Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy the only Carbon Neutral Day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains!
Start with a visit to an outstanding wildlife park to get up close, interact and learn about Australia’s amazing animals, birds and reptiles. Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, emus, wombats, deadly snakes and cassowaries.
Onto the Blue Mountains for your first short walk to see the amazing views of the world heritage wilderness area. Get that perfect Instagram photo, before heading to the small town of Katoomba, where you have free time to explore the diverse range of eating options to grab a delicious lunch (own expense)
After lunch, escape the crowds on a long bush walk (reasonable fitness and mobility required) through the stunning national park. Get up close to waterfalls, breathe in the fresh air, smell the Eucalyptus trees & hopefully see some unique Australian birds & wildlife!
Your day is complete with a final stop at the iconic Three Sisters and learn more about Australia’s Aboriginal culture.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for child aged 7 and under
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
No hot drinks or food are allowed on the bus
Not recommended for travelers with poor fitness and/or mobility
As a duty of care, our guides reserve the right to prevent guests from participating in the walk if they do not have the necessary mobility or are dressed inappropriately for the activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Featherdale provides a home to over 2,000 Australian native animals from more than 260 different species and is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian wildlife. Focusing solely on native animals, at Featherdale you will find the largest collection of koalas in New South Wales, 3 open space enclosures filled with kangaroos and wallabies, as well as well as encounters with many other iconic Australian animals, such as dingos, echidnas, wombats, bilbies, Tasmanian devils, reptiles and a stunning collection of birds from Australia and around the world.
Blue Mountains National Park
Your first views of the dramatic cliffs and wilderness of the Jamison Valley change mood and colour throughout the day as the sun and clouds move overhead. We have access to incredible look outs in the Blue Mountains National Park which we decide on the day depending on weather conditions. Our guide will help you take some memorable photos!
What‘s Included
National park entry fees
Carbon neutral with all vehicle emissions offset
Guided walks to waterfalls (reasonable fitness and mobility required)
Featherdale Wildlife Park entry
Small group (max 24) in comfortable, modern transport
Friendly driver/guide with Informative commentary
Scenic World visit - see our Blue Mountains All Inclusive Signature Tour
Lunch - see our Blue Mountains All Inclusive Signature Tour
Gratuities
Options
CITY CENTRE pick up
St Andrew's Cathedral: Depart 7.30am Taxi Zone, Bathurst St, between George & Kent, next to St Andrew’s Cathedral
Please arrive 10 minutes before
Starting point:
St Andrew's Cathedral, Cnr of George and, Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
CENTRAL STATION pick up
St Laurence Church: Departs 7.15am St Laurence Church, 812 George St, Haymarket. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Starting point:
Christ Church St Laurence, 812 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Reviews
297 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Itinerary
Frances C,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arana was the perfect guide for our Blue Mountains trip. The time spent at each location felt just right—never rushed, but always moving at a comfortable pace. She shared meaningful insights about how Aboriginal peoples respect the land, and I appreciated her honesty in explaining that some stories cannot be shared without permission. That added a level of authenticity and respect to the experience. She also gave fascinating explanations about how wildfires have shaped the landscape and how native plants have been used over time, which really deepened my appreciation for the area. At 72 years old and visiting from Florida, I found the “moderate” hike a bit more challenging than expected—but Arana was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating. She found me a beautiful viewing rock where I could sit and take in the scenery while the younger members of the group scrambled down to the falls. Overall, it was a memorable and well-balanced experience, made even better by Arana’s knowledge, care, and respect for the land.
Blue Mountains tour with Scenic World option
donnawU9403YR,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great day! The Featherdale Wildlife Park was excellent and a must see if you love animals. I chose the Scenic World option for this tour, so my lunch was included. The food was good, and the park was a lot of fun. I especially liked the gondola ride past Katoomba Falls. Guil was my guide and he is wonderful. So friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this tour.
Excursion worthwhile
Guy C,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience to get in touch with Australia’s unique wildlife as well as to see the reliefs of the Blue Mountains classified as UNESCO World Heritage. The transport took place in a small bus of about twenty passengers very clean, comfortable and driven by an excellent driver and guide.
FANTASTIC
Jānis L,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giu was amazing tour guide and friendly lad, Breathtaking sights and nice hikes.
Blue Mountains Day trip
sarahsF6163ME,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arana was our guide and she made this day an exceptional experience. We loved the intimacy of the size of the group and Arana not only drove us but gave us loads of interesting information with a bit of banter as well! Her lunch spot recommandation was excellent and without her mentioning it we would have missed going to the Sydney Fish Market on our return to Sydney at the end of our fabulous day! Great trip not to be missed, every penny worthwhile!
Excellent tour and our...
Marco F,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour and our driver was really friendly and knowledgeable. She made the trip very enjoyable.
Better for younger people with more energy
CJ F,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I think overall this tour is for a younger crowd. The overview and waterfall both include substantial walks/hikes down paths/steps which are easy enough to go down, but then you have to go back up! The falls we could see from the top did not look impressive enough to venture down, so we skipped. The animal park was nice, and the stop in the little town for lunch was decent. I think other tours with less walking would have been a better pick for us.
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rkstrasbu,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00This was advertised as a maximum of 20 guests; we had 26. The guide was so far ahead we couldn't hear and very few stops to admire the scenery. Arana also told us to hike to the 3 sisters view but the viewing area was actually better. She never described why 3 sisters was important. I had to Google it.
Great day of wildlife, waterfalls and vistas
B8460MFcharliem,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best day! The wildlife park in the morning is incredible, giving you a chance to get up close with some native Australian wildlife. Then the hikes, waterfalls and views were unreal all day. We had Arana as our tour guide and she was amazing, very knowledgeable about the area & very entertaining throughout the whole day (enhanced the tour hugely). Many thanks! Charles & Felicity
One of the best experiences
Anna S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the most amazing experience today on this tour with Arana as the guide. I am traveling solo and was nervous I wouldn’t get to socialize, but there were a ton of other solo travelers, and even the ones not solo traveling were very friendly. Everyone in the group had different backgrounds which made it super fun to get to know everyone. We got picked up at a convenient location and made our way to featherdale wildlife park. I didn’t know what to expect but it exceeded everything. We were able to get up close with many of the animals! After that, we made our way to our hike. The hike was moderately difficult, but Arana took us on a route that allowed us to see so many amazing things that I forgot we were hiking 3 miles. Once we made it to the trickier part of the hike, we had the option to continue down to the bottom of the waterfall or stay at the top of the stairs. I was nervous to go down but decided to anyway. It was worth the energy! I have never seen such beautiful views. After the hike, we made our way to Katoomba for lunch which we did on our own. May of us went to the same restaurants and got to socialize some more. Finally, we made our way to the three sisters. This was a great view, but after seeing them, we made our way back. 10/10 tour. Truly recommend to anyone that is capable of a moderate hike.
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