6-Day Sydney, Blue Mountains National Park and Orange
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Trip Overview
Explore the Blue Mountains National Park, Sydney and Orange on this six-day tour filled with iconic destinations of New South Wales.
Beginning in Sydney, you'll tour the city with a local expert guide, taking in the key landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. You'll spend the next day on a gourmet lunch cruise through the harbour, observing the city from a different perspective.
The next day, you'll pack up and head south of Sydney to the famous Blue Mountains National Park. Staying in the town of Katoomba, you'll visit Katoomba Falls, marvel at the vast expanse of the Blue Mountains, take a ride on the steepest railway in the world and take in the view of the Three Sisters.
Moving on, your journey takes you to Orange, one of the most elegant inland towns in Australia via the gold rush town of Bathurst. In Orange, you'll have the day free to hop from winery to winery and taste the delights of this region.
Beginning in Sydney, you'll tour the city with a local expert guide, taking in the key landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. You'll spend the next day on a gourmet lunch cruise through the harbour, observing the city from a different perspective.
The next day, you'll pack up and head south of Sydney to the famous Blue Mountains National Park. Staying in the town of Katoomba, you'll visit Katoomba Falls, marvel at the vast expanse of the Blue Mountains, take a ride on the steepest railway in the world and take in the view of the Three Sisters.
Moving on, your journey takes you to Orange, one of the most elegant inland towns in Australia via the gold rush town of Bathurst. In Orange, you'll have the day free to hop from winery to winery and taste the delights of this region.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Sydney!
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Today, you'll arrive in Sydney and head to your centrally-located hotel to check-in. After getting settled at your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Beautifully positioned around its stunning harbour at centre stage, Sydney is a fantastic multicultural hub buzzing with life. Sightseeing, shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment are all things Sydney does well, delivering a unique combination of cultures at each turn.
Accommodation
The Ultimo Sydney★4 star
Activities
SydneyOptional Activity
Destinations
Haymarket
Sydney
Day 2
Sydney Harbour Cruise with Gourmet Lunch
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Today, you'll experience one of the world's most iconic destinations in style as you cruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour and enjoy a premium dining experience. Seating just 90 people, this is the most stylish and unique way to discover the magic of Sydney Harbour. You'll cruise past the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the iconic Sydney cityscape and Sydney Opera House. For lunch, you'll enjoy a two-course meal featuring seasonal and regionally sourced food and wine from New South Wales.
Accommodation
The Ultimo Sydney★4 star
Activities
Journey Beyond Cruise of Sydney Harbour with All-Inclusive Lunch
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Haymarket
Sydney
Day 3
Travel from Sydney to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains National Park
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Today, you'll travel to Katoomba, the main town within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Within the town, streets are lined with art-deco buildings and hotels boast astonishing valley views. In between quirky restaurants, there's a good mix of pubs, bars and classy hotels. To explore the Blue Mountains from Katoomba, one can take the trail to the iconic Three Sisters Lookout, or head to Scenic World where you'll find the world's steepest funicular railway.
Accommodation
The Carrington Hotel★3 star
Activities
KatoombaOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Sydney to Katoomba
Destinations
Haymarket
Blue Mountains
Katoomba
Day 4
Explore the Blue Mountains National Park and Travel to Orange via Bathurst
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The Blue Mountains National Park is home to a magnificent mountain range with a natural blue haze created by the vast eucalypt forests which cover the region. Steep gorges, caves, underground rivers and astonishing views from various lookouts characterise the park which is laced with walking trails. After exploring the park, you'll head off on your journey to Orange, via the gold rush town of Bathurst with its historic centre filled with grand buildings from the 1800s.
Accommodation
Town Square Motel★4 star
Activities
Blue MountainsOptional Activity
BathurstOptional Activity
Transportations
Self-Driving from Katoomba to Blue Mountains
Self-Driving from Katoomba to Bathurst
Self-Driving from Bathurst to Orange
Destinations
Katoomba
Newnes Plateau
Bathurst
Orange
Day 5
Explore Orange
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Today, you'll have the day free to explore Orange and the surrounding area. Arguably the most elegant of the inland towns in New South Wales, Orange is characterised by tree-lined boulevards, early 20th-century houses, beautiful public parks and rich agricultural land. With these fertile lands, comes a renowned reputation for producing food and wine, which ties in perfectly with its setting and history. You can spend your free time in Orange touring these wineries and tasting.
Accommodation
Town Square Motel★4 star
Activities
OrangeOptional Activity
Destinations
Orange
Day 6
Depart Orange and Travel Back to Sydney
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Today, your trip will come to an end as you check out from your hotel in Orange and make the 3.5-hour journey back to Sydney.
Transportations
Self-Driving from Orange to Sydney
Destinations
Orange
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 1 activity
- 1 lunch
What’s not included?
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- Ground transportation
- International flights
- Laundry
- Licensed English speaking guides
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
Notes
This is a self drive tour. Car rental can be included upon request
Starting From
AU$ 4,211/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Australia in 6 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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