Family Fun in the Blue Mountains
Govetts Leap, Blackheath - Credit: Destination NSW

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Open leg route
27.2KM / 16.9MI (Est. travel time 31 minutes)

There are endless ways to keep the kids entertained on a day trip to the Blue Mountains.

Need an action-packed family weekend away? From gazing at the night sky to challenging walks, the Blue Mountains offers unlimited adventure and activities for everyone in your clan. Follow this fun-filled itinerary to make the most of your 24 hours in this pocket of paradise just a hop, skip and a jump from Sydney.
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre

Start your day at the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, connecting to First Nations culture and strapping into a mind-bending VR experience.

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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre - Credit: Destination NSW
270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia, 2785
(02) 4787 8877
bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Accessible
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Blue Mountains Explorer Bus

Get the lay of the land on a one-hour hop-on, hop-off tour around the Blue Mountains, giving you a front-row seat to clifftops and valleys.

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Govetts Leap, Blackheath - Credit: Destination NSW
283 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
(02) 4782 1866
info@explorerbus.com.au
Arrive via car from Blue Mountains Explorer Bus13KM / 8MI ~ Approximately 12 minutes
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Scenic World Blue Mountains

At this long-time favourite, explore rainforest trails, ride the glass-floored gondola or jump on the world’s steepest passenger train.

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Scenic World - Credit: Destination NSW
Corner of Violet Street and Cliff Drive, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
(02) 4780 0200
info@scenicworld.com.au
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Ambulant Access, Public Toilet, Parents Room, Non-smoking, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe
Public Telephone, Public Toilet
Birdwatching, Walks, Lookouts
Parking, Coach Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
Arrive via car from Scenic World Blue Mountains3KM / 2MI ~ Approximately 4 minutes
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Blue Mountains Stargazing

Got amateur stargazers in the family? Come evening, let a real-life astrophysicist be your guide to the region's incredible night skies.

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Blue Mountains Stargazing - Credit: Destination NSW
Wentworth Falls Lookout Track, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia, 2782
0449 829 003
hello@bluemountainsstargazing.com.au
Arrive via car from Blue Mountains Stargazing11KM / 7MI ~ Approximately 15 minutes
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