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We compared all 402 experiences in New South Wales so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 402 experiences from AU$ 13 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day Trip
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Most booked
Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day TripFeel the rush on Blue Mountains’ Scenic Railway, meet koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, savor a sit-down lunch, and cruise back to Sydney Harbour: all in one day.
10,151 reviews
4.90★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 260per person
Blue Mountains small group tour from Sydney: Scenic World & zoo
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★Top rated
Blue Mountains small group tour from Sydney: Scenic World & zooSmall group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney featuring Scenic World rides, rainforest walks and Sydney Zoo, returning by ferry to Circular Quay with lunch options.
5,721 reviews
4.94★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:45
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 230AU$ 219per person
Sydney Opera House: Guided Tour & Insider Stories
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Best value
Sydney Opera House: Guided Tour & Insider Stories1-hour guided walking tour inside Sydney Opera House with local guide. Explore theatres, foyers, and architecture. Optional lunch at Opera Bar. Small groups.
4,279 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 50per person

Recommended (7)

Blue Mountains Day Trip: Wildlife, Three Sisters & Scenic World
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Travelers' pick
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Wildlife, Three Sisters & Scenic World
2,684 reviews
4.59★
Duration
10h
fromAU$ 210per person
Sydney The Rocks: Historic Walking Tour & Harbour Bridge Views
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Travelers' pick
Sydney The Rocks: Historic Walking Tour & Harbour Bridge Views
1,801 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m
fromAU$ 50per person
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Scenic World & Harbour Cruise
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Travelers' pick
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Scenic World & Harbour Cruise
1,774 reviews
4.67★
Duration
10h
fromAU$ 105per person
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Scenic World, Three Sisters, Zoo
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Travelers' pick
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Scenic World, Three Sisters, Zoo
1,531 reviews
4.92★
Duration
9h 30m
fromAU$ 265AU$ 212per person
Sydney: Wild Wombat & Kangaroo Day Tour with Waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
Sydney: Wild Wombat & Kangaroo Day Tour with Waterfalls
1,317 reviews
4.98★
Duration
10h 30m
fromAU$ 249per person
Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise with Window Seats
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Travelers' pick
Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise with Window Seats
1,249 reviews
4.19★
Duration
1h 45m
fromAU$ 129per person
Sydney: City Bike Tour with Harbour Bridge & Opera House
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Travelers' pick
Sydney: City Bike Tour with Harbour Bridge & Opera House
1,183 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h–5h
fromAU$ 119per person

Top rated (10)

Jervis Bay: Sea Kayak Tour with Wildlife & Morning Tea
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Travelers' pick
Jervis Bay: Sea Kayak Tour with Wildlife & Morning TeaFeel the salt air as you paddle Jervis Bay’s turquoise waters, spot dolphins or seals, and enjoy morning tea with cake and fruit. Includes all kayak gear.
329 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 149per person
Kayaking Sydney Harbour: Goat Island & Harbour Bridge
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Kayaking Sydney Harbour: Goat Island & Harbour BridgePaddle to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with a local guide, landing on a conservation zone closed to the public. Your National Parks permit is included.
136 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Wed, Fri and Sun
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 125per person
Sydney: Flying Fox Bat Colony Tour & High-Zoom Photography
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Sydney: Flying Fox Bat Colony Tour & High-Zoom PhotographySee 6,000 Australian flying foxes at eye level in Sydney with high-zoom cameras, binoculars and professional guide. Small group, luxury transport from Circular Quay included.
127 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Fri
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 80per person
Hunter Valley: Wine Blending Class & Bottle to Take Home
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Hunter Valley: Wine Blending Class & Bottle to Take HomeWine blending class at McCaffrey's Estate in Hunter Valley. Create and bottle your own red wine blend, learn from educators, taste as you blend. Groups of 2–14, adults 18+.
104 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 127per person
Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: 4 Venues & Lunch
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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: 4 Venues & LunchByron Bay brewery and distillery tour with tastings at 4 venues, guided paddles, lunch included, and hotel pickup. 15–20 drinks, 6 hours, small groups.
100 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
11:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 229per person
Hunter Valley Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch from Sydney
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Travelers' pick
Hunter Valley Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch from SydneyWake up early for Sydney Fish Market, breakfast by the Hawkesbury, and chef-prepared tastings at Hunter Valley wineries: includes pickup, lunch, and local guide.
800 reviews
4.99★
Duration
11h–12h
Mon and WedLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 277per person
Sydney nature tour with koalas and kangaroos: Private guide
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Sydney nature tour with koalas and kangaroos: Private guidePrivate tour of Sydney's wildlife and bushland with a professional guide and driver, air-conditioned SUV, complimentary photos.
374 reviews
4.99★
Duration
11h–12h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 604per person
Byron Bay brewery and distillery tastings afternoon session
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Byron Bay brewery and distillery tastings afternoon sessionStart at 2pm for guided tastings across two breweries and a distillery in Byron Bay, with 10-15 drinks included, transport and hotel pickup.
104 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h 30m
Tue–Sun
14:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 169per person
Sydney: Harbour Bridge, Bondi & Coastal Walk with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Sydney: Harbour Bridge, Bondi & Coastal Walk with Local GuideSydney tour covering Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. Includes transport, water, and live commentary. Private hotel pickup available.
458 reviews
4.98★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 249per person
Sydney Newtown: Street Art & Food Tour with 4 Tastings
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Sydney Newtown: Street Art & Food Tour with 4 TastingsWalk King Street's street art and sample 4 multicultural cuisines in Newtown, Sydney. Includes craft beer tasting, photos, and local guide. 3 hours.
147 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
Wed and Sun
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 93per person

