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Top Things to Do in New South Wales

We compared all 305 experiences in New South Wales so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Sydney to Wollongong: Tandem Skydive Over Beach with Pickup
Sydney to Wollongong: Tandem Skydive Over Beach with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (87)4hYou’ll feel every nerve as you suit up for your tandem skydive over North Wollongong Beach, freefalling from 15,000 feet with a pro instructor by your side. Take in wild views of Southern Sydney beaches before landing right on the sand. Transfers from Sydney make it easy to jump straight into adventure—just bring your courage (and maybe a friend who’ll laugh with you).Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 405View ›
Batemans Bay: Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour with Farmers
Batemans Bay: Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour with Farmers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (85)2hYou’ll paddle calm waters with local oyster farmers in Batemans Bay, taste oysters fresh from the Clyde River, and learn about farming techniques firsthand. Expect laughter over shucked shells and quiet moments drifting past working farms—plus plenty of time to ask questions or just float and take it all in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 139View ›
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip Sydney with Mercedes & Flexible Stops
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip Sydney with Mercedes & Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (82)9hYou’ll start your private Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with flexible stops—maybe feeding kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park or grabbing coffee in Glenbrook village. With your local guide leading the way in a comfy Mercedes V-Class, explore peaceful rainforests near Wentworth Falls and time your visit to see the Three Sisters glowing at sunset. It’s relaxed, personal, never rushed—the kind of day that lingers long after you’re home.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −80%fromAU$ 450View ›
Sydney: Bondi Beach Tour & Harbour Cruise with Lunch
Sydney: Bondi Beach Tour & Harbour Cruise with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (81)7hYou’ll step through Sydney’s oldest streets in The Rocks, watch surfers at Bondi Beach, and glide right past icons like the Opera House on your Sydney sightseeing tour and harbour cruise combo. With local stories, time to wander or dip your toes in sand, plus lunch onboard with views that stay with you long after—this day is more than just ticking off sights.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromAU$ 255View ›
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries & Gin Distillery
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries & Gin Distillery★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (80)6h 30mYou’ll taste Hunter Valley’s signature wines straight from boutique cellars, pair them with local cheese and chocolate, and enjoy a leisurely lunch overlooking vineyards. With friendly guides who know everyone by name and a comfy ride (pickup included), it’s less tour bus, more road trip with new friends—and plenty of stories along the way.Free cancellation-5%fromAU$ 284View ›
Sydney: Night Bus Tour with Opera House & Harbour Views
Sydney: Night Bus Tour with Opera House & Harbour Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (80)1h 30mYou’ll see Sydney’s skyline glow from an open-top bus, with live stories from your guide and photo stops at places like Milsons Point and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Feel the city shift after dark as you pass landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge—there’s something quietly electric about it all.Free cancellationKids −18%fromAU$ 69View ›
Sydney Opera House, Bondi & Manly: Private Day Tour
Sydney Opera House, Bondi & Manly: Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (80)8hYou’ll feel Sydney’s pulse on this private day trip: walk beside the Opera House, cross Harbour Bridge with your guide’s stories ringing in your ears, dip your toes at Bondi Beach and soak up Manly’s relaxed charm. Expect laughter, salt air, unexpected details—and maybe a new favorite view you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationfromAU$ 625View ›
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters
Blue Mountains Day Tour: Zoo, Scenic World & Three Sisters★★★★★★★★★★ 4.03 (79)9h–10hYou start with morning tea and the Three Sisters at Echo Point, then move through Sydney Zoo (or a nature walk, depending on your package), Scenic World's three rides and rainforest walkway, and the village of Leura. A second lookout and flexible return — bus or optional river ferry — round out the day. The Scenic World Unlimited Discovery Pass and zoo entry are included in most packages, which is what makes the full itinerary possible in one outing.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the main Blue Mountains highlights — the Three Sisters, Scenic World, and a wildlife encounter — without arranging separate transport and tickets; the three package options let you customize around whether you want the zoo or a nature walk, which is what keeps the day flexible and not overstuffed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 92View ›
