Blue Mountains National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Blue Mountains National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World, Sydney Zoo, & Ferry

• Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

• Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale

• Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls

• Blue Mountains Sunset Tour with Kangaroo Sightings from Sydney

While most areas of Blue Mountains National Park are free to enter, guided tours from Sydney make it easy to see the highlights without the hassle. Group day tours start at around US$110, while private tours run upwards of US$300, depending on inclusions and the size of your group. Self-guided e-bike hire is available from around US$130, while multi-day tours and overnight wildlife safaris cost upwards of US$900.

Yes, Blue Mountains National Park is absolutely worth visiting. The park is home to dramatic sandstone cliffs, ancient rainforest, and sweeping valley views—most famously at the Three Sisters rock formation. A guided day tour from Sydney is one of the most popular ways to visit, with many options bundling transport, wildlife park stops, and expert local commentary into a single hassle-free day out.

Per one customer who booked the Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls, "Gorgeous area, worth the trip! Our guide was fantastic: entertaining, knowledgeable and thoughtful. The animal excursion was interactive, and nice to see them up close, all the unique Australian animals and birds we really wanted to see. Enjoyed our hike to the waterfall as well near Three Sisters."

There really isn't one best time to visit Blue Mountains National Park. Temps are highest in summer (December–February), which is great for canyoning in chilly water. Leaves change to autumnal hues in March–May, with temperatures perfect for hiking. Winter's best for snow lovers, and spring opens colorful new blossoms.

Yes, you can go to the Blue Mountains without booking a Blue Mountains National Park tour. They are easily accessible by train or car from Sydney, and you don't need permits. Canyoning or climbing might require tour guides for safety, but if you're confident on your own or with friends, then go for it.

Yes and no. There are visitor parking fees in certain areas of the Blue Mountains. Residents receive permits, but visitors need to pay when parking in parts of New South Wales. Among the areas requiring paid parking are Blackheath, Katoomba Falls, Leura Cascades, and Wentworth Falls.

Yes, you should book your Blue Mountains National Park ticket for a tour in advance, especially if they are in summer (December–February). If you can, book in off-peak months for fewer tourists, but expect fewer tours, as well. To be on the safe side, book in advance of any visit.

There are all kinds of Blue Mountains National Park tours. There are day tours with wildlife and sunsets, tours that add on Parramatta River cruises, nighttime glowworm-spotting adventure tours, canyoning and abseiling excursions, bike and hike tours, and so much more.

Head to Katoomba to check out the famous Katoomba Falls and Three Sisters Rock formations. Grab food at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit Scenic World to ride the skyway, railway, and cableway and to stroll the walkway. If you want to see Aussie animals, stop by Featherdale Wildlife Park.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Blue Mountains National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Sydney:

• Sydney Harbour

• Sydney Opera House

• Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Featherdale Wildlife Park

• The Rocks

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Sydney.