Day Trips

Blue Mountains Adventure Tour: Scenic World, Sydney Zoo, Koala Photo & Harbour Ferry Return

Name: Blue Mountains Adventure Tour: Scenic World, Sydney Zoo, Koala Photo & Harbour Ferry Return
Start: 2025-11-07T06:40:00
End: 2025-11-07T17:10:00
Location: Sydney

Railway ride through lush forest in Blue Mountains, Sydney.

Kangaroos resting in the designated area at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.

Visitors posing with a koala at a zoo in the Blue Mountains.

Ferry crossing Sydney Harbour with the Opera House in the background.

Duration

10 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

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Transfers included

4.6/5

(84)

Kathryn

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I was effortlessly able to experience the Blue Mountains during my vacation in Sydney. Matt was an excellent guide, and it was great to be with a group of people (since I was traveling solo). The ferry ride back was fun too: it was a great way to avoid traffic.

Shawn

May 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Karen, our driver and tour guide, was brilliant. Karen was very knowledgeable, funny, and kept us on schedule. Blue Mountain experience was great, from seeing the three sisters thru hiking and seeing the beautiful waterfalls. I loved the whole trip. Getting too feed the Kangaroo and Emu at the zoo was a great way to finish the trip. Taking the ferry at the end back to Circular Quay was perfect as I was staying at hotel a few blocks from the drop off.

Aileen

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was a fantastic experience .so much fun on the rides,panoramic view of the mountain, and towns, close meeting with koala and kangaroo was awesome and other animals in the Zoo plus to finished the tour a ferry to the city. And to acknowledge Jacob as our tour guide a brilliant guy who is very gentle and knowledgeable of the area and care for the tourist under his watch. Heaps of thanks for the experience.

Whisk your fam away on a day trip to Blue Mountains with access to Scenic World, Katoomba Falls, Three Sisters, and a return ferry to Sydney.

Ride the railway at a 52-degree angle at Scenic World while catching an unparalleled view of Katoomba Falls.

From kangaroos to red pandas, catch the animal kingdom at Sydney Zoo. Sneak in a free close-up photo with some cute koalas while you are there.

Capture some pics for the gram with the Sydney Harbor Bridge in twilight serving as the perfect backdrop as you sail back to Sydney on a ferry.

Fun fact: The Three Sisters are named Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunedoo from the tallest to the shortest after the sisters from the Aboriginal legend.

Full-day tour to Blue Mountains

Pick-up from central Sydney meeting point; return with Harbour Ferry to Circular Quay

Entry to Scenic World

Unlimited access to rides: Skyway, Cableway, Railway, Walkway

Entry to Sydney Zoo with free close-up koala photo

Walks/lookouts: Echo Point in Katoomba for sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, rainforest boardwalks at Scenic World, and cliffside lookouts

Meals and Beverages

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERCar
FIRST DEPARTUREGlenbrook
LAST DEPARTUREGlenbrook
Timeline
Map
Start point
Sydney CBD
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1. Glenbrook
Free Admission
25 min
Things to do
Coffee
2. Elysian Rock Lookout
20 min
3. Echo Point
Tickets included
35 min
4. Scenic World
Tickets included
90 min
1 activity
Things to do
Guided Rainforest Walk
Included in price
5. Katoomba Falls
Tickets included
25 min
6. Cahill's Lookout
30 min
7. Leura Village
Tickets included
45 min
8. Sydney Zoo
Tickets included
90 min
End point
Paramatta Wharf
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You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.6
84 reviews
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What our guests say
Kathryn
Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I was effortlessly able to experience the Blue Mountains during my vacation in Sydney. Matt was an excellent guide, and it was great to be with a group of people (since I was traveling solo). The ferry ride back was fun too: it was a great way to avoid traffic.
Aileen
Jun 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a fantastic experience .so much fun on the rides,panoramic view of the mountain, and towns, close meeting with koala and kangaroo was awesome and other animals in the Zoo plus to finished the tour a ferry to the city. And to acknowledge Jacob as our tour guide a brilliant guy who is very gentle and knowledgeable of the area and care for the tourist under his watch. Heaps of thanks for the experience.
Kasanwardi
Jun 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was a really good experience with a lot of beautiful spot views to visit . Peter was really professional and a nice tour guide giving us some good information ,telling us the story of every site we've been visited and bringing a good mood during all the day.
Shawn
May 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Karen, our driver and tour guide, was brilliant. Karen was very knowledgeable, funny, and kept us on schedule. Blue Mountain experience was great, from seeing the three sisters thru hiking and seeing the beautiful waterfalls. I loved the whole trip. Getting too feed the Kangaroo and Emu at the zoo was a great way to finish the trip. Taking the ferry at the end back to Circular Quay was perfect as I was staying at hotel a few blocks from the drop off.
Geoffrey
Apr 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
I highly recommend this tour! The trip was well organized and we saw a lot of things during the journey. Our driver/guide is the best! Kellie was a really passionate and knowledgeable person, She explained many things and I learned a lot during the tour especially about the penguins. She also very cute & funny and really taking care of us. I really enjoy the puffing billy's train ride. But off course the highlight was to be able to watch the penguin parade. They are so adorable. Kellie gave us many tips to watch the penguin, just follow her lead, you will be so happy at the end. Thank you so much!