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Wine Tasting in Riverina: Regional Styles, No Jargon
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Wine Tasting in Riverina: Regional Styles, No JargonTaste 1–6 wines at a Riverina cellar door overlooking Cocoparra National Park, 10 minutes from Griffith.
25 reviews
4.84★
Duration
45m
start times · Mon–Sat
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 13per person
Ivanhoe Wines Cellar Door: Seated Tasting & Vineyard Views
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Ivanhoe Wines Cellar Door: Seated Tasting & Vineyard ViewsSeated wine tasting at Ivanhoe Wines cellar door in Hunter Valley. 45 minutes with knowledgeable hosts, boutique wines, water included. Book your time.
156 reviews
4.92★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 15per person
Pokolbin Wine Tasting: Handcrafted Hunter Valley Wines
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Pokolbin Wine Tasting: Handcrafted Hunter Valley WinesTaste handcrafted wines at McCaffrey's Estate in Pokolbin with a live guide who shares vineyard stories and teaches you how to swirl, sniff and sip.
21 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 18per person
Cryptic Clues Tour The Rocks Sydney: Solve 13 Clues
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Cryptic Clues Tour The Rocks Sydney: Solve 13 CluesSolve 13 cryptic clues through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest streets, using a web app to uncover the Captain's Ship location, walk hidden alleyways.
13 reviews
4.15★
Duration
1h 30m–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromAU$ 22per person
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tasting Boutique Experience
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Travelers' pick
Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tasting Boutique ExperienceTaste handcrafted wines and artisan cheeses at McCaffrey's Estate, a family-owned Hunter Valley vineyard, while learning how to swirl, sniff and sip from a live guide.
59 reviews
4.86★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 23per person
Sydney cryptic clues trail: Solve 15 hidden secrets
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Sydney cryptic clues trail: Solve 15 hidden secretsSolve 15 cryptic clues on a self-guided trail through Sydney's hidden streets, speakeasies and street art using a web app: no guide, just your team and the city's secrets.
23 reviews
4.78★
Duration
1h 30m–3h
Every dayFree cancellationfromAU$ 25per person
Sydney Tower Eye Ticket: 360° Views & Opera House
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Travelers' pick
Sydney Tower Eye Ticket: 360° Views & Opera HouseSydney Tower Eye observation deck at 820 feet with 360° views of Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Blue Mountains. Includes digital photo pass and café access.
560 reviews
4.15★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
40
Free cancellationfromAU$ 29per person
Norfolk Island Airport Transfer & Island Orientation Tour
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Norfolk Island Airport Transfer & Island Orientation TourAirport pickup on Norfolk Island with return accommodation transfer and a 3-hour guided island orientation covering history, culture and local life.
13 reviews
4.62★
Duration
5m–45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromAU$ 30per person
Sydney Razor Gang True Crime Tour: 1920s-30s gangster history
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Sydney Razor Gang True Crime Tour: 1920s-30s gangster historyWalk Sydney's streets through the Razor Gang Wars of the 1920s-30s with a knowledgeable guide retracing speakeasy raids.
69 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Fri and Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 34per person
Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Walking Tour
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Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Walking TourNewcastle's crime history on a 90-minute guided walk. Visit real crime scenes, hear untold stories. Flat terrain with optional stairs. Small groups, wheelchair accessible.
237 reviews
4.73★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except Monday and Wednesday
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 34per person

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3 Day Surf and Stay in Byron Bay: Learn to Surf
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New
3 Day Surf and Stay in Byron Bay: Learn to SurfLearn to surf at Byron Bay's best break with two group lessons, stay two nights at Drifter Byron Bay hostel.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 339per person
Mudgee walking tour: Colonial secrets and hidden history
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Mudgee walking tour: Colonial secrets and hidden historyOne-hour walking tour of Mudgey led by local guides whose families have lived here since the 1850s, uncovering Indigenous heritage, colonial scandals.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 25per person
The Rocks Historical Walking Tour: Sydney's Colonial Origins
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The Rocks Historical Walking Tour: Sydney's Colonial OriginsWalk The Rocks with a local guide through Sydney's oldest streets and colonial sites: Cadmans Cottage, Foundation Park, Observatory Hill.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 92per person
Sydney: Private Aboriginal Helicopter & Cultural Ceremony
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New
Sydney: Private Aboriginal Helicopter & Cultural CeremonyAboriginal helicopter charter over Sydney with Welcome to Country ceremony, native morning tea, and storytelling. 35–45 min flights from Mascot helibase.
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromAU$ 3,563per person
Chardonnay Tasting Hunter Valley: 5 wines and estate snacks
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Chardonnay Tasting Hunter Valley: 5 wines and estate snacksTaste five Hunter Valley Chardonnays at Winmark Wines with sparkling water, almonds, apricots and estate olives. Your tasting fee is redeemable with a three-bottle purchase.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide EN · DAFree cancellationfromAU$ 15per person
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New South Wales at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day Trip, AU$ 260 (10h, 4.90★ · 10,151).
  • Top rated: Blue Mountains small group tour from Sydney: Scenic World & zoo, AU$ 219 (10h, 4.94★ · 5,721).
  • Best value: Sydney Opera House: Guided Tour & Insider Stories, AU$ 50 (1h, 4.73★ · 4,279).

Of the 402 experiences: 373 with free cancellation, 326 with instant confirmation, 153 with hotel pickup and 239 bookable last-minute.

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