About this tour
Spend ten hours exploring the Blue Mountains with local guides who know where the crowds aren't. This small group tour heads straight into the ranges to chase waterfalls, hunt for native birds, and soak in lookouts that don't feature in mainstream guidebooks. You'll walk roughly ninety minutes to reach a waterfall (with an optional bail-out partway), grab a fresh roll lunch, and return to central Sydney by late afternoon. Transport, meals and snacks included; just bring water and weather-appropriate gear.
Highlights
- Waterfall descent with shallow pool option year-round
- Cockatoos, kookaburras, rosellas and lyrebirds in their habitat
- Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba
- Local café stop and continental roll lunch
- Small group of 22–27, air-conditioned minibus, no tourist crowds
What to expect
After meeting at George Street in Haymarket, you'll head west into the ranges. The guide stops at a local café first (breakfast at your own cost), then pushes deeper into less-trafficked sections. Expect a ninety-minute walk with about 187 metres of descent to the waterfall—the steepest section is optional and you can skip it. You'll have time to paddle in the shallow pool if you fancy it. Lunch is a fresh roll with dietary options sorted in advance. The route loops past lookouts and patches of bushland where birdlife regularly shows up. Plan for variable weather: the upper mountains run much colder and wetter than Sydney, so layer up.
Good to know
Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots aren't needed). Check Katoomba weather before you go—temperature swings sharply between the city and the peaks. Fixed pickup and drop-off at 812 George Street, Haymarket; no hotel collection. Minimum age sixteen. Not suitable if cardiovascular fitness is poor.
Frequently asked
- How long does Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch take?
- Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch runs for approximately 10 hours.
- How much does Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch cost?
- Prices start from AUD $120 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch?
- 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.