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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

(2,286)

John Hackett

John

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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 Ericksen

Susan

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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 Lukjanow

Jolanta

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
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 πŸ™ Waiting one hour for a bus to wasn't convenient at all. Eventually we used a public bus.
    • 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
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    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.

  • 4.4
    2,286 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Supta Mukherjee

    Supta

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    It was good.. although I believe hop on hop off bus service should be every 15 mins at least for last e hours
    ZAHARUDDIN AMAN

    Zaharuddin

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Puntuality of the buses and good explanation of each of the drop off points by the bus drivers.
    John Hackett

    John

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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 Ericksen

    Susan

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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 Lukjanow

    Jolanta

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    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 πŸ™ Waiting one hour for a bus to wasn't convenient at all. Eventually we used a public bus.
  • 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.

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