Top Blue Mountains Hiking Tours

Nature lovers—this is the tour for you! Swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a day exploring the natural beauty outside the city. Avoid spending time stuck in traffic by going on a tour designed to miss peak hour traffic jams. A guided bushwalk is included, so you won’t have to worry about studying a map. See Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters rock formation. A highlight is an incredible sunset over the Blue Mountains—the ideal photo opportunity.

Experience abseiling in the Blue Mountains on this tour from Katoomba. With a guide who provides instruction and encouragement, you'll rappel down a set of cliffs, from 16 feet (5 meters) to 49 feet (15 meters) to a 98-foot (30-meter) drop. During your adventure, don't forget to look around at the surrounding bushland scenery.

Whether you’re an experienced abseiler or would like to try the sport for the first time in a beautiful natural environment, this day tour ticks the boxes. Starting with a small abseil to perfect the technique, you progress to higher and higher courses throughout the day. All day you’ll be surrounded by the dramatic cliffs, forests, and canyons of the Blue Mountains, distracting enough to take your mind off the big drops!

Adventure-seeking travelers won't want to miss this canyoning day tour of the Blue Mountains that includes two canyons: Twister Canyon and Rocky Creek. Start the day with a short walk to Twister Canyon where you'll don your provided wetsuit and leap into a series of eight pools. Hike further along to Rocky Creek, where you'll have lunch with amazing waterfall views. Swim in, scramble through, and explore these falls after.

Scale the cliffs of the Blue Mountains on a full-day rock climbing adventure from Katoomba. Whether it's your first time on the rocks or you already have some climbs under your belt, expert guides present all you need to know about gear, belaying, footholds, and descent for a safe and challenging outdoor experience. Take a break to enjoy a picnic among the beautiful Blue Mountain surrounds.

Rather than rent a car and navigate unfamiliar roads, take a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of the Blue Mountains with a sightseeing pass valid for three days. Your bus stops at 29 convenient locations, where you can hop off to visit mountain towns, snap photos from the Three Sisters and Echo Point lookouts, and more. Plus, you can upgrade to the Lyrebrird Pass to add a Scenic World unlimited ride pass.

Explore the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on this full-day, small-group tour with a local guide. After a convenient pickup, marvel at Katoomba Falls, see the amazing Three Sisters rock formation, watch for koalas, wombats, and crocodiles at Featherdale Wildlife Park, and head to Scenic World for a ride on the world's steepest railway and Scenic Skyway. A great way to see the Blue Mountains without the hassle of organizing it yourself.

Seeing Sydney’s top attractions can quickly get expensive—and juggling separate tickets often means waiting in multiple lines. This flexible pass lets you choose 3, 5, or 7 entries and save up to 40% on general admission, with access to highlights such as the Sydney Opera House. A digital guide and map help you plan efficiently, making it easier to explore Sydney and its surrounds while staying on budget.

Experience the beauty and history of the Blue Mountains on this private full-day tour. Ride a cable car for views of the Jamison Valley and admire the Three Sisters rock formation. Visit Scenic World and ride the steepest railway, and stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park en route. This tour is ideal for visitors who want to get out of the city for a day.