About this tour
A 9–10 hour private tour from Sydney into the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO-listed wilderness of eucalypt forest sitting over 1,000 metres high. Your guide and driver collect you from your accommodation and navigate the dramatic sandstone plateaus, valleys and waterfalls at your own pace. Stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park to meet native animals up close, then explore the region's clifftop vistas and charming villages. Scenic World's attractions are optional add-ons.
Highlights
- 360-degree mountain panoramas from high-altitude lookouts
- Sandstone cliffs and cascading waterfalls
- Hands-on encounters with Australian wildlife at Featherdale
- Private vehicle and guide tailored to your interests
- Hotel-to-hotel transport included
- One million hectares of protected temperate forest
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in a private SUV and driven west towards the mountains. The landscape shifts as you climb into the high plateau country—expect cool air, dense bushland, and sudden vistas across deep valleys. At Featherdale Wildlife Park, you'll have time to watch koalas, kangaroos and other native creatures in semi-natural settings. The bulk of the day involves visiting lookout points where the scale of the landscape becomes clear: sheer drops, forested gorges, and distant ridgelines. Your guide reads the weather and crowd levels, steering you towards the quieter spots. Lunch is on you; there are cafes in the villages. Return to Sydney by late afternoon.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and layers—the mountains are cooler than Sydney, especially early morning. Bottled water is provided. Lunch, drinks and coffee aren't included. Prams and infant seats available. Scenic World (railway, cableway, walkway) costs extra but is worth adding if you have time.
Frequently asked
- How long does Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc take?
- Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc runs for approximately 9 hours – 10 hours.
- How much does Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc cost?
- Prices start from AUD $489 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Blue Mountains Private Tour- with Aussie Animals Inc?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.