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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.★ 4.90 (10,000)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 234per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Wildlife, Three Sisters & Scenic WorldDay trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point and three Scenic World rides included, guide.★ 4.59 (2,659)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 210per person
Hunter Valley: Wildlife Sanctuary & Wine Tasting Day TripMeet kangaroos and koalas, taste boutique Hunter Valley wines, and enjoy a local cheese lunch on this small-group day trip from Sydney with a knowledgeable guide.★ 4.91 (658)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 125per person
Blue Mountains day trip: Scenic World, Zoo & Harbour ferryPick up from Sydney CBD hotels and ride the world's steepest railway at Scenic World, walk past Katoomba Cascades Waterfalls.★ 4.69 (588)10h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 211per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Scenic World, Three Sisters & WildlifeFeel the mist at Echo Point, ride the world’s steepest railway, and spot kangaroos on this Blue Mountains small group tour from Sydney with pickup included.★ 4.94 (323)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 229per person
Sydney Blue Mountains Day Trip: Wildlife Park & WaterfallsDrive west from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park with wildlife park entry, guided walks to waterfalls, Three Sisters rock formation, and lunch in Katoomba.★ 4.75 (316)9h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 189per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Scenic World, Three Sisters & WildlifeFeel the mist at Echo Point, ride the world’s steepest railway, and meet kangaroos on this Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney. Includes lunch and hotel pickup.★ 4.87 (229)9h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 392per person
Blue Mountains: Zoo, Scenic World Rides & Japanese Guide Day TripFeed kangaroos at Sydney Zoo, ride the Scenic Railway in the Blue Mountains, and enjoy lunch in Leura: all with a friendly Japanese-speaking guide and city pickup.★ 4.91 (194)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 220per person
Blue Mountains: Private Wildlife Park & River Cruise Day TripFeel the crisp air of the Blue Mountains, meet koalas at Featherdale, and cruise Sydney Harbour: all with private pickup and a guide who knows every hidden lookout.★ 4.89 (119)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 535per person
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip from Sydney with LunchStart your Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with a private guide, meet koalas & kangaroos, enjoy lunch with valley views, and hotel pickup included.★ 4.85 (115)9h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,061per person
Sydney: Learn to Surf Day Trip & Beach BBQTwo surf sessions with accredited coaches at a private beach 45 minutes south of Sydney. Includes wetsuits, boards, and BBQ lunch. Full-day instruction for ages 8+.★ 4.60 (70)7hfromAU$ 175per person
Sydney: Wild Kangaroos Private Half-Day with Blue MountainsSee 40+ wild kangaroos in their natural habitat near Sydney with private guide and hotel pickup. Half-day trip to Blue Mountains or outer Sydney, park fees included.★ 4.98 (50)3h 30m✓ Instant confirmationfromAU$ 375per person
Private Guide Hire Sydney: Custom Day Trips, No Set ItineraryHire a private guide and driver in Sydney for a half or full day with hotel or airport pickup: your guide builds the itinerary with you before you leave.★ 4.76 (29)4h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 950per group
Blue Mountains Day Trip Sydney: Wildlife & Scenic World with LunchBlue Mountains full-day tour from Sydney with Featherdale Wildlife Park, Three Sisters, and Scenic World. Includes lunch and transport.★ 4.79 (24)9h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 289per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip Sydney: Private Tour & Wildlife ParkPrivate Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Echo Point, Scenic World, and optional Featherdale Wildlife Park. Small groups up to 7, hotel pickup included, full day.★ 4.93 (15)10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,220per group
Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney: Wildlife & 3 SistersPrivate Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Featherdale Wildlife Park, 3 Sisters Rock, and 2-course lunch. Includes pickup, guide, and national park entry. Full day.★ 5.00 (9)9h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,042per person
Jervis Bay & Kangaroo Valley: Private Day Trip from SydneyDrive from Sydney to Jervis Bay's Kiama Blowhole (30m spray), dolphin-watching cruise, Kangaroo Valley & Sea Cliff Bridge. Private transport, lunch, 10 hours total.★ 3.88 (8)11h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 499per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip: Featherdale, Three Sisters & Scenic WorldPrivate Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with wildlife park, Three Sisters lookout, lunch in Leura and Scenic World rides. Includes pickup, driver and all transport.★ 5.00 (5)8h–10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 990per group
