A Day Trip to Blue Mountains

  • 8:30AM: Breakfast at Devon Café Barangaroo
    25 minutes (10.5 km) from Blue Mountains

    Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Devon Café which offers an extensive range of dishes featuring locally sourced produce. Don't miss their signature dish - the truffle toast!

  • 10:30AM: Three Sisters lookout
    10 minutes (3.2 km) from Devon Café Barangaroo

    Visit the iconic Three Sisters lookout which is a natural rock formation with stunning views of the Blue Mountains. It is believed to have been formed over 300 million years ago, and is steeped in Aboriginal history and culture.

  • 12:30PM: Scenic World
    18 minutes (7.6 km) from Three Sisters Lookout

    Take a ride on the Scenic Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway at Scenic World - a popular attraction with spectacular views of the mountains. You can also grab a bite to eat at the Eats and Treats café or bring your own picnic lunch.

  • 2:30PM: Leura Cascades
    10 minutes (4.4 km) from Scenic World

    Enjoy the gorgeous views and sounds of the water flowing through Leura Cascades. The pretty waterfall is surrounded by peaceful walking trails offering a chance to fully immerse yourself in nature.

  • 4:30PM: Blue Mountains Chocolate Company
    15 minutes (5.9 km) from Leura Cascades

    End your day with a visit to the Blue Mountains Chocolate Company which offers a fantastic range of handmade chocolates, fudges, and other sweets. You even can book a chocolate-making class there!

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Devon Café Barangaroo (1 hour, $20)
  • Three Sisters lookout (1 hour, free)
  • Scenic World (2 hours, $45)
  • Leura Cascades (1 hour, free)
  • Blue Mountains Chocolate Company (1 hour, $20)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $85

Transportation:

Driving is the most convenient way to get around the Blue Mountains. A car rental for the day will cost around $60-$80. There is also a train service (Blue Mountains Line) with regular services departing from Sydney Central Station to the Blue Mountains, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours and a cost of around $11-15 one way.

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, we recommend visiting other attractions such as Jenolan Caves, Wentworth Falls, or Featherdale Wildlife Park. If you have less time, you could skip Blue Mountains Chocolate Company or Leura Cascades.

Airports:

The main airport serving Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), which is located approximately 8km south of the city center. It is the busiest airport in Australia and the gateway to the city for most international visitors.

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