About this tour
This nine-hour small-group tour pairs Sydney wildlife encounters with the Blue Mountains' World Heritage landscape. Starting at Featherdale, you'll meet kangaroos, koalas and quokkas up close, then head into the mountains for unlimited access to Scenic World's three signature rides—railway, cableway and skyway—offering sweeping views across Jamison Valley and into temperate rainforest. The afternoon takes in lookout points around Katoomba, including Echo Point and the Three Sisters rock formation. You'll travel in a luxury coach with a local guide, keeping the group intimate at 15 people max.
Highlights
- Hand-feed kangaroos and cuddle koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Unlimited rides on Scenic World's railway, cableway and skyway
- Panoramic views of Jamison Valley and rainforest from multiple vantage points
- Echo Point and Three Sisters lookout formations at Katoomba
- Free time to explore Leura's village cafés and galleries
- Luxury Mercedes coach with knowledgeable local guide throughout
What to expect
You'll depart Sydney in a comfortable mini coach and spend the first hour at Featherdale, where staff help you interact with native animals in spacious enclosures. The drive to Scenic World takes roughly two hours. Once there, you're free to ride the three attractions in any order and spend as long as you like—many people do the Scenic Railway descent into the valley, then the Cableway back up, followed by the Skyway for aerial forest views. Lunch happens in Leura village (your cost), a pleasant mountain town with shops and restaurants. The final stretch covers Katoomba's most famous viewpoints, with time to absorb the scale of the landscape before returning to Sydney by early evening.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes for lookout areas and bring a light layer—mountains are cooler than Sydney. The coach can accommodate service animals. Public transport stops are nearby if you need flexibility. All fitness levels can manage this tour, though some lookout walks involve gentle slopes.
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