Blue Mountains Explorer Bus + Scenic World

    • Places: Katoomba Train Station, Scenic World, Blue Mountains
    • Departs from: Katoomba Train Station
    • Region: Sydney, New South Wales
    • Duration: 24 hours
    • Price: From $119 per person (AUD)
    • Operator: Blue Mountain Explorer Bus
    • Payment: Book now, pay later available: no payment today, card charged 3 days before the tour. Departures within 5 days are pay now only.
    • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews

    The Blue Mountains Explorer Bus + Scenic World tour offers a flexible way to explore the Blue Mountains. With a hop-on, hop-off bus pass and entry to Scenic World, visitors can enjoy attractions like the Scenic Skyway, Railway, and Cableway. The tour includes live commentary and a digital guidebook for easy navigation. Visitors can explore at their own pace, hopping on and off as they like, to visit major attractions and discover hidden spots.

    Activities

    • Scenic Walks
    • Gondola
    • Transfers
    • Sightseeing

    Features

    • One Day Explorer Bus Pass with Live commentary
    • Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass
    • Digital Guidebook with local discounts

    The Tour

    Katoomba

    Start your journey at Katoomba, where you can hop on the Explorer Bus. The tour provides live commentary as you travel to various attractions, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

    Scenic World

    Hop off at Scenic World to experience the Scenic Skyway, Railway, Cableway, and Walkway. These attractions offer panoramic views and an opportunity to explore the rainforest from different perspectives.

    Leura

    Visit Leura, known for its galleries, bushwalks, and cafes. Discover the iconic Three Sisters and other local highlights. The flexibility of the hop-on, hop-off system lets you spend as much time as you like at each stop.

    Tour options

    • Explorer Bus + Scenic World from $119 Includes a hop-on, hop-off bus pass and Scenic World's Unlimited Ride Pass. Ideal for those wanting to explore the Blue Mountains at their own pace with live commentary and a digital guidebook.

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Hat
    • Water bottle
    • Weather appropriate clothing
    • Camera or phone

    Meeting point

    Meeting Points & Times Your Explorer Bus + Scenic World adventure begins in Katoomba. The main meeting point is Stop 1 on Katoomba Street, directly opposite the Carrington Hotel. The first departure is at 9:15am.

    If you’re arriving by train, you can also join the tour from Katoomba Train Station, which is only a short walk from Stop 1.

    This is a hop‑on, hop‑off service, so after you start your day you’re free to board the Explorer Bus at any stop along the route.

    Useful information

    Tour flexibility

    The tour offers a hop-on, hop-off bus pass and entry to Scenic World, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. Attractions include the Scenic Skyway, Railway, and Cableway.

    What to bring

    Participants should bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera or phone.

    Included features

    The tour includes a one-day Explorer Bus pass with live commentary, a Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass, and a digital guidebook with local discounts.

    Customer reviews

    • Cherry P (4.0/5), 20-09-2026: Enjoyed the Blue mountains trip and makes the visit convenient. Booking online is also very convenient and staff are approachable and friendly. Thank you for the wonderful experience
    • Glenda Cadigal (5.0/5), 14-09-2026: Excellent customer service. We enjoyed the trip.

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