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A UNESCO World Heritage Site covering an area of around 3,861 square miles (10,000 square kilometers), the Blue Mountains region is a popular day-trip destination from Sydney. Featuring tall forests, sandstone cliffs, dramatic canyons, and scenic lookouts and waterfalls, the area is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The Basics
Many full-day tours from Sydney include a stop at the Blue Mountains, a popular destination for hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, canyoning, and mountain biking. Scenic highlights include the iconic Three Sisters rock formation, Jamison Valley, Wentworth Falls, Echo Point Lookout, Jenolan Caves, and the cable cars and tramways at Katoomba Scenic World. The mountains are also home to over 400 species of animals.
Blue Mountains tours can be combined with visits to Mt. Tomah Botanical Gardens, Featherdale Wildlife Park, or a cruise on the Parramatta River. Popular upgrades include admission to Scenic World, and its Scenic Skyway, Scenic Railway, and Scenic Walkway. Multi-day tours can include Sydney sightseeing or a trip to the Hunter Valley wine region.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Blue Mountains are located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Sydney, about a 90-minute drive. It’s also possible to take a train to the Blue Mountains, with stations in Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Blackheath, Mount Victoria, and Lithgow.
When to Get There
The Blue Mountains can be visited year-round. Wintertime (June to August) is the peak tourist season and will see the biggest crowds. March to May is the best time for hiking. Visit from December to February to escape the heat in Sydney. Visit between September and November to see the area covered in blooms.
How the Blue Mountains Got Its Name
Named for the blue haze that always seems to surround the area, the Blue Mountains region is covered with Eucalyptus trees, which release droplets of oil into the air. The oil droplets, when combined with water vapor and dust particles, refract the light, making it look blue.
The Basics
Many full-day tours from Sydney include a stop at the Blue Mountains, a popular destination for hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, canyoning, and mountain biking. Scenic highlights include the iconic Three Sisters rock formation, Jamison Valley, Wentworth Falls, Echo Point Lookout, Jenolan Caves, and the cable cars and tramways at Katoomba Scenic World. The mountains are also home to over 400 species of animals.
Blue Mountains tours can be combined with visits to Mt. Tomah Botanical Gardens, Featherdale Wildlife Park, or a cruise on the Parramatta River. Popular upgrades include admission to Scenic World, and its Scenic Skyway, Scenic Railway, and Scenic Walkway. Multi-day tours can include Sydney sightseeing or a trip to the Hunter Valley wine region.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Don’t forget your camera to capture stunning vistas.
- Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, especially if planning to hike in the park.
- Wi-Fi is available at the Blue Mountains Heritage Center.
- Full-day tours from Sydney can last upwards of 10 hours.
- Most tours include pickup and drop-off from Sydney hotels.
How to Get There
The Blue Mountains are located about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Sydney, about a 90-minute drive. It’s also possible to take a train to the Blue Mountains, with stations in Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Blackheath, Mount Victoria, and Lithgow.
When to Get There
The Blue Mountains can be visited year-round. Wintertime (June to August) is the peak tourist season and will see the biggest crowds. March to May is the best time for hiking. Visit from December to February to escape the heat in Sydney. Visit between September and November to see the area covered in blooms.
How the Blue Mountains Got Its Name
Named for the blue haze that always seems to surround the area, the Blue Mountains region is covered with Eucalyptus trees, which release droplets of oil into the air. The oil droplets, when combined with water vapor and dust particles, refract the light, making it look blue.
Address: Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
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All Inclusive Blue Mountains Small-Group Day Trip from Sydney
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Experience the majestic World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a small-group full-day tour from Sydney. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Mountains and sites including the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Hop onboard the Scenic Railway (or other rides) at Scenic World, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch (dietary requirements accommodated), and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to see kangaroos and other native Australian critters. Then, cruise by boat back to Sydney Harbour on the Parramatta River.
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Blue Mountains Private Day Tour from Sydney with Wildlife Park and Cruise
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Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on this small-group excursion with a local guide. After a convenient hotel pickup, watch for koalas, wombats, and crocodiles at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Then, take an optional cable car ride with amazing views of Katoomba Falls, visit Australia’s Grand Canyon, and enjoy a relaxing cruise back to Sydney on the Parramatta River.
