Educational whale watching cruise with a marine biologist onboard.
Educational whale watching cruise with a marine biologist onboard.
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The boat is perfect for whale watching. It goes at a steady pace, nice & comfortable. I sat in the stern & could see everything. Our marine biologist was easy to understand while she explained everything we were seeing. She explained how the whale numbers have improved & also how whales are so important to the ecology of our oceans. The crew were friendly, inspired confidence & were clear when they needed us to do something. The captain was easy to understand. I enjoyed our boat, the pace it travelled at & the freedom it gave me move around or just sit & take it all in. Thank you 😊
The knowledge of the marine biologist was awesome hearing from her
It was a good trip. Took some time to see the whales . Could not see close by as they were mostly far away
We had a great excursion. Within minutes of arriving to the area, we saw a cow and her young one. The on board guides were very good at explaining what we saw.
We managed to see 2 - 3 pods of humpback whales, for someone who lives miles away from the sea that was amazing. 1 thing you need to fix remove 7 Macquarie street from your meeting info.
The trip was well organised, kept to time, information given was relevant and interesting. Lots of whales!
The best whale watching cruise, Jay and the rest of the crew were awesome My sister and I had a great time and especially going under the bridge and the view of the Harbour Bridge& The Opera House was just beautiful.
My experience with the Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with a Marine Biologist was unforgettable. The knowledgeable marine biologist shared fascinating stories about whale behavior, migration patterns, and mating rituals. I was thrilled to see over four whales, and his explanations about their breathing and impressive size added depth to the experience. The biologist ensured we had excellent views while respecting the whales' space. The insights into whale interactions, like partner attraction and fights, made the trip educational and exciting. What I loved most was the combination of close-up whale encounters and the enriching, expertly delivered information. Highly recommended!
Seeing the whales. We were fortunate enough to have some quite close. For those who do not have sea legs, be aware many got sea sick . This is not a fault, but something to be considered.
The information provided by the staff on board was fantastic and very informative. The whales were absolutely amazing, can't wait to come back to Sydney to come out whale watching again
It was a wonderful whale watching experience. The explanation was clear and educational, it is a great activity for family outings.
We saw both whales and dolphins - excellent value for money!
It was a wonderful experience and highly recommend it to others who have an interest to get out and watch the wild.
We saw some beautiful whales having fun! Great commentary too.
All well organised and successful
Get two adventures in one: See 23 sights on a bus & enjoy Scenic World’s four epic rides!
Get two adventures in one: See 23 sights on a bus & enjoy Scenic World’s four epic rides!
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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
Amazing experience, we got all days trip on hop-on hop-off bus. Take a lot photos on echo point, visiting the small beautiful Leura Village. Explore Scenic World on cable ways, skyways and railway. A bit cold in the morning, but amazing we were very happy.
Rides were amazing and view of 3 sisters was soo beautiful
It was good experience overall. It was busy during Easter holidays.
The Scenic rides and walks are awesome, not really far to walk from each other. I would go back again to take my friends next time.
Very friendly and helpful lady in the ticket office in Katoomba. Really informative map and guide to the Blue mountains. Bus driver was entertaining. Scenic World was great. Brilliant value for money. Highly recommend it.
The scenic world is a beautiful place with very friendly staff. My family loved the experience.
The driver, he was welcoming and funny, had my partner in fits of laughter :)
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Katoomba Falls Tourist Park
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Leura Railway Station
Flexible hop‑on‑hop‑off tour with 23 stops and customizable Scenic World access.
Flexible hop‑on‑hop‑off tour with 23 stops and customizable Scenic World access.
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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
Amazing experience, we got all days trip on hop-on hop-off bus. Take a lot photos on echo point, visiting the small beautiful Leura Village. Explore Scenic World on cable ways, skyways and railway. A bit cold in the morning, but amazing we were very happy.
Rides were amazing and view of 3 sisters was soo beautiful
It was good experience overall. It was busy during Easter holidays.
Very friendly and helpful lady in the ticket office in Katoomba. Really informative map and guide to the Blue mountains. Bus driver was entertaining. Scenic World was great. Brilliant value for money. Highly recommend it.
