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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 cancellationMost bookedfromAU$ 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 ›
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 outTop ratedfromAU$ 80View ›
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney: Parliament, War Memorial & Museum
Canberra Day Trip from Sydney: Parliament, War Memorial & Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (122)12h 30mYou’ll journey from Sydney to Canberra with a live guide, exploring Parliament House inside and out, reflecting at the Australian War Memorial, and enjoying lunch lakeside at the National Museum of Australia. Expect unexpected details — like native birds or local stories — that make Australia’s capital feel personal by day’s end.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 229View ›
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 ›
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 ›
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour, Wildlife Park & Three Sisters
Blue Mountains: Private Day Tour, Wildlife Park & Three Sisters★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (113)10hYou’ll feed kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, feel cool mist at Katoomba Falls, hear Aboriginal legends by the Three Sisters, and wander Leura’s cozy cafés—all with your own guide handling pickup and details. Expect real conversation, fresh mountain air, and small surprises along winding bush tracks.Free cancellationfromAU$ 700View ›
Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge & Kiama Blowhole Small Group Tour
Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge & Kiama Blowhole Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (112)10hYou're driven from central Sydney to the Illawarra coast for a day that includes the Sea Cliff Bridge walk, the Kiama Blowhole, coastal paths with basalt cliffs, and a lunch stop where whales often pass (May–October). A local guide handles the driving and photography, park entry fees are covered, and the whole trip takes just under two hours each way—which means you get the South Coast without the solo navigation or the full day lost to driving.Is it for me?Book this if you want the South Coast's main highlights—the bridge, the blowhole, coastal walks, and wildlife—without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or spending a full day driving yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and the rest is handled.Free cancellationfromAU$ 282View ›
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip from Sydney with Lunch
Blue Mountains: Private Day Trip from Sydney with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (110)9hYou’ll start your Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney meeting koalas and kangaroos over morning tea, then ride west with a local guide to secret lookouts far from crowds. Enjoy a two-course lunch overlooking dramatic valleys before seeing Govetts Leap waterfall and hearing legends of the Three Sisters. It’s a day that lingers long after you return.Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,061View ›
Sydney Opera House: Great Opera Hits 90-Minute Concert
Sydney Opera House: Great Opera Hits 90-Minute Concert★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (103)1h 30mYou walk into the Joan Sutherland Theatre, sit down for 90 minutes of opera favourites with a pianist who makes it all make sense, and leave knowing you've done the one thing Sydney Opera House visitors actually come for. Surtitles in English and Chinese mean you follow every word. The interval gives you time to breathe and look at the harbour. Book your preferred performance time when you reserve.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Sydney who wants to experience the Opera House from the inside without needing opera knowledge beforehand. The 90 minutes with an interval means you're not committing a whole evening, and the beginner-friendly approach is what makes it work for both first-timers and seasoned listeners.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 69View ›
Sydney & Central Coast: Koalas, Kangaroos, Waterfalls & Scenic Train
Sydney & Central Coast: Koalas, Kangaroos, Waterfalls & Scenic Train★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (97)7h–9hYou’ll get close enough to pat koalas, hand-feed kangaroos, wander bush trails past waterfalls and spot giant pelicans by blue lakes on this day trip from Sydney’s bustle. With a local guide leading the way and a scenic train ride home through forests and river country, you’ll find moments of real calm—and maybe surprise yourself along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 447View ›
Sydney Tower: Mark Best Fine Dining & 360° Views
Sydney Tower: Mark Best Fine Dining & 360° Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (96)2hYou ascend to Level 81 of Sydney Tower, order from a three-course a-la-carte menu built on Australian ingredients, and watch the entire city rotate around your table while you eat. Lift access, bread, butter and a side dish are included. Arrive within ten minutes of your reservation time, and dress smart casual.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to eat serious food without leaving the view behind — the rotating restaurant means every seat watches the city, and the Australian-only menu means the cooking stands on its own without gimmicks.Free cancellationfromAU$ 160View ›
Sydney Opera House: VIP Guided Tour, Dinner & Wine Pairing
Sydney Opera House: VIP Guided Tour, Dinner & Wine Pairing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (89)3hYou’ll step beneath Sydney Opera House’s iconic sails for an intimate guided tour before most crowds arrive, hearing stories only locals know. Afterwards, enjoy two courses paired with Australian wines at either Bennelong or Midden as twilight settles over Circular Quay. Expect laughter, real flavors, and small moments you’ll remember long after heading home.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Opera House interior without a daytime queue, followed by a proper meal with a view -- the evening timing is what makes both possible in one outing.Travelers' pickfromAU$ 220View ›
Blue Mountains wildlife tour from Sydney: Hike to Govetts Leap
Blue Mountains wildlife tour from Sydney: Hike to Govetts Leap★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (89)10hA full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney combines wildlife encounters at Calmsley Hill Farm, scenic lookouts across the Grose Valley, and a moderate-to-challenging hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, transport in a small luxury vehicle, morning tea, and a picnic lunch; groups are limited to 14 people. An alternative hiking track may be substituted if weather or access conditions prevent use of the primary route.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day available and want a guided itinerary covering all major sights; choose the self-guided option instead if you prefer to set your own pace or skip the farm stop.Free cancellationKids −40%fromAU$ 347View ›
Blue Mountains Mercedes Tour: Three Sisters & Scenic World
Blue Mountains Mercedes Tour: Three Sisters & Scenic World★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (87)10hYou travel in a small Mercedes group (max 18) instead of a large coach, visiting the Three Sisters and Echo Point before moving to a quiet rainforest walk where wild cockatoos appear. Scenic World's railway, Skyway, and Cableway are fully included with your Unlimited Discovery Pass. You explore Cahill's Lookout and the village of Leura at a relaxed pace, with lunch breaks at local cafes on your own time. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sydney CBD, plus complimentary water, mean you arrive ready to go and leave without arranging anything else.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Blue Mountains sights—Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba, Leura—without the crowds of a large coach tour, and without arranging your own transport from Sydney. The small group size and Mercedes comfort are what make it possible to linger at each stop instead of moving on a tight schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 178View ›
Sydney Opera House: Architectural Tour with Expert Guide
Sydney Opera House: Architectural Tour with Expert Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (87)1h 15mYou’ll step beyond the postcard view on this Sydney Opera House architectural tour, exploring hidden corners and hearing untold stories from a passionate local guide. Feel the textures, notice small details most miss, and catch glimpses of Sydney Harbour from inside its most iconic building. It’s not just facts — it’s an invitation to see familiar shapes in a new way.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −44%fromAU$ 60View ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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