A Scenic Day Trip to the Blue Mountains

  1. 8:00AM: Featherdale Wildlife Park
    1 hour, 15 minutes (38.7 miles) from Sydney

    Featherdale Wildlife Park is one of Australia's largest collections of native animals, including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, and echidnas. You'll have the opportunity to feed kangaroos, interact with emus, and have your photo taken with a koala.

  2. 10:00AM: Scenic World
    8 minutes (2.2 miles) from Featherdale Wildlife Park

    Scenic World offers unforgettable views from the cable car, skyway, and scenic railway. You can take a walk through the rainforest, or hike along Prince Henry Cliff Walk for stunning views of the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and other landmarks of the Blue Mountains.

  3. 12:00PM: The Carrington Hotel
    10 minutes (3.5 miles) from Scenic World

    The Carrington Hotel is a heritage-listed grand country hotel with charming ambiance and lush gardens. You can choose from two restaurants or have a casual lunch in the grand dining room, followed by a stroll in the garden.

  4. 2:00PM: Govetts Leap
    32 minutes (9.2 miles) from The Carrington Hotel

    Govetts Leap is another stunning lookout with a magnificent view of the Grose Valley, Bridal Veil Falls, and the surrounding cliffs. You can have a picnic, take a walk through the eucalyptus forest, or hike along the National Pass for more breathtaking views.

  5. 4:00PM: Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
    22 minutes (7.3 miles) from Govetts Leap

    The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is a tranquil oasis with over 40 hectares of mountain flora, waterfalls, and exotic plants. You can take a guided tour, hike along the walking tracks, or relax in the garden café with a stunning view of the Blue Mountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Featherdale Wildlife Park (1 hour, $35)
  • Scenic World (2 hours, $45)
  • The Carrington Hotel (2 hours, $30)
  • Govetts Leap (2 hours, Free)
  • Blue Mountains Botanic Garden (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $110

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore more lookout points, such as Echo Point, Wentworth Falls, or Sublime Point. You could also visit Jenolan Caves, one of the world's oldest cave systems with stunning limestone formations.

If you have less time, you could skip Featherdale Wildlife Park and start the itinerary at Scenic World. Alternatively, you could skip the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden and head back to Sydney after visiting Scenic World or Govetts Leap.

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