Blue Mountains Waterfall Walk Tour from Sydney with Lunch

A waterfall walk in the Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains are best known for the Three Sisters, but the region's waterfalls and rainforest valleys are where many walkers feel most comfortable. Streams run off the sandstone plateau and drop into deep gorges, creating a series of falls, and the tracks that follow them pass ferns, moss and tall eucalyptus. This tour is built around a 90-minute waterfall walk, so it suits those who prefer trails to attractions.

Travellers searching for the best waterfall walks in the Blue Mountains will find the region has several, including well-known falls such as Wentworth Falls and the Leura Cascades. Your guide chooses the walk and pace for the day, explains the plants and wildlife you pass and keeps the group together.

The Three Sisters and the viewpoints

Besides the waterfall walk, the tour visits the Three Sisters and other viewpoints in the mountains. The Three Sisters are three sandstone pillars above the Jamison Valley, tied to a Dreaming story of the local Aboriginal people, and they are the most photographed sight in the region. From the lookouts you see the valley stretch away in layers of green and blue.

Because the tour avoids the paid attractions in Katoomba, you have more time for the landscape itself. It is an appealing way to see the Blue Mountains from Sydney for those who want scenery, fresh air and a moderate amount of walking rather than rides and animal parks.

Lunch, biscuits and what is included

A locally made fresh lunch, a continental roll, is included in the price, and an Australian biscuit tasting adds a light local touch to the day. Drinks with lunch are not included, so bring water or buy a drink at the stop.

Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle, and a local guide travels with you. Scenic World, a zoo visit and a ferry are not part of this tour, and luggage storage is not available. Hotel pickup is also not included; instead you meet at a point in the city centre that is confirmed after booking.

Who it suits and how to prepare

This tour is a good match for confident walkers, couples and small groups of friends. Guests must be aged 14 or over, and you should be comfortable walking for around 90 minutes on natural tracks, which may include steps and uneven ground. Choose sturdy shoes with grip.

For the best time to do a Blue Mountains waterfall walk, spring and autumn are comfortable, while summer mornings are pleasant and winter can be cool and misty. Bring a warm layer, a rain jacket, water and sunscreen. The day is 10.5 hours long, starting at 7:30 in the morning.