The 6 Best Mountain Day Trips in Australia

1.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148Our pick

Spend 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, feed kangaroos, stop at Leura and Echo Point, ride Scenic World’s Cableway, Skyway, and Railway, then cruise the Parramatta River to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Aaron, Max, Jed, and Tony are praised for keeping the busy day moving.

“My family and I had an amazing time on this tour. Everything is planned out for you to the exact detail. You do not have to worry about a thing. The only thing that was not listed was the one hour ferry ride back to Circular Quay. It was nice and relaxing ferry ride do not get me wrong but I wish I knew how long the ride would be. We did not end up getting back to Circular Quay till 6:30. This is a LONG day but so worth it! Not good for anyone with a walker or cane unfortunately because there is some walking involved. You really get…”

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2.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point, Leura, and Scenic World. You get three Scenic World rides, park fees, commentary, and a ferry ride toward Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Robert, Aaron, and Jed have led departures, but hotel pickup is limited and lunch is not included.

“If you only have a few days in Sydney and want to pack as much in as you can then this is for you. Nice and relaxed way to go about, takes the stress out of the day. Easy to book, good communication and well informed,friendly guide in Jed. Highly recommend!”

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3.Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 570 reviews · 10h 30m · from $116Best value

Trade Sydney’s crowds for a late-start Blue Mountains day out. Walk through eucalyptus bushland to Wentworth Falls, look for kangaroos, visit the Three Sisters, and finish at Lincoln’s Rock for sunset. Guides such as Greg, Buck, Derek, and Smokey add local stories, humor, and practical help. Expect about two hours of walking, stairs, and uneven ground.

“We loved Greg! A great tour guide. He works hard to show you the best of Australia. Very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend anyone to take his tour.”

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4.Cradle Mountain: Day Trip from Launceston with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 540 reviews · 10 hours · from $138

Travel from Launceston to Cradle Mountain with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, David, Dale, or Steve. Walk near Dove Lake, Glacier Rock, the historic Boat Shed, and Weindorfers Forest, then enjoy lunch and a stop in Sheffield. Park entry, snacks, water, and transport are included.

“I wish we could have more time at Dove Lake. Apart from that everything was amazing. David is a good driver and good tour guide.”

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5.Launceston: Cradle Mountain Guided Active Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 10h 30m · from $123

Travel from Launceston to Cradle Mountain in a small group of up to 20, with guides such as Rodney, Damien, and Graeme leading the day. Choose the 6-kilometre Dove Lake circuit or the steeper Marion’s Lookout walk, then finish with wombat-spotting possibilities and Tasmanian ice cream.

“Couldn't have wished for more perfect weather.! Snowed on & off ALL day in Cradle mountain, was magical..! Saw 3 wombats too. We nicknamed our guide Mr G (for Mr Grumpy) he seemed like he didn't want to be there & the van ride there & back had no atmosphere. He made no effort to chat with the group or make it fun. He did drop us off at our hotel which wasn't on the list of drop offs so we were very appreciative of that.”

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6.From Hobart: Active Day Trip to Cradle Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 15 hours · from $184Top rated

Join Sam from Derwent Experience for a 15-hour small-group trip from Hobart to Cradle Mountain. Travel in an 11-seat bus, stop for breakfast and comfort breaks, then choose up to four hours of walking, from the Dove Lake Circuit to Marion’s Lookout and Ronny Creek. Bring your own lunch and expect changing weather.

“This was one of the best organized tours I have ver been on in my travels. Sam has got this downs to a science. His tour allows you to do something not usually accessible without feeling rushed once. We actually got to do a great moderate trail (easier options were also available) and see wildlife. The meal stops were delicious and great value. I recommend this to anyone traveling to Hobart that is not able to rent a car/fit in cradle mountain otherwise.”

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