Blue Mountains & Port Stephens Road Trip
5 Days / 4 Nights Self Guided Tour
Hike the Mountains Before Hitting the Beach With Your New Travel Family
The Blue Mountains National Park is just a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney. With so many options you’re not stuck to a set group itinerary. There are short walks, long hikes and everything in between, all with incredible views, it’s up to you! After two nights in the mountains, it’s time to hit the beach and explore the underrated yet beautiful Port Stephens area.
Tour Length
5 Days / 4 Nights
Perfect For
Adding on to your Welcome to Sydney tour
Group Size
5 – 22 people
Travel Style
Self Guided
Inclusions
Vehicle hire, accommodation and advised itinerary
Departure Dates
Tuesday or Sunday after your Welcome to Sydney tour
Top Experiences
Walks & Water
The Blue Mountains has over 30 walks and several swimming spots to choose from, you won’t be bored!
Sunrises & Sunsets
We can give you and your group all the advice for the absolute best spots to start and end the day, your Instagram will thank us.
Adrenaline Options
We can help you with additional heart racing activities such as caving, kayaking and abseiling.
Sand & More Sand
Port Stephens has stunning beaches but it also has awesome sand dunes you can walk or even board down.
WHERE YOU'LL GO
Leaving Sydney you will head west to the Blue Mountains where you will stay in Katoomba. From here there are several amazing hikes. After two nights you will then head back to the coast and go north to Port Stephens.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
We don’t want you to worry about sorting out a roof over your head, we just want you to enjoy the road trip with your friends! We’ve organised your hostel accommodation in the Blue Mountains National Park and in Port Stephens.
BLUE MOUNTAINS & PORT STEPHENS ROAD TRIP ITINERARY
Road Trippin', Hikes and Sunsets
Day 1
What time is it? Road trip time! We’ll give you the details for your car pickup and an advised itinerary and you and the crew are on your way! As long as you have a driving licence* you’re able to drive.
*Your Driving license must say ‘Driving License’ in English. If it doesn’t please bring an International License or a certified translation of your license.
Explore the Blue Mountains Area
Day 2
There are so many different areas in the Blue Mountains – incredible view points, walk behind waterfalls, see the iconic Three Sisters…it is up to you what you want to do.
You’re in a group but you definitely have options to break off into smaller groups. You have the choice of so many walking options around the Blue Mountains, a trip to the Jenolan Caves or the opportunity to go abseiling/rock climbing*
*Abseiling/Rock Climbing is at an extra cost and can be organised with our team in Sydney.
Mountain Sunrise & Beach Time
Day 3
Travelling is about living for the moment and seizing the day. Nothing says that like SUNRISE! We’ve got the best spot for you to see the daybreak.
Following that you’ll be saying goodbye to the mountain landscape and this part of the world, it’s time to head to the incredible Port Stephens.
Once there you can relax in the hostel pool or at the beach. Don’t forget to take a bodyboard from the hostel, they’re free!
Explore Beautiful Beaches
Day 4
This place is a hidden gem that’s not so well known by your every day backpacker. It has world class beaches, friendly locals and great vibes.
You can top up the tan or try something new with sea kayaking, paddleboarding and sandboarding all being options.
When your friends see your Instagram they’ll be asking how come they hadn’t heard of this amazing place!
Cruise the Coast to Sydney
Day 5
Then it’s time to drive back to Sydney to reminisce about the best two weeks ever. You and your crew might even want to join the bar crawl again and meet this week’s Welcome to Sydney group for one last big Sydney night as a family.
Is this tour for you?
We love to make sure you make the most out of your time here, experiencing as much as possible.
Australia has so many contrasting landscapes and the Blue Mountains and Port Stephens Road Trip epitomises that with hikes, watering holes, wineries and beaches, creating such a cool road trip. If you want to experience this with your new travel family then yes, this Add On is for you.
The experiences you have travelling will last forever.
It's time for you to start making memories.
Travel Is All About Meeting People
Want To Know More About Our Tours?
We love to hear from you and help you with your travel plans. If you have any questions at all then feel free to get in touch. Not only can you message us, we also offer free travel advice calls meaning you can have a real conversation with a real person that’s been in your shoes.
