Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day Trip

Blue Mountains thrill rides koalas lunch & ferry back to Sydney

You’ll stand at Katoomba’s iconic Three Sisters with a local guide sharing stories, ride all three Scenic World attractions through rainforest canopies, enjoy a proper sit-down lunch with options for every diet, meet kangaroos and koalas up close at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, then finish your Blue Mountains day trip gliding by ferry into Sydney Harbour as dusk falls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Echo Point Lookout30m · entry included
2. Scenic World1h 30m · entry included
3. Blue Mountains National Park2h
4. Featherdale Wildlife Park1h · entry included
5. Circular Quay1m

Blue Mountains scenic tour and wildlife

• See the Three Sisters lookout
• Ride Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway
• Walk rainforest boardwalk at Scenic World
• Enjoy sit-down lunch with dietary options
• Explore Blue Mountains with expert guide
• Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park for koalas
• Take local ferry to Sydney Harbour

The experience

I still remember stepping off the minibus in Katoomba: cold air, eucalyptus everywhere, that sweet sharp smell. Our guide, Dave (he grew up nearby), grinned and pointed out the Three Sisters before I’d even found my camera. He told us the Dreamtime story behind those rocks: his voice got quiet for a second. I didn’t expect to feel so small standing there, honestly. There were cockatoos yelling overhead and a couple of hikers waving from the next lookout. We weren’t rushed. Dave just let us wander for a bit.

Scenic World was way more fun than I thought it’d be. The Scenic Railway is as steep as everyone says (my stomach dropped and I might’ve yelped, nobody judged). Glass floor on the Skyway freaked me out at first but you get this wild view down into the forest, all misty and green. We did the boardwalk through rainforest too: wet leaves underfoot, birds calling somewhere deep in the trees. Lunch after that was actually good. I went veggie and it wasn’t an afterthought for once. Some folks swapped stories about other day trips from Sydney. It felt like we’d known each other longer.

Later we stopped at Featherdale Wildlife Park: yes, you really do get close to kangaroos (they’re softer than I expected) and I got a photo with a sleepy koala who barely opened his eyes. Kids were laughing at the wallabies bouncing around. On the ride back, Dave played old Aussie rock on the bus speakers: cheesy but perfect somehow. The ferry ride into Sydney Harbour was golden hour magic: wind in my face, city lights starting to flicker under the bridge. That view sticks with me.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable transport from Sydney to Katoomba with WiFi onboard, full entry to all Scenic World rides plus a guided rainforest boardwalk walkabout with an expert local guide sharing commentary along the way. You’ll have a proper sit-down lunch (with dietary options), admission to either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo for up-close animal encounters, then finish by cruising back into Sydney Harbour by local ferry as evening sets in.

Options for this experience

6 options

Without lunch, Sydney Zoo and ferry returnGuide in English · 06:45Lunch is at your own expense on this option, which also includes Sydney Zoo entry and the ferry back to Circular Quay.

Large group, lunch and Featherdale, coach backGuide in English · Available from 30 DecA large group tour with a chef-prepared lunch, Featherdale Wildlife Park, and coach return to the CBD instead of the ferry.

Lunch, Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, ferry returnGuide in English · 06:45All inclusive with a chef-prepared lunch, Scenic World rides and lookouts, and a choice of Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, returning by ferry to Circular Quay.

See 3 more options

Darling Harbour pickup, small groupGuide in English · Available from 23 DecSmall group tour with pickup from outside the Park Royal Hotel in Darling Harbour, departing early in the morning.

The Rocks pickup, small groupGuide in English · Available from 23 DecSmall group tour with pickup at the back entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel in The Rocks, departing early in the morning.

City Centre pickup, small groupGuide in English · Available from 23 DecSmall group tour with pickup at the back entrance of the Hilton Hotel Sydney in the City Centre, departing early in the morning.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:45

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

How long is the Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney?

The tour lasts roughly 10 hours including pickup and return by ferry to Circular Quay in Sydney.

Is lunch included on this Blue Mountains tour?

Yes, a sit-down lunch is included with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Do you see both kangaroos and koalas?

You’ll visit either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo where you can see both kangaroos and koalas up close.

Are Scenic World rides included in the price?

Yes, entry to Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and guided rainforest boardwalk are all included.

Is hotel pickup provided for this tour?

The tour includes designated meeting points but not direct hotel pickup. Check your confirmation for details.

Does this tour run if it rains?

Yes, tours operate rain or shine. Just bring appropriate clothing for wet weather in the Blue Mountains.

Where does the tour end?

The day ends with a local ferry ride into Sydney Harbour. Drop-off is at Circular Quay around 5pm.