Discover the Blue Mountains with your Local Guide
Experience a Range of Tailored Tours and Services

Seniors Tours
Join Mountains Tales for our famous seniors tours, to hear the behind the scenes stories that only locals know.

Education
Engage with our History focused tours of our colonial past, aligned with the NSW Stage 2 History syllabus.

Group Incentives
Our “Meet a Local” tours cater for those wishing to see the best of the Blue Mountains and hear the behind the scenes stories.
Our Story
Mountains Tales is led by Sue Collins, a passionate local storyteller who brings the history of the Blue Mountains to life.
Through Mountains Tales walking tours, coach experiences, educational programs and speaker engagements Sue shares the people and places that shaped this remarkable region from the foot of the Blue Mountains to the 7 Valleys in Lithgow.
Her mission is simple:
To share the stories, heritage and heart of the Blue Mountains in a way that is engaging, memorable and deeply meaningful.
With a background in corporate life and a lifelong love of Australian history, Sue has created experiences that blend learning, laughter and connection.
If you’re looking for a Blue Mountains experience that goes beyond the surface, Mountains Tales offers a unique and enriching way to explore, learn and discover.

Mountains Tales
in the Media
Have you caught a glimpse of Mountains Tales on television? Click the link below to explore our TV appearances with Julia Zemiro in Great Australian Walks.
If you represent the media, feel free to reach out – we’re delighted to share and promote the stories of the Blue Mountains.
Mountains Tales Reviews
Posted on A McKinnonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant, just brilliant. Sue’s warmth and easy laugh gathers listeners to a spellbound circle of storytelling. Her real gift is in the search for detail - driven by a passion for truth.As a local I have done the same tour of Leura twice a few years apart and hung on every word each time. Whether visitor or resident, treat yourself to each of these tours. The fun of knowing the background tales to streets & buildings & names lasts!Posted on mac12301Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I joined Sue for a couple of town walks in the beautiful Blue Mountains last week. She is an excellent communicator, and delivers her extensive knowledge of her home with pride, passion and a good dose of fun. Highly recommended!Posted on joe attardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyed the walking tour thanks Sue.Posted on linda blaggTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sue is a natural storyteller who brings history to life with her knowledge and humour. I am a Blue Mountains local who now sees with new eyes what is around me. I will recommend Sue’s tours to all my Leura/Katoomba friends to gain a fresh perspective on the place they love, and to truly understand why things are the way they are.Posted on David CollinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. sue is a wealth of blue mountains knowledge. Enjoyed my tour of the mountains with herPosted on Jude EisenhuthTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful walk around Leura with Sue. If history was taught at school the way Sue presents it we’d all be inspired to be historians! Her engaging story telling & deep knowledge of Leuras history accompanied by fascinating pictures of people & places & even a funny goat story made our walk an excellent experience. More please Sue. Highly recommended.Posted on Wendy SimpsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A really first rate tour of the quaint Leura - garden village . This tour will make your Blue Mountains visit much more memorable! Highly recommended !Posted on Wen CHIANGTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sue’s passion for Leura story walking tour is truly inspiring. She shared the town’s stories with warmth and love, making the experience both touching and memorable. She even remembered our family member’s name Miharu, which made us feel so connected. After the tour, Leura felt more vivid and alive. Thank you, Sue—Leura is more beautiful because of you! 🌿Posted on Lorrie MohsenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great experience. Sue carried on the tour even though I was the only booking! The information was vast and she knew something about everything. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity for her to share the colonial history of the town.Posted on Celine WatzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sue from Mountains Tales led us on an exceptional journey through the rich history of Mount Victoria, blending fascinating facts with engaging storytelling. Her deep knowledge and warm personality made the tour both educational and enjoyable. From colonial tales and Victorian/Edwardian local gems, every stop was filled with insight. Highly recommended for anyone curious about the heritage of the Blue Mountains!
Posted on Natalie EvansTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Sue is a great storyteller. Our walk in Mount Victoria last month was lots of fun and very informative. A great way to spend a few hours, learning more about the wonderful Blue Mountains🙂Posted on Liz ParnellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Had a lovely time walking around Leura and learning about the history of the place.Posted on Trudi-Blossom CooperTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. There's nothing nicer than a sunny Leura morning, and a tour with Sue from Mountains Tales. Sue knows so much about Blue Mountains History that you will learn something new whether you are up visiting for the weekend, or a local. Sue is very welcoming and friendly and gives you plenty of opportunities to say "I know the answer to that!" 😂😆which is always nice! Thank you Sue for a lovely tour. Now I just need to take the Katoomba tour for the trifecta.Posted on Lyn DennisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. We booked Sue’s walking tours of Leura and Katoomba on the same day (morning and afternoon). My friend from California is interested in nature and history, so Sue’s walks were a perfect choice. We were not disappointed. Sue has a deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the Blue Mountains and, as a resident of the mountains for 50 years, I learned so much from Sue’s tour. I have family history in the Blue Mountains; My great-uncle, George James, was Katoomba’s Mayor on several occasions in the early 1900’s and my grandfather, was Assistant Stationmaster of Katoomba Station. Sue was able to show me the home that George James built, named Froma, of which I was unaware and I was able to show her where my Grandparents and Mum lived, opposite The Carrington. What a day we had. Thank you so much Sue for THE most interesting, educational and informative day. What a vast knowledge and research, photos, explanations and genuine enthusiasm you have and are willing to share. Our day exceeded all expectations and my Californian friend and I left with more questions to research. Mount Irvine, Mount Wilson and Yosemite. These names must share a common link between the Blue Mountains and California. We will find out by our own research and discovery. Thank you Sue for a memorable day.Posted on Mickey HeitTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Thanks Sue for a very informative tour of Mount Victoria this morning. All the family enjoyed the experience and we learnt a lot of very interesting history. You were amazing. Look forward to doing another one with you.Posted on Doug PattisonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. We took Sue’s walking tour of Leura and would thoroughly recommend it. We only wish we had done it earlier in our stay. She is a knowledgeable and affable guide.Posted on Marie MooneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Thanks Sue for another wonderfully informative walking tour of a beautiful mountains village, this time, Katoomba. Love your incredible knowledge, woven into story telling and humour. We look forward to learning about the next village with you.Posted on Clara PatchingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Sue was a fantastic, informative and entertaining tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Leura and are keen to do some of Sue's other village tours. She is clearly a passionate historian and her knowledge of local history is amazing. Highly recommend!Posted on Laura OvertonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Wow - where did the last 2 hours go?! Katoomba came alive through Sue’s stories and pictures - we strongly recommend Mountain Tales for anyone looking to dig deeper into how this special area continues to be a breath of fresh air!Posted on Julie MedijaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. We had our day tour early today. Sue is a great story teller. I love that my imagination is running because of how she tells her stories. We, being a Filipino, appreciate that we clearly understand her words. We enjoyed our day tour. Thanks a lot Sue.
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