Sydney Beaches Trike Tour: Bondi, Coogee & La Perouse Ride
Sydney Beaches Trike Tour: Bondi, Coogee & La Perouse Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (76)1h 55m–2hYou’ll feel Sydney’s energy up close on this trike tour from Bondi Beach through Coogee to La Perouse. Expect salty air, laughs with your local guide, helmet hair (it happens), plus hotel pickup and live commentary along some of Australia’s most iconic coastline.Free cancellationfromAU$ 225View ›
Sydney Beaches Helicopter Tour: Opera House & Harbour Views
Sydney Beaches Helicopter Tour: Opera House & Harbour Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (76)30mYou’ll fly over Sydney’s famous beaches and landmarks on this 30-minute helicopter tour with hotel pickup included. Feel the rush as Bondi and Coogee pass beneath you, catch unique views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and hear local stories from your pilot along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 375View ›
Sydney Underwater Scooter Tour: Gordon's Bay Marine Life
Sydney Underwater Scooter Tour: Gordon's Bay Marine Life★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (75)2hYou'll ride a motorized water scooter for 90 minutes across Gordon's Bay, moving through schools of fish at your own pace while an instructor guides you through basic technique. All equipment—scooter, wetsuit, snorkel gear—is provided, and the tour works for swimmers of any experience level as long as you're comfortable in water. You avoid the effort of kicking to stay afloat and see more of the bay in less time than a standard snorkel would allow.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Gordon's Bay without the effort of constant kicking and see more marine life in less time than snorkeling alone allows—the scooter does the work, so you can focus on the fish and the bay itself.Free cancellationfromAU$ 450View ›
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour with Featherdale & Scenic World
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour with Featherdale & Scenic World★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (74)8h–10hYou’ll step into wild air at Lincoln’s Rock, feed wallabies at Featherdale Wildlife Park, stroll through Leura village for lunch (bakery smells included), and ride deep into forest at Scenic World—all with flexible hotel pickup and a guide who actually knows every shortcut. Expect silence on cliff edges and laughter over lamington crumbs.Free cancellationKids −33%fromAU$ 459View ›
Hunter Valley: Helicopter Flight Over Vineyards & Gardens
Hunter Valley: Helicopter Flight Over Vineyards & Gardens★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (73)10mYou’ll lift off from Cessnock Aerodrome for a quick but memorable helicopter flight over Hunter Valley’s vineyards and gardens, with a friendly local pilot guiding you past landmarks like Broken Back Range and Cypress Lakes Golf Course. Expect big views packed into ten minutes — plus pickup options available if you need them — and leave with your senses buzzing.Free cancellationLikely to sell outInfants freefromAU$ 110View ›
Gin & Rum Tasting at Husk Farm Distillery, Australia
Gin & Rum Tasting at Husk Farm Distillery, Australia★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (73)1hA guided tour of Husk Farm Distillery in Australia's Tweed Valley, where you taste three Ink Gin varieties and three Husk Rum expressions with a welcome drink and walk through the gardens to smell and pick native botanicals. The distillery operates as a farm-to-bottle producer, and the guide explains the geology and sustainability practices that shape the spirits. All tastings and samples are included, and a 10% retail discount applies to purchases after the tour.Is it for me?The tour is a steady walk and stand, with time in the gardens and the tasting room—book this if you have a free afternoon and want to understand how the land shapes what's in the glass, not just taste through a flight.Free cancellationBest valuefromAU$ 49View ›
Sydney: Taronga Zoo & Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off 2-Day Cruise
Sydney: Taronga Zoo & Harbour Hop-On Hop-Off 2-Day Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.31 (72)4h–16hYou get two full days of ferry access to six Sydney Harbour precincts, one day inside Taronga Zoo with its keeper talks and bird show, and recorded commentary for the cruise. No separate bookings, no timing stress — just board when you arrive and move at your own pace between the zoo, the beaches and the islands.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the zoo and Sydney Harbour without arranging separate tickets and ferries — the two-day pass and included zoo entry take the planning out of moving between them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromAU$ 89View ›
