Sit back and savor breathtaking views of the Three Sisters and Mount Solitary with Blue Mountains Explorer Bus’s Boomerang Pass tour—a relaxing, narrated ride through one of Australia’s most striking natural landscapes.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Wildlife
History
The Three Sisters rock formation is deeply connected to Gundungurra and Darug Aboriginal legends and the broader cultural history of the Blue Mountains.
Conservation
The Blue Mountains region is a protected World Heritage site, with ongoing efforts to reduce vehicle emissions and preserve native bushland.
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus
Sit back and savor breathtaking views of the Three Sisters and Mount Solitary with Blue Mountains Explorer Bus’s Boomerang Pass tour—a relaxing, narrated ride through one of Australia’s most striking natural landscapes.
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus is a sightseeing operator based in Katoomba, New South Wales. The business offers a range of guided and hop-on hop-off sightseeing passes that showcase the Blue Mountains’ cliff tops, cascades and waterfalls. Pass options include the Boomerang Pass one-hour sightseeing tour, the full-day Explorer Bus Pass hop-on hop-off, the Lyrebird Pass combining the Explorer Bus with Scenic World’s Scenic Pass, and the Kookaburra Pass which adds a food and beverage voucher to the Scenic World combination.
Tours feature live commentary and route stops at iconic locations such as the Three Sisters and Mount Solitary, allowing visitors to experience panoramic views without leaving the comfort of the bus on shorter departures, or to disembark and explore independently on hop-on hop-off passes. The combined Scenic World tickets include access to the Scenic Skyway, Scenic Railway, Scenic Walkway and Scenic Cableway as described in the pass details.
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus focuses on convenient, modular sightseeing that lets visitors tailor a day in the mountains to their interests. Tickets and combined passes streamline access to major attractions and make connections between viewpoints and Scenic World straightforward. Based in Katoomba, the operation serves day visitors seeking flexible sightseeing, interpretive live commentary, and curated ticket combinations for a seamless mountain experience.
The Boomerang Pass provides a relaxed one-hour overview for visitors preferring to remain seated while still seeing major viewpoints. The Explorer Bus Pass supports full-day exploration, giving passengers freedom to hop on and hop off at local Blue Mountains attractions.
Tours Offered
4 Passes
One-hour to full-day options
Local Base
Katoomba, NSW
Starting point for all routes
Scenic Stops
Three Sisters
Iconic lookout and viewpoints
Scenic World
Combined Access
Skyway, Railway, Walkway, Cableway
Select a pass that fits the day — from a one-hour overview to combined Scenic World access with a food and drink voucher.
Reserve your seat early
This popular one-hour tour fills quickly, especially on weekends and holidays, so booking ahead secures your spot.
Bring a jacket
Elevated ridges can be cool and windy even in summer; layering helps you stay comfortable throughout the ride.
Use window seats
Choose seats on the left side of the bus for the best views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley.
Arrive early for check-in
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure at 283 Bathurst Road to streamline boarding and avoid missing the tour.
Comfortable layered clothing
Layers help regulate body temperature in the variable mountain climate.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the sweeping views of sandstone cliffs and valleys.
Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
Sun exposure remains strong even when temperatures are cool.
spring|summer|fall
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your tour—especially in warmer months.