Route: Sydney – Blue mountains – Sydney
Duration: 11.25 hours
Features: Discover the treasures of the Blue Mountains National Park on an 11-hour tour from Sydney and explore the natural wonders of the Jenolan Caves. Take a tour through either the Lucas, Chifley or Imperial Cave.
Tour includes
Guided cave tour
Tour excludes
Tip for tour guide
Other expenses
Nestled on the western side of the Blue Mountains, the extensive network of limestone caves and above-ground arches known collectively as the Jenolan Caves are among Australia’s most impressive.
On this 11-hour scenic tour you will drive by the Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush Bay, before climbing the western mountain highway via the sleepy townships of Blaxland, Leura, Wentworth and Lawson. See Katoomba, the quaint capital of the Blue Mountains National Park and a favorite getaway destination for holiday-makers.
Enjoy views across stunning eucalyptus forests and age-old rock formations en route, and learn the ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime interpretations of the creation of the world. Enter the Grand Arch at Jenolan Caves to discover a hiding place of sparkling limestone caverns.
Take in the beauty of the region, and see the mysterious Blue Lake. Join an informative and fully guided cave tour through one of either Lucas, Imperial or Chifley caves. Relax in the comfortable ambience of Caves House, originally built as a 1920s holiday retreat for Sydney’s rich and famous.
Watch for native wildlife in the quiet bush, deep caves and great valley. Learn the folklore of the intrepid settlers and bushrangers before your return journey to Sydney.
