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Once you’ve explored Sydney, use the city as a jumping-off point to see nearby regions with lush wilderness and rich culture. From visiting native kangaroos to trekking through colorful rain forests, see below for your day trip options from Sydney.
Blue Mountains — 90 miles (145 km) away
Take in the natural beauty of the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains National Park on a day trip from the city. Many tours combine visits to top outdoor spots such as the Three Sisters rock formation and Scenic World’s cableway and railway with stops at the mountain town of Leura and the Waradah Aboriginal Centre.
Hunter Valley —105 miles (170 km) away
With a reputation for fine wine and tasty foods, the Hunter Valley is a great choice for a relaxing day trip from Sydney. Discover some of the region’s best wineries and restaurants on a tastings tour, which can include a scenic helicopter flight or a visit to a native wildlife refuge.
Port Stephens – 115 miles (185 km) away
Set just over two hours from Sydney by car, Port Stephens offers the chance to immerse yourself in nature. Discover the beaches and rain forest on the scenic north coast, then check out Australian critters at a wildlife park, take a dolphin-watching cruise, or go four-wheeling or sandboarding at the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes.
Canberra – 178 miles (285 km) away
Delve into Australia’s cultural treasures on a visit to the nation’s capital, where you’ll find highlights such as the Australian War Memorial, the National Portrait Gallery, and Parliament House. Find great photo ops of the city as you approach from Mt Ainslie, and learn from your guide about the architects who designed the city in the early 1900s. A major plus? All tours from Sydney include roundtrip transportation, so there’s no need to worry about logistics.
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All Inclusive Small-Group Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney with Scenic World
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Experience the majestic World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a small-group full-day tour from Sydney. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Mountains and sites including the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. Hop onboard the Scenic Railway (or other rides) at Scenic World, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch (dietary requirements accommodated), and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to see kangaroos and other native Australian critters. Then, cruise by boat back to Sydney Harbour on the Parramatta River.
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$165.52
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Blue Mountains Day Trip Including Parramatta River Cruise
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Enjoy a full-day tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains to discover the charms of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed region. Enjoy sweeping views of the Blue Mountains from Kings Tableland. Take a walk at Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades; visit Leura and Katoomba; stop to see the Three Sisters rock formation and explore the rides at Scenic World (own expense). See ancient Aboriginal rock carvings, then take a boat cruise down the Parramatta River to Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour.
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World
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Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.
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Small-Group Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney with Wildlife Park
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Enjoy a visit to the Blue Mountains while in Sydney. Your full-day tour of the World Heritage-listed park visits highlights including the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, and Jamison Valley. En route, stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park, and have your photo taken with cuddly koalas. Travel with a small group, providing a more intimate experience.
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$109.17
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Full-Day Tour in Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Featherdale
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Head into the Blue Mountains with this small group tour from Sydney. Visit Featherdale to see koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, and more incredible animals. Enjoy thrilling rides at Scenic World, and check out dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and the striking rock formation known as the Three Sisters. Take in scenic views of Sydney with a ferry ride down the Parramatta River under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
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Go behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House for a fascinating look at this Sydney icon. Your knowledgeable guide leads you through the World Heritage–listed building on a walking tour, sharing entertaining stories about the revered performance center's history and providing access to off-limits parts of the house.
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Sydney Harbour Ferry with Taronga Zoo Entry Ticket
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Take in panoramic views of top Sydney landmarks as you cruise through Sydney Harbour en route to Taronga Zoo. Your package includes round-trip cruise from Circular Quay to the zoo, and a ride on the Sky Safari Gondola, which whisks you uphill from the boat dock to the main entrance of Taronga Zoo. From the gondola, get an early peek at some of the zoo's inhabitants, such as giraffes, big apes, and native animals like kangaroos and koalas.
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Full-Day Private Blue Mountains Tour with Wildlife Park & River Cruise
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Escape the city on this private tour just for your group with our professional guide in his SUV. Pay a visit to the Sydney Olympic Park, Leura, Katoomba;observe kangaroos and koalas at the Featherdale Wildlife Park; and see landmarks like the Three Sisters, Boars Head Rock and Wentworth Falls. After lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), ride the skyrail at Scenic World (extra cost), then enjoy a scenic cruise down the Parramatta River to Sydney Harbour. This includes hotel pick-up.
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$266.95
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Sunset Blue Mountains Wilderness & Wildlife Tour without the crowds
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Nature lovers—this is the tour for you! Swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a day exploring the natural beauty outside the city. Avoid spending time stuck in traffic by going on a tour designed to miss peak hour traffic jams. A guided bushwalk is included, so you won’t have to worry about studying a map. See Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters rock formation. A highlight is an incredible sunset over the Blue Mountains—the ideal photo opportunity.
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$109.17
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney incl Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate and Distillery
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Indulge your inner foodie as you discover the fine wines and culinary delights of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley. Set out from Sydney on a full-day small-group tour, stopping to enjoy tours and tastings at the region’s most prestigious boutique wineries. Along the way, tuck into lunch at a local restaurant, sample regional cheeses, and chocolates, and visit The Hunter Distillery.
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$154.25
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour with Scenic World and Wildlife Park from Sydney
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Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on a full-day tour from Sydney. Receive personalized service from your guide on a small-group tour with a maximum of 16 participants. It’s an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, forest walks, wildlife encounters, and more. See much more than touring independently on this thorough tour that appeals to many interests
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Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine and Cheese Tasting Tour from Sydney
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Sample lots of great wine, cheese and other gourmet treats on a full-day tour to the Hunter Valley. Known for its great growing climate and fine wines, the Hunter Valley also boasts fantastic food producers who make the most of the fresh local ingredients. Your guide takes your small group to boutique wineries and cheese producers to sample the goods. Learn more about the winemakers and foodies who have given the Hunter Valley a reputation for excellence. Its worth the trip from Sydney!
