Guided Tours

Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Tour

Tourists boarding a double-decker bus for a guided tour of the Blue Mountains.

Visitors boarding a double-decker bus for a guided tour of the Blue Mountains.

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

Cableway ride at Scenic World, Blue Mountains with passengers and forest view.

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Surround yourself with the brilliant blues of the Blue Mountains on this 1-hour double-decker bus tour with live commentary.

4.4/5

(2,303)

Jolanta

Sep 2025

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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.

Anıl

Feb 2026

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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

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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

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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

Take a 1-hr double-decker bus tour of the Blue Mountains and marvel at eucalyptus-clad valleys and waterfalls without disembarking.

Admire panoramic views of the Eastern Highlands, the world's 3rd longest mountain range, and learn about them with the live commentary onboard.

Behold the Three Sisters rock formation overlooking the Jamison Valley and embrace the sun-kissed pink sandstone cliffs of Mount Solitary.

Want to explore more? Upgrade to a hop-on hop-off pass! With 23 stops, you can be your own mountain explorer.

Fun fact: The Blue Mountains are not blue! The bluish hue is an optical illusion caused by light scattering through the surrounding eucalyptus trees.

1-hour sightseeing bus tour of Blue Mountains

Pre-recorded commentary in English

24-hour unlimited Blue Mountain hop-on hop-off pass (as per option selected)

Blue Mountains guidebook (as per option selected)

Entry to Scenic World (as per option selected)

Unlimited access to 4 attractions (with Scenic World upgrade):

Cableway (unavailable till November 8th)

Skyway

Railway

Walkway

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCY60 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREThe Arts Corner at 9:15 AM
LAST DEPARTUREThe Arts Corner at 4:45 AM
Timeline
Map
1. The Arts Corner
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2. Katoomba RSL
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3. Carrington Park
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4. Honeymoon Lookout
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5. Echo Point
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6. Scenic SkyWay (East Station)
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7. Katoomba Waterfalls
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8. Scenic World
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9. Narrow Neck Lookout
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10. Devil's Hole
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11. Cahill's Lookout
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12. Katoomba Falls Tourist Park
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13. Cafe Lurline
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14. Kiah Lookout
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15. Leura Cascades
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16. Gordon Falls Lookout
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17. Elysian Lookout
18. Olympian Lookout
19. Lyrebird Dell
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20. Leura Village
21. 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
Lucia
Mar 2026
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A great way to see the Blue Mountains. Everything was nice and easy. Would be 5 stars if not so expensive.
Melanie
Mar 2026
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Everything was very well organized. The sites are magnificent. The welcome is perfect.
Anıl
Feb 2026
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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.
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.
Vivienne
Feb 2026
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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..

What to bring

It's recommended to bring along your sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and bottled water.

Additional information

It's recommended to dress warmer from June to August.

Trains depart Sydney Central Station for the Blue Mountains generally every hour. It takes approximately 2 hours to Katoomba.

If you're staying in the Blue Mountains and have purchased a 24-hour HOHO pass, you can extend it for up to three additional days at no cost.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Show your ticket at Blue Mountains Explorer Bus Ticket Office.

Address: 283 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia.

Landmark: Right outside the Katoomba Railway Station.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the attraction.

Board buses #685, #686, #686G, #690H, #690K and #695 to get you there.

By Train

The closest train station is Katoomba Station. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the attraction.

Board trains #Blue Mountains Line, #Western NSW and #Western NSW to get you there.