The scenic world is a beautiful place with very friendly staff. My family loved the experience.
The driver, he was welcoming and funny, had my partner in fits of laughter :)
The Rocks
Discover Sydney by land and sea on this hop-on hop-off tour**.**
Discover Sydney by land and sea on this hop-on hop-off tour**.**
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Red route
Blue route
Hop-on hop-off cruise tour
Great day out, good info coming through the headphones about the local history of each area as we passed through. Get on and off at any stop you like. Nth Bondi RSL for lunch was yummo.
Enjoyed the routes, scenery and narration. Best hop-on hop-off tour we've done!
It showed me around Sydney in the limited time I had. So wonderful to keep coming back the the harbour when I thought we were well away from it.
The ticketing experience turned out to be a nightmare for us. We needed to unlock our International online bank app to pay you. Didn't realise your company was based in Berlin. When we opened the banking app we were immediately scammed for $200. Next time we pay cash...it's safer
The harbor tour was basically just a boat, no explanation of what we were seeing
Very well organized. Quick response to questions by email. Efficient and friendly staff at route n*1. Interesting trip. Only downside: I couldn't hear the audio guide very well on the bus. Pleasant Captain Cook cruise, even more beautiful at 7:30 p.m.
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Best way to familiarise ourselves with Sydney and Bondi. Got to see all the major tourist attractions and the ease of getting on and off where we pleased was awesome.
We had a GREAT time on both the bus and the water cruise! We only went on the red route and not the blue route. There was a problem getting them to honor our ticket for the cruise. The information on the code was just for the bus, but not the cruise, even though the cruise was in the title. After working with the folks from The Big Bus, we got it straightened out. Apparently, you're using an older code. The bus trip was great about hitting all the highlights of the city.
What we loved was that we were able to see all the Sydney attractions and pick the ones we wanted to stop off to see or com back another time.
Ticketing was simple online. Loved the location finder for the Hop On Hop Off Bus. Clean bus and loved that the bottom deck was air-conditioned! Commentary via the headphones worked well. Good Value.
I enjoyed the tour round Sydney but I think the timings on the busses need to be better... it needs to be better spaced as once you missed one bus you could either be very lucky and the next is a short while away or really unlucky where all the busses are on the other side of town and wait a whole hour for the bus! Also when they say a bus leaves at a certain time they are always late by 10-15mins
Ticketing was easy and hip on hop off options allowed freedom to explore at own pace. Commentary on bus good. Never used the commentary on the boat.
Use Google trad, this is in French... Very welcoming, the routes and audio commentaries are pleasant. However, not all stops are well chosen. The bus waits in places with no view or interest, which is a shame. A pleasant experience, though.
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Good way to get your bearings, clear audio, very informative , so much history, beautiful city. Would definitely recommend, great experience.
Got to see a lot of different things. The app was a good improvement.
Very easy to book, but the stops are not very well identified we had to look quite a while to find it
Sydney CBD
Starting your day with a pickup in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD – think shopping, dining, and that unmistakable energy that Sydney’s city life is famous for. Don’t miss out on grabbing a quick coffee from one of the many cafes—perfect for a pick-me-up before starting the day.
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Featherdale Wildlife Park
60 min
Get up close with some of Australia’s cutest and most unique wildlife. From koalas to kangaroos, you’ll see animals found nowhere else in the world. Take your time at the koala photo station – it's the perfect place for a memorable snapshot, especially if you’re lucky enough to get a cuddle with one.
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Leura Village
60 min
A charming mountain village vibe, perfect for a tea break and a little shopping. Leura is the spot for all things artsy, boutique, and locally made goods. When you explore, don't forget to pick up something fresh for lunch from one of the bakeries or restaurants.
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Echo Point
30 min
One of the most breathtaking views in the Blue Mountains. Echo Point offers a panoramic look at the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and surrounding valleys. Indigenous legend tells the Three Sisters were turned to stone to protect them.
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Scenic World
90 min
Experience the mountains in a whole new way, riding the Skyway, Cableway, and Railway. It’s a perfect mix of adventure and jaw-dropping views from every angle. Be sure to try the Scenic Railway for the full experience—it’s one of the steepest rides in the world and totally worth the adrenaline rush!
