Top New South Wales Outdoor Activities

Experience the Blue Mountains in VIP style. We refuse to compromise on quality, offering a premium journey that stands out from standard large bus tours. Luxury Mercedes-Benz Transport: Travel in comfort aboard our modern Sprinter. Spacious seating and powerful air-conditioning, far superior to crowded coaches. True Small Group (Max 18): We strictly limit group size for a personalized experience — more time exploring, less time waiting. All-Inclusive Value: Your Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass is fully included. Skip the ticket lines and jump straight into the adventure! Exclusive Views: Beyond the Three Sisters, we take you to hidden gems like Cahill’s Lookout and Katoomba Cascades for crowd-free panoramic photos. Responsible Travel: The Blue Mountains is a World Heritage park. Its wildlife is wild and protected — feeding or touching wildlife is not permitted on our tours. Thoughtful Service: Complimentary bottled water and Sydney CBD hotel pickup/drop-off.

Stockton Beach in Port Stephens is part of the Worimi National Park and renowned for its towering white sand dunes. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transport to the dunes by 4WD and spend as long as you like sandboarding with an unlimited pass. Shuttle buses leave regularly so you can arrive and leave at a time that suits you.

Discover the wonders of Blue Mountains National Park on a group tour featuring bush walks and a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park. Take in stunning views of the iconic Three Sisters at Echo Point, stroll through lush rainforests near Wentworth Falls, and explore the scenic Jamison Valley—all guided by an expert with a deep appreciation for the area. This is a great opportunity to connect with Australia’s natural beauty without the hassle of driving yourself.

Escape bustling Sydney for the great outdoors on a small group day trip to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride in deluxe transportation aboard a Mercedes-Benz or mini bus from Sydney, with your guide handling all logistics and driving. Enjoy the world’s steepest railway ride at Scenic World, beautiful mountain highlights, and unforgettable encounters with Australian wildlife including koalas and kangaroos. Your tour concludes with a relaxing, scenic Parramatta River ferry ride (own expense) back to Sydney.

Spotting dolphins from land is exciting, but kayaking alongside them is a truly special experience. From Byron Bay, journey along the waters of Cape Byron Marine Park as your local guide leads you to locations that maximize your chances of seeing bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat—you might even catch a glimpse of whales and sea turtles, too.

Escape the crowds on land and embark on a evening cruise from Circular Quay. Savor a buffet dinner as the sun sets over Sydney Harbour and take in such sights as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Royal Botanic Gardens while the sun dips into the water. Perfect for families, couples, friends, and solo travelers, this relaxed cruise is an all-in-one experience—dining, sightseeing, and photography—perfectly timed to capture Sydney at its most beautiful.

Join a morning or afternoon excursion to Manly to snorkel in the calm waters of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. Just a short hop from Sydney, see diverse marine life on a guided snorkeling tour from Shelly Beach. After a swim test, your guide leads your small group into the water from the beach, so you can snorkel with confidence. Also stroll along the headland for great Northern Beaches views.

Many whale-watching tours head straight into open water, but this cruise begins in Sydney Harbour, where you can enjoy breakfast or a barbecue lunch (depending on the option selected). After your meal, sail past sights such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge en route to the Pacific Ocean, in search of migrating humpback and southern right whales. A naturalist guide provides live commentary along the way, and helps you spot marine life.

Guided by a passionate hiker and photographer who has spent a lifetime in the Blue Mountains, this small-group day tour from Sydney goes where the tour buses don't. In a group of no more than 10, walk into the bush and find wild kangaroos grazing in Megalong Valley, then take real trails to lookouts most tours never reach. Want to push further on a longer, steeper stretch? You can. Want the shorter, easier path to the same view? You can do that too, and the group meets back up on the other side. Lunch is a proper Aussie pie with salad from Mountain High Pies, an award-winning Blue Mountains bakery, with around 20 varieties including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. As dusk falls at Echo Point, enjoy a twilight spread of Shiraz, Brie and Danish Blue cheese, crackers, hummus and Australian sweets while Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos dive off the escarpment to roost. Included, not an upsell. Roughly 10 hours door to door, this is a tour for those seeking some soft adventure in nature.