Sydney: Wombat Wildlife Day Trip & Rainforest WalkPrivate wombat encounter near Sydney with rainforest walk, waterfall views & park fees included. Hotel pickup, small group, all fitness levels.★ 5.00 (4)10h 30m✓ Instant confirmationfromAU$ 795per person
Jervis Bay Day Trip Sydney: Koalas, Hyams Beach & Kiama BlowholeFull-day Jervis Bay tour from Sydney with private koala encounter, Hyams Beach, Kiama Blowhole and wildlife park. Includes pickup, ranger guide and kangaroo feeding.★ 5.00 (4)11h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 229per person
Sydney to Snowy Mountains: Skiing & Snowboarding Day TripSki trip from Sydney to Perisher or Thredbo with gear rental, chairlift rides and wildlife spotting. Includes hotel pickup and refreshments. 7–8 hours round trip.★ 5.00 (4)16h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 999per person
Port Stephens Day Trip Sydney: Dolphin Cruise & Sand DunesPrivate day trip from Sydney to Port Stephens with dolphin cruise, Stockton Beach sand dunes, and hotel pickup. Includes catamaran and boom-net swimming.★ 5.00 (3)11h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 810per person
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney: War Memorial & Parliament HouseCanberra day tour from Sydney with Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, National Gallery and Mount Ainslie. Includes hotel pickup, guide, lunch and water.12h–13h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 499per person
Sydney: Blue Mountains Private Day Trip & Three SistersPrivate Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Three Sisters rock formation, Hartley Historic Site, hotel pickup and personal driver included.8h–9h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 600per group
Royal National Park Day Trip: Sydney Coastal Hike & Waterfall SwimGuided hike through Royal National Park with coastal trails, wildlife spotting, lunch at Wattamolla and waterfall swim. 30 minutes from Sydney CBD.9h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 289per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip Sydney: Three Sisters & Wentworth FallsPrivate Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, and Katoomba. Hotel pickup included, customizable stops, small groups.10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 800per person
Sydney to Kiama: Sea Cliff Bridge & Blowhole Private Day TripPrivate full-day drive from Sydney to Kiama with Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole and farmland views. Hotel pickup, English-speaking driver. 8–9 hours.10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 889per person
Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: Private Day Trip & TastingsPrivate Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney with hotel pickup, four winery tastings, and lunch. Full day, air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver.10h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,111per person
Blue Mountains Day Trip Sydney: Wildlife, Scenic World & Three SistersBlue Mountains full-day tour from Sydney with Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World railway, Three Sisters and Wentworth Falls. Bilingual guide, lunch included.★ 3.85 (20)9h–12h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 188per person
Sydney South Coast Day Trip: Grand Pacific Drive & KiamaPrivate day trip from Sydney CBD along Grand Pacific Drive to Kiama and Wollongong. Includes hotel pickup, Mercedes, driver-guide and coastal walks. 7:45am.9h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,240per group
Sydney: Royal National Park Private Tour & Wildlife with PickupPrivate day trip to Royal National Park from Sydney. See koalas, kangaroos, Bungoona Lookout, beaches and Sea Cliff Bridge. Includes pickup, lunch and guide.7h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 660per person
Sydney: Kangaroo Encounter & Aboriginal Rock Art Half-DayHalf-day wildlife and Indigenous art tour from Sydney with hotel pickup, Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, Bulgandry Art Site, and seafood lunch.5h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 300per person
Sydney Private Day Trip: Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley & Southern HighlandsPrivate day trip from Sydney in a luxury minibus for up to 11 guests. Choose Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley or Southern Highlands with hotel pickup.10hfromAU$ 1,500per group
Day Trips from Sydney at a glance
- Our pick: Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day Trip, AU$ 234 (10h, 4.90★ · 10,000).
- Best value: Hunter Valley: Wildlife Sanctuary & Wine Tasting Day Trip, AU$ 125 (10h, 4.91★ · 658).
- Top rated: Blue Mountains Day Trip: Scenic World, Three Sisters & Wildlife, AU$ 229 (10h, 4.94★ · 323).
Real price per person across the 33 options: AU$ 125–AU$ 1,111 (median AU$ 289). With an extra fee to pay on site: 3 of 33. With 100+ reviews: 10 of 33.
Of the 33 options: 29 with free cancellation, 27 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup, 27 kid-friendly, 13 private and 22 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 29 of the 33 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Blue Mountains: Scenic World Rides, Koalas & Lunch Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.90 out of 5 across 10,000 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 13 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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