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Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Scenic World Pass

Family boarding bus for Blue Mountains Hop-On Hop-Off tour.

Family boarding Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Blue Mountains, Australia.

Visitors at Echo Point viewing the Three Sisters rock formation, Blue Mountains, Australia.

Family enjoying a ride on the forest railway at Scenic World, Blue Mountains.

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Discover the stunning Blue Mountains with the 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose an optional Lyrebird Pass and visit Scenic World for a fun day.

Operator: Explorer Bus

4.4/5

(2,300)

John

Sep 2025

Verified booking

Efficient booking process but driver was very skillful and informative. Plenty if options to get off and explore different sights along way and well explained. The Scenic Park was the highlight and an awesome experience. So glad we left on the first route as it became very crowded as day progressed. The Blue Mountains are truly an amazing sight and so glad we chose to explore it this way.

Susan

Sep 2025

Verified booking

A great day out in the Blue Mountains using Head Out to book the Hop on Hop Off Bus and Scenic World passes. We trained out to Katoomba from Sydney City and everything ran smoothly to enjoy a memorable day out visiting a number of the tracks and viewing areas. Highly recommend.

Jolanta

Sep 2025

Verified booking

Scenic work was fantastic, very easy to follow. Professional helpful stuff. Worth every penny 😊 However hop on & hop off bus we did not find useful 🙁 Waiting one hour for a bus to wasn't convenient at all. Eventually we used a public bus.

Enjoy a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour in the Blue Mountains with the flexibility to disembark at your own pace.

Go around the Red Route dotted with 23 stops with buses scheduled every 60 mins.

Your pass, your choice: the essential 24-hour pass, an upgraded pass with Scenic World rides, or the all-inclusive pass with a food voucher.

Enhance your journey with live commentary and a detailed guidebook covering the history, wildlife, and trails of the Blue Mountains.

The most popular stops on your route include the Katoomba Falls, Scenic World, Echo Point (Three Sisters), and Leura Cascades.

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Access to Red Route

Pre-recorded commentary in English

Free 72-page guidebook with custom itineraries

Entry to Scenic World (as per option selected)

Unlimited access to 4 attractions: Cableway, Skyway, Railway, Walkway

Food & beverage voucher redeemable at Scenic World (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 1 hour
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREKatoomba at 9:45 AM
LAST DEPARTUREKatoomba at 4:45 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Katoomba
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2 attractions
Katoomba Town Centre
2 minutes walk
Katoomba Street Art Walk
2 minutes walk
2. The Arts Corner
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2 attractions
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
3 minutes walk
Katoomba Library
3 minutes walk
3. Katoomba RSL
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2 attractions
Katoomba RSL Club
Katoomba Aquatic Centre
4 minutes walk
4. Carrington Park
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2 attractions
Carrington Hotel
4 minutes walk
Katoomba Falls Reserve
4 minutes walk
5. Honeymoon Lookout
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1 attraction
Honeymoon Lookout
6. Echo Point
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2 attractions
Echo Point Lookout
1 minute walk
Giant Stairway
1 minute walk
7. Scenic Skyway
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1 attraction
Scenic World Railway
3 minutes walk
8. Katoomba Cascades
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1 attraction
Furber Steps
2 minutes walk
9. Katoomba Falls
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2 attractions
Katoomba Falls
3 minutes walk
Cliff View Lookout
3 minutes walk
10. Scenic World
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1 attraction
Scenic World
11. Narrow Neck Lookout
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1 attraction
Narrow Neck Lookout
12. Devil’s Hole
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1 attraction
Devil’s Hole
13. Cahill’s Lookout
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2 attractions
Cahill’s Lookout
Wentworth Falls
13 minutes walk
14. Katoomba Falls Tourist Park
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15. Café Lurline
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1 attraction
Lurline Street
1 minute walk
16. Fine Arts Galleries
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1 attraction
Fine Arts Galleries
17. Kiah Lookout
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1 attraction
Kiah Lookout
18. Leura Cascades
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1 attraction
Leura Cascades
1 minute walk
19. Gordon Falls Lookout
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2 attractions
Gordon Falls Lookout
Pool of Siloam
7 minutes walk
20. Elysian & Olympian Lookouts
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1 attraction
Elysian Lookout
21. Lyrebird Dell
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1 attraction
Lyrebird Dell
2 minutes walk
22. Leura Village
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1 attraction
Leura Village
1 minute walk
23. Leura Railway Station
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Alonna
Feb 2026
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While I was in Sydney, Australia, I went to the Blue Mountains in Katoomba. I rode the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus and went to Scenic World. I asked the Driver of the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus what stop should I explore first and he told me to explore Scenic World before the large crowds arrive. I got off at stop 7 and rode the Scenic Skyway. Rode the Scenic Railway to explore the Scenic Walkway then road the Scenic Cableway. The Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Guide said "warm, friendly family service and delicious meals" are at Café Lurline, stop 15. So the bus dropped me off at stop 15. I enjoyed lunch at Café Lurline. One employee frombCafé Lurline showed me the route to walk to Echo Point so I could see Three Sisters up close. I then got on the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus and got off at Katoomba Station. I experienced two drivers on the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus and I learned more about Blue Mountains. Thanks Blue Mountains Explorer Bus and Scenic World for a great day.
Anıl
Feb 2026
Verified booking
It was an amazing experience. Explorer bus driver was super nice, he gave every information we needed. Skyway and Railway experiences will not forgotten. I highly recommend this activity for everyone, Blue Mountains is a must.
Vivienne
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great experience and well worth the visit, views were amazing. Bus was great and both drivers very knowledgeable, the morning driver even sang a song. If your not sure if you can fit it in it really is a must..
Susan
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Great service when we picked up our tickets. Advising what to do as we only had a day! We loved it lots and the walks and trials were fabulous. Highly recommend
Kevin
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Great service on the bus. Views were incredible

What to bring

Bring along your sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and bottled water.

Accessibility

The buses are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Dress snug in warm layers; Blue Mountains is known to have a chilly twist in the weather from Jun to Aug.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.