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Paramatta Wharf
75 min
Tickets included
End your day with a relaxing cruise down the Parramatta River, offering gorgeous views of both the river’s natural beauty and Sydney’s impressive skyline. Keep your camera handy—the light reflecting on the river at sunset makes for fantastic photographs, especially with the Sydney Harbour as a backdrop.
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Circular Quay, Sydney
At the end of your day trip, you'll find yourself at the iconic Sydney Circular Quay, a bustling waterfront hub that’s the heart of the city’s harbor. With the Sydney Opera House on one side and the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the other, Circular Quay offers views that’ll make you want to pause and take it all in. The area is home to a blend of modern shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as historical landmarks, giving you the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploration.
Immersive trip blending Scenic World rides, wildlife encounters, and a river cruise.
Immersive trip blending Scenic World rides, wildlife encounters, and a river cruise.
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It was a beautiful day with great discovery! We were lucky with time The discovery of the animal shelter was a nice surprise and the landscapes of the blue mountains are beautiful
Well organised, informative and interesting.
Everything was good and perfect
Great trip, from booking and the follow up email about where to meet-up for the coach pickup. The Company providing the tour bus were excellent and the driver was as good as it gets, very thorough and pleasant. All the stops which were planned, made for an excellent excursion and full day.
We had a lovely time and enjoyed it. Unfortunately we can't blame you for the horrible weather. It didn't stop us having a great time and our driver Ben was outstanding. Very informative but didn't know that the Sydney Harbour Bridge was modelled on a bridge near our home in the UK. It is the Tyne bridge at Newcastle. He is welcome to use it in the future when addressing his passengers.
The attractions at Scenicworld were great and Leura was well worth a visit.
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Brilliant time in the Blue Mountains, a good sampling of all it has to offer. I would've preferred more time trekking at scenic world, but hard to have it all. Definitely a good value for transport and entry fees compared to doing it yourself.
One of the best tours in Sydney! And the driver and tour guide Max, was just so articulate. He seemed to know exactly what he was doing. Giving great advice along the way as a making everything fun. Highly recommend
The whole day was fabulous. The bus ride was comfortable and stops spaced out so not so long sitting at once. Driver/host Aaron was excellent! He made the day very enjoyable. He chatted along the way with history and fun facts and few jokes. Sharing Tim tams was a nice surprise. 5 out 5 stars for Aaron! The blue mountains was a n awesome day. Scenic world had some of the nicest views. I would highly recommend.
Great day out, Ged was our tour guide for the day and very good.
It was a very easy way to go to the blue mountains and our guide, Aaron was fantastic. My favorite day in Sydney area.
We had a great day Tony our driver was so full of interesting information wish we had taken this trip when we first arrived in Sydney not when we were leaving the trip was so well organised but wish we had been advised to go on the skytrain first but missed out because the time ran out but enjoyed. The other two attractions at scenic world Go Tony Regards Trish and John Sharp New Zealand
Dive into SCG’s history, explore key spots with expert guidance, and enjoy exclusive access to the museum.
Dive into SCG’s history, explore key spots with expert guidance, and enjoy exclusive access to the museum.
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Stuart was so knowledgable in all of his stories and delivered with such enthusiasm that I was hanging on to every word!
We visited Sydney from Brisbane and a major highlight was the SCG Tour. My 12 year old cricket & football loving son was amazed by the history and felt thrilled to walk in the steps of some of the all time sporting greats. Our guide Stuart was fantastic, a natural storyteller, engaging the group with remarkable details and information. It was a fabulous experience and felt Aussie pride to have a stadium of such high calibre, you could feel the spirit of those who had played on the fields... if only those walls could talk. 10 out of 10!! Highly recommend
Knowledge of the tour guide was exceptional.
Our guide Peter was excellent all round . He had an excellent knowledge of the history of the SCG and players, matches and highlights over the years. We had access to areas of the SCG I never expected to see. As a huge cricket fan myself, I was thoroughly absorbed. My wife is no cricket fan but Peter made it interesting for non cricket fans as well. One of the best tours I have been on, without doubt.
