Blue Mountains Small Group Tour w/optional Scenic World & Lunch

3.9
(17 reviews)
Sydney, Australia

9 to 12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the breathtaking Blue Mountains on this comprehensive day tour into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed region.

Begin with early arrival at Featherdale Wildlife Park when Australian wildlife is most active. Observe kangaroos, koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils with fewer crowds, before we continue to Lincoln's Rock for panoramic valley views.

Then, choose your adventure:

Scenic World option: Ride the world's steepest railway, glass-floor Cableway, aerial Skyway, and explore rainforest boardwalks. Lunch voucher included for Scenic World dining.

Village Option: Visit Govett's Leap's dramatic 180-meter cliff lookout over Grose Valley, then explore charming Leura village with free time for lunch (own expense) at local cafés.

Both options visit Echo Point to see the Three Sisters and hear Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, then continue to Wentworth Falls' spectacular 187-meter cascades.

Small-group tour (max 20 guests) with bilingual guides in English and Portuguese.

What's Included

Expert photo assistance at major viewpoints
Featherdale Wildlife Park entry ticket
All Blue Mountains National Park fees and conservation charges
Lunch voucher for Scenic World dining venues (Scenic World option only)
Expert bilingual tour guide (English or Portuguese)
Flexible itinerary with strategic crowd-avoidance timing
Return transportation from Sydney to Blue Mountains in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus
Scenic World Complete Pass - Railway, Skyway, Cableway & Scenic Walkway (if option selected)
Lunch is not included for those that select the option without the Scenic World ticket

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Stand in the BUS/COACH zone in front of the church at 7:30 AM SHARP (arrive by 7:20 AM). Driver/guide will call for "Blue Mountains Tour" with Mate Tours signage. Access via Central Station (5-min walk), Light Rail (Capitol Square/Chinatown, 3-min walk), or taxi. Map sent in confirmation email.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park

    Arrive Featherdale before large tour groups when animals are most active. With a certified guide on hand, observe kangaroos and wallabies, koalas, wombats and Tasmanian devils, and explore reptile exhibits in this award-winning park. Your guide assists with photos and shares wildlife conservation insights.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Blue Mountains (Pass by)

    Enter the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park through the dramatic escarpment. Your guide explains how the region earned World Heritage status and points out the distinctive blue haze created by eucalyptus oil droplets in the air. Watch the landscape transform from western Sydney suburbs to ancient sandstone cliffs and deep valleys.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lincoln's Rock

    Capture sweeping 180-degree panoramic views across Jamison Valley with blue-hazed eucalyptus forest. Your guide explains the unique "blue" haze phenomenon and Blue Mountains geological formation.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Katoomba (Pass by)

    Pass through Katoomba, the Blue Mountains' largest town, known for its Art Deco architecture and vibrant arts scene. Your guide shares insights about this historic mountain community as you make your way to Scenic World.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Scenic World Blue Mountains

    (if Scenic World + Lunch option selected) Experience all four world-class attractions with generous time to enjoy each. Ride the world's steepest railway (52-degree incline), explore ancient Jurassic rainforest on elevated boardwalks, glide across Jamison Valley on the glass-floor Cableway, and soar on the Scenic Skyway 270 meters above the gorge. Use your included lunch voucher at Scenic World dining facilities, offering convenient options for all dietary requirements,

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Govetts Leap

    (if Village option selected): Visit Govett's Leap, one of the Blue Mountains' most dramatic lookouts featuring sheer 180-meter cliff drops and breathtaking views across the Grose Valley. This spectacular viewpoint showcases a different perspective of the Blue Mountains' grandeur.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Leura

    (if Village option selected) Journey through charming Leura village with its tree-lined streets, European-style gardens, and heritage buildings housing boutique shops and cafés. Enjoy lunch (own expense) from one of the venues recommended by your guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Echo Point Lookout

    Take in breathtaking 270-degree panoramic views across Jamison Valley from multiple viewing platforms at this renowned Blue Mountains vantage point.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    The Three Sisters

    Visit the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and hear Dreamtime stories from your guide about this legendary landmark.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Wentworth Falls

    Experience one of the Blue Mountains' most spectacular waterfalls. Take a scenic walk to witness the 187-meter cascading Wentworth Falls, or relax at the Conservation Hut Café with refreshments (own expense) while others explore. Your guide will try to accommodates different activity preferences.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Sydney

    Relax on the scenic drive back through Blue Mountains villages. Your guide shares final insights, answers questions, and provides Sydney recommendations before drop off at the Meeting Point in Sydney Central.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mate Tours

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