Off the beaten Blue Mountains track. Part of Sydney's largest selection of signature private tours, this is a hidden-routes alternative to our classic Blue Mountains day tour. Wild kangaroos at a secret guide spot, ancient Aboriginal rock carvings, the oldest surviving pub in Australia, and an optional 3 km clifftop hike to Wentworth Falls.

This 290 km private day tour combines wildlife, history and the iconic Blue Mountains in one route. Instead of the usual wildlife park visit, we head to a secret spot near Windsor where wild kangaroos roam free in their natural habitat — and where the same sandstone bears 8,000-year-old Aboriginal rock carvings next to a 150-year-old authentic farm. We then explore Old Windsor (founded 1810) including the Macquarie Arms Hotel — the oldest surviving pub and hotel in Australia — before heading up to the Three Sisters via Hawkesbury lookout.

Prefer to combine this with the world's oldest open caves? See our Blue Mountains & Jenolan Caves combo. Want city plus mountains in a single day? Our Blue Mountains & Sydney City combo covers both.

Tour Highlights:

  • Wild Kangaroos (Secret Spot near Windsor): Wild mob in natural habitat — not a wildlife park.
  • Ancient Aboriginal Engravings: Rock art on the same site, plus a 150-year-old authentic colonial farm.
  • Macquarie Arms Hotel, Windsor: The oldest surviving pub and hotel in Australia (built 1815). Beer or coffee on a heritage street.
  • Hawkesbury Lookout: Sweeping views over the Hawkesbury River and Cumberland Plain.
  • Wentworth Falls Hike (Variant B): 3 km clifftop loop with the spectacular waterfall, 123 m elevation difference.
  • Elysian Rock Lookout (Leura): A hidden gem with a unique bridge view, away from Echo Point crowds.
  • Three Sisters (Eagle Hawk Lookout): Best vantage point for the iconic rock formation.
  • Scenic World (Variant A): The world's steepest railway and cableway (own expense, optional).
  • Boutique Opal Shop: Expert cutter shares insights (optional).
☀ Sunday Bonus — Windsor Farmers Market: If your tour falls on a Sunday, we time the Windsor stop to coincide with the local farmers market on Thompson Square — fresh honey, seasonal fruit and vegetables, local cheeses, baked goods. Just mention "Sunday market" in the booking comments and we'll plan around it.
Wildlife guarantee with a difference: Most Blue Mountains tours visit a wildlife park to see kangaroos. We take you to a secret guide spot where the kangaroos are wild — they choose to come close, you don't pay an entry fee, and the experience feels real. We've been running this stop for years; it's one of the highest-rated parts of the day.

VARIANT A: Kangaroos + Windsor + Scenic World

⏱ 8 hours from A$1300 for 2 pax
8:00 AM — PickupCity hotel pickup. Comfortable Mercedes vehicle, expert guide.
9:30 — Wild KangaroosArrive at our secret guide spot on the outskirts of Sydney toward the Blue Mountains. Spend ~30 min with the wild mob, see Aboriginal rock carvings on adjacent sandstone, and visit the 150-year-old authentic farm next door.
10:30 — Old WindsorStroll the heritage main street. Visit Macquarie Arms Hotel (built 1815) — the oldest surviving pub and hotel in Australia. Beer or coffee on Thompson Square.
11:00 — Old RichmondDrive through Australia's third-oldest European settlement.
11:30 — Hawkesbury LookoutSweeping views over the Hawkesbury River and Cumberland Plain.
Hidden GemElysian Rock (Leura): A quiet, breathtaking lookout with a unique bridge view, far from the Echo Point crowds.
AdventureScenic World: Thrilling ride on the world's steepest railway and cableway (at own expense, optional).
VillageGarden villages of Leura and Katoomba. Lunch at recommended local restaurants (own expense).
IconsThe famous Three Sisters from Eagle Hawk lookout.
OpalsBoutique Opal shop where an expert cutter shares insights (optional).
~4:00 PM — ReturnBack to your city hotel.

VARIANT B: Kangaroos + Windsor + Wentworth Falls Hike

⏱ 9 hours from A$1400 for 2 pax
8:00 AM — PickupCity hotel pickup.
9:30 — Wild KangaroosSame secret kangaroo + Aboriginal carvings + heritage farm stop.
10:30 — Old WindsorMacquarie Arms Hotel + heritage main street.
11:00 — Old Richmond + Hawkesbury LookoutDrive through Richmond, photo stop at the lookout.
12:30 — Wentworth Falls Hike3 km clifftop loop, ~1.5 hours. A horizontal scenic trail with 123 m altitude difference (see preview video below). Wear comfortable shoes. Spectacular views down to the falls.
Hidden GemElysian Rock (Leura) — quiet bridge-view lookout.
VillageLeura/Katoomba garden villages. Late lunch (own expense).
IconsThree Sisters from Eagle Hawk lookout.
OpalsBoutique Opal shop (optional).
~5:00 PM — ReturnBack to your city hotel.

Wentworth Falls Hike — Track Profilereal GPS data, May 2026

📏 Distance & Time
2.98 km track 1h 11m total 51 min moving
🏔 Elevation
123 m altitude diff +162 m ascent 334 m vertical 910 m max 787 m min
⚡ Pace & Slope
3.5 km/h moving avg 6.7 km/h max 7° avg slope 54° max slope
Wentworth Falls 3km clifftop loop — GPS track map, speed chart and elevation profile 🔍 ZOOM

Duration: 8 hours (Variant A) / 9 hours (Variant B). 🚗 Tour Route Distance: ~290 km. $125 AUD per each additional hour (1-7 guests).

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