Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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Coast Warriors is Sydney’s chilled out small group tour operator own and run by Aussie locals. We target the fitter 17 to 60ish years of age travellers though older is fine if you can bushwalk and like what you see advertised :)
This tour offers one of Sydney's highest reviewed experiences for those seeking a relaxed Blue Mountains option. Our tours are run by fun local Aussies with the aim of being less of a tour and more of a feeling of a small group of mates on a day trip.
We have now been running this adventure for many years so you can put trust that we will take you to only the best and less touristy places within the Blue Mountains. Waterfalls, amazing lookouts, Glenbrook cafe stop (locals cafe), the Three Sisters at Katoomba, occasionally a kangaroo and often birds. This is a full day in the Blue Mountains generally away from all the tourists and other mainstream tour bus locations. Aussie snacks like Tim Tams & Vegemite are on offer too.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
November to March we sometimes have a splash in a shallow waterfall...though all year round you are welcome to get under the Waterfall (shallow 1m depth max) though is cold in winter #youdoyou
Minimum age is 16 years. Non Applicable for Private tours
Designated pickup and drop off at 812 George Street, Haymarket in the city which is nearby the FRONT of St Laurence church on the George Street side.
Moderate amount of walking involved with a 90min hike, there is an option to skip the hardest part as this section is return. Waterfall is 187 meters down.
Wear comfortable walking shoes...hiking shoes are not necessary. We are not a full on hike tour.
Welcome to bring snacks and drinks on bus. Please help us with your rubbish/trash
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. It can get really cold, really hot, rain and extremely rarely snow....the Blue Mountains is always a surprise. If it is cool in Sydney it will be very cold in the upper Blue Mountains. Please keep an eye on the weather "Katoomba Weather"
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free etc. We ask this information on the tour at 730am
Attendence of this tour indicates full agreement with Coast Warriors terms and conditions which is found on our website.
Any questions or issues please email us, Whatsapp us or Instagram message Coastwarriors
LGBT friendly tour...just want normal and happy people that love the world and fellow earthlings
We highly recommend travel insurance in Australia as our emergency fees are quite high for non citizens
To maximise time spent in the Blue Mountains we do not offer hotel pickup or drop off. Sydney's public transport is very reliable and efficient. Uber too
*Lincolns Rock is currently closed to everyone by Blue Mountains City Council. We have other cool locations
The hardest part of the hike to the base of the waterfall is optional so skip out on an individual basis. Your guide will discuss this with you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Blue Mountains
We see numerous Blue Mountains lookouts and viewpoints. We will keep this description broad as we do vary the itinerary for the most optimum lookouts taking into account weather, visibility and staying away from crowds at peak times. Check our photos and reviews. We will take you to the best spots ! Small group, small bus so we go to better locations too! **We have removed Scenic World as an option as it is too busy/lines.**No zoos **No ferry boat **No Hotel pickups and drops. As we Maximise our time in nature in the Blue Mountains which is what our guests want. Please book elsewhere if desired.
Wentworth Falls Lookout
This is the location that we do our 90+ minute waterfall nature walk and usually have lunch afterwards. The guide will be checking the weather and decide the best place to have lunch. The hike has a harder section however you can choose to skip this part. Lunch is included and you can check the pictures. If you are not physically abled and would struggle to walk for 90 minutes for example on a footpath then please book elsewhere or send us a query to discuss it
What‘s Included
Small group tour usually 22 to 27 happy souls :)
Fresh continental roll (meat/vegetarian/vegan/coeliac/allergy options). Byo refillable water bottle
Birdlife such as cockatoos, kookaburras, rosellas, lorikeets and lyrebirds (keep an eye out)
All inclusive (no hidden charges)
Tim Tams and Vegemite on tour (Please ask if we forget to offer)
Local guide and knowledge
Return transport in our air conditioned mini bus (not a coach)
Drinks. Although lunch is supplied drinks are not- water taps at most stops. Bring a bottle #healthy
Beers/wines/ciders/soft drinks. Please feel free to bring some or buy at our bottle shop stop.
We don't offer warm jackets or rain jackets sorry
Hotel/Airbnb pickup & drop off (unless a large group). We have designated pickups & a city drop off.
We stop by a cafe area in the morning. Any breakfast/Coffee/etc is at your own expense
Scenic World, Zoo, driving around Sydney hotels. We spend more time in the Mountains exploring
Children under 16 years (Get in contact if you like)
Lincolns Rock- The council recently closed the road/lookout to everyone
Options
Blue Mountains Full Day Trip
Fresh made locally made roll: We offer a really tasty fresh made roll for lunch. The cafe we use caters for dietary needs. Please notify us at booking.
