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Sandboarding at Stockton Beach, Port Stephens: Unlimited Dunes
Sandboarding at Stockton Beach, Port Stephens: Unlimited Dunes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.39 (139)1h–2hSandboarding at Stockton Beach in Port Stephens puts you on the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere for unlimited runs down massive slopes. The experience includes sandboard hire, 4WD return transfers from the meeting point, instruction and supervision from a live English-speaking guide, a bottle of water, and the National Parks levy. Operates in all weather; dress for the conditions you choose.Is it for me?You arrive at Stockton Beach, grab a board, and spend your session riding the Southern Hemisphere's largest moving sand dunes while the operator manages transport, equipment and instruction.Free cancellationMost bookedInfants freefromAU$ 45View ›
Blue Mountains tour: Three Sisters & wildlife experience
Blue Mountains tour: Three Sisters & wildlife experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (138)10hA small-group day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a maximum of 10 guests, including hotel pickup, National Park fees and a live guide. You start before 7:30 am to beat traffic, visit Featherdale Wildlife Park an hour before it officially opens to see nocturnal animals, then walk the Jamison Valley circuit to Wentworth Falls and stand at viewpoints over the Grose Valley—the landscape locals call Australia's own Grand Canyon. The tour focuses on less-visited spots and rainforest gorges rather than the crowded lookouts, and includes bottled water and all activities.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to walk through the mountains rather than just stand at lookouts—the circuit walks and ferny grottos are what separate this from a quick highlights run, and they're why the early start and small group size matter. If you prefer a faster pace or can't manage 1 to 2 hours of walking on uneven terrain, a different Blue Mountains option might suit you better.Free cancellationfromAU$ 265View ›
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls
Paint and Sip Classes Sydney: Ceramic Plates & Bowls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (138)2h 30mPaint and Sip Classes in Sydney let you create your own ceramic plate or bowl under expert guidance, with all paints, brushes and ceramics supplied. The workshop runs for two and a half hours in a relaxed studio setting. You bring your own wine, sip as you work, and leave with the finished piece you made. Turkish Delights and Apple Tea are included; no painting experience is required.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to make something tangible in an evening rather than just watch a demonstration — the piece is yours to keep, and there's no experience required to end up with something you're happy to display.Free cancellationfromAU$ 69View ›
Sydney Highlights Tour: Harbour Bridge, Bondi & Local Stories
Sydney Highlights Tour: Harbour Bridge, Bondi & Local Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.52 (137)4hYou’ll ride through Sydney’s neighborhoods with a local guide who shares stories you’d never find on your own—think convict tales at The Rocks or a quiet moment above Sydney Harbour Bridge. Expect stops at Bondi Beach, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Paddington’s terrace houses, plus time for photos or just soaking up city life from your seat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromAU$ 165View ›
Sydney Harbour: Goat Island Kayak Tour & Exclusive Landing
Sydney Harbour: Goat Island Kayak Tour & Exclusive Landing★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (134)3hYou’ll slip into a sea kayak on Sydney Harbour, glide under the famous bridge with a local guide, land on rarely-accessible Goat Island (permit included), and hear stories you won’t find in any brochure. Expect salty air, laughter over mispronounced words, and photos you’ll want to keep long after you’ve dried off.Free cancellationTop ratedfromAU$ 128View ›
Blue Mountains day tour: Bushwalk, wildlife park, Three Sisters
Blue Mountains day tour: Bushwalk, wildlife park, Three Sisters★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (132)9hA nine-hour day tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a small group of up to 15 travelers, including entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park, a guided bushwalk at Wentworth Falls, and stops at Echo Point and other Katoomba lookouts. The tour departs early from Sydney, travels in a comfortable vehicle with a local guide, and includes all national park fees and wildlife park entry; lunch in Leura village is at your own expense.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout the day, so you follow the commentary and the group's pace without translation. This suits anyone with moderate fitness who can manage stairs and a walk beneath overhangs—the route has options to suit different energy levels, and the small group size means the pace stays relaxed rather than rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromAU$ 285View ›
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour, Koalas & River Cruise
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour, Koalas & River Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (132)10hYou’ll breathe in crisp eucalyptus air above the Jamison Valley, meet koalas and kangaroos up close, wander Leura’s quiet streets, and finish your private Blue Mountains day trip with a peaceful river cruise past Sydney’s skyline. Each moment feels personal—guided by someone who knows every shortcut and story along the way.Free cancellationfromAU$ 490View ›
City Sightseeing Tour Sydney: 4 hours, 15+ stops
