Leura

Bus & minivan tours

Join a small group on this all-inclusive day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a local guide. Gaze at the rainforest on a guided walk in Scenic World, see the iconic Three Sisters from Echo Point, and meet endemic animals at the Featherdale Wildlife Park or Western Sydney Zoo. Begin your tour early at one of the meeting points, then set off on your adventure ahead of large groups. Arrive at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains and experience all the rides with your local guide. Ride the Scenic Railway into the rainforest, take the Skyway across the valley see magnificent views of the waterfall, and enjoy the Cableway. Skip some of the general queues and head straight to the rides. Take a stroll on a boardwalk through the rainforest and hear all about its ecosystem. Then, follow your guide to a cliff lookout and soak in panoramic views of the Jamison Valley, with its pink sandstone cliffs and eucalyptus-bound forests. Next, walk down the road to Echo Point and admire sweeping views of the Three Sisters rock formation from the lookout. Learn about its cultural significance from your guide. Then, time permitting, enjoy some time on your own to wander around and take photos. After working up an appetite, tuck into lunch in the Blue Mountains. After your meal, continue to Featherdale Wildlife Park or Western Sydney Zoo to spend some time close to some of Australia's natives. Get a hands-on experience with native animals, including hand-feeding a kangaroo. After spending the day connecting with nature in the World Heritage-listed area of the Blue Mountains, Take a ferry back to Sydney along the Parramatta River. See landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and end the trip at Circular Quay Wharf.  This tour is an all-weather activity, we advise guests to check the weather outside 24 hours, not refunds within 24 hours. *The Cableway at Scenic World will be closed from October 14th to November 8th, 2024 due to scheduled maintenance. The Scenic Railway, Skyway, and Rainforest Walk will remain open and operational.

Explore the mountains and world famous attractions. Our Day Tour includes a visit to a wildlife park, Echo Point, The Three Sisters, and Scenic World. Ride the world’s steepest incline railway, enjoy a walk through a rainforest canopy, or just marvel at the views of Jamieson Valley all on our day tour. Itinerary 7:45 AM – Pickup from your departure point in Sydney (Central Station) 9:00 AM – Arrive at Sydney Zoo 10:00 AM –Depart Sydney Zoo 11:00 AM – Arrive Echo Point and the Three Sisters 11:30 AM – Enjoy plenty of time to explore the attractions of the Mountains ( Leura village and Scenic World 3:30 PM – Commence our return to Sydney 5:45 PM – Arrive back in Sydney

Embark on a Small Group Guided Trip to the Blue Mountains on a full-day minivan tour from Sydney Maximum 21 people. Visit multiple lookouts and take in the views of Jamison Valley. Ride the world's steepest railway and visit Sydney Zoo. First, after pickup, stop off at Echo Point, where you will have the closest and best view of the Three Sisters. Witness the blue haze and the vast expanse of the Jamison Valley, and experience the Blue Mountains' beauty. Next, visit Scenic World and dare yourself to ride the steepest railway in the world. The Railway has an incline of 52-64 degrees, with views from the top of the Three Sisters and the Valley, Ride the Skyway with See Through Glass Bottom & Enjoy the Cableway as well as a walk through the Rainforest. After, visit a quaint village in the Blue Mountains. Explore the boutique stores and enjoy lunch (at own expense) at one of the cafes or restaurants. Then, on the way back to Sydney, venture to the Western Plains to visit Sydney Zoo — Sydney’s ultimate wildlife experience. See a koala or a wallaby with an amazing nocturnal enclosure of Australian mammals and reptiles, and other animals from around the globe. Conclude your day with a ferry ride on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay. Travel under the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House before disembarking at Circular Quay at approx 5pm where tour concludes.

See more of the Blue Mountains with this all-inclusive pass. Enjoy panoramic views from the top deck aboard your bus with this full-day hop-on hop-off pass. Stroll through the ancient rainforest and enjoy access to the Scenic World Skyway, Railway, Walkway, and Cableway, all at your own pace. Experience the Scenic World and descend deep into the Jamison Valley on the steepest train in the world, the famous Scenic Railway. Stroll through the Jurassic Rainforest along the Scenic Walkway – the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia – before gliding above the treetops aboard the Scenic Cableway. The Cableway is the largest and steepest aerial cable car in the Southern Hemisphere and gives you a wonderful view across the valley as it gently returns you to the top. Hop on the Scenic Skyway, the highest single-span cable car in the world, for views across the valley to the Three Sisters and an aerial view of Katoomba Falls. It also has an electric glass floor which disappears to leave you dancing on air.