Maximize your chances of seeing humpback whales by joining this tour from Byron Bay, led by a marine biologist. Head for areas that the whales are known to pass through as they migrate in winter (June–November), watch them as they majestically breach, and listen to them sing by using an underwater hydrophone.

Learning to surf on your own means guessing at technique and trying to access equipment—difficult to arrange on vacation. Book a small-group lesson at Bondi Beach with a local instructor to cover surf and safety basics, warm-up, paddling, catching waves, and standing up. All the gear is included, so you can turn up and get straight in the water.

Explore the Blue Mountains the easy way on a full-day group tour from Sydney. It’s an action-packed trip with spectacular views, railway and cable car rides, forest walks, and wildlife encounters at Sydney Zoo. See much more than you could touring independently. This thorough tour appeals to travelers with many interests. Return to Sydney’s Circular Quay by ferry in time for dinner in the city.

Enjoy a full-day visit to the Blue Mountains from Sydney. Your tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed park visits highlights including the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, and the Jamison Valley. En route, stop at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park to see native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos and koalas that you may not get a chance to see in the wild.

Get out of the city and into the wild on this small-group tour with guaranteed sightings of wildlife. Visit viewing platforms, national parks with waterfalls, and other areas to get up close to charming wombats and kangaroos in their natural habitat. You also enjoy several Australian snacks throughout the day including meat pies and a delicious dinner at a historic pub.

Combine sightseeing with meal plans on this sunset dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Relax as soon as you step on board, and take in the city from a unique and romantic perspective. Pass highlights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a 3-course à la carte meal, or upgrade to a 4-course option if you choose. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, like an anniversary or birthday.

See Sydney Harbour the way it's meant to be seen: From the water. This lunch cruise passes by such world-famous sites as the Sydney Opera House as well as such hidden gems as secluded beaches and sandstone cliffs. On board, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch plus dessert with tea and coffee.

Make the most of your visit to the Blue Mountains with this comprehensive day tour from Sydney that bundles multiple top attractions. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters from Echo Point; glide above the rainforest on the Scenic Skyway; and explore the rainforest on a guided walk. Afterward, visit Sydney Zoo and get a free photo with a koala before capping off the day with ferry ride under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth wherever you like by hopping off the bus to explore. Experience the city’s most noteworthy attractions at your own pace.

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.

Opt for a unique experience in the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a night hike that reveals the natural phenomena of glowworms—and includes a visit to a cave to maximize your chances of spotting them. Plus, exploring after dark allows you to hike in cooler temperatures and lets you escape the crowds that populate the national park during the day.

Located on the shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Taronga Zoo is home to thousands of fascinating animals, including Australian natives such as the koala, kangaroo, and platypus. Check the schedule for daily keeper presentations, or book an animal encounter or guided tour (own expense) for a more in-depth experience.

With spaced-out highlights and an overwhelming mix of transport options, it can be hard to cover the best of Sydney on your own—especially if you're short on time. Keep things simple with this guided tour—with private and small-group options—and maximize your day with an itinerary that checks off plenty in one seamless experience. From the comfort of a private vehicle, visit The Rocks, Bondi Beach, and Watson’s Bay, and enjoy time to linger at sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The coast off Port Stephens often sees whales and dolphins pass by, although they can be challenging to spot from the land. Get closer to the action by setting out onto the open ocean with this wildlife-watching cruise. Learn about whales and dolphins from commentary aboard the catamaran and benefit from their experienced eyes to better spot any nearby creatures.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and this tour from Sydney gives you a taste. Alongside a private guide, visit several locations that showcase the land, animals, and indigenous people of Australia. You'll zoom up mountains, stroll beaches, relax by a waterfall, and meet Australian wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils.