10 Best Day Trips from Sydney

Top 10 Sydney Day Tours, Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Canberra

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Top Sydney day tours: Stockton Dunes, Port Stephens

1. Classic Blue Mountains Day Tour from Sydney

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This small group tour is a wonderful introduction to the Blue Mountains and represents great value for money. You’ll visit a wildlife park, take in spectacular views of the famous Three Sisters rock formation and the Jamison Valley, explore the mountain town of Katoomba, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Aussie bush on a series of short walks. Read more

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2. Classic Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch

Get a great all-round introduction to the Hunter Valley wine region on this relaxed boutique day tour from Sydney. Wine tastings and a cafe-style lunch are included in the tour price, and you’ll have an opportunity to taste some of the gourmet produce the area is so famous for. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Read more

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Top Sydney day tours: Hunter Valley. Image: Colourful Collective Travel

3. Sydney Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay (Palm Beach)

Fans of the perennial Home and Away television series will love this half-day tour from the Sydney CBD to Palm Beach. You’ll visit several outdoor filming locations from the series and snap plenty of ‘Summer Bay’ selfies as you go. Choose the ‘Filming Very Likely’ tour option for a good chance of seeing your favourite stars in action. The ‘Meet an Actor’ tour option will see you doing exactly that! Read more

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Top Sydney day tours: Visit Palm Beach on the Sydney Home and Away Tour.

4. Blue Mountains Day Tour with Scenic World Rides

This awesome tour is your ticket to ride! See the magnificent Blue Mountains from every angle as you climb on board the world-famous Scenic Railway, Skyway, and Cableway at Scenic World in Katoomba (ride tickets are included in the cost of your tour). You’ll also visit a wildlife park and take a ferry cruise back to Sydney. Read more

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Top Sydney day tours: Scenic Skyway, Blue Mountains

5. Port Stephens Tour from Sydney with Dolphin Cruise

Discover the beautiful Port Stephens region north of Sydney — a landscape of pristine beaches and azure coastal waters. This is a haven for marine life, and a dolphin spotting cruise is included in the tour price. You’ll also visit famous Stockton Beach for an optional 4WD tour (additional cost applies) and go sandboarding at the Stockton Dunes. Read more

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Top Sydney day tours: Spot dolphins in Port Stephens.

6. Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Tour from Sydney with a Personal Chef

The Hunter Valley offers plenty to tempt wine and gourmet food lovers, but having your own personal chef along for the ride takes matters to a whole new level! Enjoy delicious cuisine prepared en route by your host and matched with top local drops. Read more

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Pair fine wine with good food in the Hunter Valley. Image: MJK Creative

7. Canberra Day Tour from Sydney

Visit the nation’s fabulous capital — Canberra — on this full day tour from Sydney. Canberra effortlessly blends imposing monuments and architecture with lakeside gardens and open green spaces. You’ll see Parliament House and the poignant Australian War Memorial, and spend time exploring either the National Museum or National Gallery of Australia. Read more

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Top Sydney day tours: National Gallery of Australia. Image: Visit Canberra

8. Blue Mountains Sunset Tour from Sydney

This relaxed tour will immerse you in the beauty of the Blue Mountains National Park with an afternoon bushwalk and a visit to the spectacular Three Sisters rock formation at sunset — long after the big tour buses have departed! Avoid the tourist crowds and see a side of the magical Blue Mountains that you won’t see on a standard tour. Read more

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Top Sydney day tours: See the Three Sisters in Katoomba at sunset.

9. Kiama Day Tour from Sydney

Swap the hustle-and-bustle of Sydney for the serene bush, rolling farmland, and endless coastal magnificence of the Kiama region on this popular full-day tour. Travelling south from Sydney along the epic Grand Pacific Drive, you’ll stop at multiple viewpoints to take pictures and drink in the sea air. A freshly prepared BBQ lunch awaits you later in the day, as do visits to the Kiama Blowhole, Bundeena Beach, and several other points of interest. Read more

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Sea Cliff Bridge, Grand Pacific Drive. Image: Dee Kramer Photography

10. Hunter Valley Lunch Tour by Helicopter (Private)

The drive from Sydney to the Hunter Valley takes around 2.5 hours, but you can fast track the process by travelling in a helicopter! Drink in superb views of Sydney Harbour and the Northern Beaches, before landing in the Hunter Valley for a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s best restaurants. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience — and one you’ll always remember! Read more

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