Private wine tour Southern Highlands: Boutique wineries, no group
Private wine tour Southern Highlands: Boutique wineries, no group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (72)6hA private wine tour in the Southern Highlands for up to 4 people with a guide who has lived in Bowral for years and takes you to smaller producers instead of the crowded circuit. Peter arranges the route around your pace and appetite, mixing wineries with local lunch spots and scenic stops; half-day options are available on request.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling in a small group (up to 4 people) and want to taste at wineries where someone knows the producers — the personal connection is what makes the cellar master spend time with you instead of moving to the next group. The fixed small size and the guide's local roots are what unlock a day that feels like a friend showing you around, not a transaction.Free cancellationfromAU$ 245View ›
Sydney Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking: Guided Eco Tour & Morning Tea
Sydney Middle Harbour Sea Kayaking: Guided Eco Tour & Morning Tea★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (70)4hYou paddle a sheltered Middle Harbour route with a local guide, learning about native wildlife and Garigal National Park's edges as you go. Morning tea happens at a quiet beach stop halfway through. The pace is relaxed, the water is protected, and the whole tour takes three to four hours from Spit Bridge. You leave knowing the city's least-crowded waterway and without having to plan transport, safety briefings, or where to stop.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Sydney's quieter side without arranging their own transport, safety training, or knowing where to stop—the fixed route and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to paddle and pay attention.Free cancellationfromAU$ 165View ›
Snorkeling at Clovelly Beach, Sydney: 90 minutes with a guide
Snorkeling at Clovelly Beach, Sydney: 90 minutes with a guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (70)1h 30mA 90-minute snorkeling tour at Clovelly Beach in Sydney led by a certified guide who navigates the kelp forests and reefs based on current marine activity, pointing out blue gropers, mado fish and other species while taking photos of you underwater. Equipment—mask, snorkel, fins and optional flotation aids—is provided. Basic swimming ability and the ability to swim 100 meters and float unaided for 60 minutes are required; the tour may move to Little Bay Beach if visibility is poor.Is it for me?The 90-minute window fits a free afternoon without dominating it, leaving time for lunch or a walk along the coast before or after. Book this if you can swim 100 meters and float unaided for an hour; if you can't, the operator's private tours are built for non-swimmers instead.Free cancellationfromAU$ 98View ›
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise: 25,000 Humpbacks Migration
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise: 25,000 Humpbacks Migration★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (68)2h 30mNewcastle Whale Watching Cruise is a 2.5–3 hour guided ocean voyage from Newcastle, Australia, where you board NOVA Cruises to watch over 25,000 humpback whales migrating along the coastline, plus dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds. The tour includes a bonus harbour and outer beach pass, complimentary morning and afternoon tea, and live English-language commentary from the crew. Fully heated and air-conditioned with indoor and outdoor viewing areas.Is it for me?The live English commentary means you understand what you're watching as it happens, so the migration becomes a story instead of just a view—suited to anyone who wants to learn while they watch, not just stand and look.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 95View ›
Sydney: Learn to Surf Day Trip & Beach BBQ
Sydney: Learn to Surf Day Trip & Beach BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (64)8hYou get two back-to-back beginner surf sessions with qualified coaches at a private beach, all equipment included, plus a beach lunch between sessions. Transfers pick you up from Bondi or the city, and the 4WD takes you along the sand. You leave knowing you can catch a wave, not just that you tried.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to actually learn surfing in one day without arranging transport or equipment — the coaches handle the instruction, the beach is private, and the fixed schedule means you're in the water twice before lunch and once after, which is what makes real progress possible in a single day.fromAU$ 175View ›
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