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$123.26
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Kiama South Coast Tour with Coastline, Farmlands, Aboriginal Engravings & Lunch
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Escape the city and explore the Kiama Coast region, its bushland, forests, farmlands and coastal beaches on this full-day adventure. Travel from Sydney taking in panoramic views along the route including clifftop lookouts and multiple viewpoints. Look out for indigenous wildlife, walk across secluded beaches and discover aboriginal engravings before indulging in a freshly prepared BBQ lunch outdoors. Enjoy a more personal experience on this small-group tour led by a local guide.
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$166.93
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Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney Harbour - All inclusive Dinner Cruise
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Escape the crowds on land and admire Sydeny’s top landmarks—including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House—on an evening dinner cruise that includes a 3-course meal with food and wine sourced from New South Wales. Sailing at sunset means that you’ll admire Sydney Harbour when it's at its most photogenic, while a top deck provides you with panoramic views of the scenery.
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Location Tours to Home and Away
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Spend an afternoon visiting Palm Beach, aka Summer Bay from the famous Australian TV show ‘Home and Away.’ Your expert guide shares the inside scoop on the people and places from the hit TV series, and you can snap photos at outdoor filming locations from the show. You may even get meet some of the cast and watch the filming in action. Visit the seaside town of Manly and see other renowned surfing beaches. Choose from four different tour options to suit your schedule and budget.
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$95.09
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Sydney Attractions Pass: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds
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Visit your choice of two, three or four of Sydney’s top attractions with the convenient and economical Sydney combo pass. Choose from a list of five options: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye or Madame Tussauds Sydney. The Sydney Tower Eye observation deck offers sweeping views over Sydney Harbour and the city. The zoo and aquariums feature an amazing array of native Australian wildlife. Pose for photos with life-like wax statues of your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds.
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$40.85
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Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife at Sunset from Sydney
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Avoid the early-morning traffic (and enjoy a sleep-in) on this trip to the Blue Mountains by departing Sydney mid-morning. Embark upon a scenic bushwalk overlooking Jamison Valley, learn about native flora and fauna, as well as the local indigenous people, from your guide, enjoy an included picnic lunch, then enjoy some free time in a quaint town. Finally, arrive at the famed Three Sisters to watch the golden light of sunset cast its glow over the mountains.
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$109.17
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Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney
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Fine-tune your appreciation of Australian wines and cuisine on this full-day tasting tour of the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Discover Australia's oldest wine region with a behind-the-scenes winery tour and the chance to taste up to 20 wines at some of the valley’s most popular wineries. Restaurant lunch included.
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$140.16
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney with Wildlife Park and River Cruise
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Convenient city hotel pick up in our SUV your PRIVATE fully guided tour ( min. 3 people) to the Blue Mountains World Heritage national park. Please ask for a special price for 4 or more people.
Visiting the Featherdale Wildlife sanctuary for around one hour with all the native Australian animals - Koalas, Kangaroos and more.
Seeing all the Mountains sights- The Grand Canyon, The 3 Sisters,
Echo Point, Katoomba, Leura, Kattomba Falls, Orphan Rock, Cahill Lookout Aboriginal culture, visit Scenicworld to ride the Scenic Railway down to the forest Boardwalk and ride 2 Cablecars ( optional $49),and enjoy a relaxing River Cruise return to Sydney Harbour stepping off nearby the Opera house.
Start about 8am return 5-6 pm ( Please email or phone the day before for hotel pick up time, phone number will appear on your ticket)
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$209.89
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Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
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Cruise through Sydney Harbour in style on board a spacious flagship vessel that departs from Circular Quay and King Street Wharf. Glide by landmarks, including the floodlit Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, and watch the city change colors with the sunset. Then sit down for a 4-course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood. Enjoy the views from your table or the viewing deck, and live music on this 2-hour dinner cruise.
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$90.86
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Blue Mountains Unique Small-Group Day Adventure with Picnic Lunch
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If you take just one day trip from Sydney, make it a journey into the Blue Mountains, stopping at natural wonders such as Echo Point, the Three Sisters, Jamison Valley, and Wentworth Falls. Catered to travelers 18 to 39 years old, this tour includes scenic views, bush walks, a stop for a swim. All national park fees and transportation are also included.
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$76.77
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Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Cruise with Taronga Zoo entry
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Swap a guided tour for the flexibility of exploring Sydney your own way. This 2-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise pass allows you to set your own pace, see the sights, and visit up to five harborside areas, including Circular Quay, Shark Island, Manly, Watsons Bay, and Taronga Zoo. This value-for-money pass also includes tickets for the Taronga Zoo and Sky Safari Gondola.
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$56.35
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Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise
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Explore Sydney aboard a hop-on hop-off Sydney Harbour cruise that stops at top destinations including Circular Quay, Watsons Bay, Manly . Get a great vantage point for photo ops of icons such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Simply jump on and off at as many stops as you like; when you're ready to move on to your next destination, just catch the next boat. Upgrade to include an entrance ticket to Taronga Zoo, another fantastic attraction located on the harbor shores.
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$24.65
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Experience Skyfeast at Sydney Tower
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Soak in 360-degree views as you dine on a delicious buffet lunch or dinner at the Sydney Tower Restaurant's revolving restaurant. From your vantage point high above the streets of Sydney, the views change as the restaurant slowly revolves during your meal. Large picture windows frame iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and, in the distance, the Blue Mountains. Enjoy a lunch, dinner or even a degustation tasting a range of tasty dishes that is sure to please everyone in your party.
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