Sydney and Blue Mountains

Today, morning is at leisure. You can opt for Sydney bridge climb at additional price. Later proceed to take in the sights and sounds of Sydney in an open top bus. Travel to numerous Sydney highlights, including the historic Rocks district, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s CBD (Central Business District). Bondi Beach is a suburb with a popular beach located just east of Sydney’s city centre. Enjoy the spacious beach and warm sea, or check out the cafes, restaurants, and shops around town, many with fantastic ocean views. Hop off the bus to browse the stores in modern shopping areas or admire local institutions like the bustling Sydney Fish Market. Stretch your legs as you stroll around the Royal Botanic Gardens or take tree-shaded paths through Hyde Park. Hop aboard the open-top, double-decker bus at any of the conveniently located stops around the city. Enjoy pre-recorded commentary, available in several languages, as you sit back and relax on the full ride. Hop off the bus to explore any given destination at your own pace. Overnight in Sydney.

Note: Optional: In morning you can visit the iconic Sydney Harbour bridge (at additional price) to experience the unforgettable – The Bridge Climb. Experience the breath-taking 360-degree panoramic views of Sydney whilst scaling the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on Bridge Climb’s original Climb experience. Feel on top of the world as you journey along the upper arch to the peak of an Australian icon soaking in the stories from your expert Climb Leader and the sights of the Harbour and the City skyline that surround you.

Hire a car from Sydney's city centre or airport and head 45 minutes west to Doonside to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. In this hands-on wildlife park, you can pat a koala or hand-feed kangaroos before you continue on to Katoomba, a town in the Blue Mountains. Katoomba is known for its gorgeous Art Deco architecture and offbeat shopping. From here, it's a five-minute car ride to the gorgeous garden village of Leura, where the shopping gets even better (don't miss The Candy Store). Have a tapas-style lunch at Leura Garage, which does a fantastic cheese board, then return to Katoomba via the Blue Mountains Chocolate Company, where you can make your own hot drink from silky smooth couverture chocolate.
Later in the afternoon drive to the Echo Point lookout to see the Three Sisters and beyond. The views of World Heritage-listed rainforest and dramatic escarpments stretch over the horizon. Next, head to Scenic World, where you can ride the world's steepest train down into a valley between the mountains, or take an aerial cable car offering great views, before disembarking at the bottom to stroll through 2.4km (1.5mi) of Jurassic rainforest. Overnight in Blue Mountains.

Note: A credit card imprint is taken for the bond at the time of vehicle collection and destroyed at termination of the hire provided that the vehicle is returned in the same condition that it left the depot and with full petrol tank. In case a credit card is unavailable a cash deposit is required (under the condition that the Insurance Waiver is purchased) and will be refunded (if no damage on the rental car and vehicle returned with full petrol tank).

This morning stock up on picnic supplies such as goat's cheese with truffle honey, continental meats, sourdough bread and homemade jams and relishes at This Little Piggy Wiggy provedore. Explore two floors of antiques at the Victory Theatre Antique Centre and Café, where you can also have lunch. Then take a stroll among ponds, fern glades and woodlands at the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens. The best time to see the rhododendrons in bloom is from September to November. Later head to Centennial Glen Stables in the beautiful Kanimbla Valley. The stables offer trail rides with experienced guides, and guests can trot along green plains, cross creeks and walk through wooded valleys. Book the sunset ride to enjoy the changing colours across the mountains. The sunset trail ride begins 1.5 hours before sunset. Overnight in Blue Mountains.

Today, check out from your hotel and proceed to Sydney. On the way to Sydney visit Treetop Adventure Western Sydney. Flex your adventurous spirit and test yourself mentally and physically across 100+ aerial obstacles on our Tree Ropes Courses or experience Australia’s fastest Zipcoaster!
Later proceed to check into hotel in Sydney. Return your self-drive car. Overnight in Sydney.