Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, an easy drive west of Sydney. Stretching for over one million hectares the Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands, truly one of Australia's natural wonders. View this wonderland of sandstone outcrops, deep ravines, pristine bushland and dramatic cliffs. Later, enjoy seeing unique Australian wildlife. Get up close and personal with kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and wombats.

Highlights:

• Pass by Homebush Bay, site of the 2000 Olympic Games
• Discover Leura village - a delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops
• Enjoy free time to wander the streets of Leura
• Stop at Echo Point and see the famous Three Sisters rock formation
• Discover the aboriginal dreamtime legends of the mountains and Three Sisters
• Follow the scenic Cliff Drive and enjoy breathtaking views of the Megalong Valley
• Travel through Katoomba - heart of the resort region within the Blue Mountains
• Grab a bite for lunch* or sit and enjoy the 360° views at Scenic World - the only view of the Three Sisters from your table!
• Glide out of the valley on the Cableway* taking in the panoramic views
• Take a ride on the Scenic Railway*, Cableway* or Skyway*, a journey 370 meters above ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls
• Enjoy a guided bushwalk along the Fairfax Heritage Walk
• Enjoy an afternoon encounter at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Have your photo taken with a cuddly koala and get up close to our native wildlife
• See kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and cute little penguins

Why not catch the rivercat back to Sydney and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River! Tickets are extra and can be purchased onboard.

* These experiences are optional at your discretion and cost

  Book and travel before 30 June 2008, and receive 15% off the regular retail adult price for the tour only option - BOOK NOW!

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Departure Point:

Coach Terminal, Lower Level, Star City Casino, Pyrmont. It is five minutes from downtown Sydney.

Departure Time:

8:40am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time

Return details:

Tour concludes in Sydney at approximately 5:30pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all centrally located Sydney hotels (below). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. To view a full list of Sydney City hotels where pickup is available from, click on the "View Map" icon above. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Contact details provided on confirmation voucher.

Itinerary:

Scenic World Options:

• Scenic Skyway -
  Australia's only horizontal passenger carrying cable car. It is a 7
  minute ride 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. This is
  payable direct.
• Scenic Railway - This is the world's
  steepest incline railway. Travel through the tunnel and ancient
  rainforest as the railway descends 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. This is payable direct.
• Sceniscender - The
  steepest aerial cable car in Australia will take you on a 545 meter
  ride into the World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Jamison valley.
  The Sceniscender is completely wheelchair accessible. This is payable
  direct.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Coach touring to the Blue Mountains
• Admission to Koala Park
• Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off
• Commentary by driver
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Scenic World
• Meals and beverages
• Items of a personal nature

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• Passengers are not permitted to hold Koalas by New South Wales law, but they may touch and pat the animal
• Please advise the name of your hotel in the 'Hotel Pick-up' box at time of booking

Wheelchair Accessibility:
All passengers with limited mobility will require a companion to assist with boarding and alighting from the touring vehicle, pushing a collapsible wheelchair and all other assistance required. The driver is not permitted to lift or push wheelchairs due to health and safety regulations.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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