Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters

Three Sisters & Scenic World in One Day From Sydney

You start with morning tea and the Three Sisters at Echo Point, then move through Sydney Zoo (or a nature walk, depending on your package), Scenic World's three rides and rainforest walkway, and the village of Leura. A second lookout and flexible return (bus or optional river ferry) round out the day. The Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass and zoo entry are included in most packages, which is what makes the full itinerary possible in one outing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Echo Point Lookout30m
2. Leura1h
3. Scenic World2h 30m · entry included

Blue Mountains tour with wildlife and views

• Enjoy light morning tea at zoo
• Meet kangaroos and koalas
• Visit Echo Point Lookout
• See the Three Sisters rock formation
• Relax in Leura village
• Experience Scenic World rides and walk
• Take self-paced nature walk near Katoomba Falls
• Visit Cahill Lookout for photos
• Return by optional river cruise or bus

The experience

The bus leaves Sydney early, and by mid-morning you're standing at Echo Point looking at the Three Sisters: the rock formation that dominates every Blue Mountains postcard, except the real thing is wider and deeper than the photos suggest. Your driver points out the Aboriginal Dreamtime story behind the rocks while you're taking pictures, and then there's time to walk around, find the angle that works, maybe sit on a bench and just look. The morning tea happens at the zoo parking area before you head in, so you're not hungry when you get there.

Sydney Zoo is modern and laid out so you can move at your own pace: kangaroos close enough to photograph, koalas in open habitats, the kind of place where you're not fighting crowds to see anything. If you've booked the "Nature Walk" option instead, you skip the zoo and do a self-guided walk near Katoomba Falls while others are at the zoo, spotting native parrots and waterfalls on your own time. Either way, the day splits here depending on which package you chose, which is why it matters to read the three options before booking.

Scenic World is the part that feels like a theme park but isn't: the Skyway glides you out over the Jamison Valley on a glass floor if you want that, the Cableway drops down a cliff face with views the whole way, and then there's the railway, which is genuinely one of the steepest passenger railways in the world and feels like it. The Scenic Walkway loops through rainforest if you want to stretch your legs between rides. Leura village comes after, a small mountain town with boutique shops, cafes, and the kind of quiet that makes you want to stay longer than you do. Cahill Lookout or Lincoln's Rock (depending on maintenance schedules) gives you another viewpoint: less crowded than Echo Point, good for a second round of photos if the light's changed.

The return to Sydney is your choice: bus back the way you came, or an optional river ferry from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf if you want the water route. Either way, you're back in the city by evening, and the whole day (zoo, Three Sisters, Scenic World, Leura, the lookouts) fits into one trip without you having to arrange transport or buy separate tickets.

What’s included

• Light morning tea.
• comfortable bus or coach transport with professional driver.
• admission to Sydney Zoo (Scenic World & Zoo Entry and No Zoo Entry packages only).
• Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass including Skyway, Cableway, and the world's steepest passenger railway (Scenic World & Zoo Entry and No Zoo Entry packages only).
• self-guided nature walk near Katoomba Falls (Nature Walk package).
• stops at Echo Point Lookout to see the Three Sisters.
• time in Leura village.
• a second lookout stop at Cahill Lookout or Lincoln's Rock.
• fuel surcharge and parking fees.
• optional scenic river ferry return to Sydney (additional cost).

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English or Chinese07:30

Guide in English or Chinese07:30

Guide in English or Chinese07:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (16 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bus and Coach Charter

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the main Blue Mountains highlights (the Three Sisters, Scenic World, and a wildlife encounter) without arranging separate transport and tickets. The three package options let you customize around whether you want the zoo or a nature walk, which is what keeps the day flexible and not overstuffed.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the three package options?

The "Scenic World & Zoo Entry" package includes both Sydney Zoo and Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass. The "Nature Walk" option swaps the zoo for a self-guided walk near Katoomba Falls while others visit Scenic World. The "No Zoo Entry" option includes Scenic World but not the zoo. All three include morning tea, the Three Sisters at Echo Point, Leura village, and a lookout stop.

How long is the full day?

The itinerary runs from early morning departure to evening return, with the exact duration depending on your package and return option (bus or optional river ferry).

Is the morning tea included?

Yes, a light morning tea is included for all packages, served at the zoo parking area or another suitable spot early in the day.

Can I choose to skip Scenic World?

The "Nature Walk" option lets you do a self-guided walk instead of Scenic World while others visit. If you want to skip both the zoo and Scenic World, that option isn't available in the current packages.

What happens if I choose the Nature Walk option while others do Scenic World?

You'll do a relaxed, self-paced walk near Katoomba Falls or nearby scenic areas with a brief guide introduction, then walk independently. You'll have chances to see native parrots and waterfalls. Free time may be available if you finish earlier than the Scenic World group.

Is the river ferry return included?

The river ferry return from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf is optional. The standard return is by bus or coach, included in all packages.

What's included in the price?

Admission to Sydney Zoo (in most packages), Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass (in most packages), light morning tea, professional driver service, comfortable transport, fuel surcharge, parking fees, and tips for the driver.

Can I bring a pram or stroller?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.