Wildlife meets bushwalking

Wildlife & bushwalk small-group tour

Activity Tours Australia combines Featherdale Wildlife Park, Wentworth Falls bushwalking, the Three Sisters and a village break. Short walks of roughly 10–45 minutes vary with the weather. A maximum of 23 guests keeps the group smaller than the larger coach formats.

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Visitor at a Three Sisters viewpoint
Visitor at a Three Sisters viewpoint. Photo from the Activity Tours Australia listing; used with permission.

Is this the right tour for you?

Visitors who want Featherdale and guided short hikes, without a Scenic World package. No rides or cruise; short hikes still involve steps and uneven ground.

Walk length and number can change in rain. A brief lookout walk and a longer waterfall route are different commitments; discuss the day’s plan with the guide.

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Check dates, passenger ages and the available options for Wildlife & bushwalk small-group tour. Walk length and number can change in rain. A brief lookout walk and a longer waterfall route are different commitments; discuss the day’s plan with the guide. The final price and booking conditions are shown by GetYourGuide before payment.

Wildlife & bushwalk small-group tour

Activity Tours Australia · 11 hours

From US$139.89per person

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Listing-wide USD starting price checked 31 October 2026; not a quote for a selected option or date.

Why this experience

What makes the day

  • The setting

    Visitors who want Featherdale and guided short hikes, without a Scenic World package.

  • The pace

    Maximum 23. No rides or cruise; short hikes still involve steps and uneven ground.

  • The choice

    Walk length and number can change in rain. A brief lookout walk and a longer waterfall route are different commitments; discuss the day’s plan with the guide.

Know what you’re booking

What’s included

  • Featherdale Wildlife Park

    Admission provides a chance to see native Australian animals before the mountain visit.

  • Guided bushwalks

    Walk to waterfall and valley viewpoints with a route adapted to conditions.

  • Mountain sightseeing

    The Three Sisters and a Leura or Katoomba village break form part of the day.

  • City transfers

    Travel with a professional guide in a climate-controlled vehicle from four central pickup locations.

Budget separately: Lunch is at your own expense. Scenic World rides, a ferry return and a paid koala-photo experience are not listed as included.

The journey

How the day unfolds

A guide to the experience, not a fixed timetable. The operator may change the sequence, stops or route for weather and access.

  1. City collection and Featherdale

    Start with the wildlife park before the drive into the mountains. Extra animal experiences may consume some of the allotted park time.

  2. Mountain viewpoints

    Follow the guide to selected lookouts and hear about the region. Visibility can prompt adjustments to the route.

  3. Village break and waterfall walk

    Buy lunch in Leura or Katoomba, then walk towards Wentworth Falls on the route selected for current conditions.

  4. Three Sisters and Sydney return

    Visit the famous rock formations and remaining viewpoints before returning by road to the listed city drop-off locations.

Before you go

Meeting & return

Four central Sydney locations are listed: Mercure Sydney, Harrington Street, Radisson Blu Plaza and the Pitt Street Hilton car park. Choose the available stop and follow the confirmed time; return drop-offs are at the listed city locations.

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Allow for cooler mountain conditions than those at your Sydney pickup.

Who can join?

Not suitable for children under 5, people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. A medium level of fitness is required for uneven ground and steps. No prams, large bags or drones.

Changes & cancellation

Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund; check selected booking terms.

The displayed price is a listing-wide minimum, not a date-specific quote. Stops, weather and operational arrangements can change.

Travellers’ perspectives

What guests say

4.6/5 from 850 GetYourGuide reviews for From Sydney: Blue Mountains Small-Group Hike & Wildlife Tour. These seven individual summaries are paraphrased from the provider’s displayed selection, not an independent survey. Checked 31 October 2026.

★★★★★

Found Tom knowledgeable, helpful and clear with instructions, without feeling rushed.

LisaParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Enjoyed a small group and Tom’s detailed answers to questions.

MariaParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Valued Chris’s commentary alongside the wildlife and mountain scenery.

yairParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Enjoyed the outing and John’s explanations.

BirgitParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Appreciated Stuart’s commentary both in the mountains and during the drives.

ColinParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Liked the guide, but fog limited views and the eventual Three Sisters stop felt brief.

SabrinaParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Enjoyed combining native animals, a walk and the Three Sisters in one day.

EstherParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
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Wildlife & bushwalk small-group tour · 11 hours

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Questions, answered

A few things worth knowing

What does the starting price cover?

Listing-wide minimum; selected dates/options may cost more. Walk length and number can change in rain. A brief lookout walk and a longer waterfall route are different commitments; discuss the day’s plan with the guide.

Where do I meet the group?

Four central Sydney locations are listed: Mercure Sydney, Harrington Street, Radisson Blu Plaza and the Pitt Street Hilton car park. Choose the available stop and follow the confirmed time; return drop-offs are at the listed city locations.

What restrictions should I check?

Not suitable for children under 5, people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. A medium level of fitness is required for uneven ground and steps. No prams, large bags or drones.

Source: From Sydney: Blue Mountains Small-Group Hike & Wildlife Tour · Product 66741 · Listing and review evidence checked 31 October 2026. Ratings, availability and terms may change.

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