Discover the breathtaking Blue Mountains on a full-day tour from Sydney, combining Australian wildlife, waterfalls, rainforest and iconic mountain views. Start early at Featherdale Wildlife Park, arriving around opening time before the large crowds and tour buses. See Australian wildlife as the animals wake up and become active, with great opportunities to feed and interact with kangaroos, wallabies and more. Enjoy breakfast or coffee at the park at your own expense. Continue to Wentworth Falls, then Lincoln’s Rock for spectacular Jamison Valley views. If Lincoln’s Rock is closed, your guide will visit Sublime Point instead. Next, enjoy included admission to Scenic World and experience the Railway, Cableway, Skyway and rainforest boardwalks. Lunch is at your own expense at a Scenic World café or restaurant. Finish at Echo Point and the Three Sisters, followed by Katoomba Falls, before returning to Sydney.
In demand: 13 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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,
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Blue Mountains Tour with Featherdale & Scenic World lasts about 9–12 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $189 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
It can: 13 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Mountains Tour with Featherdale & Scenic World | 9–12 hours | 3.9 (20) | $189 | |
Blue Mountains Private Tour (Featherdale & Scenic World optional) | 8–10 hours | 5.0 (76) | $322 | View |
Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World | 10 hours | 4.6 (2,688) | $148 | View |
Blue Mountains Tour: Deluxe Small Group, ScenicWorld, Featherdale | 10 hours | 4.9 (385) | $161 | View |
Blue Mountains authentic tour Scenic World waterfalls lookouts | 9h 30min | 4.9 (1,531) | $149 | View |
Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World | 10h 45min | 4.8 (893) | $139 | View |
Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry | 10h 30min | 4.7 (600) | $148 | View |
Take in breathtaking 270-degree panoramic views across Jamison Valley from multiple viewing platforms at this renowned Blue Mountains vantage point.
Visit the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and hear Dreamtime stories from your guide about this legendary landmark.
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.
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.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mate Tours.