Explore the beauty, lookouts and valleys of this remarkable region with a local guide. See the very best locations and amazing views on a unique tour crafted to avoid the crowds. Sleep in, avoid the Sydney traffic peak and all the big tour groups. Join us in an epic journey that will showcase the natural beauty of this world heritage listed region. It is filled with dramatic cliffs, eucalypt forests and waterflows so we don’t have time for theme parks or trendy café spots. Understand its history and grandeur to see waterflows and spectacular cliff edge valley views from scenic lookouts. Listen or spot our birdlife as we enjoy a bush picnic lunch and see the Three Sisters at the very best time as the sandstone rocks glow in the late afternoon sun. We start later than most tours to avoid the crowds and avoid tourist traps. Stop at a working farm to pat the kangaroos, wallabies or see a joey. Our VIP backstage pass with a koala is an extended private session up close with the koala and special photo moments. Dinner included at a local restaurant to complete a memorable day. Travel in a small group with a keen photographer guide so you will have picture perfect memories.

Discover the highlights of Blue Mountains National Park on this guided tour from Sydney. Begin with pickup at selected pickup points in the city, then drive to Sydney Zoo on the way to the Blue Mountains. Stop at the zoo and have the option to buy an entry ticket on the day. If you enter the zoo, enjoy a great opportunity to meet Australian wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, wombats, Tasmanian devils, echidna, and more. See Asian and African animals such as cheetahs, lions, red pandas, elephants, a Sumatran tiger, and more. From Sydney Zoo, continue to Kings Tableland or Evans Lookout, the best places to view the wilderness of the Blue Mountains away from the large tourist buses. Then, follow your guide on a bushwalk to one of the most spectacular lookout points in the Blue Mountains, Wentworth Falls or Katoomba Falls. Next, spend some free time exploring Leura, a picturesque village known as the “Garden Village.” Browse the shops and take your pick from a range of lunch options (at your own expense) in a popular village Sydney locals love. After the lunch break, move on to Katoomba, the center of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to its two most popular tourist attractions: the Three Sisters rock formation and Scenic World. At Three Sisters, hear the Aboriginal legends about this famous rock formation, then continue to Scenic World. While at Scenic World, enjoy all the features that one of Australia’s most visited tourist attractions offers, for additional costs on the day. Ride Skyway, Australia’s highest cable car, or Cableway, Australia’s biggest cable car. Take the chance to head up the steepest incline passenger-carrying railway in the world on the Scenic World Railway, or stroll across the 2.4-kilometer Walkway inside a temperate rainforest, the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia. With your guide, learn about aboriginal rock engravings and the First Nations people, thought to have arrived in the area many years ago. After Scenic World, drive through Homebush Bay, home of the 2000 Olympic Games. For the last leg of your return trip, escape nasty afternoon traffic and unwind on an afternoon ferry cruise along Parramatta River to Sydney Harbour and Sydney city center, where your tour ends.

Experience the Blue Mountains like never before with our exclusive luxury small group tour. Start your day with a convenient pickup from your Sydney hotel in one of our premium vehicles, designed for your comfort and style. This isn't just a tour—it's your adventure, curated to fit your pace and interests. Begin with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you’ll get up close to Australia’s iconic wildlife. Hand-feed kangaroos, admire the cuddly koalas, and encounter a range of native species including dingoes, cassowaries, and vibrant birdlife. Next, embark on a guided bushwalk at Wentworth Falls. Wander through enchanting tea-tree forests, fern gullies, and cave overhangs, all leading to breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley. Whether you're up for a challenging hike or prefer a leisurely stroll, our guide will tailor the experience to suit you. Marvel at the misty waters cascading over the rocky cliffs, with the opportunity to take in alternative routes for those seeking a more relaxed pace. For lunch, we stop at the quaint Leura Village. Explore charming cafes, cozy restaurants, and delightful bakeries. Take some time to enjoy a delicious meal and perhaps pick up a unique souvenir from the boutique shops lining the streets. The afternoon brings you to Echo Point, the Blue Mountains' most famous lookout. Bask in the golden light as it illuminates the Three Sisters and casts a mesmerizing blue haze across the valley. As you descend the mountains, we take the scenic route via Cliff Drive, offering stunning views over Narrow Neck Plateau and the expansive Megalong Valley. Before returning to Sydney, stretch your legs at Cahill’s Lookout and Boars Head, two final breathtaking vistas to cap off your day. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your stops and make this tour truly your own. Book with Sydney Adventure Tours for a Blue Mountains experience that’s not just memorable, but unforgettable.

