Blue Mountains Itineraries
Have you thought about visiting the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area (GBMWHA)? Located only 1.5 hours west of Sydney, it's Australia’s most accessible wilderness. Inbound Operators can use suggested itineraries as a convenient solution for tour operators to give guests access to the most amazing natural scenery, world-class attractions, and quality accommodation and dining in this extraordinary region. Inbound Operators may chosse to tailor an itinerary based on timing requirements and schedule. Visitors can indulge their senses by staying a minimum of one night - or the recommended two nights - to fully enjoy the highlights of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Transport Solutions for FITs / GITs / Groups
Inbound Operators may use their own coaches or with a Guide take a Group on the train. FITs may choose to travel by train or book onto one of the many day trip providers that offer daily services to the Blue Mountains from Sydney, with Hotel pick-up. On arrival in the Blue Mountains there are two hop-on hop-off tourist bus services for Katoomba and Leura. Options for Inbound Operators to consider:
1. Coach transport from Sydney
2. Catch the train from Sydney
3. Hop-on, hop-off tourist bus services for sight-seeing in the Upper Blue Mountains sightseeing;
4. Accommodation at a range of properties in the Blue Mountains
Consider various configurations:
• Two-night stay, transport, accommodation and GBMWHA sightseeing (visit to Jenolan Caves);
• Two-night stay, transport and GBMWHA sightseeing (visit to Jenolan Caves);
• One-night stay, transport, accommodation and GBMWHA sightseeing;
• One-night stay, transport and GBMWHA sightseeing.
Such an itinerary would give visitors to Sydney convenient access to one of Australia’s most significant and stunning natural locations.
Accommodation Solutions
There is a wide range of excellent accommodation in the Blue Mountains.
Airport Transfer Solution
A popular option for FITs when there is a requirement to meet a domestic or international flight at Sydney Airport is to arrange a special airport transfer either direct or through the hotel you are staying at. It is suggested that to depart the Blue Mountains on the guest's final day, four hours prior to international flights or three hours prior to domestic flights. Guests may not then see Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Local attraction highlights in the Greater Blue Mountains reached via hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses
Visitors can reach attractions in the fastest, most convenient way in the Upper Blue Mountains via access to both hop-on hop-off tourist bus services. There are so many options of what to see and do.
• Scenic World (you must buy your own entry ticket as prices are tailored to personal preferences), is home to the renowned Scenic Skyway, Scenic Railway and Scenic Cableway rides, and the Scenic Walkway rainforest boardwalk. There are food options and a large souvenir shop.
• The Three Sisters, (free) located at Echo Point, are three famous natural rock formations with a compelling mythology. Nearby is the Visitor Information Centre and Three Sisters Plaza with food and shops.
• Leura Cascades (free) offers the option of a 30-minute return walk to tranquil waterfalls and a lookout.
• Gordon Falls (free) offers the option of a 30-minute return walk to a cliffside lookout.
• Leura Village (free) is a tourist location with many fascinating shops, such as Bygone Beautys, Josophan’s Fine Chocolates, The Candy Store, Moontree Candles and many great cafes and restaurants.
• The Edge Cinema (guest must pay) has a six-storey screen where visitors can immerse themselves in a 40-minute visual experience of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. (You must buy your own entry ticket.)
Inbound Operators may plan a Day Tour to Jenolan Caves, suggested for Day 2 on a two-night stay itinerary
There are several Day Tour providers that include in their price:
• Hotel pick-up
• Return coach
• One cave inspection (Lucas or Imperial Cave)
• Hotel drop-back
Jenolan Caves is the world’s oldest cave system open to the public. Guests will see the Grand Arch rock formation, the Blue Lake, and can choose from different food options and browse in the souvenir shop.
DAY 1 – TRAVEL TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
• Coach pick-up or train from Sydney to Leura Village in the Blue Mountains;
• Guests use local hop-on hop-off sightseeing tourist bus services (ask for unlimited travel ticket for 3 days) accessing up to 29 stops and many attractions, check in to Hotel the go sight-seeing
• Guests catch the tourist bus to their hotel in the afternoon
DAY 2 – JENOLAN CAVES TOUR (two-night stay only)
• Day tour to Jenolan Caves, including return coach and cave tour. (Morning hotel pick-up and afternoon drop-back, approximately 9.00 am to 5.30 pm but confirmed by guest when they arrive in the Blue Mountains and book)
LAST DAY (DAY 2, one-night stay) or (DAY 3, two-night stay) – RETURN TO SYDNEY
• Guests check out for final morning sightseeing, leave luggage at Hotel (clearly labelled). Return to Hotel to collect luggage for transfer to Coach or train to return to Sydney.
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