All New South Wales Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 8

Discover Sydney’s most infamous crime scenes and learn about its chilling past on this leisurely walking tour. The saying “Truth is stranger than fiction” plays out as you hear Sydney’s most terrifying tales, walk through its neighborhoods, and visit the sites of its true crimes. Your guide provides fascinating facts about the city’s dark history.

No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to the Sydney Opera House, the city’s most famous building. And what better to do when visiting the Sydney Opera House than to spend a pleasant evening inside enjoying an opera performance. Before the performance or at interval, enjoy drinks within the Sydney Opera House Northern or Southern Foyer Bar, where you can admire stunning views across Sydney Harbour - drinks can be purchased on the night and are not included in the performance ticket price.

Lunch with 360 degree views! Cruise Sydney Harbour onboard flagship super-cruiser MV Sydney 2000. Enjoy stunning views from the upper dining deck as you enjoy your 2 or 3 course a la carte lunch with attentive service and optional guranteed window seating.

Breathe in the fresh air of the Cumberland State Forest from up high Escape the hustle and bustle of the city on a quick forest retreat Stay safe with top-notch gear and the guidance of your instructors Feel the thrill of walking among the lush canopy of Pennant Hills

Explore Sydney's highlights on a comfortable bus tour with a live guide who provides insights into the city's landmarks and history. See iconic sites like the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach while capturing memorable moments at carefully chosen photo stops. Get local tips and advice from your guide for the rest of your trip.

Discover Sydney Harbour your way with the flexible hop-on hop-off ferry pass. Cruise between must-see destinations like Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and Manly—all while enjoying unbeatable views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park from the water. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can hop on and off as often as you like. Stay longer at the spots you love, skip the ones you don’t, and set your own pace. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating ensures a comfortable ride—rain or shine. Want to dive deeper into the city’s stories? Optional geo-tagged smartphone commentary is available in seven languages, letting you tune in when you’re curious and tune out when you’d rather just enjoy the moment. No live guides, no fixed schedule—just Sydney, on your terms.

Explore Orange’s renowned Canobolas and Nashdale wine region with a hop-on hop-off winery shuttle. Departing from the Orange Visitor Information Centre, the service operates on scheduled clockwise loops, visiting popular cellar doors including Philip Shaw, Ross Hill, Macquariedale, See Saw, Rowlee, Printhie and De Salis. Enjoy wine tastings, vineyard views and relaxed dining experiences without the need for a designated driver. Choose your preferred wineries, hop on and off throughout the day, and travel comfortably between stops with return transport included.

During migration season, humpback whales travel the coastline around Sydney—but to maximize your chances of spotting them, you need to venture out into open water. On this express whale-watching cruise, sail past Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and into the open waters of the Pacific. Once out at sea, keep your eyes peeled as the crew helps you spot pods of whales swimming around the boat.

Between May and November, take to the water to see migrating humpback whales off the coast of Port Stephens. Find a comfortable spot on board your cruise vessel, grab a drink (own expense), listen to the live commentary, and look out for breaching, slapping, or rolling humpbacks. Also, keep an eye out for dolphins, which can often be seen in the same area.

Evening shows at the Sydney Opera House draw big crowds, making it hard to explore the landmark itself before performances begin. This skip-the-line experience gives you early access with an exclusive guided tour to learn about the building’s design and history. Afterwards, settle in for a two-course dinner with wine at either Bennelong or Midden restaurant.

Hop on board a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise for a comprehensive, yet speedy introduction, to all of Sydney's waterfront landmarks. Keep your camera handy for great photo ops of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and admire pretty harborside suburbs such as Point Piper and Balmain. It’s the perfect sightseeing tour for first-timers and those short on time, plus you can enjoy being out on the water instead of inside a tour bus. With a central departure point at Circular Quay, you are perfectly positioned for sightseeing nearby.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Sydney Harbour. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like!

Be immersed in the beauty of the UNESCO–listed Blue Mountains National Park for a day. During this day trip from Sydney, go off the beaten track while exploring magnificent valleys, rivers, and gorges with an expert guide. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park en route, then hike in the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains and take in the views from several lookouts. Round-trip hotel transfers are included for your convenience.