City Sightseeing Tour Sydney: 4 hours, 15+ stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (130)3h 30mYou board a bus in central Sydney and spend four hours moving through the city's most recognisable neighbourhoods and lookouts—Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Rose Bay, The Gap, Bondi Beach, Paddington—with a live guide narrating the history and culture of each stop. You get out at Rose Bay and The Gap for photos and views, spend thirty minutes at Bondi Beach, and finish at the Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in sight. The fixed route and timing mean you don't have to plan transport or decide where to go next.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Sydney's main landmarks and neighbourhoods in one morning without arranging your own transport or deciding which stops matter most—the fixed route and live guide handle both, and the four-hour window fits easily into a day with other plans.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 49View ›
Sydney: VR Escape Game 40-50min Team Adventure
Sydney: VR Escape Game 40-50min Team Adventure★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (130)1hYou and your team enter separate VR rooms wearing HTC Vive headsets and navigate five historical time periods — ancient Egypt, medieval times, and others — solving puzzles together over 40 to 50 minutes. Each player moves around their own space, searching for items and manipulating objects while communicating with teammates through headsets to crack the mission. You'll get both an in-game and real-life photo before you leave. Groups are capped at 4 players, suitable from age 8+, and located five minutes' walk from Wynyard Station in central Sydney.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants an interactive challenge that forces real communication and teamwork — the separate rooms are what make collaboration necessary, not optional. It works for friends, families with kids 8+, birthday parties, and corporate groups who need something more active than sitting in a meeting room.Free cancellationfromAU$ 55View ›
Sydney Whale Watching: 2.5hr Cruise & Guaranteed Sightings
Sydney Whale Watching: 2.5hr Cruise & Guaranteed Sightings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (129)2h 30mYou board at Darling Harbour and reach open water in 25 minutes, then spend the rest of the 2.5 hours watching for humpback whales from outdoor decks or a heated cabin. The crew provides live commentary on whale behavior and marine life while you sip complimentary tea or coffee; a professional photographer captures the moment. If no whales appear, you return free of charge.Is it for me?Book this if you're short on time but don't want to skip whale watching—the 25-minute run to open water means you're not spending half the day traveling, and the guaranteed sighting promise takes the gamble out of it.Free cancellationKids −26%fromAU$ 91View ›
Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 20 Wines & Lunch Included
Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: 20 Wines & Lunch Included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (126)10hYou're picked up from your Sydney hotel and driven two hours north to Hunter Valley, where you taste up to 20 wines at three to four boutique family-owned wineries with the winemakers themselves. Lunch with wine and a guided cheese tasting are built in, and you're back in Sydney by early evening without arranging transport, paying entry fees separately, or wondering what comes next.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste Hunter Valley's best without arranging your own transport, paying entry fees separately, or wondering which wineries to visit — the small-group format and fixed itinerary handle all of that, and the two-hour drive each way is what makes a full day of tastings and lunch possible in one trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 249View ›
Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin Spotting
Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin Spotting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (125)2h 30mYou board a 2.5-hour cruise from Nelson Bay during whale season (May–November) and watch humpbacks breach, dolphins hunt, and fur seals rest on rocks, with a captain's live commentary and a bonus island loop included. The viewing decks keep you comfortable whether you're outside or sheltered, and an onboard bar means you're not thirsty while you wait for the next sighting. Plan for ocean conditions — if seas are rough, you reschedule or get a full refund.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Newcastle wanting to see humpback whales without arranging transport or timing the migration window themselves — the May to November season is set, and Nelson Bay is reachable by public transport. Expect ocean conditions and bring seasickness medication if you're prone; the boat is designed for open water, and that's what gets you close to the whales.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −52%fromAU$ 85View ›
Sydney: Flying Fox Bat Colony Tour & High-Zoom Photography
Sydney: Flying Fox Bat Colony Tour & High-Zoom Photography★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (124)2h 30mYou get picked up near Circular Quay, driven to a Sydney reserve where 6,000 flying foxes live, and spend time watching them hunt and move at midday with high-zoom cameras and binoculars in hand. The guide explains why they're endangered and takes professional photos of the bats flying that you take home. Small groups, bottled water, snacks and air-conditioned transport are included, and you're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Australia's largest bats up close without arranging your own transport or equipment—the small group size and supplied cameras mean you spend your time watching and photographing instead of figuring out logistics.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 80View ›
