Blue Mountains Day Trip Including Parramatta River Cruise
Overview
The Blue Mountains now World-Heritage listed, has deep gorges, steep cliffs, spectacular lookouts, excellent bushwalks and rich flora and fauna. On this tour, you'll discover the meaning of the name the Blue Mountains. You'll travel by clean, modern and air-conditioned buses on a personalized tour with friendly service. Your tour includes a pick up from pre scheduled locations in the city centre, . Travel with passionate, friendly and qualified guides with local knowledge and extensive commentary as you visit the famous places and “get off the beaten track”.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Harbour Cruise (on a Sydney Ferry)
- Pick up from pre-scheduled pickup points
- Experienced Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission - Sydney Harbour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sydney Zoo, 700 Great Western Highway Bungarribee, Blacktown, New South Wales 2767 Australia
Sydney Zoo – Sydney’s newest zoo is located on our way to the Blue Mountains. This is a great opportunity to meet Australian wildlife such as Kangaroo, Koala, Dingo, Wombat, Tasmanian Devil, Echidna and more. You can also meet African and Asian animals! (Cheetah, lion, Red Panda, Elephant, Sumatran Tiger and more).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kings Tableland, Blue Mountains Nat'l Park NSW 2787, Australia
The best place to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains (away from the large buses – big Coaches DO NOT have access at Kings Tableland)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wentworth Falls Lookout, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Bush walk to one of the most spectacular lookout points in the Blue Mountains.
SOME DAYS YOU WILL VISIT LEURA CASCADES INSTEAD OF WENTWORTH FALLS.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Leura, Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Spend free time to explore this picturesque village. Great shops, excellent choices for lunch to cater to everyone’s taste & budget… Leura is very popular with Sydney locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Katoomba, Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Katoomba is the centre of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to its two most popular tourist attractions: The Three Sisters rock formation and Scenic World.
Stop At: Scenic World Blue Mountains, Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Skyway – Australia’s highest cable car.
Cableway – Australia’s biggest cable car.
Railway – The steepest incline passenger carrying railway in the world.
Walkway – the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia, with 2.4 km inside a temperate rainforest.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Three Sisters, Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Here you will hear the Aboriginal legends about this famous rock formation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Auburn, Greater Sydney, New South Wales
En route see Homebush Bay, home of the 2000 Olympic Games.
Stop At: Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
Escape nasty afternoon traffic and unwind on an afternoon cruise along Parramatta river (which becomes Sydney Harbour) back to Circular Quay (city centre) where your tour ends.
Duration: 50 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sydney Zoo, 700 Great Western Highway Bungarribee, Blacktown, New South Wales 2767 Australia
Sydney Zoo – Sydney’s newest zoo is located on our way to the Blue Mountains. This is a great opportunity to meet Australian wildlife such as Kangaroo, Koala, Dingo, Wombat, Tasmanian Devil, Echidna and more. You can also meet African and Asian animals! (Cheetah, lion, Red Panda, Elephant, Sumatran Tiger and more).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kings Tableland, Blue Mountains Nat'l Park NSW 2787, Australia
The best place to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains (away from the large buses – big Coaches DO NOT have access at Kings Tableland)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wentworth Falls Lookout, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Bush walk to one of the most spectacular lookout points in the Blue Mountains.
SOME DAYS YOU WILL VISIT LEURA CASCADES INSTEAD OF WENTWORTH FALLS.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Leura, Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Spend free time to explore this picturesque village. Great shops, excellent choices for lunch to cater to everyone’s taste & budget… Leura is very popular with Sydney locals.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Katoomba, Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Katoomba is the centre of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to its two most popular tourist attractions: The Three Sisters rock formation and Scenic World.
Stop At: Scenic World Blue Mountains, Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Skyway – Australia’s highest cable car.
Cableway – Australia’s biggest cable car.
Railway – The steepest incline passenger carrying railway in the world.
Walkway – the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia, with 2.4 km inside a temperate rainforest.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Three Sisters, Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Here you will hear the Aboriginal legends about this famous rock formation.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Olympic Park, Auburn, Greater Sydney, New South Wales
En route see Homebush Bay, home of the 2000 Olympic Games.
Stop At: Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales Australia
Escape nasty afternoon traffic and unwind on an afternoon cruise along Parramatta river (which becomes Sydney Harbour) back to Circular Quay (city centre) where your tour ends.
Duration: 50 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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.
Mick G
April 2023
We had the perfect guide in Les, he was on time and his knowledge was fantastic, he was giving us relevant information all the time, and had the odd joke thrown in which made it even more enjoyable. He got us to the other sites early and got really good parking and vantage points. Although the Zo...