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Private Blue Mountains Day Trip with Wildlife Park ( Koalas) & River Cruise
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Escape the city for an action-packed tour of the Blue Mountains, including round-trip coach transport from Sydney. Pay a visit to the Sydney Olympic Park;observe kangaroos and koalas at the Featherdale Wildlife Park; and see landmarks like the Three Sisters, Boars Head Rock and Wentworth Falls. After lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), ride the skyrail at Scenic World (extra cost), then enjoy a scenic cruise down the Parramatta River to Sydney Harbour. This small-group tour is limited to 21 people and includes hotel pick-up.
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Ultimate Blue Mountains Private Tour including Scenic World and Featherdale
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Experience the beauty and history of the Blue Mountains on this private full-day tour. Start with a cable car journey for views of the Jamison Valley and then see the Three Sisters rock formation. Visit Scenic World and ride the ‘world’s steepest railway’, and stop for lunch in the picturesque town of Leura (own expense). Next you’ll experience a traditional Aboriginal dance performance, and feed a Kangaroo if you choose. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to get out of the city learn about Australian culture and history.
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All-Inclusive Blue Mountains Tour in a Luxury Mercedes Sprinter
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Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on an all-inclusive, full-day tour from Sydney. Receive personalized service from your guide on a small-group tour with a maximum of 16 participants. It’s an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, forest walks, wildlife encounters, and more. See much more than touring independently on this thorough tour that appeals to many interests
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Insider Tour from Sydney
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Immerse in the beauty of the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains National Park. During this day trip from Sydney, go off the beaten track while exploring magnificent valleys, rivers, and gorges with an expert guide. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and Mt. Tomah Botanic Gardens, hike the Jamison Valley and sightsee along Cliff Drive. Morning tea, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are included. Numbers are limited to 10 people, allowing for a small-group experience.
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All-Inclusive Blue Mountains Tour in a Luxury Mercedes Sprinter
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Join an expert guide for a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains. Leave from Sydney and visit lesser-known vantage points around Wentworth Falls and Echo Point, for spectacular views overlooking the Jamison Valley, Mt Solitary and Three Sisters. Meet Australian critters at Featherdale Wildlife Park and take a ride at Scenic World (own expense), all offer great perspectives on the Blue Mountains. Glide back into Sydney on a Parramatta River cruise that ends at Circular Quay. This small-group limited to 14 people includes morning tea and lunch.
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Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife at Sunset from Sydney Lunch Included
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Avoid the early-morning traffic (and enjoy a sleep-in) on this trip to the Blue Mountains by departing Sydney mid-morning. Embark upon a scenic bushwalk overlooking Jamison Valley, learn about native flora and fauna, as well as the local indigenous people, from your guide, enjoy an included picnic lunch, then enjoy some free time in a quaint town. Finally, arrive at the famed Three Sisters to watch the golden light of sunset cast its glow over the mountains.
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Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with an Aboriginal Experience
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Dive deep into the cultural roots of Australia during this Blue Mountains tour from Sydney including round-trip transport, morning tea and scones, and a 2-course lunch. Watch a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony at Katoomba Waterfall, and then head to the Waradah Aboriginal Centre and Featherdale Wildlife Park. End your day with a ferry ride up the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour.
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Blue Mountains Scenic Flight
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Experience unforgettable views from a light aircraft as you fly over the Blue Mountains National Park. On your one-hour flight you'll see Blue Mountains highlights, including the Three Sisters and the Warragamba Dam. At times you'll fly quite low, for the best views and photo opportunities. Enjoy live commentary along the way.
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Blue Mountains Private Tour with Wildlife Park and River Cruise
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Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on this private excursion with just your party and a local guide. After a convenient hotel or AirBnB pickup, watch for koalas, wombats, and crocodiles at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Then, enjoy an optional cable car ride with amazing views of Katoomba Falls, visit Australia’s Grand Canyon, and learn about important elements of aboriginal culture.
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Blue Mountains In a Day:Private Day Trip From Sydney
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The Blue Mountains makes a popular day trip destination from Sydney, and a private tour is the best way to see the region. This private full-day tour is tailor-made for you, so you can choose to ride the cable car at Scenic World, take in the views from Echo Point, or see koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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Blue Mountains Supreme Day Tour
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See more of New South Wales with a small-group tour of the Blue Mountains with visits to Fetherdale Wildlife Park and Scenic World. See some of Australia’s unique wildlife, experience the Three Sister’s Rock formation and get a taste of small-town life with free time to explore the charming village of Leura. Then enjoy a river cruise from Homebush Bay back to Circular Quay and see the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge up close.
