Blue Mountains & Sydney Zoo Day Tour from Sydney

Explore the Blue Mountains on a shared day trip from Sydney with an English-speaking guide. Combine guided wildlife encounters with self-guided walking through mountain scenery, where eucalyptus oil creates the region’s distinctive blue haze. Scenic World rides are not included.

Itinerary

1. Start with a shared pickup in central Sydney.
2. Explore Sydney Zoo on a 1-hour 30-minute guided visit. Hand-feed kangaroos, look for koalas, experience an Indigenous cultural show, discover reptile exhibits, and take a short coffee break.
3. Visit Echo Point Lookout for 1 hour to admire the Three Sisters and views across the Blue Mountains to Mount Gibraltar. Browse local opal souvenirs.
4. Spend 1 hour at Leura Garden Village for lunch. Choose from hot and cold food options, including vegetarian dishes, or enjoy your own packed lunch.
5. Explore Scenic World for 1 hour. Follow a rainforest bushwalk past lookouts named after the royal family, see Katoomba Falls, and stroll the boardwalk to Katoomba Cascades.
6. Continue to Sydney Olympic Park Station for a 1-hour stage featuring a 45-minute ferry ride along the Parramatta River. Cruise under Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoy views of the Sydney Opera House.
7. Finish at Sydney Harbour, at Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, at 18:30. The return cruise costs AUD 9, payable separately and not included in the listed price.

What's Included

• Sydney Zoo admission
• English-speaking guide and live onboard commentary
• Multilingual audio guide
• Air-conditioned transport
• Aboriginal cultural talk and kangaroo food at Sydney Zoo
• National park fees
• Self-guided Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Important details

• Ages 3+ only. Children aged 3–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• This activity is not recommended if you have a serious medical condition.
• The return ferry to Sydney Harbour costs AUD 9 per person, payable separately and not included in the listed price. Return drop-off at your property is not included.
• You may be refused participation without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Your pickup time is assigned in advance. Arrive 10 minutes before departure; shared pickups may run early or late.