Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World
Overview
Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains on a day trip from Sydney. Start your day with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you'll see a number of native Australian animals. From here, head to Echo Point for the perfect view of the iconic Three Sisters. Lunch can be purchased from Leura Village (own expense). For those nature lovers, a visit to Scenic World won't disappoint. Enjoy a ride on the Scenic Railway, Cableway and Skyway offering stunning views of Katoomba Falls and the Blue Mountains. Then, finish your day with a Ferry cruise along the Parramatta River back to Circular Quay.
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park fees
- 3 Rides at Scenic World (includes a ride on the Cableway, Skyway and Railway)
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
- Entry/Admission - Scenic World Blue Mountains
- Entry/Admission - Parramatta River
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, 217 - 229 Kildare Rd Doonside, Blacktown, New South Wales 2767 Australia
After meeting your guide at your centrally located CBD hotel, travel approximately 45-minutes towards Featherdale Wildlife Park, one of Sydney's favorite native wildlife sanctuaries home to iconic Australian animals such as kangaroos, koala's, and a range of stunning native bird-life. Here you'll have the opportunity to take a selfie with a koala, get up close for a face-to-face encounter as you pose for the camera with the animals.
Stop At: The Three Sisters, Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Next, make your way to Echo Point Katoomba, the perfect vantage point for the iconic Three Sisters; a stunning natural rock formation named after an Aboriginal legend which describes a tale of three sisters turned to stone. Here, let your guide take you back in time as you explore the legends of the local Indigenous people and discover the history surrounding the rock formation. You'll also have time for the perfect photo opportunity as you look-out across the Jamison Valley and view the unique blue haze that covers the skyline.
Stop At: Scenic World Blue Mountains, Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Up next is Scenic World, one of the Blue Mountains most frequently visited attractions. For the nature lovers, soak up the fresh air and see the world heritage listed rainforest canopy as you make your way through the lush greenery along the boardwalks. If you're up for a little more adventure, scenic world is home to the worlds steepest incline railway as well as an incredible scenic cable-way ride. The cable-way is a fully enclosed glass floor cabin providing unique views over the valley out to the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock, Mt Solitary and the stunning Katoomba Falls. You'll feel like you're flying as you travel over the breathtaking Katoomba Falls - a sight you won't want to miss. If the glass floor isn't for you, there is solid flooring with seating available around the outskirts of the cabin.
Stop At: Parramatta River, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
End your day on a high as you bypass the peak hour traffic with a relaxing cruise down the Parramatta River back to either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. See some of Sydney's most expensive real estate as you cruise along the river and end with the perfect harbor photo opportunities as you arrive back in the CBD.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, 217 - 229 Kildare Rd Doonside, Blacktown, New South Wales 2767 Australia
After meeting your guide at your centrally located CBD hotel, travel approximately 45-minutes towards Featherdale Wildlife Park, one of Sydney's favorite native wildlife sanctuaries home to iconic Australian animals such as kangaroos, koala's, and a range of stunning native bird-life. Here you'll have the opportunity to take a selfie with a koala, get up close for a face-to-face encounter as you pose for the camera with the animals.
Stop At: The Three Sisters, Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Next, make your way to Echo Point Katoomba, the perfect vantage point for the iconic Three Sisters; a stunning natural rock formation named after an Aboriginal legend which describes a tale of three sisters turned to stone. Here, let your guide take you back in time as you explore the legends of the local Indigenous people and discover the history surrounding the rock formation. You'll also have time for the perfect photo opportunity as you look-out across the Jamison Valley and view the unique blue haze that covers the skyline.
Stop At: Scenic World Blue Mountains, Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Up next is Scenic World, one of the Blue Mountains most frequently visited attractions. For the nature lovers, soak up the fresh air and see the world heritage listed rainforest canopy as you make your way through the lush greenery along the boardwalks. If you're up for a little more adventure, scenic world is home to the worlds steepest incline railway as well as an incredible scenic cable-way ride. The cable-way is a fully enclosed glass floor cabin providing unique views over the valley out to the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock, Mt Solitary and the stunning Katoomba Falls. You'll feel like you're flying as you travel over the breathtaking Katoomba Falls - a sight you won't want to miss. If the glass floor isn't for you, there is solid flooring with seating available around the outskirts of the cabin.
Stop At: Parramatta River, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
End your day on a high as you bypass the peak hour traffic with a relaxing cruise down the Parramatta River back to either Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. See some of Sydney's most expensive real estate as you cruise along the river and end with the perfect harbor photo opportunities as you arrive back in the CBD.
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pick Up from select hotels only, please only select a hotel from the drop down list, should you enter an address which is not featured on the drop down list, we will notify you of the closest pick up point, please ensure you look out for messages advising you of an alternative pick up location.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- No Luggage permitted on the tour. Please leave luggage at your hotel.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Eisuke_K
April 2023
Tony is really amazing person I’ve never seen before I got influenced from him and I just wanna be like him he knew how to us happy I really had a good time and wanna say thank you and I’ll be back with my friend
Tony is really amazing person I’ve never seen before I got influenced from him and I just wanna be like him he knew how to us happy I really had a good time and wanna say thank you and I’ll be back with my friendfleming_w
April 2023
the trip do not have much about blue mountain, disappointed. but morning wildlife zoo is very fun, but time is very limited.
the trip do not have much about blue mountain, disappointed. but morning wildlife zoo is very fun, but time is very limited.Wes_B
April 2023
Had a great time going up to the Blue Mountain area, the views were absolutely incredible! Stopping at the wildlife sanctuary for a short time was a great touch, and my tour guide was very friendly and helpful. All round great tour, I would recommend it!
Had a great time going up to the Blue Mountain area, the views were absolutely incredible! Stopping at the wildlife sanctuary for a short time was a great touch, and my tour guide was very friendly and helpful. All round great tour, I would recommend it!Carmella_A
April 2023
Featherdale Animal Sanctuary was wonderful, and a definite highlight since we had a cloudy, drizzly day. We also enjoyed Scenic World way more than expected. It was beautiful and a delight.
Featherdale Animal Sanctuary was wonderful, and a definite highlight since we had a cloudy, drizzly day. We also enjoyed Scenic World way more than expected. It was beautiful and a delight.Susan_D
April 2023
The weather awful- but Mother Nature, I understand! Our guide was Barry, very personable and full of information, but did not help us in stops- he stayed with bus. I saw other FJ tour guides in uniform with their clients. We were on a non descript bus! Felt a bit cheated- not worth full FJ experi...
The weather awful- but Mother Nature, I understand! Our guide was Barry, very personable and full of information, but did not help us in stops- he stayed with bus. I saw other FJ tour guides in uniform with their clients. We were on a non descript bus! Felt a bit cheated- not worth full FJ experience.Michael_S
April 2023
First stop was Featherdale Wildlife Park and saw all the usual, kangaroos, Koalas , dingos, cassowarys, echidnas, emus, crocodile and loads of beautiful birds. After that a lunch stop at Leura, very quaint, then on to Scenic World at the Jamison Valley, combination of cable car, funicular railwa...
First stop was Featherdale Wildlife Park and saw all the usual, kangaroos, Koalas , dingos, cassowarys, echidnas, emus, crocodile and loads of beautiful birds. After that a lunch stop at Leura, very quaint, then on to Scenic World at the Jamison Valley, combination of cable car, funicular railway, At the bottom we walked through the rain forest which was beautiful then cable car back up. Journey back included a cruise on the Paramatta river back to Circular Key.