Full-day excursion to Blue Mountains

Word has it that on a clear day you can see all the way to the Blue Mountains from the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This says both something about the height of the bridge and how imposing the Blue Mountains are in the landscape west of Sydney.

The name Blue Mountains comes from the bluish haze that forms when the eucalyptus trees “sweat” their oil.

The area is a national park and protects, among other things, the world’s rarest tree, wollemia nobilis. The species was actually thought to be extinct until a small handful were found here in the midst of the Australian bush in 1994. The Blue Mountains are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the rare flora and fauna found there.

Today, you’ll experience the biggest highlights.

You’ll leave your hotel early in the morning and your first stop will be at Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to see both kangaroos and koalas.

From here, you head to the Blue Mountains. The route is not completely set in stone, so the weather and traffic can be taken into account. The most famous viewpoints are, of course, part of the route: Three Sisters and Pulpit Rock, but you will also have the chance to visit some of the lesser-known areas and viewpoints.

Along the way, the guide will tell you about the flora and fauna, and what the different places mean to Australia’s indigenous people.

Lunch (not included) is enjoyed in one of the cosy little mountain villages you pass through on the way.

You’re back in Sydney late afternoon.

Included in the price: Transport and guide

Please note, children must be over 6 years old to participate.