We had the perfect guide in Les, he was on time and his knowledge was fantastic, he was giving us relevant information all the time, and had the odd joke thrown in which made it even more enjoyable. He got us to the other sites early and got really good parking and vantage points. Although the Zoo and Cable cars were not in the original price, they are well worth the extra cost, as is having your photograph with a Koala, which only tours can do. The cable cars are really good and 3 trips on them for one price. The walk through the jungle before our final ride was very informative and gave us a lot of knowledge about the eco system within the forest and how it protects itself. All in all a very good trip, possibly one of the best ones we have been on, and we have done lots of trips in lots of different countries, well done Les a fantastic day all round.AlexTheJock
April 2023
Four long time friends, all of us senior citizens and seasoned travellers went on this trip and we really all cannot say enough good things about the experience. All four of us have taken many different excursions in many different places over the years and this one ranked right up there with the...
Four long time friends, all of us senior citizens and seasoned travellers went on this trip and we really all cannot say enough good things about the experience. All four of us have taken many different excursions in many different places over the years and this one ranked right up there with the best of them, and maybe could even be considered the best trip we've ever been on. Les, our driver/tour guide, was one of the most knowledgeable persons we've ever met, with a superb personality that just makes you want to smile and enjoy the day. He put his heart and soul into making sure that everyone on the trip had the best day possible. We started off with a visit to Sydney Zoo, which we had to pay extra for, but Les gets quite a discount on the normal price. We got there just as the zoo opened, and he handed us over to a member of the zoo staff who took us down to the koala enclosure for photos with these lovely creatures. You have to pay a small fee for this, but again totally worth it. After this you have free time to explore the zoo before it gets too busy. It was then onto the Elysian Rock Lookout for some amazing views and photo opportunities. We finally rounded off the morning with lunch in the pretty garden village of Leura. In the afternoon we visited Scenic World where we took the cable car across the gorge, then another steep one down into the gorge, followed by a walk through the rainforest and finally a ride on the steepest train in the Southern Hemisphere. Les gave us a great talk as we walked through the rainforest and imparted so much interesting information. This part of the trip is extra but again is totally worth the money, and is something that should not be missed, especially the train climb up the hill. Onto Katoomba Falls for some happy snaps before we fed the wild cockatoos. Finally, before leaving the national park, we visited Lincoln's Rock to get some more brilliant photos. We rounded off the day by going down the Parramatta River on the fast jet ferry to Circular Quay. We would all thoroughly recommend this day and whatever Les's employers are paying him it isn't enough, as the guy is an absolute gem.cheesehead54
April 2023
My friend and I felt that this was one of the best experiences in our travels. We feel that the guide sets the tone. Les, our guide, was extremely intelligent, definitely knows his stuff and was very humorous. He was very inclusive with a group including young children through seniors. First, w...
My friend and I felt that this was one of the best experiences in our travels. We feel that the guide sets the tone. Les, our guide, was extremely intelligent, definitely knows his stuff and was very humorous. He was very inclusive with a group including young children through seniors. First, we went to the Sydney Zoo where we were admitted before the general public. We got to take pictures with the Koalas first. We really liked the “open gate” policy of the zoo where it was up to each animal whether or not it went outside. Next, was the first of several lookouts. This one was a little tricky getting to,my friend decided not to go. Then we had lunch on our own. Les pointed out several places to eat. After lunch we were off to Scenic World in the Blue Mountains for the cable car adventure. While the cable cars were entertaining, it was the walk to the train that really stood out for me. Although Les explained and entertained along the trip this is where he really shined. Les explained and demonstrated about the environmental conditions, past and present, in the area. We explored the area further seeing some cockatiels and a waterfall. Next was Lincoln’s Rock. We once again had a picturesque overlook of the Blue Mountains. Lastly, it was time to say goodbye to Les as we took the ferry down the Parramatta River under the Harbor Bridge and passed the Opera House.Edith_T
April 2023
This trip gave us all we were looking for. We had a fabulous day and a fantastic driver/guide who shared heaps of information. Our visit to Sydney Zoo was special as we were able to access before the zoo opened. Leura is a lovely little village where we stopped for an hour for lunch (own expense)...
This trip gave us all we were looking for. We had a fabulous day and a fantastic driver/guide who shared heaps of information. Our visit to Sydney Zoo was special as we were able to access before the zoo opened. Leura is a lovely little village where we stopped for an hour for lunch (own expense). It would have been great if we had some extra time to discover. Views of the Blue Mountains were magnificent and hopping on the ferry back from Olympic Park, gave us the best views of the skyline, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.Marie_B
April 2023
Great itinerary and timing. Our tour guide Matthew is very knowledgeable of Australian history. Learning a bit about aboriginal tucker is a bonus! If you are Sydney for only a few days, I would recommend this tour.
Great itinerary and timing. Our tour guide Matthew is very knowledgeable of Australian history. Learning a bit about aboriginal tucker is a bonus! If you are Sydney for only a few days, I would recommend this tour.Georgiana_L
April 2023
Seeing the Three Sisters and the river cruise with amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House in the evening. The Koala Trail at Sydney Zoo was great with an expert talking about these iconic animals of Australia. It was great to have exclusive entry to the zoo before the publ...
Seeing the Three Sisters and the river cruise with amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House in the evening. The Koala Trail at Sydney Zoo was great with an expert talking about these iconic animals of Australia. It was great to have exclusive entry to the zoo before the public. Les was a great guide for our tour with lots of interesting stories.