue Mountains National Park, where your first stop is Echo Point. Overlooking the rocky outcrops and eucalypt forests of the Megalong Valley, from Echo Point you can see right across the valley to the Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba. While taking in the views, enjoy a commentary on the Aboriginal legends behind these famous rocky pinnacles.
Visit Scenic World, where you can ride the world’s steepest railways or take the gondola for aerial views of the valley below (if option selected).
More Aboriginal legends await at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre, an acclaimed contemporary gallery. See traditional artworks, watch dance performances, enjoy an interactive didgeridoo experience, and learn about contemporary Aboriginal culture firsthand from the local Darug and Gundungurra people.
Leaving the cultural center, travel to the quaint mountain township of Leura, home to cafes, restaurants and the Candy Store with sweets from Australia and around the world. Enjoy lunch in Leura (own expense or included if you choose the lunch option) and browse the town's antique stores and boutiques.
In the afternoon, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies and enjoy a close-up encounter with koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park, one of Australia's largest private collections of native animals and birds. Don’t forget your camera to photograph the varied wildlife in a natural bush setting.
As you head back to Sydney, travel via Olympic Park to see the impressive stadiums built for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and be returned to selected Sydney hotels in the late afternoon.
Follow the winding Cliff Drive on your journey into the Blue Mountains National Park, where your first stop is Echo Point. Overlooking the rocky outcrops and eucalypt forests of the Megalong Valley, from Echo Point you can see right across the valley to the Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba. While taking in the views, enjoy a commentary on the Aboriginal legends behind these famous rocky pinnacles.
Visit Scenic World, where you can ride the world’s steepest railways or take the gondola for aerial views of the valley below (if option selected).
More Aboriginal legends await at the Waradah Aboriginal Centre, an acclaimed contemporary gallery. See traditional artworks, watch dance performances, enjoy an interactive didgeridoo experience, and learn about contemporary Aboriginal culture firsthand from the local Darug and Gundungurra people.
Leaving the cultural center, travel to the quaint mountain township of Leura, home to cafes, restaurants and the Candy Store with sweets from Australia and around the world. Enjoy lunch in Leura (own expense or included if you choose the lunch option) and browse the town's antique stores and boutiques.
In the afternoon, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies and enjoy a close-up encounter with koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park, one of Australia's largest private collections of native animals and birds. Don’t forget your camera to photograph the varied wildlife in a natural bush setting.
As you head back to Sydney, travel via Olympic Park to see the impressive stadiums built for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and be returned to selected Sydney hotels in the late afternoon.
Click on "View Additional Info" for the hotel pickup list.
Itinerary
Scenic World Options:
- Scenic Skyway - Australia's only horizontal passenger-carrying cable car. It is a 7-minute ride 656 feet (200 meters) above the Jamison Valley where you can appreciate superb views of the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and Orphan Rock. The Skyway operates every 10 minutes.
- Scenic Railway - This is the world's steepest incline railway. Travel through the tunnel and ancient rainforest as the railway descends 1361 feet (415 meters) down the escarpment at a gradient of 52 degrees. The railway takes you to the rainforest boardwalk connecting to the Sceniscender platform and operates every 10 minutes.
- Scenic Cableway - The steepest aerial cable car in Australia will take you on a 1788 feet (545 meters) ride into the World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Jamison valley. The Scenic Cableway is completely wheelchair accessible.
Lunch:
Light cafe-style lunch - menu subject to change
- Spaghetti bolognese pasta
- Chicken and salad wrap sandwich
- Samosas served with Greek yogurt and salad
- Vegetable and goats cheese frittata served with salad
Hotel Pickups
- 7.45am Aspire Hotel
- 7.20am Boulevard Hotel
- 7.15am Cambridge Inn
- 7.15am Crescent on Bayswater
- 6.35am Crowne Plaza Coogee
- 7.10am De'Vere Hotel
- 7.40am Four Points Sheraton
- 7.25am Four Seasons
- 7.10am Grace Hotel
- 7.35am Hilton Hotel
- 6.20am Holiday Inn Airport Hotel
- 7.45am Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
- 7.00am Ibis King Street Wharf
- 7.15am Intercontinental
- 7.00am Langham Hotel
- 7.20am Marriott Sydney Harbour
- 7.05am Menzies Hotel
- 7.35am Mecure Sydney
- 7.20am Metro Sydney Central
- 7.50am Novotel Darling Harbour
- 7.40am Novotel Sydney Central
- 7.35am Old Sydney Holiday Inn
- 7.45am Parkroyal Darling Harbour
- 7.35am Park Hyatt
- 7.30am Park Regis
- 7.25am Pullman Hotel
- 7.20am Raddisson Blu
- 7.40am Rendezvous Hotel
- 7.25am Rydges World Square
- 7.40am Sebel Pier One
- 7.20am Sebel Surry Hills
- 7.30am Shangri-la Hotel
- 7.30am Sheraton on the Park
- 7.10am Sofitel Wentworth
- 7.50am Star City Coach Terminal
- 6.50am Swiss Grand Bondi
- 7.40am Swissotel
- 7.25am Sydney Harbour YHA
- 7.15am Vibe Hotel Sydney
- 7.10am Westin Sydney
- 7.25am YHA Sydney Central
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Fitgirlhilda, USA, May 2013
One if the most beautiful national parks I've ever been to. Very nice bus driver/guide. Wildlife park was great too.
Reviewed by Stephen P, April 2013
This was a brilliant day out our only moan was that we didn't have enough time to see everything. Great little zoo !
Advertisement
Advertisement
