Blue Mountains Sunset Tour With Wildlife & Waterfalls From Sydney

We had a thoroughly enjoyable time on our Blue Mountains Sunset Trip. This trip takes you away from the usual tourist Blue Mountains stops yet you get to see all the famous sights & hike through the National Park as well. They offer a longer walk & a shorter one too according to your circumstances but both hikes meet up along the way. The Blue Mountains scenery is stunning & not to be missed as is the amazing sunset which was the highlight. You do have to walk along near a steep drop but it is safe with rails & our guide Greg was super in helping me along the way. I couldn't recommend this trip highly enough and as a seasoned traveller it is definitely up there as one of my most enjoyable ones 😀

Greg is an exceptional tour guide. Knowledgeable and very helpful if you need s shorter and less strenuous walk.

Our guide~Greg was safe, funny, and very knowledgeable with local history. You can feel his passion for Australia! It was perfect pace throughout the day and Greg made sure everyone was comfort. Highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Sydney.

Wonderful trip and our guide Greg was excellent and extremely helpful. He provided a lot of information for us to make the right decisions, from resting areas, coffee places and physical difficulty level to get at specific spots like Gordon falls or Wentworth falls. Spectacular views and enjoyable day. Physically tiring but as Greg mentioned one day that it will last in our memory forever. Highly recommended and you can take options accordingly to your physical capacity overall stunning specially Wentworth falls.

The tour reaches a beautiful waterfall and views. If you're really interested in the Blue Mountains, I would recommend going there for more than a day. The 3 stars is for our 1 star guide. Unenthusiastic, not much info, no one got his name. He told us to meet at 2:40. After we waited 15 minutes, we called the tour company worried we had missed the group. He had stayed with the group at another spot (we were told we could explore on our own). 25 mins later when we met up, he said it was "okay" and "not a problem." No apology. Acted like it was our fault. I've been on a lot of day trip tours, and this guide (Eric? or Derick?) is the worst.

We loved this day trip outside of Sydney. Our guide (Greg) was so friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure we had the best experiences possible and added in a bunch of great stories along the way. We stopped for a nice dinner on the way back too! The Wentworth waterfall was beautiful!

Wonderful Blue Mountain tour with Derrick! Loved the stop in Glen Brook too. Appreciated the guide led hikes & talks balanced with free time to explore on our own! Fantastic day in the fabulous Blue Mountains!

This is an excellent day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains area which included a moderate hike to wentworth waterfalls plus time to explore nearby areas as well as catching the sunset at Echo Point which has the view of the Three Sisters. We also got to see some wild kangaroos (one with a joey) along the way. There are plenty of breaks in between to grab lunch/snacks as there are long periods of driving to get to the mountains and getting back to Sydney. I also appreciated hearing about some of the history of the places as well as descriptions of the flora and it uses. It was a nice sunny day but very windy - so windy that the waterfall was going up :) Overall, thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

The tour guide was extremely personable and informative. The day was planned out well and the scenery at the locations were spectacular. My 12 year old son said it was one of the best days of his life!

What an amazing day! But make sure you were appropriate footwear and clothes especially footwear as the mountains and very steep! Greg our guide was brilliant and as someone with a fear for heights he made sure to help me across some of the tougher parts of the mountains!

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local flora and passionate about the healing properties of being in the mountains. He set a brisk pace on the bush walk, with frequent stops for rest, photo opportunities and informational talks. Would have liked some more information about the indigenous history of the area. Good amounts of time were given at the stopping points on the trip. The wild kangaroo sightings were a bit disappointing.

