Top Blue Mountains Outdoor Activities - page 2

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.

Escape the hustle and bustle and reconnect with nature in this unique experience, less than an hour from Sydney CBD. So close and yet in a whole other world, Glenbrook Gorge is home to soaring sandstone cliffs, crystal clear swimming holes and iconic species in every direction. Your biologist guide will teach you about the incredible world we live in, and answer the big questions you never thought to ask. - Learn about local ecology, deep evolutionary history and our place in the world as humans. - Swim among the cliffs and the eucalypts. - Using specialised equipment, tap into the electrical signals of plants to listen to plant music. - Use professional grade handheld microscopes to observe life on the micro scale. - Observe wildlife with scientific commentary. All tours are limited to 10 participants to provide a meaningful and intimate experience.

The towering peaks of the Three Sisters are among the most photographed sites in the Blue Mountains. With this tour, hop aboard a Chopper 4 trike and zip along the mountain roads in your unique form of transport. Escape the crowds to stop at quiet lookout points, admire the views from Govetts Leap, and spot the Three Sisters and Bridal Veil Falls.

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!

You'll learn the unique attributes of what makes truffle one the most sought after and expensive culinary ingredients in the world. Enjoy tasting dishes that enhance the aromatic properties of truffles. You'll discover our growing techniques and how we teach our dogs to detect the truffles under the soil. Truffle pairs very well with a number of foods especially foods rich in fats so our tastings will include gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts.

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.

With over 100 species of birds recorded from the region, you can be assured of seeing a good variety of our unique birdlife. Some of the other fauna you might see are Eastern Grey Kangaroos, and possibly the beautiful little Swamp Wallaby or even an echidna. (But bear in mind there are no guarantees when it comes to nature!) These small group tours (maximum of 4 guests) ensure everyone gets personal attention, so come and enjoy a pleasant outing with like-minded nature lovers. And because the tour ends early in the morning, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy our wonderful city!

Mountain biking is one of the best ways to experience the epic and varied landscapes of the Blue Mountains—and e-mountain biking is even better. Just under an hour west of Sydney, Glenbrook is the gateway to the Blue Mountains. You’ll meet your group here before hitting the trails, traversing the mountains on dirt tracks and occasionally stopping to take in incredible panoramic views over ancient forests, deep valleys, and gorges.

A 2 day course in the Blue Mountains, departing each day from Katoomba. This course is designed for participants with little or no previous outdoor climbing experience, it is also an excellent transition from indoor to outdoor climbing. Quite simply you will experience a lot of fine Blue Mountains climbing while undertaking world standard technical rock and rope skills training.

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.

This tour is designed to include the highlights of the Blue Mountains in a single-day trip. Take a short walk to see the beautiful Wentworth Falls. View the famous Three Sisters rock formation and see the expanse of the Jamison Valley from Echo Point. Dine at a choice of cafes and restaurants. Options will be suggested to you for lunch (not included). See Govett's Leap and the spectacular view over the Grose Valley. Visit Lincoln's Rock (or another suitable view point) in the afternoon sun. At 4 p.m. we'll begin our drive back to Sydney, with a drop-off at approximately 5:30pm

Experience the World Heritage Blue Mountains by climbing into an Ex-Australian Army Land Rover with up to 7 friends on this guided tour. The open top vehicle allows you to breathe in the mountain air and smell the eucalypts, while enjoying the beauty of the canyons, trees, and hills all around you.