Blue Mountains Explorer Bus: Hop on Hop off Bus is the most convenient way to get around the Blue Mountains. Their main office is conveniently located across the street from the Katoomba train station. The pass is good for 7 days, so you can explore Blue Mountains to your heart's desire.
We stayed at the Leisure Inn Spires in Leura which is conveniently located across from the Leura Railway Station, which also happens to be one of the bus's stops. From there, we took the bus into the national park. We went in the winter, so the buses weren't crowded. The drivers are very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. We wanted some recommendations on hikes that will take us away from the crowds. Our driver gave us several options. The drivers also have great stories to entertain you on the bus.
The buses arrive every half hour at most of the stops, which helps a lot with our planning. I love the convenience of not having to drive and find parking. If your goal is to hit all the main tourist points of Blue Mountain, then this is the best way to see the park. Even if your goal is to do some hiking, taking the bust is ideal. On our second day, we took the Katoomba Falls stop 8 and hiked in the rain forest down the furber steps and eventually, up the Giant Stairways.
All in all, Blue Mountains Explorer Bus is the best way to get around Blue Mountains. There are 29 stops, with the first stop at Katoomba Street starting at 9 am. The bus arrives every half hour and the pass is good for 7 days. read more