Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Group size
- Up to 23 people
- Guide
- English
- Ages
- 3 and over
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
This is the twin of Activity Tours' wildlife and bushwalk day on our Blue Mountains hiking tours page. It uses the same four central Sydney pickups and almost the same stops: Featherdale for 1 hour 15 minutes, Wentworth Falls, the Jamison Valley, the Three Sisters at Echo Point, and free time in Katoomba rather than Leura. Featherdale entry is included and groups are capped at 23.
The walks are short. The operator describes them as 10 to 45 minutes each, weather permitting, over uneven ground and steps, and none is named, so you cannot tell in advance what you will walk. That is why we say skip it if walking is the point. As a first day in the mountains with kangaroos and koalas included, it rates around 4.8. Lunch is at your own cost in a mountain village, and the operator confirms your pickup time the day before by text.
Good for
- A first visit with animals and lookouts in one day
- Moderate walkers who want short trails, not a hike
Think twice if
- You came to walk. The AEA hiking day spends 90 minutes on one track
- You want lunch included
Written by SydneySide Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked October 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
Explore the Blue Mountains National Park, including Wentworth Falls, Jamison Valley, Echo Point and the Three Sisters, with an experienced local guide who will show you the best secluded lookouts, rainforest trails and pristine valleys. With stops in mountain villages, guided bush walks, and a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park, the day will be filled with Australian highlights. Peaceful nature walks enhance the experience and your small group limited to 23 people ensures an intimate tour with other nature lovers.
Short bushwalks of 10-45 minutes (weather permitting) require a medium level of fitness over some uneven surfaces and steps.
From the listing by Boutique Tours Australia on Viator.
The tour, stop by stop
- Commence your Blue Mountains experience after being picked up from one of four central Sydney locations. Settle into your premium touring vehicle and embark on an intimate small-group journey, departing the city for the Blue Mountains in comfort.
- Pass Australia's most iconic architectural landmark as you depart the Sydney city for your Blue Mountains tour
- Embrace the incredible Blue Mountains with commentary from our expert guides About 120 min.
- Experience Australia's most comprehensive native animal collection in this award-winning wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy intimate encounters with kangaroos, koalas, and wombats within beautifully designed naturalistic habitats. Wildlife specialists will be on hand to provide expert insights about Australia’s remarkable native species. About 75 min.
- Stop for lunch at a charming mountain village away from the tourist crowds. Your guide will suggest the best local restaurants where you can enjoy regional cuisine that most Sydneysiders don't even know about. About 60 min.
- (Optional, if Katoomba is not visited) Explore the charming mountain town with time for local shopping, cafes, and Blue Mountains cultural discoveries
- Uncover spectacular Blue Mountains viewpoints and hidden locations through flexible scheduling that stays away from the crowds. Your expert Blue Mountains guide adjusts the itinerary based on weather conditions and crowd levels, showcasing the region's most stunning locations when conditions are optimal. Visit secret lookouts that most Blue Mountains tours never include. About 30 min.
- If the majority of the group are keen to stop here, we can make it happen - just tell your guide on the day
- Take in the sweeping panoramic views across Jamison Valley from this top Blue Mountains vantage point. About 15 min.
- Embark on a guided heritage walk through pristine Blue Mountains wilderness to the spectacular Wentworth Falls. Navigate scenic trails through ancient bushland to discover cascading waterfalls and breathtaking wilderness vistas. This moderate-level bushwalk showcases the natural splendour that earned the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage recognition. About 45 min.
What's included
- Free explore time in Leura or Katoomba
- Customised Blue Mountains scenic lookouts
- Professional Blue Mountains guide
- Guided Blue Mountains bushwalks
- Genuine small group Blue Mountains experience (23 passenger maximum)
- Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park entry
- Flexible weather-adaptive itinerary
- Three Sisters viewing at Echo Point
Not included
- Lunch will be at a flexible mountain village location depending on where the day takes the group
Meeting point
Please contact Boutique Tours to confirm or change your pick up time and location.
Pickup will be between 7am and 7:45am.
We will confirm your tour, pick up time and location the day before your tour by text message or the Viator messaging system.
Please make sure you are waiting outside the Hotel 5-10min prior to scheduled pick up.
- 7:00am-Mercure Central 818-820 George St, Little Regent St Entrance /
- 7:20am-Hilton Hotel rear entrance near Wilson car park, 255-259 Pitt St /
- 7:35am-Four Seasons Hotel (96-98 Harrington St, rear entrance) /
- 7:45am-Paradox Sydney Hotel, 27 O Connell St (was Radisson Blu)
Checking in
Please contact info@boutiquetoursaustralia.com.au or call +61 2 9436 1333 to confirm or change your pick up time and location.
We will confirm your tour, pick up time and location the day before your tour by text or the Viator messaging system.
Please make sure you are waiting outside the Hotel 5-10min prior to scheduled pick up.
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please bring sun protection and wear comfortable walking shoes
- Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 23 people
- Tour requires a medium level of fitness for short bushwalks of 10-45 minutes (weather permitting) on some uneven surfaces and steps
- Tour is not suitable for small children under 5 years of age
- Return to Sydney is around 6-6:30pm (depending on traffic)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
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