We offer the best way to discover the legendary city of Sydney. On two electric wheels! Sydney has a great bicycle network but it can be hard to navigate using Google Maps. Our self guided tour gives you clear and safe directions for every step on the tour. In fact the Sydney tour has more than 400 custom directions so you can relax, ride and listen. The tours suit either a single day or multi-day adventure based on a loop format. You can join the tour at any point in the loop, you just need to follow the directions in a clockwise direction. All you need are your headphones and a rented ebike from either Lime or Hello Bike share. You can visit points of interest at your own choosing and swap ebikes any time you like. You are not locked into a set time frame and will cover vastly more ground on our tour than with any other tour company. Our tour is perfect for solo travellers or groups.

See Australia's largest bat colony in action when you book this exciting experience from Sydney. Witness their impressive 3-foot (1-meter) wingspan and playful antics as they soar beside you. This exclusive experience offers the chance to encounter wild endangered Australian bats up close, with high-zoom cameras provided to capture photos.

Discover the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, the largest moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, while visiting Port Stephens. Instructors get you set up, teach you different sandboarding techniques, and supervise your experience. With everything provided for you, from transport to equipment, all you have to worry about is having fun.

Discover the best of Sydney and The Rocks on a single tour! Historical small-group guided tour (limited to 16 guests). Embark on a captivating journey through 60,000 years of history with our expert guides. Delve deep into the heart of Sydney's rich and complex past on this immersive walking tour. Led by seasoned guides with over a decade of expertise, you'll uncover the fascinating tales behind iconic landmarks and the hidden secrets of Sydney's historic districts. From the vibrant energy of the City of Sydney to the charming cobblestone lanes of The Rocks, experience the city like never before. Our knowledgeable guides will bring the past to life, sharing stories of Indigenous wisdom, convict struggles, and pioneering triumphs that shaped the Sydney we know today.

The world’s most beautiful harbour deserves the very best cruise to experience it. Choose from two spectacular options, the Harbour Experience aboard our premier sightseeing fleet or, enhance your cruise with the Premium Harbour Experience to enjoy a house beverage of your choice and a Cheese & Charcuterie board to share, as you cruise by the majestic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and other top sights on this 1.5 hour cruise. Listen to commentary straight from your smartphone, relax into your seat or choose to venture up to the upper open-air deck as you marvel at the beauty of Sydney Harbour.

Book a table for a 2-course 1.5-hour or a 3-course 3-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour. Pass Sydney's famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as your boat glides along the water. Your sit-down dining experience includes attentive service for your selected 2 or 3-course lunch. A variety of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes are served as you take in the sights. Upgrade when booking to guarantee a window seat.

Most harbor cruises focus on modern vessels, making it easy to miss Sydney’s maritime heritage. This afternoon sailing experience offers a different perspective aboard a historic tall ship on Sydney Harbour. Learn about traditional sailing and the ship’s history as you cruise past landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, and Fort Denison. Enjoy open-deck views for photography, and choose whether to climb the mast for an added thrill (own expense).

Don't waste precious vacation time juggling with your luggage or queuing for a taxi – pre-book a reliable private arrival transfer instead. When your cruise ship docks in Sydney, your driver will meet you at your Sydney cruise port terminal, help with your luggage and drive you to your Sydney CBD hotel in a luxury Sedan or minivan. All you have to do is sit back and relax!

Wine lovers who don’t have a lot of time for a full-day wineries tour will love this short hosted wine-tasting session right in the heart of Sydney. Choose between the 30 and 45-minute tasting sessions, conveniently located at a cellar door in The Rocks historic area. Sample rare, decades-old wines and learn more about the wineries that produce them.

Explore Eden at your own pace with our convenient E-Bike and Mountain Bike hire, ideally situated at the Port of Eden. Perfect for cruise ship guests and adventurers alike, our bikes provide a wonderful opportunity for self-guided exploration on two wheels. Take a leisurely ride to Aslings Beach, Lake Cuarlo, take in the views from Rotary Lookout. Our range of bikes cater to all levels of adventure.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise around Sydney Harbour accompanied by high tea and sparkling wine. Admire clear views of iconic landmarks such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and the city skyline during your 1.5-hour scenic sightseeing cruise while savoring an assortment of sweet and savory items, including finger sandwiches, blinis, scones, and petit fours.