Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Day Tour from Sydney

Explore the beautiful bushland on Sydney's doorstep by taking a full-day nature and wildlife day trip to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Leaving the city behind, you'll visit quaint mountain villages and Featherdale Wildlife Park on your scenic drive from Sydney. Experience all the Blue Mountains has to offer including the Three Sisters, Aboriginal Dreamtime legends and a boardwalk stroll through the rainforest.

You will see stunning vistas such as the Three Sisters at Katoomba, and have the option to ride the scenic railway, skyrail or cableway at Scenic World. You'll also have the opportunity to see Australia's unique wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and wombats.

Highlights of your Blue Mountains tour include:

• Free time to visit Leura village, a delightful blend of groomed gardens and quaint shops
• Stopping at Echo Point to see the famous Three Sisters rock formation
• Discovering the Aboriginal Dreamtime legends of the mountains and Three Sisters
• Following the scenic Cliff Drive and enjoying breathtaking views of the Megalong Valley
• Traveling through Katoomba, the heart of the Blue Mountains' resort region
• Enjoying an easy walk and stroll along the boardwalk through the rainforest
• The option to lunch at Scenic World, with 360-degree panoramas and views of the Three Sisters from your table
• The option to ride the Scenic Railway (the world's steepest incline railway) to the rainforest boardwalk, the Scenic Skyway for views of the Three Sisters, or the Scenic Cableway (the steepest aerial cable car in Australia) over the rainforest of the Jamison Valley
• Seeing koalas and other Australian animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from most Sydney hotels

OR

Star City Casino, downtown Sydney

Departure Time:

• 8:15am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:45pm

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
• Admission to Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Live commentary on board
• Lunch (if option selected)
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Scenic World
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations

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.
• Scenic Cableway - 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 Scenic Cableway is completely wheelchair accessible. This is payable
  direct.

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.