Can we fit Scenic World and a Katoomba walk into one train day?
We can leave Sydney early and return late, but want time to enjoy the rides and nearby scenery.
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How should we pace a Katoomba hiking day reached by train?
We hope to combine a clifftop walk, Echo Point and other Blue Mountains viewpoints in one day.
Southern Highlands or Hunter Valley for one Sydney wine day?
We are considering a shorter Southern Highlands tour or a much longer Hunter Valley tour and enjoy both regions' wines.
Can I combine Ku-ring-gai Chase and Palm Beach from Manly in one day?
I have one day left near Manly and want nature and coastal scenery without spending the whole day travelling.
Is a Hunter Valley drive worthwhile as a day trip from Sydney?
Family has suggested the region during a three-week Sydney stay, but we want to know whether the travel makes for a pleasant day.
Should we stay overnight in the Blue Mountains with children aged four and seven?
We have eight or nine days around Sydney, no fixed car plan, and want enough time for the mountains without a tiring rush.
How many Sydney days should I reserve if I want a Blue Mountains side trip?
I have heard the Blue Mountains are worthwhile and want to decide how much time to keep for Sydney itself versus regional outings.
How can a three-week Sydney visitor plan Blue Mountains and shorter day trips?
I will spend time in the CBD and Woolloomooloo, enjoy public transport and want to reserve tours for the farther sights.
How should we choose a Blue Mountains group tour during a short Sydney stay?
We have only three and a half city days and prefer a guided bus to driving ourselves.
Can a family visit the Blue Mountains from Sydney in one day without a car?
Three children aged 10 to 13 enjoy viewpoints and moderate walks but not strenuous hiking.
How should we choose a Sydney wildlife experience that is not a conventional zoo?
We want to see Australian animals and are considering a wildlife park outside the city.
Do I need to reserve a regular train from Sydney to the Blue Mountains?
An online planner appears to show trains as fully booked, but I want a simple day trip.