Jervis Bay & Kangaroo Valley: Private Day Trip from Sydney

Driving South: Kiama's 30-Meter Blowhole & Jervis Bay Dolphins

You drive from Sydney to three distinct stops (Kiama's massive blowhole, Jervis Bay's beaches and optional dolphin cruise, and the quiet valleys of Kangaroo Valley) with a private vehicle, guide, and all transport handled. Lunch is on you in Huskisson, but everything else (pickup, driving, entry views, coffee) is included. The route back crosses the Sea Cliff Bridge and stops at Bald Hill before returning to Sydney in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kiama, Jervis Bay, and Kangaroo Valley

• Visit Kiama Blowhole
• Lunch at Huskisson marina
• Optional dolphin-watching cruise
• Visit Kangaroo Valley and Hampden Bridge
• Drive Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge
• Stop at Bald Hill Lookout

The experience

Driving south from Sydney, you leave the city behind in the first hour and the landscape starts to open up: the coast appears, then the road curves toward Kiama. The Kiama Blowhole is your first real stop, and it's worth the wait. Water shoots up to 30 meters when the swell is right, spray catching the light, the whole thing formed from basalt that's been sitting there for 260 million years. It's the largest blowhole of its kind in the world, which sounds like marketing until you're actually standing there watching the ocean force itself through a crack in the rock.

From Kiama you head to Jervis Bay, pulling into Huskisson for lunch at the marina. The water here is so clear it almost doesn't look real: white sand, dolphins moving through it most days. If you want to go further, there's an optional dolphin-watching cruise (extra cost) that leaves from the marina. Depending on the season you might see whales too, moving through on their migration. The boat has room to move around, so you're not stuck in a seat the whole time. Your guide knows the timing, knows which days are better for spotting, and handles all of that. You just show up and watch.

Inland from the coast, Kangaroo Valley shifts the whole mood. Rolling hills, green valleys, the kind of quiet that makes you realize how much noise Sydney is. The Hampden Bridge sits there (wooden, a suspension bridge, the last one of its kind left in Australia), and the village around it is small enough that you can walk it in an afternoon. There's a café, some local shops, the kind of place where time moves differently. Your driver knows where to stop and how long you need.

The drive back takes you along the Grand Pacific Drive, which is genuinely one of the better coastal roads you'll take. The Sea Cliff Bridge crosses right out over the water (photographers love it, it's been in car ads), and from there you swing up to Bald Hill Lookout for a last view of the Illawarra region spreading out below. Then it's the drive back to Sydney, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi if you need it, water and coffee whenever. The whole thing is 10 hours door to door, but the 5 hours 15 minutes of actual driving is split across the day so it doesn't feel like one long haul.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Sydney.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• bottled water.
• complimentary coffee and tea.
• guide with local knowledge.
• stops at Kiama Blowhole, Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley, Sea Cliff Bridge, and Bald Hill Lookout.
• specialized infant seats available upon request. Lunch in Huskisson and the optional dolphin-watching cruise are not included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (under 8)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by King of Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see three different landscapes (coast, marine life, and valley) in one day without driving yourself or piecing together separate bookings. The private vehicle and guide handle all the logistics and timing, which is what makes fitting Kiama, Jervis Bay, and Kangaroo Valley into a single trip possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 8).

How far is Jervis Bay from Sydney?

About 2.5 to 3 hours' drive south, depending on traffic leaving the city.

Is the dolphin cruise included or extra?

The cruise is optional and costs extra. Lunch in Huskisson is also on your own. The tour includes transport and guide only.

Can I see whales on this tour?

Whales pass through Jervis Bay during their annual migration season. If you book the optional dolphin cruise, your guide will advise on timing and likelihood.

Is the Hampden Bridge walk included?

Yes, you stop at Kangaroo Valley and can visit the historic Hampden Bridge and walk the village. Time to explore is built into the itinerary.

What's included in the transport?

Private vehicle, WiFi on board, bottled water, air conditioning, and complimentary coffee or tea.

What happens if the blowhole isn't active on the day I visit?

The blowhole's spray depends on swell conditions. Your guide will know the forecast and can adjust timing or explain what you're seeing, but you'll still visit the site.