Day trip

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Tour
4.6
757 reviews
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Explore the Blue Mountains on the outskirts of Sydney and go on short guided bushwalks to remote lookouts and waterfalls. Discover a mountain village, and see kangaroos and koalas at Featherdale Park.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please contact the activity provider to confirm or change your pickup time and location, which may be up to 45 minutes before the listed tour departure time. Please make sure you are waiting outside the hotel 5-10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. The activity provider will confirm your tour, pickup time, and location by text message or email a day before. Pickup times and locations: 7:00 AM at Mercure Sydney Central, Little Regent Street entrance 7:20 AM at 255 Pitt Street (Sydney Hilton Hotel Pitt Street entrance) 7:35 AM at 96-98 Harrington Street (top entrance to The Four Seasons Hotel 7:45 AM at The Radisson Hotel, 27 O'Connell Street

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Annmarie – United Kingdom

We had a fabulous day! Very well organised from start to finish. Our guide, Nigel was friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Having the chance to stop at Featherdale and pet and feed the animals was great! The hike in the Blue Mountains was manageable and beautiful! Cannot fault any part of the day!

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Mika – Israel

I decided to take the tour since arrival from Sydney is not very simple. Was worried it will be a lot of just driving from place to place and not enough hiking like I wanted. Fortunately Scotty the guide, except from being a lovely man with vast knowledge, was also very flexible, and was more than happy to combine hikes for any one who was interested. The featherdale park was fun, and you get to interact with the animals. I think this is a great tour to get the highlights of the blue mountains and the Australian wild life, and I was very happy with it.

Itinerary

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    5 pickup location options:

    255 Pitt St, Mercure Sydney, 96 Harrington St, Secure Parking, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney

  • Van

    (75 minutes)

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    Featherdale Wildlife Park

    Wildlife viewing (75 minutes)

  • Van

    (1 hour)

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    Blue Mountains

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

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    Blue Mountains

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Blue Mountains

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Blue Mountains

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Van

    (2.25 hours)

  • 5 drop-off locations:

    96 Harrington St, Secure Parking, Mercure Sydney, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, 255 Pitt St

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the Blue Mountains National Park on a full-day tour form Sydney
  • See a koala and feed a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park
  • Discover remote lookouts and waterfalls on short guided bushwalks (10-45 mins)
  • Wander through a relaxed mountain village at lunchtime

Full description

Depart Sydney and journey in a comfortable coach to the heart of the Blue Mountains, named for the blue tinge the mountain range takes on when viewed from a distance. Enjoy short guided bushwalks of 10-45 minutes off the beaten track to spectacular lookouts and waterfalls (weather permitting). Explore a relaxed mountain village at lunchtime.

Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney's leading animal attraction, where you can see a koala, feed kangaroos, and see other indigenous creatures such as wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Black-Breasted Buzzards and many more. Then, explore the Blue Mountains National Park on a guided bushwalk.

See amazing waterfalls and rainforest flora, and discover secluded lookouts. Go to the Three Sisters rock formation, towering across the Jamison Valley at Katoomba.

Return to the city in the comfort of your tour vehicle after a great day exploring the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central locations in Sydney
  • Entry ticket to Featherdale Wildlife Park
  • Entry ticket to the Blue Mountains National Park
  • Short guided bushwalks of 10-45 minutes (weather-permitting)
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation by minicoach
  • Rides at Scenic World
  • Lunch

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones

Know before you go

  • Short guided bushwalks vary between 10-45 minutes and require a medium level of fitness over uneven ground and steps
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions
  • The length and number of short bushwalks will vary if the weather is rainy

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 757 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Annmarie – United Kingdom10 April 2025 – Verified booking
We had a fabulous day! Very well organised from start to finish. Our guide, Nigel was friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Having the chance to stop at Featherdale and pet and feed the animals was great! The hike in the Blue Mountains was manageable and beautiful! Cannot fault any part of the day!
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Mika – Israel2 April 2025 – Verified booking
I decided to take the tour since arrival from Sydney is not very simple. Was worried it will be a lot of just driving from place to place and not enough hiking like I wanted. Fortunately Scotty the guide, except from being a lovely man with vast knowledge, was also very flexible, and was more than happy to combine hikes for any one who was interested. The featherdale park was fun, and you get to interact with the animals. I think this is a great tour to get the highlights of the blue mountains and the Australian wild life, and I was very happy with it.
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Aaron – United Kingdom16 March 2025 – Verified booking
very knowledgeable guide (Steve) talking about the history of Australia from both the modern day and the aboriginal side. planned the day according to the weather at the time and pickup points were easily accessible. a small group of 19 was just right and everyone kept on time. would say that the lunch time could possibly have been longer, by the time you get your food if your eating in the town then you have to get a speedy eat on to get back to the bus in time. the wildlife park was ok, didn't take long to walk around but the animals looked well cared for and plenty of photos opportunities. an all round good day.

Product ID: 66741

Activity provider:Activity Tours Australia

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