Blue Mountains Private Day Tour from Sydney

Discover the Blue Mountains on a private day tour tailored entirely to your group. Expert local guide, off-the-beaten-track walks, spectacular lookouts, and a freshly prepared picnic lunch — your day, your pace

Why Choose This Blue Mountains Tour

The Blue Mountains, just 90 minutes west of Sydney, offer some of Australia's most dramatic landscapes — ancient sandstone valleys, towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and eucalyptus forest stretching to the horizon.

This private Blue Mountains day tour goes beyond the standard tourist stops. Your guide Greg brings deep local knowledge, an easy-going manner, and a genuine passion for the mountains — taking you to lookouts most tours never visit, walks that reveal the landscape up close, and hidden spots that make for unforgettable photographs.

What makes this tour different:

• Completely private — just your group, no strangers, no waiting for others

• Truly flexible — Greg reaches out before your tour to plan the day around your interests

• Local expertise — knowledge of flora, fauna, geology, history and Indigenous culture

• Off the beaten track — lookouts and walks that standard tours miss entirely

• Crowd-aware — itinerary adjusted to avoid peak times at popular spots

"This was one of the best decisions of our entire 3-week trip!" "Greg was a tour guide extraordinaire — knower of plants and rocks, hiking leader, local lore storyteller" "He took us to see so many breath-taking views and opened our eyes to a whole new different side of Blue Mountains"

Blue Mountains Highlights

The Blue Mountains offer an extraordinary range of experiences. Depending on your interests and fitness level, your day might include:

Scenic Lookouts:

• Echo Point — front row views of the iconic Three Sisters and Mt Solitary

• Govetts Leap — sweeping panoramas of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls

• Wentworth Falls — picturesque waterfall surrounded by steep sandstone cliffs

• Boars Head & Cahill's Lookout — panoramic views of Narrowneck Range and Megalong Valley

• Evans & Anvil Lookouts — the magnificent Grose Valley from rarely visited vantage points

Walks & Hikes:

• Short walks (45 minutes) through hanging swamps and cliff edges

• Moderate walks (1-2 hours) through ancient eucalyptus forest and sandstone formations

• Longer hikes (3 hours) to remote valleys, waterfalls and dramatic cliff faces

• Butterbox Trail — stunning views and extraordinary ironstone rock formations

• Fortress Ridge — challenging ridge walk with exceptional valley panoramas

Villages & Heritage:

• Leura Village — charming mountain village with cafes, chocolate shops and boutiques

• Carrington Hotel, Katoomba — historic 1880s grand hotel, perfect for afternoon tea

Optional Experiences:

• Scenic World — steep descent railway to the rainforest floor, cable car views of Katoomba Falls

• Sydney Zoo (Eastern Creek, en route) — Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos

• Glow Worm Tunnel — bioluminescent glow worms deep in an abandoned railway tunnel

• Zig Zag Railway — heritage steam train experience (operates selected days monthly)

Note: Lincoln Rock is temporarily closed until 30 April 2026. Alternative lookouts with equally spectacular views will be substituted.

Walking Options

One of the highlights of this tour is the opportunity to explore the Blue Mountains on foot — away from the crowds and deep into the landscape.

Greg tailors walk options to your fitness level and interests:

Easy (45 minutes): Gentle walks through bushland with rewarding viewpoints. Suitable for all fitness levels including families with children.

Moderate (1-2 hours): Explore hanging swamps, ancient cliff edges, and forested valleys. Some uneven terrain — comfortable walking shoes recommended.

Challenging (3 hours): Remote trails to dramatic valleys and cliff faces. Suitable for fit hikers comfortable with uneven terrain and elevation changes.

"Greg was up for personalizing our experience and helped us pick a longer more challenging bush walk" "Greg is prepared to hike so if you desire a long or shorter walk he will adapt to your circumstances"

Tour Details

Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Pick-up time: 8:30am or 9:00am
Return time: Approximately 6:00-7:00pm
Pick-up location: Your Sydney accommodation (within 8km of CBD) or Central Railway Station
Transportation: New, comfortable Honda SUV

The pace is entirely flexible. Greg adjusts timing throughout the day based on your energy, interests, and crowd conditions at popular spots.

What's Included

✓ Private tour — just your group, no strangers
✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within 8km of Sydney CBD)
✓ Central Station pick-up available if outside CBD radius
✓ Freshly prepared picnic lunch — sandwiches made to order, salads, cold drinks
✓ Snacks throughout the day
✓ Professional photos taken with mirrorless camera and emailed to you
✓ Comfortable transportation in a new Honda SUV
✓ Expert local guide with deep knowledge of geology, flora, fauna and Indigenous history
✓ Pre-tour planning — Greg contacts you before your tour to tailor the itinerary

"He packed a delicious picnic lunch including the Australian Lamington cake which was delicious" "Lunch, drinks and snacks were all provided — so all we had to do was enjoy ourselves"

Optional extras (own expense):
✗ Scenic World entry
✗ Sydney Zoo entry
✗ Zig Zag Railway ticket