Blue Mountains Wilderness Wonder

5.0
(63 reviews)
Sydney, Australia

9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Thrive in the UNESCO‑listed Blue Mountains National Park, wandering along dramatic cliff‑edge trails and uncovering majestic canyons, sheer sandstone walls, and picturesque hidden waterfalls.

Enjoy a private, crowd‑free experience on quieter trails where serene cascades and breathtaking vistas feel like they belong entirely to you.

Discover Australia’s native wildflowers and towering tree ferns, with the chance to encounter our curious water dragons, brush turkeys, cockatoos, kookaburras, and the wonderfully tuneful superb lyrebird.

Your itinerary is fully flexible — choose a gentle, slower‑paced day or an adventure packed with multiple trails and viewpoints, tailored to your interests, time, and fitness level for a heart‑stirring experience accessible to all.

You may also opt to visit cute, fluffy koalas and hand‑feed kangaroos at a wildlife sanctuary and/or explore Scenic World, riding the world’s steepest train and soaring gondolas above the canyon.

What's Included

Private transportation
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Tips
Lunch
Please bring your own water or drink bottle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up is available from Sydney hotels, airbnbs, Overseas Passenger Cruise Terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal within the inner-city metro area of Sydney as defined in the map. For busy streets without available parking spaces we will arrange pick up as close as possible.

Optional ferry ride from western Sydney back to Circular Quay or Barangaroo at conclusion of tour.

Will be fabulous to meet you all.

Many thanks,

Ben Barry

Personalised Sydney Tours
Discover. Immerse. Treasure.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge (Pass by)

    Take a scenic ferry ride upon conclusion of the Blue Mountains tour and see the Sydney Harbour Bridge up close from the water.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Sydney Zoo

    OPTIONAL: Visit the Australian animal area to hand feed kangaroos and wallabies, optional photo encounter with a koala, plus see a giant crocodile, Tasmanian devil, dingoes and wombats and walk through Australia's largest nocturnal exhibit to see the animals that are out and about at night.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    OPTIONAL: Tread in Charles Darwin's footsteps when he visited in 1836 along a trickling creek amongst native banksia, wattle and tree ferns, making the area famous.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Wentworth Falls Lookout

    Incredible canyon views, waterfall pictures and cliff edge hikes. There are a few walks to choose from that go down to or overlook the Wentworth Falls or Empress Falls at the Valley of the Waters which is a harder walk. Depending on our time and fitness levels I will recommend this walk or some easier walks in the surrounding area.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Leura (Pass by)

    Time depending peruse boutique stores, homewares and a family owned hand-made chocolate store. We will definitely drive slowly down the main street of this quaint village.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Echo Point Lookout

    See the inspiring Three Sisters sitting out there all by themselves.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Not for the faint hearted. Descend steep steps onto the first of the Three Sisters rock outcrops for an exhilarating experience. Optional and time depending.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    The Three Sisters

    The most photographed landscape of the Blue Mountains.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Scenic World

    OPTIONAL: Ride the word's steepest train and two gondola cable car's over the Jamison Valley. Walk through an ancient rainforest around an old coal mine. Great family fun.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Interesting perspective of Mt Solitary and see the location of a 1920's landslide. Look into the Megalong Valley from here as well.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Cahill's Lookout

    Short easy walk down to a point that overhangs the Megalong Valley and Boar's Head - an interesting shaped natural pillar. DIstant views of a couple of wineries and the Jenolan Karst Nature Reserve.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Katoomba Falls

    Take even concreted steps down to pretty Katoomba Cascades and continue on through a tree fern grove to the tumbling Katoomba Falls. Spectacular viewing 200 metres above the canyon floor.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Wentworth Falls Lake

    A local hangout on weekends of this pretty high altitude lake. Feed the ducks, eastern Swamphens and Eurasian coots.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    An optional detour to Australia's oldest mainland bridge that was built by convicts. Time depending on our drive back towards Sydney.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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