Discover the Blue Mountains
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Port
Sydney, Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$279.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Travel west of Sydney by motorcoach towards the Blue Mountains. Despite its name, this UNESCO World Heritage site isn't mountainous at all. In fact, it's an area of scenic, rugged, low-elevation tablelands covering more than 2.5 million acres. Some wonderful cultural and landscape surprises await you.
Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park for an introduction to the amazing (and very bizarre) spectrum of Australian wildlife. Just a few feet away from you -- and in some cases roaming quite freely within the park -- are wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, reptiles, Tasmanian devils, wombats and many Australian species of bird. Photo opportunities abound, and you can pay extra to have your photo taken with a fuzzy koala who enjoys cuddles as much as you do.
At the Blue Mountains, you'll realize that the attraction here is not what rises above but, rather, what lies beneath. A stop at the Echo Point viewpoint shows what the "mountains" are all about -- they are canyons deeply incised through the tablelands, with some intriguing landforms carved by wind and water. You will have a very impressive view of the Three Sisters -- eroded columns whose existence has given rise to a wealth of Aboriginal lore. Take in panoramic views of the Jamieson Valley, Mount Solitary and the Ruined Castle as well.
At Scenic World, take a ride on the Scenic Cableway -- Australia's steepest aerial cable car. Crossing 886 feet above the Jamison Valley; enjoy the views of ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls.
A two-course traditional lunch is served at the Mountain Heritage Hotel. Boasting unrivalled views over the Blue Mountains, this quaint property lends an old-world, English-style ambience to your day.
Reflect on your day's sightseeing as you return to the ship.
Notes:
This option is available only to guests whose cruise does not begin or end in Sydney. Tour does not operate on holidays. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water.