The knowledge and delivery from our guide Stewart was top notch. The ticketing through headout was seamless. We would highly recommend this tour
Just pure amazing. I loved it
Sydney CBD
Begin your day with a comfortable bus pickup from a central Sydney location, then set off for the Blue Mountains.
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Sydney Zoo
60 min
Tickets included
Arrive at Sydney Zoo for a 30‑minute guided tour in the Australiana section (kangaroo feeding and a digital koala photo), plus 30 minutes to explore at your leisure.
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Wentworth Falls Lookout
30 min
Reach Wentworth Falls for your first sweeping mountain view, then enjoy a 5‑minute guided walk to Jamison Lookout along Falls Road.
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Leura Village
60 min
Free Admission
Head via Fletcher Street and Valley Road through Leura, famous for its historic, stately homes and charming local vibe. Stop in Leura for lunch and free time—sample local favorites like Café Leura’s Roo Burger, Aussie pies, or fine chocolates.
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Echo Point
35 min
Tickets included
Set off along Cliff Drive toward Echo Point, where your guide recounts the legend of the Three Sisters. Arrive at Echo Point to admire the iconic Three Sisters and learn about their Aboriginal significance.
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Scenic World
90 min
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Tickets included
At Scenic World, experience unlimited rides on the Cableway, Skyway, Railway, and Walkway, plus a short guided tour to the valley floor.
Guided Rainforest Walk
Included in price
Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the region on a peaceful guided rainforest walk.
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Cahill's Lookout
30 min
If time permits, enjoy a drive-by at Narrow Neck Lookout and a brief photo stop at Cahill’s Lookout along Cliff Drive. Cahill’s Lookout offers breathtaking views of the Megalong Valley, framed by rugged sandstone cliffs and the iconic Narrow Neck Plateau.
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Sydney CBD
Board the bus in Katoomba and start your journey back to Sydney. Arrive back in Sydney, concluding your unforgettable Blue Mountains adventure.
Wildlife, heritage, and Scenic World rides in one convenient tour from Sydney.
Wildlife, heritage, and Scenic World rides in one convenient tour from Sydney.
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Our tour guide was incredible - he was happy, very insightful and knowleadgable, and made us all laugh
Great your and guide was so informative
Very organised walking tour - I liked the fact we were able to see inside with a very knowledgeable guide.
A top-notch guide who introduced us to the Sydney Opera House through numerous stories and anecdotes.
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The historical stories told by Scott were great and gave us a great insight into the past of The Rocks. Walked in and around spots we didn't know were there.
Sydney after dark? Yes, please! Hop on board and make it a night to remember.
Sydney after dark? Yes, please! Hop on board and make it a night to remember.
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Clifton Gardens Wharf
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Watsons Bay
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I recently did the Sydney Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off Cruise with a visit to Taronga Zoo, and despite some rain, it was an enjoyable and memorable experience. The cruise itself was a fantastic way to explore Sydney’s iconic harbor, offering beautiful views of landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The flexibility of the hop-on, hop-off system allowed us to explore at our own pace, and it was convenient to stop at different locations along the harbor. Unfortunately, the weather was a bit rainy during the day, which limited the time we could spend outside on the boat. But even with the rain, the views from inside were still spectacular. Taronga Zoo was the highlight of the trip, especially getting to see Australia’s unique wildlife. The zoo is beautifully designed, with incredible views of the harbor as a backdrop. Overall, while the rain put a slight damper on the experience, the hop-on hop-off cruise and visit to Taronga Zoo were still fantastic. It’s a perfect way to see Sydney’s famous harbor and spend time with nature at the zoo. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Sydney.
The cruise schedule was not provided until we exchanged our tickets at the dock, so we didn't know that the cruise only had 2 scheduled time for 1 of the hop locations early in the morning. We didn't go early and so we were not able to stop at that location.
Loved all of it. Great experience, wonderful guide, well organised and just lots of fun. The highlight of our trip to Sydney.
The helpful and efficient service
booked at last minute on a sunny winter day - I visited Manly Beach and Watson's Bay - lots of room on board and all sailings were on time - a great way to see the harbour. Visiting from Scotland!