About this tour
A 10-hour private tour combining the Blue Mountains' World Heritage wilderness with Sydney's iconic waterfront. Start at Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet koalas and kangaroos, then head to the Three Sisters rock formation and explore the region's walking tracks and waterfalls. Ride Scenic World's three attractions—Skyway, railway, and cableway—before lunch in the mountain village of Leura. Finish with a 45-minute ferry down the Parramatta River, passing under the Harbour Bridge and Opera House to Circular Quay.
Highlights
- Hand-feed koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Three Sisters formation with Aboriginal cultural context
- Scenic World's Skyway, steepest railway, and Cableway rides
- Bush walks and waterfall viewing in the national park
- Ferry cruise beneath Harbour Bridge and past Opera House
What to expect
You'll begin with wildlife encounters at Featherdale, where handlers help you get close to native animals. The drive to the Blue Mountains takes roughly two hours. Once there, you'll navigate several walking tracks of varying difficulty to reach viewpoints and water features. Scenic World offers three separate rides covering different angles of Jamieson Valley—expect queues during peak times. Lunch at a local Leura café gives you breathing room mid-tour. The ferry trip is genuinely relaxing; you'll see major Sydney landmarks from the water rather than crowds. Total walking is moderate; fitness should be reasonable but not elite.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes for bush tracks and layers for changeable mountain weather. The ferry departs from Homebush Bay and ends at Circular Quay—you arrange your own return transport. Infant seats and prams are available. Guides may speak multiple languages. All-weather operation means rain doesn't cancel; come prepared. Seatbelts mandatory in the vehicle.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.