It was a great outing. I got to see the Blue Mountains in the sunshine, and then, the next day, in the mist. I would have quite liked to also see them when it’s downright hot, and apparently the oil from the eucalyptus evaporates and shrouds the valley in the titular hues of blue, but this was just as great, with the ribbons of vapour lending the whole place a fairy tale- or Lost World-type quality. The true standout of the tour however was our guide, whose name to my great shame I’ve not managed to retain either mentally or digitally, since my phone’s memory subsequently got wiped, but he was the one who had a school friend who was snapped in half by a shark (retrospective content warning). That’s not a piece of information I necessarily would have wanted to reproduce here, but Wildlife Tours/Autopia/Get Lost simply don’t profile their guides on their various websites, so I’ve not been able to find him online (Greg? Derek? Chris? One of those three). Anyway he was one of the best guides I had during my month Down Under, radiating warmth, wisdom and generosity of spirit with every word and gesture. On the bus on the way there he made a point of making a detour to some established kangaroo haunts, and that’s where I spotted my first marsupial in the wild, which was thrilling. He also pointed out a few scattered specimens of the impressively toxicity-world-record-wielding Sydney Funnelweb Spider, which was interesting. The hike is a good, hearty one with a bit of up and down, but nothing too exacting and in any case the major trails in Australia are so pristinely well-kept you could do it in your sneakers, if not slippers. A nice, scenically dramatic change from the beach for sure!

Sadly no kangaroo sighting...

This was an amazing full day of beautiful sights. Greg was our tour guide and definitely took us on a five-star adventure. We had perfect weather--blue sky and warm, but not hot temperatures. We had wonderful views of the Blue Mountains, Wentworth Falls, and The Three Sisters--plus several other breaks including small town stops for food and souvenir shopping. We took several short hikes at various stops, but the most impressive (and challenging) was a hike to the bottom of the falls where we were able to see a rainbow in the falls! It was optional, but worth the view. A few words of caution...The walk down is made up of about eight different sets of "stairs" totaling over 400 steps--which means that you will also have to climb back up those 400+ steps! It was worth it, but we were pretty tired by the time we reached the top again. After the climb, we were positioned in a spot where we were able to take some lovely sunset pictures before heading back to Sydney at night. This is a long day (10-ish hours), but definitely a great tour covering beautiful scenery.

A special mention to our guide, Greg he was absolutely fantastic. Super friendly, funny, and really knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He kept the group engaged the entire time and made sure everyone felt comfortable. Our group was approx 20-25ppl. After maybe a short hour, we stopped in a small town, with a few lunch option and toilets. What we really appreciated is how well he knows the area. Before each walk, he explained the difficulty level, how long it would take, and always gave us the option to join or skip depending on how we felt. The day was very well organised from start to finish. Since the weather forecast wasn’t great, Greg kept checking conditions throughout the day to make sure we could enjoy the mountains while staying as dry as possible. We did end up getting completely soaked but honestly it just added to the experience! The rain made the waterfalls even more impressive and magical. Due to the fog, we didn’t get to see the Three Sisters or the sunset. However, Greg checked with everyone and offered to still go if we wanted. As a group, we agreed it wouldn’t be worth it since visibility was very low, so we headed back to the city earlier. Despite the weather, we had an amazing day and would highly recommend this tour, especially with Greg as your guide!

If you are expecting a flat walk to an overlook, this is not for you. My husband and I loved the hike and views, but many in our tour were not fit, and found it to be more of a challenge. Derek was a wealth of info and the views are incredible!

Phenomenal experience! Our tour guide Derrick was very knowledgeable about the geology & history of Australia & the blue mountains. He even taught us about the eucalyptus canopy, tea tree bushes and the beneficial the oils to our health and stress relief. Our group of 11 people was perfect for me. Even if we were in the back of the group we could still hear Derrick when he stopped to point something out or just take a small break along the hike. HIGHLY recommend this tour ESPECIALLY if you get Derrick.

Kangaroo sightings should be removed from title. While wildlife is never guaranteed, there was no effort to find kangaroos. I wish I would have chosen a tour where reviews said guide knew where to go to see them. Other than that, guide provided little information. On other tours guides were excited to share their knowledge—not this one.

Wentworth Falls hike was phenomenal, and done at a reasonable pace to accommodate a range of people. Stops at 3 Sisters and overlook for sunset also great. No kangaroos sighted, but no guarantees. Guide was helpful and appropriate with discussion.

The tour was fun, well designed with stops every hour. The hike to the Wentworth falls was quite fun, but may require a better descriprion, considering shoes the wet and muddy surfaces and very likely rain. Other than that, it was great! The views were stunning, the stops to sit and enjoy were well planned. The guide gave good information. I highly recommend it!