A day with Australia’s natural scenery

Rise and shine for a day full of fun with the fam! Hop into a comfortable AC car and embark on a full-day trip to the Blue Mountains. Stop for some coffee at the township of Glenbrook before jumpstarting your day. Feel the adrenaline pumping through you as you ride the passenger railway while catching snapshot views of the orange-red cliffs of Jamison Valley. Step into the glass gondola or cable car and glide over the canopy rainforests while catching an uninterrupted view of the sandstone pillar, Orphan Rock. Catch a breathtaking view of the segmented Katoomba Falls and the three unusually-shaped sandstone formations called the Three Sisters from the scenic Echo Point.

Quality time with some furry friends

Move on to exploring the Edwardian Leura Village, home to the famous Teapot Museum with 5500 teapots from around the globe and across centuries. You can shop for some silver trinkets, scarves, and handmade candles for loved ones as you explore the village. Then, step into Sydney Zoo, which houses more than 4000 animals such as the Tufted Capuchin, the small-clawed otter, and the African-painted dog. What’s more, you can cement this memory forever by clicking a photo with one of the world’s sleepiest animals, the koalas. End your day by taking a trip down back to Sydney in a ferry while catching the cool evening breeze and a beautiful view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge as the sun sets over the horizon.

What to bring

Have your passport ready for a seamless experience.

Wear flat-sealed shoes to stay comfortable throughout the trip.

Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat to protect yourself from the heat.

Get your camera to click Insta-worthy pictures of your experience.

Bring drinking water to stay hydrated throughout the trip.

Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

Bring a small bag or backpack to store your valuables throughout the trip.

Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind drones and unmanned aerial vehicles are not allowed at Scenic World. Pack wisely!

Keep in mind smoking and alcohol are not allowed on this experience. Guests can use the designated smoking area near the exit of the car park at Scenic World and must retain their admission PASSPORT for re-entry if they choose to exit to smoke during their visit.

Accessibility

The Scenic Railway is not accessible by wheelchair.

Your safety comes first. So, visitors with serious back and neck issues are restricted from entering the Scenic Railway.

The Scenic Skyway and Cableway are accessible by wheelchair.

The Scenic Railway is not accessible by pram/strollers and mobility aids due to steep slopes and multiple stairs.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue. However, they must wear their harness or leash at all times and must not be carried.

Ramps are available at the venue for easy access.

Sydney Zoo is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Guests can rent a wheelchair or a pram at an additional cost.

Additional information

Your pick-up will be around 7AM from (or near) your selected Sydney CBD accommodation. The exact location and time will be confirmed 24 hours before the tour begins. Solo travelers or last-minute bookings may be directed to a convenient central pick-up point.

Dress snug in warm layers; is known to have a chilly twist in the weather.

Facilities: lockers, changing rooms and parking.

Infants and small children must be held by a guardian as baby seats are not provided on the Scenic Railway, Skyway, or Cableway.

Guests must alert staff of any food allergies when placing their orders at the dining outlets.

In cases where weather or other conditions limit visibility, or if rides at Scenic World are unavailable due to maintenance, lengthy lines, or other factors, refunds (full or partial) will not be provided.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the pick-up point.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes pick up from or very close to your hotel in Sydney CBD and return to Circular Quay.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

This is applicable to all hotels of your choice of Sydney CBD accommodation.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.