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Reviews

• Convenient and informative

  Deborah B,

  Oct 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The bus stops coincide with all of the sites and bush walks in and around Katoomba and Leura, and the drivers are entertaining and informative.

  

  

  

  

  

• Great stop locations plus handy info booklet.

  Lisa M,

  Oct 20, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Easy to book - viator sent me email with QR code. Bus driver writes date on booklet which becomes your ticket. And then called the office to get my booking code for the included Scenic World rides. Stops at convenient locations around Katoomba, Scenic World and Leura. Get off one stop, walk along the Prince Henry Cliff walk and get back on at the next stop. Runs every hour but doesnt sit waiting for the exact departure time at each stop, so best to get to your stop 5min early. Drivers are friendly and helpful. And the booklet you get is so comprehensive to make the most of your stay, inluding hiking trail information. Very impressed with this service.

• Safe and convenient, with excellent service.

  Cathy M,

  Oct 18, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Very convenient, drivers were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and other staff very helpful. It was a positive experience and we extended for three days which was very good.

• Good travel agency to recommend

  Chen-hua H,

  Sep 22, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  When I ordered online, I thought I could only use it for one day, and after looking carefully, I only knew I could use it for three days. Over the past three days, I have met five drivers more than ten times, each of whom is very close to the elderly people who will wait to sit down and drive, it is a good company to recommend.

  

  

  

• Great way to explore the blue mountains!

  sophiefG8634CJ,

  Aug 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I would highly recommend using the explorer bus if you are doing a day trip to the blue mountains. Both of the bus drivers were very kind and knowledgeable about the mountains, and we really enjoyed the commentary whilst riding between destinations. The buses were pretty much always on time to the minute, which was really helpful! A few of the walks were closed when we visited, to no fault of this company, but just make sure you check when planning your walks. We purchased the Lyrebird pass which included scenic world, which I would also recommend, although it is very busy with tours so get there early. The explorer bus is just such a great way to explore the blue mountains!

• We had Damien as our bus...

  Claire S,

  Aug 28, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had Damien as our bus driver most of the day he was excellent at his job, gave plenty of information regarding stops. The booklet was very thorough and plenty of things to see and do. Would recommend extending pass if staying a few days.

• The most incredible views of our trip so far

  Simon P,

  Jul 31, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The Blue Mountain hop-on hop-off bus tour offered the perfect way to explore the area when we visited with a slightly older relative. We got the train to Katoomba and picked up the bus from bus stop number 1. The full tour takes about an hour to do the whole circuit and from the bus you'll see the huge range of activities you can take part in as well as the most spectacular views of the valley and the area surrounding it. The driver takes their time and gives a really good commentary on the things you are seeing, also offering advice on places for lunch and the activities you can take part in. It was a really great time and whetted our appetite for further activities in the future. But honestly, come for the views alone!

  

  

  

  

  

• Must Add: Scenic World

  Marie C,

  Jun 20, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  Great way to see the town. Missed the "5" mark for me as the office staff appeared too rushed and answers given to questions were not clear. The bus drivers were nice, but some directions to hiking paths were vague. Example: "At honeymoon lookout, just take the easy 20 min walk to Echo Point" When we got off, there appeared to be a path to our left so off we went. After 45+ min walk which was not easy with multiple stairs, we realized we should have taken a path that was to the right of where we got dropped off. We missed it because of the trees. It appears this maybe an issue the bus company may have been aware of because the next day we got on the bus, the driver announced "No stop at Honeymoon Lookout because the town is finally doing tree cutting as tge trees were too over grown." We had 6 unhappy people after that hike which sadly set the tone for the rest of the day.

  

  

  

• Hop On - Hop Off tour to Blue Mountains

  ralphc421,

  Jun 8, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  The office for the bus is conveniently located at the top of the stairs as one leaves the railway station. Office staff efficient and friendly for checking in and issuing tickets. Bus stops at good number of locations within park. Unfortunately 30 -45 minute delay for picking up next bus so ability to visit the number of sites within park limited.

• Best thing we did

  kyliem634,

  Apr 26, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was the best plan we made, used the bus for 3 days to get all the walks and tourists areas while in blue mountains. The drivers - David, Tim and Angus were outstanding with their help and information and that they all have a joke with you makes it a great day. They gave great tips on what walks to do, which way to go and the best thing you don’t have to worry about a car and they aren’t far away when you get to a pick up point.

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