Blue Mountains National Park (& Airport Transfer)

Following the trail of Australia's early explorers, you'll head west of the nation's capital and climb high into the Blue Mountains.

Winding through towns that serve as weekend escapes for Sydney-dwellers, you'll reach Blue Mountains National Park. From the lookout point, there are sweeping views of the surrounding valley and its unique geological formations. There, you'll board the world's steepest perpendicular railway to get up close and personal with the Jamison Valley floor (before returning to the top via cable car). Head to nearby Leura for free time, lunch, and craft & antique shopping before driving to the airport.

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

Ascend into Australia's famous Blue Mountains to see the famous Three Sisters, a rock formation with three towering pinnacles
Take in panoramic views of Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary, the Ruined Castle, Katoomba Falls, and the Burraborang Valley — all from a lookout point
Ride down into the valley on the world's steepest perpendicular railway, then return to the top by cable car
Enjoy free time in Leura, a charming town situated right outside the national park, for lunch and shopping
Drive past essential Sydney sights on your way to the airport

Need to know

Approximately 2 hours of free time at Scenic World to explore
Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of free time in Leura to shop, eat, and explore
Approximately 1 hour and 45-minute drive each way to/from the pier
Approximately 2 hour and 15-minute drive back to Sydney and the airport
Lunch is not included — take advantage of the free time to taste the local cuisine
This experience is not recommended for Sailors with a fear of heights or vertigo
The order of sites visited may vary
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Sailors' flight departure times should be after 5:30pm for domestic flights and after 6:30pm for international
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Blue Mountains National Park (& Airport Transfer)

Following the trail of Australia's early explorers, you'll head west of the nation's capital and climb high into the Blue Mountains.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know