Explore the World Heritage-Listed Blue Mountains on this amazing one day tour! Just 1.5 hours to the west of Sydney is the wonderful world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. With premium return coach transfer to Blue Mountains and Return you will have an amazing day visiting Echo Point lookout for a view of the Three Sisters and explore Leura village. Stop over at Sydney Zoo cafe with an option to enter the zoo (entry fees to zoo not included) Morning refreshments and bottle water are also included. Do not forget to bring your camera to take some photos of the breathtaking scenery. Itinerary 7:45am – Pickup from your departure point in Sydney (Central Station) 9:00am – Arrive at Sydney Zoo(entry fees not included) 10:00am –Depart Sydney Zoo 11:00am – Enjoy plenty of time to explore the attractions of the Mountains ( Leura village, Echo Point and the Three Sisters) 1:30pm– Scenic World (entry fees not included) 3:30pm – Commence our return to Sydney 5:45pm – Arrive back in Sydney

Embark on an unforgettable small group journey with our Blue Mountains Adventure tour, where we blend iconic Australian wildlife encounters with breathtaking natural scenery. You will be picked up in air-conditioned comfort from (or very close to) your Sydney CBD hotel and return via a ferry ride on the famous Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay. We first stop at the Blue Mountains township of Glenbrook, where you can purchase a coffee and stretch your legs in preparation for the amazing day ahead. A visit to Echo Point is a must where you’ll witness the iconic Three Sisters rock formation. Learn about the Aboriginal legends surrounding this natural wonder and take in the sweeping vistas of the Jamison Valley. The observation deck at Echo Point offers fantastic photo opportunities, ensuring you capture the essence of the Blue Mountains’ grandeur. We then venture to Scenic World where you’ll experience the thrill of the Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest passenger railway. Glide above the ancient rainforest canopy on the Scenic Skyway and then enjoy panoramic views of the majestic Blue Mountains on the iconic gondola. Three breathtaking magical rides. The next stop is Katoomba Cascades Waterfalls where you can stroll along the boardwalks and viewing platforms, witnessing the mesmerizing cascade of water through the verdant foliage. This tranquil spot is ideal for capturing stunning nature photographs. You can even walk on stepping stones at the bottom of the amazing falling and free-flowing water from the cascades. You will stop at the lovely township of Leura where you can walk the tree-lined streets and wander into the iconic boutique shops, and it is also here where you can purchase some lunch. Visit the renowned Sydney Zoo where you will be immersed in the diverse world of Australian animals. Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most beloved creatures, including feeding kangaroos, and seeing other native Australian animals such as koalas, wombats, and more. Don’t miss out on a FREE digital photo up close with a koala – a perfect memento to share with friends and family. We conclude our adventure with a serene ferry ride back to Sydney, providing unparalleled views of Sydney Harbour. Sail under the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and end your tour near the majestic Sydney Opera House. This scenic journey offers the perfect finale to a day filled with natural beauty and Australian wildlife, making it an unforgettable experience. With hotel CBD Sydney pick-up and easy access to find your way back to your accommodation at your leisure after the ferry ride, our Blue Mountains adventure stands out as a premier tour option.

Delve into the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park to see native wildlife. Marvel at Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, and the Three Sisters. Have fun at Scenic World and ride the world's steepest railway. Return to Sydney at the end. Meet at Sydney Central Station and then go on a drive to Featherdale Wildlife Park, a sanctuary in the outskirts of Sydney. See koalas, kangaroos, and other Australian wildlife here. Have a break and buy a coffee in the cafe. After this, continue to Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains. Witness the breathtaking scenery of the waterfalls and make a quick stop at Lincoln's Rock to take amazing photos of the famous backdrop. Next, follow your guide to Echo Point and marvel at the view of the iconic Three Sisters. Then, buy lunch at one of the local cafes in the area. Head to Scenic World for some fun activities. Ride on the Scenic Railway, which is the world's steepest railway. Cross over on the Scenic Cableway, the Southern Hemisphere's Steepest Aerial Cablecar. Enjoy the Scenic Skyway, and choose a 20-minute walk through Katoomba Falls. Alternatively, stay on the Scenic Cableway and cross to the other side. Finally, make your way back to Sydney Central Station to finish your tour.