Reviews of seven of the best Blue Mountains day tours, based on value for money, transport, duration, highlights, and tour operator.
The Blue Mountains region is the most popular tourist and weekend getaway destination in Sydney and New South Wales. One of the most convenient and comfortable ways to enjoy the beauty of this national park is by joining a professional Blue Mountains tour.
Find the best dog-friendly walks in the Blue Mountains in this guide, from short and easy walking trails to challenging bushwalking tracks.
As a general rule of thumb, dogs cannot go inside National Parks. But since the Blue Mountains region is not all National Park, there are many walking trails, parks, and other areas where dogs are more than welcome.
The Spit Bridge to Manly Walk is an iconic 10 km coastal walking trail, featuring beautiful Sydney Harbour beaches, scenic bushland, picturesque bays, and panoramic lookout points.
The walk forms part of the 20 km Manly Scenic Walkway that runs from the Spit Bridge to Manly North Head, and is widely considered one of the best coastal walks in Sydney.
In this article, we’re going to guide you through the many highlights of the Spit to Manly walk, including pictures, insider tips, and a map.
Find out where to stay in the Blue Mountains with this accommodation guide, outlining the best hotels in the most popular towns.
Staying overnight in the Blue Mountains makes the trip to Sydney’s most famous national park even more special.
While most visitors plan day trips to the Blue Mountains, booking overnight accommodation for one or two nights will allow you to take your time and fully enjoy the popular walks and sights.
A guide to the best national parks in Sydney, offering exciting walking tracks, scenic lookout points, beautiful waterfalls, and so much more.
One of the perks of living in Sydney is that it is surrounded by various National Parks, making it easy to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover the natural beauty these parks offer.
This guide shares five of the best cafes in Coogee where you will never be disappointed with the quality of the coffee being served, tried and tested by our small team of coffee enthusiasts.
Coogee is one of Sydney’s most popular beach suburbs. And while the beach at Coogee is absolutely fantastic, another reason Coogee is such an attractive weekend destination is its vibrant cafe culture.
The Palona Cave Walk is a hidden gem in Royal National Park, taking in beautiful rainforest scenery, a large cave, and a small cascade waterfall.
This family-friendly walking trail is one of the lesser-known walks in the Royal National Park, but it has a lot to offer.
The Portal Lookout in the Glenbrook area of the Lower Blue Mountains is a scenic vantage point with great views of the Nepean River and beyond.
This family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible lookout is easy to get to by car, with various other sights and trails nearby to have a fun day out.
A complete guide to the 19 best walks in Royal National Park, from short and scenic bush trails to challenging half-day coastal hikes.
Located less than an hour away from Sydney, the Royal National Park is one of the most popular and most visited national parks in New South Wales.
From scenic lookout points and pretty waterfalls to beautiful beaches and exciting walking tracks, this 15,000-hectare area has something for everyone.
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour is by doing one of the many scenic ferry trips with Sydney Ferries.
You can go east to Cremorne Point, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, or Manly for a refreshing swim, an exciting hike, or a nice cold beer. Or, you can go west and spend a few hours exploring Cockatoo Island or visit one of the many waterside suburbs along the Parramatta River for a nice lunch.
Part of the Greater Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a remote wilderness area just under 200 km from Sydney.
This beautiful national park is a real treat for those looking for an escape from the city, with various walking trails, lookout points, and waterfalls to explore.
This guide shares the 20 best walks in the Blue Mountains, from easy, family-friendly walking trails to challenging half-day hikes.
With so many beautiful walking tracks, the Blue Mountains is a true paradise for bushwalkers who want to explore scenic waterfalls, deep valleys, and many lookout points that offer panoramic views.
This guide shares the 14 best things to do in Canberra, from scenic lookouts and world-class museums to beautiful gardens and iconic buildings.
When exploring Australia, Canberra usually isn’t at the top of the bucket list. Even when it is a destination (and not just a stopover to the snow), it’s often a box-ticking exercise. Capital of Australia? Done. Parliament house? Done. Get lost on a giant roundabout? Done.
The walking track to Asgard Swamp, Thor Head, and Asgard Mine, commonly referred to as the Asgard Swamp Track, is an adventurous hike navigating through stunning Blue Mountains scenery.
This quiet walk on the Asgard Plateau passes several interesting sights with fantastic Grose Valley views to enjoy from multiple vantage points.
Not as well-known or popular as the Royal National Park or the Blue Mountains, Morton National Park in the Southern Highlands deserves a lot more attention.
Remote wilderness, scenic waterfalls, steep gorges, exciting bushwalking tracks, and panoramic lookout points, Morton National Park has something for everyone. A popular destination for birdwatchers and photographers, the park is a huge sanctuary for a great variety of wildlife. Bowerbirds, lyrebirds, eagles, falcons, and ground parrots are all happy residents of Morton National Park.
The Leura Cascades walking track is a short but scenic bushwalk along Leura Falls Creek, leading up to a beautiful lookout point with amazing views of the Jamison Valley.
Make a day of it and enjoy lunch outdoors at the Leura Cascades picnic area, one of the most scenic Blue Mountains picnic spots.
Not only is the Blue Mountains the perfect day trip destination to go hiking and visit amazing lookouts, but there are also many fantastic picnic spots where you can enjoy a lunch in the great outdoors.
We have shortlisted 15 of the most scenic picnic spots in the Blue Mountains, some easy to find with great facilities and others a bit harder to get to but with fantastic views.
The Bridal Veil Falls Circuit is a stunning walking track in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, navigating through a rainforest landscape with waterfalls, creeks, and large cliff walls.
Bridal Veil Falls, also referred to as Leura Falls, is a stunning cascade waterfall on Leura Falls Creek, flowing into Jamison Valley.
The best way to see this waterfall and its beautiful surroundings is by doing the 4 km Bridal Veil Falls Circuit, which includes the Amphitheatre Walking Track and the Fern Bower Track.
The steep walking track from Perrys Lookdown near Blackheath to the Blue Gum Forest in the Grose Valley is a challenging but rewarding bushwalking adventure.
The Acacia Flats camping ground is only 500m away from the forest, where you can set up your tent and stay overnight in beautiful surroundings.
The short but scenic Nature Track in Wentworth Falls is a spectacular 3.5 km circuit trail that starts and ends at the old Conservation Hut.
This often ignored but highly enjoyable walking track follows the edge of an escarpment before descending to lower grounds, where it takes in a section of the Valley of the Waters.