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Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney

About this experience

Our Blue Mountains Day Tour offers a high-quality experience. Starting city pickup at 7:00 am, the first highlight of the day includes a stop at Sydney Zoo where you’ll enjoy a First Nations cultural talk and have the opportunity to encounter local wildlife with a zoo ranger. We will then make our way to the Blue Mountains where you’ll find yourself surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the lush Blue Mountains. After lunch (own cost) at Luera, you can enjoy a self-guided scenic stroll along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. You will have plenty of time to take in the unparalleled views from various lookout points on your walk along the clifftops. We then make our way to the Olympic Park Wharf where you board a scenic ferry back to the Sydney Harbour. You can choose to end the journey either at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour at the end of the day.

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  • Duration: 10 hr

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Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney
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Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (audio guide), Arabic (written information), hi (audio guide), hi (written information), German (audio guide), German (written information), vi (audio guide), vi (written information), Korean (audio guide), Korean (written information), Portuguese (audio guide), Portuguese (written information), Japanese (audio guide), Japanese (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), zh-CN (audio guide), zh-CN (written information), Italian (audio guide), Italian (written information), French (audio guide), French (written information), Dutch (audio guide), Dutch (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (written information)

Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Entry to Sydney Zoo
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free Audio Guide App
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Selected Sydney Central pickup
  • National parks fees

Not included

  • Scenic World ride tickets
  • We will stop at Leura for lunch (own cost)
  • Ferry ticket back to Sydney (approx. $10)

Itinerary and highlights

Start your adventure with a visit to Sydney Zoo, where you’ll meet native animals like kangaroos, koalas, and more. Explore the koala trail, and catch a fascinating indigenous artefact demonstration inside the Talking Hut. Don’t miss the massive reptile and nocturnal house—home to the largest collection of its kind—before grabbing a coffee and taking a quick break.

Take in the sweeping views of the Jamison Valley and gaze upon the iconic Three Sisters rock formation. Browse through local souvenir shops offering sparkling crystals and precious opals, then wander along the sandstone cliff edges and admire the ancient rock formations stretching all the way to Mount Gibraltar.

Pause for lunch in the picturesque village of Leura, known for its charming cafes and wide variety of food choices—from hearty burgers and woodfired pizzas to fresh salads and sweet treats like ice cream and handmade chocolates. Try the unique kangaroo burger or kangaroo pastry in a rich goulash sauce, or bring your own lunch to enjoy in the peaceful park. A local supermarket is also nearby for extra snacks or essentials.

Enjoy a self-guided hike along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk. There are a number of spectacular lookouts to enjoy including Orphan Rock Lookout, Katoomba Falls Lookout, Cliff View Lookout and Juliet's Balcony. The stunning views of the Blue Mountains are unparalleled on this walk along the clifftops.

Conclude the tour with a relaxing ferry ride along the Parramatta River, bypassing city traffic. Enjoy stunning views as you pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and arrive at Circular Quay near the Opera House.

Meeting and pickup information

  • St Laurence Church - 8:00am
  • Please be ready and waiting outside your selected hotel at least 10 minutes before the time listed below: // Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour - 70 Murray St, Darling Harbour @ 7:00am // Park Royal Darling Harbour - 150 Day St, Sydney @ 7:05am // Wynyard Hotel - 107 Clarence St, Sydney @ 7:15am // Sydney Harbour Marriot, 30 Pitt St, Sydney @ 7:25am // Sheraton Hotel Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney @ 7:35am // Holiday Inn Potts Point, 203 Victoria St, Potts Point @ 7:45am // Vibe Hotel Sydney, 111 Goulburn St, Sydney @ 7:55am // St Laurance Church, 812 George St, Sydney @ 8:00am //

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Audio
  • Arabic — Written
  • hi — Audio
  • hi — Written
  • German — Audio
  • German — Written
  • vi — Audio
  • vi — Written
  • Korean — Audio
  • Korean — Written
  • Portuguese — Audio
  • Portuguese — Written
  • Japanese — Audio
  • Japanese — Written
  • English — Audio
  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • zh-CN — Audio
  • zh-CN — Written
  • Italian — Audio
  • Italian — Written
  • French — Audio
  • French — Written
  • Dutch — Audio
  • Dutch — Written
  • Spanish — Audio
  • Spanish — Written
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sightseeing Tours Australia

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately we cannot take infants under the age of 3 years old
  • This tour concludes at Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, where you will catch a scenic ferry back to Sydney.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please be ready and waiting outside your selected hotel at least 10 minutes before the time listed below: // Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour - 70 Murray St, Darling Harbour @ 7:00am // Park Royal Darling Harbour - 150 Day St, Sydney @ 7:05am // Wynyard Hotel - 107 Clarence St, Sydney @ 7:15am // Sydney Harbour Marriot, 30 Pitt St, Sydney @ 7:25am // Sheraton Hotel Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth St, Sydney @ 7:35am // Holiday Inn Potts Point, 203 Victoria St, Potts Point @ 7:45am // Vibe Hotel Sydney, 111 Goulburn St, Sydney @ 7:55am // St Laurance Church, 812 George St, Sydney @ 8:00am //
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (audio guide), Arabic (written information), hi (audio guide), hi (written information), German (audio guide), German (written information), vi (audio guide), vi (written information), Korean (audio guide), Korean (written information), Portuguese (audio guide), Portuguese (written information), Japanese (audio guide), Japanese (written information), English (audio guide), English (live guide), English (written information), zh-CN (audio guide), zh-CN (written information), Italian (audio guide), Italian (written information), French (audio guide), French (written information), Dutch (audio guide), Dutch (written information), Spanish (audio guide), Spanish (written information).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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