Small bus or large van
Reviews
630 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The trip was incredible and the tour guide made it better
5Smith5,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a great chance to meet other solo travellers. We had Zack as our tour guide and he made the whole experience as fun as possible. I feel really lucky to have had him as our trip leader. We saw some beautiful sites without all the added extras (like the zoo and wildlife parks) which I found in most packages. I was really happy with this trip and found it super reasonable for everything that it offered. Overall though, the five stars are for our fantastic trip guide. Thanks Zack!
Great Day Trip
samanthadA9496MW,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on this tour with our guide Kieran. He was knowledgable and funny and kept us entertained on the way with information and trivia. The walk was amazing and Kieran pointed out wildlife and answered questions. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
Rainy but enjoyable
Staci C,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It rained almost the entire day, and for much of the tour, we only saw fog. But we all laughed through it. Our guide was fabulous and the experience was fun despite the fog. The fog did break for a few minutes, and it was beautiful.
Go with another tour company
TravelingFamily20102,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This tour was poor due to the guide, Ben. He berated a family of 4 in front of everyone for not keeping up. He was abrasive, unfriendly, and confrontational. My husband threw away the coffee cup at his (my husbands) seat- and Ben flipped out on him. The family of 4 said they felt anxiety being around Ben. Would never recommend this guide. Easy to get a better tour company that hires friendly guides-needed when dealing with tourists!
Would definitely recommend, very comprehensive day.
Floor1990,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a very good experience with this tour company. The guide was very good and super informative all day long. Pick-up was on time and very near to my hostel. The day was comprehensive with different beautiful lookout points at the Blue Mountains. also the hike was perfect, not too strenuous but great to be in the gorge with the waterfall. Lunch was good as well. Would definitely recommend!
Bad knees beware.
frauschwein,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Zach our guide was great, the views we saw and the stops were worth the cost, however, we were able to enjoy about 1/2 the opportunities to see the views due to knee issues. Our score is because the description says a moderate fitness level was required, which we both met. It was the steepness and the no handrails that informed our decision (with the approval of our guide) to not attempt the hike to the falls. Fortunately, other tour members shared their photos.
Absolutely incredible, slick, wonderful tour
HappyfeetIlkley,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is amazing, our guide (Zac) was funny, professional and very informative. The Blue Mountains are beautiful, the hike was perfect - the groups needs were accommodated and respected. This trip is really well constructed, perfectly timed and super slick. A great way for a solo (or any) traveller to experience the amazing Blue Mountains Seldom has a trip like this so over delivered, huge congratulations to the company and to Zac x
Brilliant, informative trip.
teresamK2390MM,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip. Ben the guide was amusing, knowledgeable (and easy on the eye). He made the trip fun and enjoyable and we made friends along the way. Varied mix of nationalities and ages but we all mucked in together. Lunch was much better than anticipated. The walk to the waterfall was tough... lots of steep steps, but plenty of handrails and the dip in the waterfall and swim made it very worthwhile and worth the effort.
Well planned itinerary in the Blue Mountains
marybY6547FI,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our trip to the beautiful Blue Mountains. We appreciated that this tour focused on the nature and not other touristy activities; that’s why we chose it. The stops were well chosen and the itinerary was well paced, with stops included for food and bathrooms. The hike was late morning before lunch and before the highest heat of the day. We were happy that most of the hike was in the shade under a cliff. We’re a retired couple and don’t hike as fast as some of the younger people on the tour and we knew we were not going to do the optional part of the hike down to the waterfall. I’m glad I used the AllTrails app to track the hike because this made it easy to find our way back to the parking lot when we fell behind the others in the group. This is a tip for anyone else in a similar situation.
A way to visit national park
I2829XSjudya,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day started at George Street. Kieran, our tour guide arrived on time, proceeded to board larger groups first so that they could sit together. I thought that was a good idea. We left at about 7:40am and headed to the blue mountains. On our way, Kieran had heard some kangaroos were spotted near a park so he made a detour so that the group could spot it. We went to Wentworth falls. Kieran was patient with the group, making sure everyone had information to assess their own fitness level when going down into the canyon for the waterfall walk. We visited other lookouts and ended at the three sisters where we had about 1 hrs to explore and got back to George Street about 5:30pm. Kieran gave us some tips about what to do in Sydney. Overall, the tour was not rushed, it is a great way to experience something out of Sydney, see the landscape and nature. I will recommend and kudos to Kieran for making the tour a great experience.
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