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Private Blue Mountains Day Tour including Wildlife Park
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Enjoy a private full-day tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the scenic Jamison Valley, Three Sisters rock formations, and have lunch in the quaint village of Leura (not included). Explore the rain forest at Scenic World, which features the Scenic Skyway and Scenic Railway rides (own expense). Admire towering waterfalls, forest-clad mountains, and sculptural rocks, and see native Australian animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Stop for photos at Sydney Olympic Park on the return drive to your Sydney hotel.
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All-Day Blue Mountains Private Tour with Professional Guide for Up to 4 People
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Get out of Sydney, and explore the amazing Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a private guide. Discover the iconic landmarks of the mountains, and venture to hidden spots most tourists don’t get to. Visit the Three Sisters, hike to beautiful Katoomba Falls, get panoramic photo opportunities at Cahill Lookout, look for colorful parrots, and get a full day out in nature.
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Private Blue Mountains Insider Tour from Sydney
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Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this full-day tour of the Blue Mountains. With your dedicated guide, combine visits to the Mt. Tomah Botanical Gardens and Featherdale Wildlife Park with hikes through the canyon and an Aussie picnic lunch. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your hotel included.
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Private Blue Mountains and Winery Day-Trip from Sydney
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Discover the dramatic vistas, exotic wildlife and wild forests of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney. Maximize your time with a private guide and personalized itinerary, including spectacular views of the Megalong Valleys, wine tasting at a local winery, a ride on the thrilling Scenic World railway, and a river cruise back into Sydney (optional).
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Private Blue Mountains Tour with Kangaroo and Koala Experience
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Benefit from a private full-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains with round-trip transport from Sydney. Visit popular destinations and lesser-known spots in Blue Mountains National Park, and meet some of Australia’s native animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park. You’ll make the most of your time with a private guide, and have the option to return on the scenic Parramatta River cruise (additional cost).
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Private Tour: Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains in a day
Visit two major natural attractions in New South Wales on this private full-day tour to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves from Sydney. Ride in style in a new Volkswagen minibus to Jenolan Caves, one of the world’s largest cave systems, and to Blue Mountain highlights like Katoomba Falls, Echo Point Lookout, The Three Sisters, and Scenic World. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Private Guided Tour: Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney
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Take in the highlights of the Blue Mountains with the benefit of a private guide on this full-day tour from Sydney. Visit Scenic World and choose to ride the Scenic Railway, Scenic Skyway, or Scenic Cableway (own expense) for great views of the landscape. You'll also see Australian animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park, stop for photo ops at viewpoints, and travel round-trip in a spacious Volkswagen minibus.
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Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroos & Koala Encounter
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Explore the Blue Mountains on a private, luxury day tour from Sydney. Visit the Three Sisters rock formation and see panoramic views from Echo Point. Stop at Scenic World and then visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you can view native animals such as Koalas and Kangaroos. Avoid crowds and don’t worry about the hassles of driving and navigating with all the logistics and details taken care of by your guide.
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Blue Mountains Private Tour from Sydney with Jenolan Caves
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Swap the city streets of Sydney for the vast landscapes of the Blue Mountains on a private day trip. Taking a private tour means that you’ll have the flexibility to tweak your itinerary according to your interests, while a personal guide ensures you that you receive undivided attention.
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Private Luxury Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney
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Absorb the true Australian wilderness with our up close and personal visit to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.
Meet your host at your accommodation at 8am in a private vehicle for a full day exploring this beautiful region in a safe and comfortably distanced way. We want to expose you to stunning private vantage points only a true local would know.
Be awed by the spectacular natural wonders that surround you.The Wentworth Falls hike takes approximately one hour down to the valley floor alongside a giant waterfall. A perfect activity before lunch – get this hike under your belt so you can enjoy a cold beer and a hearty lunch.
After lunch, get a glimpse into the rich history of the Mountains and you will also get a peek at the legendary Three Sisters and hear the extraordinary history of the curious rock formations.
Your host will return you to your accommodation at 5pm. This is a tailorable itinerary and exclusive to your group only.
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney with amazing lookouts (Private Tour)
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains the easy way on this private guided tour from Sydney. Travelers short on time in Australia will especially benefit from this guided tour, as you won’t have to worry about wasting time on public transport. Enjoy some of the area’s must-do activities, such as kangaroo spotting, and spectacular views of mountains and waterfalls.
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