About this tour
Spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, riding the famous cable cars across dramatic cliff faces and visiting lookout points. You'll travel in a small Mercedes coach with a guide fluent in Chinese, Japanese or English, starting and finishing with a scenic harbour cruise. Choose between the mountains alone or add Sydney Zoo to your itinerary. Eight to nine hours total, with all major attraction tickets sorted and water provided throughout.
Highlights
- Cable car rides across canyons with vertiginous drop views
- Multiple mountain vantage points: cliffs, valleys, eucalypt forest
- Darling Harbour cruise bookending your day
- Small-group travel in air-conditioned Mercedes coaches
- Optional Sydney Zoo stop on combo itinerary
- Guides available in Chinese, Japanese, English
What to expect
You'll depart Sydney by coach and head west into the Blue Mountains, stopping at Scenic World where cable cars lower you into the rainforest-filled valley for unobstructed canyon views, then climb back out. The route takes in several lookout platforms offering perspectives across layered ridges and distant valleys. If you've chosen the zoo option, that adds another 1.5–2 hours mid-tour. Lunch isn't provided, so plan a café stop in Leura township if needed. The day involves steady walking between viewpoints and cable car platforms—nothing technical, but the altitude and occasional stairs require reasonable fitness.
Good to know
Cardiovascular fitness is necessary; this isn't a gentle stroll. Wear comfortable trainers with grip. Bring a hat and sunscreen—mountain exposure is deceptive. Prams and strollers work at most stops. Gratuities for guides and drivers are separate from the tour cost.
Frequently asked
- How long does Best Blue Mountains Full Day Tour-Optional Sydney Zoo&Leura Town take?
- Best Blue Mountains Full Day Tour-Optional Sydney Zoo&Leura Town runs for approximately 8 hours – 9 hours.
- How much does Best Blue Mountains Full Day Tour-Optional Sydney Zoo&Leura Town cost?
- Prices start from AUD $199 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Best Blue Mountains Full Day Tour-Optional Sydney Zoo&Leura Town run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Best Blue Mountains Full Day Tour-Optional Sydney Zoo&Leura Town?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. AU & NZ Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.