Spectacular views looking out towards Katoomba and the western escarpments of the Blue Mountains | Linda Murden
Enjoying the Six Foot Track | Linda Murden
The night sky filled with bright stars over Australia's only Dark Sky Park in the Warrumbungles. | Destination NSW
Enjoy incredible walks through the Australian bush in the Warrumbungle Ranges | Sue Badyari

Explore some of our finest walking destinations at your own pace as you embark on a self guided walk in the Blue Mountains.

It’s flexibility at its finest; on a self guided hike you get to decide how many rest breaks you want to have, how fast you want to walk, when you want to eat, and what side trips you want to take, unlike guided tours which follow a specific itinerary where these details are often planned for you.

With detailed route descriptions, transfers, logistics, fees, permits, meals and equipment organised for you, your cares and worries will be limited to how often you want to stop to take photos.

On our Blue Mountains self guided walking trips you’ll find you’ll have a heightened connection to your destination, immersing your senses in the sights and sounds, all at a relaxed pace with groups that require only two people to operate. With complete freedom you’ll explore fascinating landscapes rich in history, culture and beauty.

Each of our Blue Mountains self guided trips begin with an orientation session: your chance to ask our expert staff as many questions as you want about the route, destination, logistics and more.

Once you’re off and away on your journey, you can take comfort in that the detailed maps and route notes will get you from A to B in ease.

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Why travel with us

100% Satisfaction

On our adventures you’ll notice that we work hard to go above and beyond to deliver a service that exceeds your expectations. If part of your adventure doesn’t meet your expectations and you are not 100% satisfied with your experience let us know and we will fix it for you. And if you aren’t completely satisfied by our response, we will refund that part of your adventure. (Conditions Apply).

High Quality Services

Passionate, highly qualified and experienced guides; gourmet lunches prepared by Altitude Deli in Blackheath; quality equipment in good condition that are regularly inspected and exceed industry standards – with us you can expect a high quality Blue Mountains adventure.

Our Safety Record

We don’t cut corners on safety. Over and above our well-stocked and maintained first aid kits, we also carry extra safety gear such as bivvy bags and emergency sleeping bags; and our roping practices are designed to ensure the best outcome should a rescue or assist be required. You can be confident our guides are working hard to keep you safe.

No Hidden Extras

Our adventures are all inclusive. All adventures include licenses, equipment, professional guides and everything else you need for an action packed adventure. All you have to bring is suitable clothing, comfortable enclosed footwear, a water bottle and a camera to capture the day. And if you don’t have any of the necessary clothing we’ll happily provide you with the basics at no additional cost.

Diverse Range of Blue Mountains Adventures

We offer more adventure locations in the Blue Mountains than anyone else. The canyons and climbs of the Blue Mountains are many and varied. Ever heard of Du Faurs Creek? Want to know what’s involved in Dalpura? Do the names ‘Bunny Buckets’ or ‘Dirty Rotten Pig’ sound weird, but you’re still intrigued? Keen to explore Dargan’s, Birrabang, or Breakfast Creek? If you are looking for something specific - just ask!

Responsible travel

Conserving fragile environments like the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area requires a united front: industry partners, our guides, staff and guests can all do their bit to protect this wonderful natural asset.

By joining one of our active adventures, you're supporting one of the most carbon friendly ways to experience the Blue Mountains wilderness.

We also have strict minimal impact guidelines in place, following the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace, an international organisation that has set the global standard for outdoor ethics. We support their philosophy to encourage travellers to take only photos and leave only footprints.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Dharug, Darkinjung, Dharawal, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, and Wiradjuri language groups as the traditional custodians of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and thank them for sharing this beautiful land with us. Our Reconciliation Action Plan outlines our commitment to building respectful relationships, creating meaningful opportunities, and addressing inequalities that have historically existed.

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