Sydney is renowned for its stunning harbour, iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge and accessible city beaches. This thriving city metropolis demands you stay a few days at least and the temperate climate makes it an easy place to visit year round.
Spend time in the city exploring the Rocks and walking the waterfront around to the Opera House. Sample the nightlife of Sydney with the immense offerings of restaurants, cafés and bar options. Visit one of the numerous markets within the city boundaries or spend your day lounging on one of Sydney’s many beaches.
Only a few hours North of Sydney is the Port Stephens area famous for it's plentiful bottlenose dolphins and visits from migrating Humpback whales between June and October. Inland are the rugged Blue Mountains, tropical rainforests and smaller outback towns where opals are mined, plus the epicurean capital of the The Hunter Valley, home to over 120 wineries. Set your senses alight with a day trip, or choose them all. South of Sydney is the winding South Coast making it's way toward the state of Victoria via the epic Great Ocean Road. Take a day trip to the often overlooked hidden jewel in the New South Wales crown - Jervis Bay and get away from the madding crowds.
Regardless of whatever you do, don't leave Sydney without a luxury lunch cruise on the famous Sydney Harbour taking in the sights of the Northern Beaches, Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Day Trips from Sydney
Blue Mountains and Wildlife Park Tour from Sydney
Visit the stunning natural beauty of the Blue Mountains
Take a day out from Sydney to the nearby iconic Blue Mountains and go bush walking, visit a wildlife park, see the Three Sisters rock formation, enjoy a BBQ lunch and see Wentworth waterfall.
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Jervis Bay Dolphin Explorer Daytrip from Sydney
The whitest sand in the world, sparkling turquoise water and playful dolphins make this day trip the perfect escape from Sydney
Only on Sundays a day trip to take you away from the madding crowds to a secret more local part of Australia travelling through the Wollongong to the Jervis Bay Marine Park for a dolphin watching boat trip and a picnic lunch of local produce at Hyams Beach
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Sydney Skydiving daytrip
There is no better way to get an appreciation of the beauty of the Sydney city wrapping the Harbour than jumping out of a perfectly good plane
An early start has you almost jumping into the sunrise with spectacular views over Sydney Harbour, the northern beaches and the cityscape
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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Daytrip from Sydney
Enjoy exceptional wine and gourmet food in the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region and two hours’ drive from Sydney
The Hunter Valley is near Sydney and is a mecca for food and wine lovers. Take a day tour here with this trip to do wine and beer tasting and visit the region.
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Hunter Valley Wine, Chocolate and Organic Vodka Day Trip
A day trip from Sydney of gastronomic proportions in the Australian epicurean hotspot of the Hunter Valley.
Enjoy three different winery tastings, a chocolate factory, an organic distillery and a sumptuous lunch at the Matilda Bay Brewhouse
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Port Stephens Dolphin Watching Day trip from Sydney
A day trip from Sydney to the Port Stephens area including a dolphin watching tour, 4WD'ing, and sand duning.
Travel north up the coast from Sydney on a day tour to explore the Port Stephens area including a cruise to see dolphins and 4WD on the sand dunes of the nearby surf beaches. Great tour for nature lovers to see a special part of Australia.
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Whale Watching and Sand Boarding Day Trip from Sydney
From June to October over 10,000 Humpback Whales can be viewed from the Port Stephens areas as they migrate along the Australian coast
The Port Stephens area is home to hundreds of bottle nose dolphins and for a short time every year migrating Humpback whales. After our boat adventure we hit the huge sand dunes of Anna Bay by 4WD for sand boarding.
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Tours Starting from Sydney
2 Day Sydney to Melbourne High Country Tour
A two-day trip between Sydney and Melbourne staying overnight on a working high country farm.
As well as Australia's capital city of Canberra this tour takes in some iconic Aussie landscape around the town of Beechworth famous for the outlaw Ned Kelly
wildlife farm / cattle station stay
The Real East Coast Sydney to Cairns 14 Day Explorer Tour
Make you way up the iconic East Coast visiting the hot spots of Byron Bay, Airlie Beach and the Barrier Reef taking lots of time to get to know the locals
Food, wine, fresh produce, and unique family run boutique accommodation sets this 14 day small group tour apart from the typical Australian East Coast excursion
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5 Day Sydney to Byron Bay Great Aussie Surf Adventure Tour
Sea, sun, surf and beach are the quintessential Aussie holiday elements. Learn to surf while hanging at the legendary Spot X surf camp.
Depart Sydney for three nights staying at Spot X learning to surf, partying away the night around a beach fire, and doing loads of afternoon activities.
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Ultimate Weekend Surf Camp
Get out of Sydney for the weekend with our awesome package to the no so secret Spot X surf camp for partying, relaxing, and surf lessons
Leaving is the hardest part of this surf weekend experience. Hanging with others at surf camp, learning to surf in the mornings and recharging the batteries are all part of the experience
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Hop on hop off Sydney to Byron Bay return pass
Visit Barrington Tops National Park, Spot X Surf Camp, our exclusive River Retreat teepee camp and Byron Bay on this perfect NSW route
Hop on hop off means you can take you time, create your own trip staying for longer anywhere along the route
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16 Day Sydney to Cairns Essential Budget Package
Sailing, camping, partying, islands, relaxing, and exclusive secluded overnight stops. This is the ultimate East Coast trip for backpackers
Cover not only the must-do hotspots like Airlie Beach, Spot X and Byron Bay but includes all the must-do activities like kayaking and snorkelling along the way plus some incredible off the beaten track exclusive overnight spots.
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Sydney to Cairns Hop On - Hop Off Pass
Surfing at Spot X, indigenous camp in Tully national Park, Magnetic Island, Airlie Beach, sailing in Whitsundays, Fraser Island, Cairns and more
Travel at your own speed with this hop-on hop off tour which gives you the ultimate route through the very best of Australia
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Where to Stay in Sydney
Wake Up Sydney
Wake Up! Sydney Central is modern, clean and a very popular hub of Sydney backpacker activity.
Wake Up! is very centrally located opposite Central Station and has a direct shuttle from the airport. The range of rooms with online availability is extensive.
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Base Sydney
Centrally located in the CBD and only minutes from Centre Point Tower, Darling Harbour and The Rocks
Clean and modern Base boasts loads of communal area plus the almost infamous Scary Canary bar area - a perfect place to meet other travellers
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Macleay Hotel
Looking for a great hotel before the start of any of our tours. The Macleay Hotel is exactly that!
Located in trendy Potts Point this boutique hotel has free wifi, BBQ area, and outdoor pool
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