Take a Blue Mountains Tour

One of the true natural gems of Australia; the Blue Mountains is a must on any visit down under. Located an hour and a half west of Sydney, the region can be accessed via car or train so every traveller can make the trip. Be amazed by the countless bush walks and hikes all throughout the region, offering dazzling views of the flowing valley and dramatic scenery. Take a walk or a blue mountain tour to the Wentworth Falls Track and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, with the latter accessed via the beautiful Echo Point. Take a picnic for your trip out west, or venture into the wonderful historic town of Katoomba to sample some of the many delicious restaurants and cafes that are on offer. End the blue mountain day tour on a high by visiting the exhilarating Scenic World which will excite even the most experienced adventurer with their glass-floored sky and cliff carriages.

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Top 4 Blue Mountains Day Tour Attractions

1.) Echo Point and the Three Sisters

The most iconic image of the Blue Mountains is undeniably The Three Sisters, and this is the most popular option for a blue mountain tour. The rock formation is accessible via Echo Point lookout and is a sight to behold, overlooking the stunning Jamison Valley. Be sure to visit The Three Sisters on your trip into the wilderness, immersing yourself in its rich Aboriginal heritage with the site a proud place of the Gundungurra and Darug people. For the adventurer, the site is an ideal location to start the many adjoining bush walks and nature experiences scattered all throughout the mountain range. Connected to Echo Point is the spectacular Prince Henry Cliff Walk, which truly lets you embrace the wonder of the Blue Mountains and incorporates all Australian bush beauty into one idyllic hike.

Echo Point and Three Sisters Tour in Blue Mountains Australia (flickr)

2.) Wentworth Falls

Located in the heart of the Blue Mountains sits the wonderfully charming village of Wentworth Falls. Whether you’re going for a Blue Mountains day tour, or looking to take an extended trip packed full of fresh air and wonderful sites, Wentworth Falls manages to pack all you need into one delightful package. The town is famed for the actual waterfall itself which sits at an impressive 187 metres in height, and is one of the most breathtaking views throughout all of the Blue Mountains. The waterfall is accessed via the Wentworth Falls Track which takes around an hour to complete. Take care along the track as a few hidden cliff edges sneak up along the walk, as well as a healthy of abundance stairs! Throughout the walk there are countless panoramic views of the expansive hazy blue mountain range, so be sure to take your camera.

Wentworth Falls - Blue Mountain Day Tour (flickr)

3.) Katoomba

Katoomba combines that fine blend of history, culture and natural wonder so perfectly. What feels like the capital of the Blue Mountains, Katoomba is filled with countless cafes, restaurants and shops that you can spend hours exploring and sampling some of the regions finest produce. Just outside of the town sits The Three Sisters at Echo Point, which of course is the most famed location throughout the region. After a stroll through the quaint streets of Katoomba, make the short walk down to the lookout and enjoy the rolling views of the Jamison Valley. Katoomba would be the ideal place to have a Blue Mountain tour, with the town boasting a range of hostels, hotels and everything in between.

4.) Katoomba Scenic World

Finish your Blue Mountain day tour with a trip to Katoomba’s Scenic World. The family run attraction consists of the Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway and Walkway, each offering a unique angle of the native bushland. Descend 310 metres through a cliff-side tunnel on the Scenic Railway which gives visitors sweeping views of the mountain range through a glass-roofed carriage. Make sure to hold on as you plunge through the valley at a thrilling 52 degree incline.

Tour in the Blue Mountains of Australia (flickr)

The Scenic Skyway provides a birds eye view shot of the Blue Mountains, letting you glide across the stunning Jamison Valley with 360 degree views. As you are suspended 270 metres above ground and the cabin is predominantly comprised of glass this adventure is not for the faint hearted. Get among the rainforest by taking the 2.4 kilometre Scenic Walkway through the mountains. The suspended boardwalk track is the perfect opportunity to stretch the legs and provides a different perspective to that of the Railway, Skyway and Cableway. Finally, finish the adventure packed trip with the Scenic Cableway which slowly floats 510 metres across the canopy of the Blue Mountains, returning visitors back to the top of the Jamison Valley.