Port Stephens: 4WD Beach & Sandboarding on Stockton Dunes
Port Stephens: 4WD Beach & Sandboarding on Stockton Dunes★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (124)1hYou walk Birubi Beach with a guide who teaches you to find pipis, then drive into the Stockton dunes for unlimited sandboarding runs. Water and boards are included, and the air-conditioned vehicle picks you up between slides. Plan for half a day and bring sunscreen—the reflection off the sand is intense.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a mix of beach walking and active play without a full-day commitment. The sandboarding is unlimited and suited to all fitness levels, though the 4WD ride and repeated climbing involve physical movement that rules it out for those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.Free cancellationInfants freefromAU$ 57View ›
Blue Mountains: Private Wildlife Park & River Cruise Day Trip
Blue Mountains: Private Wildlife Park & River Cruise Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (118)10hYou’ll ride out from Sydney with your own guide, meet kangaroos at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, stand above misty valleys at Echo Point and Katoomba, and finish gliding downriver past city lights on a harbour cruise. It’s relaxed but packed—expect laughter, local stories, maybe a little mud on your shoes.Free cancellationfromAU$ 425View ›
Hunter Valley Cheese & Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries, Gin & Lunch
Hunter Valley Cheese & Wine Tasting: 3 Wineries, Gin & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (115)6h–7hYou visit three wineries and a gin distillery with a guide who knows the producers, taste at each stop with behind-the-scenes access at one winery, sit down for lunch with wine included, and get driven between stops in a minivan. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from central Hunter Valley locations, so you don't need a car or a designated driver.Is it for me?Right for wine and spirits drinkers who want to taste without driving, since pickup is included and the minivan handles transport between stops. The day is paced around lunch and four tasting stops, so expect to be out for most of the afternoon — that's what makes visiting three wineries and a distillery possible in one trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 285View ›
Tweed Valley: Tropical Fruit World Farm Tour & Tasting
Tweed Valley: Tropical Fruit World Farm Tour & Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (114)2h 30mYou’ll step into rolling orchards near Tweed Valley for a hands-on day at Tropical Fruit World: taste rare fruits fresh from the trees, cruise past wildlife with local guides, and learn about Australian bush tucker traditions. Every sense wakes up here—from sweet mango scents to kookaburra calls—and you’ll leave with more stories than souvenirs.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromAU$ 78View ›
Hunter Valley: Fortified Wine & Cheese Tasting in Heritage Museum
Hunter Valley: Fortified Wine & Cheese Tasting in Heritage Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (113)1hYou sit in a heritage museum room with a wine expert, taste three barrel samples of fortified wine as they mature, pair them with a local cheese platter from Binnore Dairy, and leave with a bottle to take home. The whole thing is paced for conversation and learning, not speed. Book if you have two hours and want to taste wine the way the winemaker does.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want depth over volume—you taste fewer wines but understand them better, and the barrel access is something most Hunter Valley tastings don't offer. Plan for a seated two-hour experience, which is exactly what gives you time to ask questions and actually taste the difference between the barrel samples.Free cancellationfromAU$ 80View ›
Northern Rivers Rail Trail: E-Bike Hire & 48km Hinterland Ride
Northern Rivers Rail Trail: E-Bike Hire & 48km Hinterland Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (113)2h–8hYou rent a Bosch-powered e-bike with helmet, gel seat, waterproof bags, and a map, then ride 48km at your own pace through rainforest and past a historic tunnel. Stop for lunch, gelato, or local shops whenever you want. Families can bring toddlers in tag-along bikes or chariots. If you get tired, the shuttle picks you up partway through.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full day outdoors without managing a group pace or a schedule — the e-bike and flat terrain let you stop for lunch, explore at your own speed, and bring young children along. Plan for 4–6 hours of riding depending on your stops, which is what makes the 48km route feel relaxed rather than rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromAU$ 125View ›
Blue Mountains Private Tour Sydney: 9-Hour Custom Itinerary
Blue Mountains Private Tour Sydney: 9-Hour Custom Itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (113)9hYou get picked up from your Sydney location and spend nine hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a private guide who builds the day around your preferences — whether that's wildlife, hiking, scenic railways, or quiet lookouts. Lunch, water, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, and you choose which attractions matter most rather than following a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Blue Mountains without renting a car or figuring out public transport — the guide handles navigation and timing, and you decide whether the day is active or relaxed based on how you're feeling.Free cancellationfrom · per groupAU$ 1,991View ›
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