Top Blue Mountains Tours by Duration

Dive deep into the cultural roots of Australia during this Blue Mountains tour from Sydney including round-trip transport, morning tea and scones, and a 2-course lunch. Watch a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony at Katoomba Waterfall, and then head to the Waradah Aboriginal Centre and Featherdale Wildlife Park. End your day with a ferry ride up the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour.

The Blue Mountains is a beautiful area to explore but if you want to get up close and embark upon a real adventure, book this guided abseiling and canyon tour. The first half of the day is spent abseiling, beginning with small cliffs and building up to those more challenging ones. After an included lunch walk to the start of the canyon, wade into a creek, and jump into a rock pool. After some exhilarating water jumps and swims, abseil out of the canyon and into the rock pool below.

If you have a taste for adventure but not much experience, join this guided half-day abseiling adventure from Katoomba. Enjoy the opportunity to take in the views of the Blue Mountains as you rappel down a rock face under the supervision of a guide. Suitable for those with little or no experience, this small-group tour includes all abseiling equipment as well as personalized attention and instruction to ensure your comfort and safety.

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Soak up panoramic views of lush valleys and eucalyptus forests, and learn about the Aboriginal legends behind ancient rock formations. Meet Australian critters at Featherdale Wildlife Park (included). Explore the charming mountain town of Leura before and view Scenic World (where you have an option to purchase a ticket for the Cable cars and railways). These small-group Sydney tours include lunch.

This will be a full day of exploring destinations not usually seen or experienced by the average visitor to the World Heritage-listed upper Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. Yes, you could visit all the usual standard and well worn Blue Mountains crowded tourist destinations but isn’t it more fun to “step off the trail” and explore those little known places that only us locals know about? I'd like you to join me to explore the unknown, to see places that few have seen, to take home memories and tell of experiences that your friends will envy. We will experience awesome vistas, explore amazing caves, walk through cool rain forests, and dine on yummy local food and drink. The goal for the day is to avoid all the usual crowded tourist hot spots and visit some really outstanding secret places. Our day starts at Katoomba and we'll travel as far as Little Hartley, with stops in Medlow Bath, Blackheath, Megalong Valley, Shipley, and Mount Victoria.

The natural beauty of the Blue Mountains has earned them UNESCO World Heritage status. Experience them on a self-guided mountain-bike adventure from Blackheath Train Station or Katoomba YHA. After paperwork, an introduction to your wide-handle 29er, and a trail overview, set off into the forest. Follow the ridgeline to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock along flowing trails with a few short climbs: The ride typically takes about half a day.

Join us on a guided journey to the Lithgow regions iconic Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park and be allured by the dazzling lights of its rare and elusive glow worms. Following the historical footprint of the Wolgan Valley Railway, the Glow Worm Tunnel Hike meanders through fern tree laden gorges and mountain streams, past sandstone pagodas and spectacular panoramic views onto the aptly named Glow Worm Tunnel. Entering the former railway tunnel into complete darkness, guests are treated to a celestial like experience – the emergence of thousands of glow worms! At Wolgan Valley Eco Tours we believe that walking is a great way to explore the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Our small group sizes, personalised service and experienced local guide offers guests a greater opportunity to experience and learn more about the history, ecology, flora and fauna, climate and geology that make this landscape unique.

Visit one of the most beautiful cool-climate gardens in the world, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Enjoy complimentary cider tasting at the Hillbilly Cider Shed Take in the majestic views of the Blue Mountains National Park as you travel through the Bilpin countryside Partake in seasonal fruit picking and purchase local produce at Bilpin Fruit Bowl

A 2 day course in the Blue Mountains, departing each day from Katoomba. This course is designed for participants with little or no previous outdoor climbing experience, it is also an excellent transition from indoor to outdoor climbing. Quite simply you will experience a lot of fine Blue Mountains climbing while undertaking world standard technical rock and rope skills training.

Explore the historic ruins of one of Australia’s largest shale oil production schemes – the Newnes Shale Oil Refinery. This fully guided walking tour explores the fascinating history of the once thriving Blue Mountains shale oil industry taking in the Newnes shale oil refinery ruins, the incredible beehive-shaped coking kilns, the remote township of Newnes and the beautiful Wolgan River. This tour is well suited to history buffs and nature lovers alike. At Wolgan Valley Eco Tours we believe that walking is a great way to explore the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Our small group sizes, personalised service and experienced local guide offers guests a greater opportunity to experience and learn more about the history, ecology, flora and fauna, climate and geology that make this landscape unique.

This Private Wine Tasting Tour explores the Bathurst Wine Trail. These cool climate wines will delight the palette as will the yarns of the vignerons during your private tastings with the winemaker. After picking you up at your hotel or train station we visit four wineries, meet the winemakers, taste their wines, share their stories, tour their facilities and travel the countryside. Chat with the winemaker at Vale Creek over a fresh fruit platter, explore the unique property at Rock Forest Vineyard and the challenges winemakers face in this region, enjoy a Ploughman’s Platter for lunch whilst chatting to the infamous Mark Renzaglia, relax and take in the views at Winburndale Wines while sharing how dreams can come true. Not only are the wines and their artisans sure to delight the breathtaking scenery along our journey will captivate. Return around 5pm to your hotel or train station.

Experience the beauty and history of the Blue Mountains on this private full-day tour. Start with a cable car journey for views of the Jamison Valley and then see the Three Sisters rock formation. Visit Scenic World and ride the ‘world’s steepest railway’, and stop for lunch in the picturesque town of Leura (own expense). Next you’ll experience a traditional Aboriginal dance performance, and feed a Kangaroo if you choose. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to get out of the city learn about Australian culture and history.

Travel in style to the Blue Mountains for wildlife encounters, culture and beautiful scenery during this 10-hour day trip with a private guide. Journey by luxury sedan to this picturesque region, enjoy watching kangaroos and koalas at the 7-acre (2.8-hectare) Featherdale Wildlife Park. You’ll also soak up the creative vibes at the museum and home of author and painter Normal Lindsay, do some hiking and feast on a tasty Australian-style barbecue for lunch. A private guide and vehicle, round-trip hotel transport, beverages and lunch are covered.

Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park on this small-group excursion with a local guide. After a convenient hotel or AirBnB pickup, watch for koalas, wombats, and crocodiles at Featherdale Wildlife Park, marvel at Katoomba Falls and the amazing Three Sisters rock formation, enjoy a rainforest railway ride and a complimentary lunch, and learn about important elements of aboriginal culture.

Nature lovers—this is the tour for you! Swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a day exploring the natural beauty outside the city. Avoid spending time stuck in traffic by going on a tour designed to miss peak hour traffic jams. A guided bushwalk is included, so you won’t have to worry about studying a map. See Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters rock formation. A highlight is an incredible sunset over the Blue Mountains—the ideal photo opportunity.

Get off the beaten track and away from the crowds on this small-group 4-wheel-drive tour of the Blue Mountains that includes private access to a property with sweeping views of Capertee Valley, the largest enclosed canyon in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the Lost City, a formation of rock pagodas created naturally over millions of years, and see artwork made by indigenous Aboriginal people thousands of years ago. Along the way, stop at the Royal Hotel at Capertee for a home-cooked lunch.

Immerse in all that the Blue Mountains has to offer on this food, wilderness and tasting tour. This tour combines the best of the Mountains. Explore unique lookout away from large crowds and taste your way through award wining brewery, winery, distillery and experience the mountains with a local like a local!