Blue Mountains Grand Traverse – 4 Days

The best way to arrive in the mountains is by 2 hr train journey which leave regularly from Central Station. The Katoomba train station is a short 60 m walk from the hotel.  Your guide will meet you at your accommodation. We would like you to arrive by 11.00 am so we can fit in all of today’s stunning walk, which is a great introduction to the region. It includes marvellous views over the Valley and ends at the Three Sisters. If you are up to it, we can also add on the Giant Stairway, so you can see the 3 Sisters right up close.

You will have time to explore Katoomba at the end of the day. Please speak to the office and let us know your arrival time.

Meals: A la carte two-course dinner

Accommodation: The Carrington in ensuite rooms

The morning will begin with a walk from our accommodation to the Skyway East Station. From here, catch the Scenic World Skyway over to the Scenic World Top Station. From there you will have a choice to either take the Scenic Railway (the steepest incline railway in the world) or Scenic Cableway (the steepest aerial cable car in the Southern Hemisphere) down to the valley floor to begin the walk. Either of these options will take you on an exhilarating ride into the depths of the Jamison Valley rainforest, passing relics left by coal miners over 100 years ago. Look for the elusive ground-dwelling lyrebird and sip crystal clear water from Marrangaroo Spring. As you make your way to Leura, enjoy lunch among a flock of cheeky currawongs or rosella parrots after scrambling up past apple, peppermint, and bloodwood trees.

If Ruined Castle is closed we take the Grand Canyon walk.

Walks: Mostly easy walking except for crossing the old landslide, which is moderate / 10km / 4-5 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, lunch and a la carte dinner

Accommodation: The Carrington in ensuite rooms

The setting for the grand finale is Wentworth Falls, the Jamison Valley and the Valley of the Waters. This historic route and one of the most iconic of all the Blue Mountain walks, winds its way alongside waterfalls, beneath overhanging cliffs and through magnificent grottoes. The first section of the walk is concentrated on Wentworth Falls. At the bottom of the falls we’ll stop and admire the view, experience the refreshing mist and sip morning tea. Expect to eat lunch at the Valley of the Waters.

The real highlight is the ‘midcliff’ walk along a wide path that has been carved into the sheer cliff face. Handrails, ladders and airy lookouts provide a birds-eye view over countless hectares of forest. We can shorten this walk so you can leave the mountains earlier and return to Sydney if necessary. Plan to arrive in Sydney after 5.30pm

Walks: Most of the walk is reasonably easy and well-graded; the rest involves steep ups and downs, including steps and ladders / 10-15 km / 3-4 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast prepared by the in-house chefs, walkers lunch and a la carte dinner

Accommodation: The Carrington in ensuite rooms

Today’s walk is one of our favourites. We can walk straight from our accommodation to where the old Explorers Tree used to be, the track then winds its’ way down the escarpment into Megalong Valley. On the way be treated with superb views over the valley. The Six Foot Track was originally built 2 metres (six-foot!) wide, in 1884 to provide access to Jenolan Caves by horse. The route was swiftly renamed the Six Foot Track, and the name has stuck. The way down to the valley is by far the best part of the Six Foot Track.

We’ll then transfer you back to Katoomba after our hike where we will end our tour.

Walking: Moderate 11km  / 4hrs/ mostly downhill or flat

Meals: Cooked breakfast and walkers lunch.