Blue Mountains Private Tour: Wildlife Park & Three Sisters

A private guide, native wildlife, two landmark rock formations, and the waterfalls in between

A private guided tour of the Blue Mountains from Sydney includes hotel pickup, entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park, and a full day exploring the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and scenic lookouts with a live English-speaking guide who adapts the route to your fitness level and interests. The guide shapes the day around what you want to see, so the itinerary is yours to direct.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Katoomba6h
2. Featherdale Wildlife Park1h 15m · entry included
3. Three Sisters30m
4. Katoomba Falls15m

Blue Mountains and Wildlife Park Tour

• Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Meet kangaroos and koalas
• Explore Blue Mountains waterfalls and rainforest
• Walk to Katoomba Falls lookout
• See the Three Sisters rock formation
• Walk to Cahill's Lookout
• Stroll and shop in Leura village

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your Sydney hotel and drives into the Blue Mountains, where the day unfolds around the stops that matter to you. Featherdale Wildlife Park comes early: over 1,700 native Australian animals live there, and you'll get close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats and dingoes. The park is included, so entry is already arranged. From there, the guide takes you to the Three Sisters, the main landmark: a sandstone rock formation nearly 1,000 metres above sea level, sitting above the Jamieson Valley. An Aboriginal legend explains why the rocks stand as they do, and the guide shares it as you stand there looking out.

The route includes Katoomba Falls and a short bushwalk through temperate rainforest that opens onto views across the valley. You'll stop at Cahill's Lookout, which looks across the Megalong Valley toward farmland and escarpment cliffs, and at other lookouts beyond the usual tourist stops. The guide knows the quieter spots. Leura, the charming mountain village, is built into the day for lunch and free time to browse boutiques and cafés. Bottled water is provided, and national park fees are covered. The whole tour runs about 10 hours, and because it's private, the guide adjusts the pace and the stops based on your fitness level and what draws your interest.

The guide speaks English and provides live commentary throughout the drive. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the walks, and the guide can adapt them if needed. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Sydney accommodation.
• entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park with over 1,700 native animals.
• national park fees.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• live English-speaking guide who adapts the itinerary to your interests and fitness level.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Runaway Tours Sydney

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the Blue Mountains shaped around what you actually want to see, rather than a fixed schedule that moves everyone through the same stops at the same pace. A private guide means the walks can be shorter or longer, the stops can shift, and the day stays yours.

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Top questions

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 24 h before the start.

What animals can I actually get close to at Featherdale Wildlife Park?

Featherdale Wildlife Park holds over 1,700 native Australian animals. You'll meet koalas for photos, kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, and other species. They're set up for visitors to get near them and interact.

How much walking is involved in this Blue Mountains tour?

The tour includes a short bushwalk through rainforest to Katoomba Falls and walks out to lookout points like the Three Sisters and Cahill's Lookout. The guide adapts the walks to your fitness level, so you can do less or more depending on how you feel that day.

Can the guide change the itinerary if I want to spend more time at one stop?

Yes, because it's a private tour, the guide shapes the day around your interests and pace. If you want to linger at the Three Sisters or skip a stop, the itinerary is yours to direct.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park, national park fees, bottled water, and the guide's commentary are all included. Food, drinks beyond water, and gratuities are separate.

How long is the full tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs about 10 hours. Your guide picks you up from your Sydney hotel, so the start time depends on where you're staying and when you arrange pickup.

What is the Three Sisters, and why is it the main attraction?

The Three Sisters is a unique sandstone rock formation in the Blue Mountains, standing nearly 1,000 metres above sea level and overlooking the Jamieson Valley. It's the most iconic landmark in the region, and the guide explains the Aboriginal legend behind the rocks as you take in the views.