Late-afternoon pickup from central Sydney. Relax on an A/C coach or minibus as the city recedes and eucalyptus-scented hills take over. Your guide sets the scene with local stories and timing to catch the best light.
Expert-led day with Scenic World, zoo, ferry, before the big buses arrive
Expert-led day with Scenic World, zoo, ferry, before the big buses arrive
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Offbeat adventure, Wentworth Falls & secret trails. 10 hours, moderate. With picnic lunch.
Offbeat adventure, Wentworth Falls & secret trails. 10 hours, moderate. With picnic lunch.
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Small group, Scenic World, zoo visit & ferry return. 10 hours, easy. With a koala photo.
Small group, Scenic World, zoo visit & ferry return. 10 hours, easy. With a koala photo.
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Hop-on hop-off, Explorer Bus & Scenic World. Flexible, easy. 24-hour freedom.
Hop-on hop-off, Explorer Bus & Scenic World. Flexible, easy. 24-hour freedom.
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Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points. You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Red Route - First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Katoomba Station) - Last bus: 4:45pm from stop #1 (Katoomba Station) - Frequency: Every 60 mins - Popular stops: Echo Point, Katoomba Falls, Scenic World
Beat the crowds, Scenic World & zoo visits. 10 hours, easy. Early departure advantage.
Beat the crowds, Scenic World & zoo visits. 10 hours, easy. Early departure advantage.
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Scenic World tickets with unlimited rides and walks. Flexible, easy. Family-friendly.
Scenic World tickets with unlimited rides and walks. Flexible, easy. Family-friendly.
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24-hour unlimited Blue Mountains hop-on hop-off pass (if option selected)
Full day trip to Blue Mountains from Sydney (if option selected)
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Small Group, Scenic World, zoo & ferry finale.10 hours, easy. With a sit-down lunch.
Small Group, Scenic World, zoo & ferry finale.10 hours, easy. With a sit-down lunch.
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Family tour, Featherdale Wildlife Park visit & Scenic World rides. 10 hours, easy. With ferry finale.
Family tour, Featherdale Wildlife Park visit & Scenic World rides. 10 hours, easy. With ferry finale.
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Cultural adventure, Wentworth Falls & Aboriginal sites. 10 to 12 hours, moderate. With ferry return.
Cultural adventure, Wentworth Falls & Aboriginal sites. 10 to 12 hours, moderate. With ferry return.
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Sunset tour, Wentworth Falls & lookouts. 9 hours, easy. Golden-hour departure.
Sunset tour, Wentworth Falls & lookouts. 9 hours, easy. Golden-hour departure.
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Just before sunset, the sun sits low on the horizon, casting warm, soft light that enhances textures, colors, and shadows on sandstone cliffs and eucalyptus forests, making for more dramatic, cinematic landscapes.
Once the daytime tour buses depart, lookouts become far less crowded, letting you enjoy sweeping vistas like Echo Point or Katoomba Falls in quiet. Sunset tours offer near-private moments in usually busy spots.
Kangaroos, wallabies and other native fauna are most visible around dawn and dusk, when cooler temperatures draw them out into open areas like Euroka Clearing. Dusk offers a better chance at spotting wildlife in natural habitat.
Tours include pickup and drop-off in Sydney, so no stress about navigating to departure points. Guides also handle timing so you arrive at spots like Katoomba Cascades just in time for sunset rather than waiting in long afternoon traffic.
Late-afternoon pickup from central Sydney. Relax on an A/C coach or minibus as the city recedes and eucalyptus-scented hills take over. Your guide sets the scene with local stories and timing to catch the best light.
Your tour kicks off in Glenbrook, the gateway to the Blue Mountains. Here, you’ll visit Euroka Clearing, a grassy woodland known for its free-roaming mobs of eastern grey kangaroos. Late afternoon is prime time for spotting these animals in their natural habitat grazing or lounging beneath gum trees.
Most sunset tours involve moderate to challenging bushwalks, especially near lookouts like Lincoln’s Rock or Wentworth Falls. If you have mobility concerns or prefer gentler trails, check the tour's grade and inclusions. Grade 4 trails are generally best for fit and active travelers.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, pack a light jacket (it gets cooler after sunset), bring water, a camera, and optionally a headlamp or torch for dusk walks. Sunscreen and insect repellent can also be helpful during the day.
Yes, sunset is an active time for wildlife in the Blue Mountains. Kangaroo sightings are common in areas like Euroka Clearing, and you might also spot cockatoos, wallabies, or lyrebirds in quieter bushland sections.
Autumn (March–May) and spring (September–November) offer the best mix of clear skies, vibrant foliage, and comfortable hiking conditions. Winter sunsets are stunning too but bring extra layers as temperatures drop quickly.
Sunset tours usually run for 8–10 hours, departing around midday from Sydney and returning late evening. They often include transport, national park entry, guided walks, and multiple lookout stops.
Absolutely, sunset tours are a favorite among photographers. Just make sure your gear is easy to carry during bushwalks, especially on uneven or long trails.