This is a long tour, about 9-10 hours. We met at 12pm and returned at 9:30pm. We stopped multiple times to get food and to walk to lookouts. The main hike was about 2 hours but it was mild with some stairs. This hike was the highlight of the trip. The tour guide Smokey was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The bus has USB ports on the back of the seats to charge your phone. Bring lots of water as the weather is hot and humid in February. It was great to talk with the other passengers because we were from all around the world.

Really enjoyed our trip to the blue mountains. Can be difficult to experience in a single day but this tour gives you all the highlights, including Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters. Our guide Buck was great fun and had a wide range of both local and historical knowledge, making it a really interesting tour. Beautiful walks and spotted wild kangaroos to boot!

The views were beautiful! However, our tour guide was more of a driver than a guide. He was 20 minutes late to the main pickup point, he gave no clear explanations of what to expect during the tour or who he was, he was inconsistent with timing (told us to be back to the bus in 40 minutes but then named a different time, for example: it was 2pm and he said "you have 40 minutes at this stop...be back at 230pm."), he provided no amenities (no wifi on the bus, and certainly no water), he could answer zero questions about our surroundings (we asked "what is that," he often responded with "I don't know," which is not a crime, but pretending to care enough to lie about looking it up later would be appreciated- additionally he called a group of Kangaroo a herd instead of a mob, which felt especially egregious), and when group members raised concerns about getting to the sunset spot on time he told us we were "thinking too much," and offered no additional info. If you decide to do this tour bring your own water! He said multiple times there were water refill stations, but we only found one actual refill station, as best we could tell he mostly meant for us to refill with tap water. Tap water there was fine, but we couldn't fit our water bottles under the sink tap and often had to get creative throughout the day to avoid dehydration, especially before and after the hike. Speaking of the hike, our group was filled to the max, literally every seat on the bus was taken (24 people I believe?), so when we were on the hike if you were more than 3 people behind him, you couldn't hear anything he was saying- including instructions. He seemed annoyed at the end of our hike, after our scheduled free time, when he couldn't find everyone in a timely manner. Obviously big groups sometimes have stragglers, but he lost track of about 6-8 people many of which "somehow" got past him and made their own way up the trail to the bus. Another group member volunteered to run up to the bus to check and get a head count while he told the rest of us to start making our own way back up to the bus and to "stay together." He stayed behind, I presume to check for stragglers, and met up with the group later muttering about leaving two group members (the stragglers) at the nearest train station. The rest of the group was waiting at a rest stop near the parking lot, given we had no idea where he left the bus (this wasn't the first time that day he dropped us off somewhere and disappeared with the bus). Maybe its only a personal opinion that tour guides should be available to group members and aware of their locations at all times especially in a national park, but maybe consider having at least 2 guides with a group this big? This guide wasn't able to provide for all of us safely. Finally it was too overcast to actually see the sunset, which was not the guide's fault- but he seemed annoyed when the group came back to the bus early, he had to put his Kindle down and pack up his lawn chair, and told us that it hadn't "set yet," despite being unable to provide an actual sunset time. At this last stop he gave further poor directions, pointing to a trail and telling us there was a waterfall at the end, but neglecting to mention it was a 20 min walk both ways at a roughly (we were never sure of the times) 40 min stop. Given that we didn't want to be the next ones threatened with abandonment we didn't want to risk any additional exploring, especially as the sunset was supposed to happen sometime soon. The actual group was full of lovely people, and it felt like we bonded over this experience- starting from when he was late to pick us all up. I feel very lucky that our group was so kind, and so willing to look out for each other. I'm almost certain someone would have been left behind otherwise. In summation: this tour is fine if you don't mind not having a guide or a schedule. The views and the hike were lovely, but I would hesitate to do this tour alone, and I would recommend bringing your own water, you own snacks, a rain jacket, and probably a watch with a timer to make sure you aren't left behind.

My husband and I have some mobility issues and this tour was geared for those who have no mobility issues.

