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Step outside Sydney’s city limits for a full day with APSE Tours among the fragrant lavender fields of the Blue Mountains. Taste homemade lavender ice cream, learn about lavender varieties, and enjoy regional dining on this immersive 10-hour adventure.
Step outside Sydney’s city limits for a full day with APSE Tours among the fragrant lavender fields of the Blue Mountains. Taste homemade lavender ice cream, learn about lavender varieties, and enjoy regional dining on this immersive 10-hour adventure.
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Situated just beyond the urban edge of Sydney, APSE Tours offers a distinctive full-day journey to the Blue Mountains’ renowned lavender farms. This 10-hour tour crafts a unique intersection between nature appreciation and sensory indulgence, away from the city's bustle and into the calming realm of fragrant lavender fields. The Blue Mountains region, a rugged expanse of sandstone plateaus and eucalyptus forests, provides a stunning backdrop to these cultivated rows of lavender, where visitors become immersed in the crisp mountain air and vibrant hues of purple blossoms.
The tour begins early with pickups at central Sydney locations, setting the tempo for a day steeped in discovery and leisure. A first pause occurs at the Hydro Majestic Hotel, an iconic heritage site overlooking the Megalong Valley, where morning tea offers both atmosphere and refreshment. Continuing to the heart of the experience, the tour visits a renowned Blue Mountains lavender farm, where guests are guided through various lavender species, learning about their cultivation and uses — a living classroom amid swaying fields. Alongside this education comes a highlight unique to APSE Tours: the chance to savor homemade lavender ice cream, a bittersweet treat encapsulating the essence of the plant.
Lunch follows at Hillbilly Cider, a local spot famed for hearty fare and crisp ciders, grounding the day’s sensory journey with genuine regional flavors. The return trip features a stop at Pie in the Sky café, celebrated for its classic Blue Mountains pies, rounding out the culinary aspect of the adventure.
What distinguishes APSE Tours is how it blends outdoor immersion with culinary and botanical learning, making it ideal for families, foodies, and those seeking a low-impact yet enriching outdoor experience. The combination of light walking through farm fields, scheduled meals, and scenic vistas situates this tour firmly within accessible outdoor recreation — perfect for urban dwellers yearning for nature without intensive exertion.
Beyond the sensory delights, this tour introduces participants to the agricultural side of the Blue Mountains, highlighting sustainable farming and local economic support. It’s a standout offering that broadens the outdoor adventure landscape around Sydney beyond hiking and climbing, inviting a slower, fragrant pace in an extraordinary natural setting.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels with light walking on flat farm terrain.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly with gentle walking and engaging experiences.
The tour includes lunch at Hillbilly Cider, with a morning tea stop where you may purchase refreshments.
The walking is light and on mostly flat terrain, suitable for people with moderate fitness.
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, layered clothing, and a camera if desired.
Yes, APSE Tours reserves the right to amend the itinerary for safety or weather conditions but does not offer refunds for weather-related changes.
Pickups are at 255 Pitt Street, Sydney (Hilton Sydney Hotel) and Strathfield Train Station, with instructions to arrive 10 minutes early.
The Blue Mountains region holds Aboriginal heritage ties and was among the first areas settled for farming outside Sydney.
Many Blue Mountains farms, including lavender growers, are adopting sustainable practices to reduce chemical inputs and protect local biodiversity.
APSE Tours operates coach and small-group excursions across New South Wales, offering curated day trips and multi-day adventures. The company runs Cherry Picking tours with comfortable coach travel from Sydney, including morning tea at the Hydro Majestic Hotel and two hours of cherry picking in a picturesque orchard. APSE Tours also offers seasonal visits to Floriade and Tulip Top Gardens where guests enjoy live music, bakery pies, and scenic floral displays. For longer itineraries, APSE Tours arranges a two-day Hot Air Balloon and Port Stephens adventure featuring quad biking on sand dunes, winery visits in the Hunter Valley, and hot air balloon flights. The operator also runs Sydney Lavender Farm Tours that include homemade lavender ice cream, field walks, and meal stops for morning tea and lunch during a full-day schedule. A two-day Mt Kosciuszko Walk package provides guided alpine hiking to Australia’s highest peak with local township visits and scenic dining at Eagles Nest, overnight in Thredbo. APSE Tours focuses on organized logistics, clear itineraries, and accessible experiences suitable for families and groups seeking scenic, food-focused, and active outings. The business highlights comfort, local attractions, and natural scenery across all trips. Customers can expect set departure points, scheduled meal breaks, and activity durations as described in individual trip summaries. APSE Tours maintains transparent trip descriptions to help travelers choose suitable experiences. Booking information, accessibility details, exact departure times and pricing are available on each trip listing to help travelers plan with confidence, clarity, and customer support services.
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