Top Activities on the Ground in Sydney

Feel the adrenaline rush as you navigate over 100 aerial obstacles Hear the iconic laughter of kookaburras as you swing through the trees Test your limits on a series of high-flying obstacles in the treetops Choose from 4 different courses, each with a variety of challenges Challenge yourself with a fun day out in the great outdoors

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

Sydney’s highlights are spread across the harbor, and covering them on foot can take hours. This guided cycling tour lets you see more in less time while staying active. Pedal past icons such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, along with hidden corners and local favorites, as your guide shares insights into the city’s history and culture.

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.

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.

Discover the breathtaking views and magnificent waterfalls of the Blue Mountains without the crowds by delaying your morning departure from Sydney. Spend the day on guided bushwalks through this UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape, admiring the views from lookout spots. This tour is timed so you miss the worst of the Sydney traffic and linger at the Three Sisters around sunset, after the crowds have disappeared.

Explore The Rocks while investigating a murder Solve 12 story-driven puzzles and clues on your phone Stop and resume whenever you like Great for couples, groups, and curious travelers

Walk beneath the Three Sisters into the Blue Mountains rainforest, with around 3 hours for an independent valley hike. Your guide explains the route and walks with you to the Giant Stairway handover point before you set off. Descend the Giant Stairway, follow Federal Pass towards the valley below Scenic World, then retrace your steps to Echo Point. The guide does not accompany the valley hike. Steep stairs and the demanding climb back require fit, confident walkers. Your guide confirms the return time and meeting point on the day. Rejoin the group for Katoomba Cascades, Cahill's Lookout and Leura, with free time to buy lunch. Water and snacks are included. Transport may be shared with Scenic World guests; hikers skip the rides and Katoomba town lunch stop. Visit order and timings vary. Minibus: fixed meeting-point pickup and Furama Darling Harbour drop-off. Mercedes-Benz: hotel pickup and drop-off within Sydney CBD. Rides and lunch are not included.

Get the whole family exploring Sydney with this fun, interactive quest designed for kids and parents alike. Your smartphone guides young adventurers through exciting challenges, riddles, and discoveries that make sightseeing feel like a real adventure. Each stop brings a new puzzle or fun fact that keeps children engaged while the whole family discovers Sydney's most interesting spots together. The app provides clear directions and age-appropriate challenges. Play at your family's pace — this 1–2 hour adventure is available 24/7. Stop for ice cream, take silly photos, or rest whenever you need to. No rushing, no schedules. Available in 5+ languages.

There’s an art thief on the loose in Sydney! In the role of detective, follow the clues the thief is leaving for you on artwork around the city. Can you outsmart the thief and bring them to justice? In this quest, you'll discover some of Sydney's most unique and inspiring street art. It will make you look at the city in a whole new way.

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.

Uncover the secrets of Sydney’s heritage as you explore The Rocks on this guided walking tour of the historic precinct. Offering amazing views over the Sydney Harbour and the Campbells Cove Wharves, your guide will lead you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards where you’ll discover some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, including Cadman’s Cottage, built in 1816 and the Garrison Church, which dates back to the 1840s.

Sydney's busy roads can make sightseeing tricky. Skip city traffic and combine a ferry ride with admission to Taronga Zoo. Depart from Circular Quay and sail across Sydney Harbour, taking in panoramic views of the skyline along the way. At the zoo, spot koalas and kangaroos, along with wildlife from around the world. Your package includes round-trip ferry transfers, so getting back to the city center couldn't be easier.

Experience the wonder of the wilderness on this full-day private Blue Mountains tour from Sydney. Leave the city lights far behind as you journey into the lush valleys, waterfalls, gorges, mountains, and forests that have shaped life here for tens of thousands of years. You can also opt to add on a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park or swing by Scenic World and take a trip on the cable car.

This is a real-world murder mystery escape game that's played outdoors, on the streets of Sydney. You and your team will take on the roles of detectives leading an investigation. Guided by the Questo app on your phone, you'll visit 12 unique locations and examine the world around you: from statues, to murals, plaques, old inscriptions, or even facades of beautiful architectural masterpiece buildings, to see if you can find any clues and evidence. You'll be hit with puzzles, ciphers, cryptic letters and other challenges that you'll need to solve to gather information about the culprit and save the next victim.

Experience the best of the Blue Mountains with a private guide on this full-day tour. Highlights include Wentworth Falls, Scenic World cableway, Leura's scenic drive, and the iconic Three Sisters at Echo Point. Customize your trip with stops at Katoomba Falls, Boar’s Head, and Cahill’s Lookouts for a personalized adventure.

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your smart device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

Spend a day in a golf lover’s paradise and visit your choice of Sydney’s most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs. Start the day with a chauffeured ride to the club in a Porsche, get ready with exclusive Callaway golf-wear, and hop on board your motorized cart. Admire Pacific Ocean views as you spend the day on the golf course and relax with lunch or a cold drink (own expense) in the luxurious surroundings when your game is through.

Understanding Sydney’s layered history can be difficult without local context, particularly in areas shaped by both Indigenous heritage and European colonies. This guided pub walking tour explores The Rocks, an area with deep cultural significance, through stories connected to its long-standing pubs. Walk between venues with a local guide, enjoy four included drinks, and learn how social gathering places reflected changing communities over time.

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.

Experience the magic of sailing Sydney Harbour—without fighting the crowds on dry land—during a twilight cruise aboard a restored historic tall ship (traditional sailing vessel with rigging). See the city from a new perspective as it lights up for the evening, and sail past must-see landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. While onboard, enjoy an included dinner—saving you from finding a restaurant after the cruise ends.

Take your sightseeing to the next level on a private trike tour of Eastern Sydney. Sit on the back of the trike in a customized seat while your driver-guide takes you to Sydney's top landmarks. See Sydney Harbour and its famous bridge, Kings Cross, and stop to photograph the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Enjoy a full day out exploring both the highlights of the Blue Mountains, the Featherdale Wildlife sanctuary, and finishing with a river cruise ending at the Opera House. Some of the sights you’ll see in the Blue Mountains are the Grand Canyon, The 3 Sisters, Echo Point, and Kootomba Falls (plus more). You’ll see koalas and kangaroos at the sanctuary, and the iconic boat ride to finish the day.