Amazing! Beautiful Tour. A definite must do♥️ You will see beautiful Blue Mountains, waterfalls and the Three Sisters. The last stop has a cute cafe with yummy food.

definitely more exertion than described. hiked 10 miles. very steep. not that informative. too many people. would suggest a smaller tour

I was cautious at first about booking such a long tour, but it turned out to be an experience I'll always remember. The stops offered amazing views of the Blue Mountains and surrounding vista. The driver/guide was great at providing info without constantly talking the whole time. I appreciated this, as some tour guides can be overwhelming like that. He made sure we knew about times to return to the bus and where food/water and rest stops were located. The value of this trip is amazing for the duration and what you can see. Make sure you were sunscreen and have good comfortable shoes equipped. The hikes are well worth the views. Just make sure you have plenty of battery life to take those photos. (There are USB chargers on the bus, so bring a charging cable.)

excellent! Since the departure time was 12 o'clock, I had plenty of time to prepare. The forest trek to get a close-up view of the Blue Mountains was a bit arduous, but it was worth it.

A great day! I hesitated taking other tours that left earlier and covered more activities but I do not regret my choice! The tour takes you to multiple locations with great scenic views that you enjoy with almost no one else around because the tour is later in the day! The bushwalk is definitely a highlight, you get to enjoy caves, little river streams and waterfalls at the golden hour with only birds making any noise. The sunset is beautiful too! Some people said that the guide didn’t talk much and doesn’t go with you everywhere but it’s not completely true. He does come with you to the bush walk and gives lots of explaining. The rest of the time he just explains where things are and let you go and enjoy at your own pace, which means you don’t have to walk around like a flock and you can wander freely, grab a coffee or explore. My dad doesn’t speak English and still had a great time! I chatted a lot with the guide and he was very friendly, just engage the conversation and relax! N.B: Prepare your food if you’re picky, water bottles and clothes change in advance! It can be rainy or sweating hot.

Spectacular! The guide and driver was unbelievable. Knowledgeable, kind, kept us informed. The blue mountains are a must see. So many spectacular vistas. Feels like the Grand Canyon of NSW.

Our tour guide (Greg) definitely loves his job and is very enthusiastic and engaging with his stories. He did a great job of keeping everyone safe and providing clear communication throughout the whole tour as we explored all the beautiful Blue Mountains and waterfalls. The day is probably a bit too long - we clocked up almost 12km and 47 flights of stairs (that did include approx half hour walk to and from the tour meeting point). We got home exhausted but it was a perfect day even with the temperature in the high 30s!

If you come to Sydney you must see the blue mountains. This was an incredible tour. Greg took us to the most breathtaking lookouts and the day ended with a challenging but gorgeous hike to see waterfalls, cliffsides, and sunset. The day was epic. Along the way, Greg told us interesting stories and provided engaging history about Australia. The timing was perfect to avoid crowds. Warning: don’t bring anyone who isn’t in good shape for a major hike. There were railings and the footing was ok, but my 80 year old mom who walks 2.5 miles a day and does Pilates struggled! She was able to skip the most extreme climb area at the bottom but it was still hard. Also, we misunderstood the meal situation. At the first stop into town around 2pm you must buy both lunch and dinner to eat on the go - things like sandwiches or meat pies. There is time to eat lunch on the bus and dinner during sunset viewing (carry on the hike). We thought there would be one more stop for dinner but came back hungry after 10pm! Also, be ok with touring with a bus full of people and wildlife can be hit or miss - we didn’t see kangaroos but saw several cockatoo. Overall, if you are looking for epic views/hiking of the blue mountains this is an outstanding tour not to be missed.

The tour guide was a 5 star, the weather was a 1 star. Although you cannot control the weather, the travel company can control if they give the people on the tour the option to cancel if the fog will be heavy and you will not see the Blue Mountains at all. With that said, I rated this a three because the tour guide was amazing and we did do a hike to a waterfall in replacement of seeing the actual views of the Blue Mountains. I just wish they would have said, due to visibility we want to give you the option to change your day or cancel.

It was overall a ok tour but I would leave out the kangaroo part in the tour because all we saw was a large dead kangaroo along the road. So a bit disappointed and traumatized to see that. We came to see wildlife in Australia but the tour guide took us to a quite unpleasant restaurant where people were drunk and screaming.

