Blue Mountains private day tour

The Three Sisters, Leura Village, Scenic World, Grose Valley, short and long hikes, Glow Worm Tunnel, Panoramic lookouts, Sydney Zoo, Zig Zag Railway

Many options

A one day tour of the Blue Mountains requires making difficult decisions. There is much to see in a limited time.

Our tours are private so your group only calls the shots!

Some options are listed below:

  • Admire the natural panorama from several of the best lookouts covering the Jamison, Megalong and Grose Valleys.

  • Visit Scenic World

  • See native animals at Sydney Zoo as part of the day on the way to the mountains

  • Look for wild kangaroos in the Australian bush

  • Hike – short or long - we have many different walks and can provide an outline of each walk - get in touch and we will forward detailed information. The shortest hike is 45 minutes and the longest is 3 hours.

  • Short stroll in Leura village

  • Take in the surreal world of a glow worm tunnel

  • Ride a steam engine on the Zig Zag railway (limited days each month)

To make things easier we have outlined three day plans below.

Take your pick or get in touch if you would like to work with us in designing a personalised itinerary.

 

DAY PLAN 1

The Bushwalker: for people who want to hike and enjoy nature

1.  Magnificent views from multiple lookouts - Lincoln Rock, Wentworth Falls, Echo Point and Govetts Leap

2.       A short stop at quaint Leura Village

3.       Bushwalk – either a 45 minute, 1, 2 or 3 hour bushwalk – the longer walks require reasonable walking fitness. You will see many different landscapes from hanging swamps to massive cliffs and valleys.

As we make our way along the trail we discuss the landscape, native plants and trees and fauna of the area.

DAY PLAN 2

The Sightseer: a modest amount of walking

1.       Wentworth Falls is a picturesque waterfall surrounded by steep sandstone cliffs and a densely forested valley floor
2.       Lincoln Rock provides a great place to see the Jamison Valley.
3.       Leura Village is a charming village with restaurants, coffee shops, fine chocolate and gift shops
4.       Scenic World take the steep descent railway to the rainforest floor and enjoy cable car views of Katoomba Falls and the magnificent Jamison Valley
5.       Echo Point provides front row seats to the famous three sisters and Mt Solitary
6.       Boars Head and Cahill’s Lookout have panoramic views of Narrowneck Range and the Megalong Valley
7.       Evans and Anvil Lookouts are wonderful spots to appreciate the wonder of the Grose Valley

If you would like to visit both Scenic World and Sydney Zoo the itinerary can be amended to include both places.

DAY PLAN 3

The Glow worm: glow worm tunnel, wallabies and kangaroos in the wild and spectacular lookouts

  1. Lincoln Rock great views of the Jamison Valley

  2. Echo Point front row seats to the three sisters, Mt Solitary and

  3. Govetts Leap sweeping views of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil falls

  4. Glow worm tunnel we immerse ourselves in the darkness and are entranced by the bioluminescent glow worms, that can only be seen in Australia and New Zealand

  5. spot wild kangaroos and wallabies on our return journey

For more information on the glow worm tunnel see our recent blog

https://www.sydneynimbletours.com.au/journal/blue-mountains-glow-worm-tunnel

Tour details

Total Duration: 10 hours
Pick up time: 8.30am or 9am

Zig Zag Railway operates on average for six days a month. It is a railway run by volunteers and provides a unique heritage steam train experience. If interested we can forward the days on which the train will be operating. Also see our blog for an overview.

https://www.sydneynimbletours.com.au/journal/blue-mountains-zig-zag-railway

Featuring

  • Minimal waiting - your group only – no waiting for other passengers to get off or back to the bus/mini bus or loss of time picking up and dropping off other groups at the start and end of the day

  • Personalised commentary and photographs taken by your guide

  • Free T shirt highlighting aspects of Sydney - one per group

  • Pick up and drop off from your accommodation

  • nutritious and delicious lunch - fresh sandwiches made to order, 2 salads and a desert!

 

Wentworth Falls

Blue Mountains waterhole