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.