The Blue Mountains tour with Greg was really nice. He had some great history and stories and showed us some really neat and peaceful spots to see the mountains. My only regret is the kangaroo sighting was non existent, it was a quick drive by a road and we did not see any kangaroos. I’m not sure saying it’s a kangaroo tour in the heading is really necessary as that was a bit disappointing. But the mountain part was amazing and the waterfalls and sunset provided some really great views and photos.

Very good tour! We got stunning views over Blue Mountains as well as nice walks along the mountain side. We also got a lot of extra information from the tour guide which we really enjoyed! Highly recommend!

Absolutely fantastic tour from start to finish. Our tour guide Greg was so kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. A must do if getting into the Blue Mountains is on your itinerary for the Sydney area.

Great trip! Really enjoyed the tremendous views. The pathways at falls challenging but there are easier options available.

Bring plenty of water and snacks, you’ll need it for all the adventures! Smokey was an absolutely fantastic tour guide with over 30 years of experience. His knowledge of indigenous people, plants, animals, and Australian history are top notch. You will max out your learning and adventure skills on many roads less traveled by other tour groups. Thanks, Smokey!!

Gregg was brilliant, knowledgable, friendly and witty. You couldn’t tell he must have told his stories many times. Would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to get a feel for the real Australia if ur in Sydney. If ur lucky, you’ll get Gregg as your guide!

Overall this was a wonderful day trip but it didn’t start out great. We were at the meeting point 10 minutes ahead of time, as requested but then the bus was 20 minutes late and then spent over an hour driving around Sydney in heavy traffic to make other pickups - despite this being advertised as a single pickup, at a time to avoid traffic. Once we finally got underway, the driver (Derek) was excellent, sharing lots of information and stories as well as being a great guide. The views and the bush walk were absolutely beautiful, and we also stopped in a very pretty town to pick up refreshments for the day. After several stops (some with free time to explore), we went to a cliff plateau to watch the beautiful sunset before Derek drove us back to the pickup points.

The last thing I want when visiting a peaceful place is a guide who won't stop talking. That was one of the reasons why this excursion with Derrick was so great. He shared his knowledge at just the right moments, allowing us to enjoy the spirit of the mountain without unnecessary interruptions. The places we visited were wonderful and the timing was perfect. I definitely recommend this experience.

A long day with a lot packed in before the sunset. The clouds were overcast and we didn't see the sunset but it was still a stunning view. A long tiring day but worth it.

Amazing views, our guide “Greg “ was amazing , nice. , helpful knowledge, had a sense of humor too. Took us around and completed all what he promessed us at the start.

Derek our driver and guide was great, really laid back, funny, and just good fun in general. Having the time and freedom to explore Wentworth falls really made the trip, the walk along the cliffs and the talk we had in the cave along the way mad either even better. All of that for less than $100 is a absolute steal.

Along with the Blue Mountains ,Greg our tour guide made the day. His passion for the out doors shone through, and his anecdotal stories brought the tour alive. Greg carefully paced the tour to the needs of the group and was happy to be photographer for the day. If you are scared of heights the trek is still definitely doable. If you don’t want to buy food in the various towns a packed lunch/dinner is a great idea . Lovely touches with Music and Chocolates- thanks Greg !

The Blue Mountains were absolutely beautiful. Our guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. If you plan on going down to the bottom of Wentworth Falls just make sure you have the stamina to get back up as it is definitely no joke!

Our tour guide Joe was amazing, he was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and lore of the lookouts, and entertaining, singing songs and telling us funny stories as he drove. The trip itself was beautiful. The hikes aren’t too difficult but they provide gorgeous views and the sunset around 7 pm is worth the wait for sure. And even though I went solo, I made plenty of friends along the way. I definitely recommend taking this tour during your stay in Sydney.

This was an excellent tour of the Blue Mountains! Our guide Greg was fantastic, super friendly and knowledgeable. Loved that we got to visit so many great spots and the Wentworth Falls hike has been a highlight of our Australian trip. So glad we booked this.