Category: Daily Stories

Seattle to Sydney, Then Onto the Reef: A Blue Mountains Adventure, Rain or Shine!

A big “G’day” to Sue, Richard, Joanne, Andy, Jim, and Lynne from Seattle! We’re so excited you’ve finally made it to Australia for your long-awaited adventure. While the weather might not be cooperating today, with a bit of rain hitting the Blue Mountains, we know nothing can dampen your spirits! Hayden, our fantastic guide, is… Read more »

Katoomba’s Mining Legacy: International Tourists discover the town’s Industrial Past

While Katoomba in the Blue Mountains is renowned for their breathtaking scenery and natural wonders, a journey with Chapman Tours goes beyond the surface, revealing the hidden layers of mining history that have shaped this iconic region. Today, we delve into the fascinating story of Katoomba’s industrial past, a tale that often surprises and captivates… Read more »

Misty Magic: Conquering the Furber Steps in Katoomba

Who says a rainy day can’t be a Blue Mountains adventure? Today, our intrepid Blue Mountains Day Tour group, led by our Senior Tour Guide Sean, embraced the misty weather and embarked on a memorable journey through Katoomba’s scenic wonders. The Furber Steps, a historic staircase descending into the Jamison Valley, looked particularly dramatic today…. Read more »

Panthers Fever in the Blue Mountains: A Global Celebration of Local Spirit

It’s a fine Friday in the Blue Mountains, and it is an exciting moment in our local culture! With the Penrith Panthers gearing up for their NRL Grand Final game this weekend, the local spirit is infectious, even reaching our international guests. This morning at Cafe 2773, our Blue Mountains Day Tour group, led by… Read more »

California Dreamin’ in the Blue Mountains: A Rainy Day Anniversary Adventure

A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of our adventurous couple visiting the Blue Mountains from California today! Cat and Rich, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, embarked on a private Blue Mountains Day Tour with our very own “Surfer Girl” tour guide, Amy. Even though the weather wasn’t picture-perfect, with a touch of rain and… Read more »

Blue Mountains Winter Tours: Embrace the Chill & Charm

The Blue Mountains in winter cast a unique spell, and today’s tour was nothing short of magical. Despite a chilly start, the sun shone brightly, creating picture-perfect conditions for our group to experience the winter wonderland that is the Blue Mountains. Led by our enthusiastic guide, Amy, our guests were treated to breathtaking views from… Read more »

Blue Mountains Day Tour: Fun for the Whole Family (Even Teddy Bears!)

What a fantastic Friday in the Blue Mountains – today, we had the pleasure of hosting a family of four on an adventure-packed Blue Mountains Day Tour, and their furry friend, Rocky, stole the show! Terry, the proud owner of Rocky, a well-travelled teddy bear gifted to him by his Dad 36 years ago, made… Read more »

Blue Mountains Magic: Word-of-Mouth Adventures with Sean!

Today’s family on a Blue Mountains Day Tour is a testament to the power of word-of-mouth recommendations. Meet Tommy, Toni, their kids Tommy Jr. and Violet, who joined us after hearing rave reviews from Tommy’s colleague, Jamey. We’re always thrilled when our guests share their experiences, and it’s an extra special honour to welcome new… Read more »