Blue Mountains Day Trip: Featherdale, Three Sisters & Scenic World

Hand-feed kangaroos, ride the world's steepest train, and see the Three Sisters in one day

You're picked up from your Sydney hotel and driven to Featherdale Wildlife Park to hand-feed kangaroos and see koalas up close; then to the Three Sisters rock formation at Echo Point Lookout in Katoomba with optional walking trails; lunch in the mountain village of Leura; and Scenic World, where you ride the world's steepest passenger train, a glass-floor skyway and a cableway through rainforest. Private SUV transport, driver and all entry fees are included. You return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Featherdale Wildlife Park1h 30m
2. Three Sisters30m
3. Leura1h
4. Scenic World2h

Blue Mountains wildlife and scenic tour

• Pickup from Sydney hotel at 8AM
• Drive to Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Explore Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Drive to Katoomba, Blue Mountains
• Visit Three Sisters at Echo Point
• Lunch in Leura
• Experience Scenic World rides and walks
• Return to Sydney hotel

The experience

The driver picks you up at 8am from your Sydney hotel and heads west toward the Blue Mountains, about an hour's drive. You start at Featherdale Wildlife Park, where you walk straight into the enclosures: no glass, no distance. Kangaroos come to your hand for food, koalas sit close enough to photograph, wombats shuffle past. There are keeper talks running through the day if you want to stop and listen, or you can move at your own pace. Kids have dedicated play areas, and the whole park is built so you're not fighting crowds or queuing for anything.

After Featherdale, it's another 90 minutes to Katoomba and the Three Sisters. You stop at Echo Point Lookout, where the three sandstone spires rise out of Jamison Valley. The view is the one you've probably seen in photos, except you're standing in front of it. If you want to walk, there are trails like the Scenic Walkway or the Giant Stairway that take you closer to the rock faces and into the forest. Your guide can tell you the Darug people's stories about the formation, which adds something to just looking at the rocks. You're not rushed. The itinerary adjusts if you want longer here.

Lunch happens in Leura, the mountain village with cafes and shops, and you get an hour to eat and walk around. Then it's Scenic World, the main event. The Scenic Railway drops you into the valley at an angle that feels almost vertical. It's genuinely steep and genuinely thrilling. The Scenic Skyway is a glass-floor cabin that hangs over the same view you saw from Echo Point, but from above. The Scenic Cableway brings you back up slowly, so you see the rainforest canopy and the cliff faces as you rise. The Scenic Walkway is a suspended boardwalk through the trees if you want to stay on foot. You choose what you do and how long you spend on each one.

The drive back to Sydney takes about two hours. You're dropped at your hotel in the late afternoon. The whole day is in a private SUV with air conditioning and bottled water, so you're not sharing a minibus or waiting for other pickups. The driver handles petrol, tolls and parking. Nothing extra to pay or arrange.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at 8am from Sydney city or CBD.
• private SUV transportation with air conditioning.
• entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park with hand-feeding experiences and keeper talks.
• transport to Katoomba and the Three Sisters at Echo Point Lookout.
• one hour for lunch in Leura (meal not included).
• entry to Scenic World with rides on the Scenic Railway, Scenic Skyway and Scenic Cableway.
• access to the Scenic Walkway.
• return transport to your Sydney hotel.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• driver and all petrol, tolls and parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “At designated hotel.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sydney Escapes

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want the main Blue Mountains highlights (wildlife, the Three Sisters and Scenic World) in one day without arranging separate transport, park tickets or timing yourself. The private SUV means no shared minibus or group schedule, and the flexible itinerary lets you spend longer at whichever stop appeals to you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Malay.

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 time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup is at 8am from your Sydney hotel. The return to your hotel is in the late afternoon, roughly 6 hours after departure.

Is entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park and Scenic World included?

Yes. Entry to both parks, the Scenic Railway, Scenic Skyway and Scenic Cableway are included. Lunch in Leura is not included.

Can I hand-feed the animals at Featherdale?

Yes. You can hand-feed kangaroos and get close to koalas for photos. The park has keeper talks throughout the day if you want to learn more about the animals.

Is the itinerary fixed, or can I spend more time at one place?

The itinerary is flexible. You can adjust how long you spend at each stop based on your interests, and the driver will adapt the schedule.

What's included in the price?

Private SUV transportation, driver, petrol, tolls, parking, bottled water and entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park and Scenic World (including all three rides). Lunch is not included.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes. Featherdale has play areas for kids, and the tour is family-friendly. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.

How long is the drive from Sydney to the Blue Mountains?

About one hour to Featherdale Wildlife Park, then another 90 minutes to Katoomba and the Three Sisters.

Can I do walking trails at the Three Sisters?

Yes. Optional trails like the Scenic Walkway and Giant Stairway are available if you want to explore the rock formations more closely.

What should I bring?

Bring a small day pack only, no large luggage. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a camera are recommended.