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The 15 Best Day Trips from Sydney

67 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Mountains to the west, wine to the north, dolphins and dunes up the coast. These 15 days out are priced, timed and honest about how much of the day is spent on the road.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: close encounters, not a wilderness walk
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

1.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148Our pick

Travel from central Sydney by coach to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Leura, Scenic World and Echo Point, with an English-speaking guide. Expect close-up wildlife encounters, three included Scenic World rides and a Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Aaron, Jed and Max have been praised for clear commentary and keeping a busy day on track.

“My family and I had an amazing time on this tour. Everything is planned out for you to the exact detail. You do not have to worry about a thing. The only thing that was not listed was the one hour ferry ride back to Circular Quay. It was nice and relaxing ferry ride do not get me wrong but I wish I knew how long the ride would be. We did not end up getting back to Circular Quay till 6:30. This is a LONG day but so worth it! Not good for anyone with a walker or cane unfortunately because there is some walking involved. You really get…”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura is a practical lunch break
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

2.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Start with selected Sydney hotel pickup, then visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point and Leura before riding Scenic World’s Cableway, Skyway and Railway. A guide handles the day’s transport and commentary. The trip ends with a Parramatta River cruise toward Sydney, though ferry arrangements can be affected by service changes.

“It was a fantastic day trip seeing the Blue Mountains, Featherdale Wildlife Sanctuary and Scenic World. Our tour guide Ben was great. He was very knowledgeable and we had a great time with him!”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades: an easy bush walk
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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

3.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,585 reviews · from $68

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, with pickup at scheduled points and a group capped at 28. The day includes Kings Tableland, a short bush walk, Leura, the Three Sisters and a Parramatta River ferry ride. Sydney Zoo and Scenic World admission cost extra. Guides Bruce and Les have led tours.

“Les(OZtrail) was great and gave detailed info of different places, history and some biology lessons. It was fun but weather was a spoil sport as we couldnt see much of blue mountain. Cascade was great. Plan your trip when it doesnt rain to avoid dissappointment.”

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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive - Macquarie Pass and the Robertson pie stop
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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

4.WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $178Top rated

Spend about 10.5 hours beyond Sydney on a small-group trip through the South Coast and Southern Highlands. Stop at cliff-top lookouts and two waterfalls, then walk among wild kangaroos and wombats at dusk. Guides such as Dave and Damon share wildlife facts, take photos and keep snacks and drinks coming. Dinner at a historic pub and a short stargazing stop round out the day.

“This was an excellent tour and was just as described. Damon was a great guide and took excellent photos of us. The tour bus was clean and comfortable, which is a good thing because at least five hours of the tour was spent on the bus… a great way to see the countryside! There were numerous stops sprinkled in for sightseeing. We were able to see many kangaroos, wombats, a wallaby and fruit bats, plus beautiful waterfalls. Numerous snacks, water and drinks were offered throughout the tour. Highly recommend this!”

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Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour - Sydney Zoo: close encounters, limited time
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Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

5.Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 11 hours · from $147

Travel west from Sydney by air-conditioned coach for a full day of wildlife and mountain scenery. You’ll visit Sydney Zoo, take in the Three Sisters and valley views, stop in Leura, and ride Scenic World’s Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway. Guides such as Alfie, Tom, and Stephen have led days packed with local facts, practical tips, and frequent stops.

“Great dollar value for the trip. Was an awesome experience. Our driver SAID was great. Very knowledgable. Thank you for the experience.”

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Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney - The Hawkesbury River is more than a roadside pause
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Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

6.Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $198

Chef Jimmy leads this 11 to 12-hour Sydney day trip from the Fish Market to three boutique Hunter Valley wineries. Expect breakfast, wine tastings, lunch, and chef-made food pairings, with a scenic Hawkesbury River stop and pickup from selected Sydney locations. The group is capped at 16.

“This is easily one of the best tours we’ve done in 10 years of travelling! We toured 3 small wineries in the Hunter Valley where the wines were paired by our own guide and Chef, Jimmy. The day started with a tour of the Sydney fish market where Jimmy bought produce for some of his creations at the wineries later and gave us a class in sushi rolling. Jimmy’s good humour and enthusiasm were infectious as he shared both his gourmet guidance and local knowledge during the day. We cannot recommend this more highly !!”

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Sydney: Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip - Bush tracks, eucalyptus and the Wentworth Falls walk
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Sydney: Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip

7.Waterfall Bushwalk and Blue Mountain Sunset Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 570 reviews · 10h 30m · from $116

Travel from Sydney by air-conditioned midi-coach into Blue Mountains National Park, with a guide, village stops, wildlife viewing and a 90-minute return walk at Wentworth Falls. Finish at a sunset lookout near the Three Sisters. Expect about two hours of walking on uneven ground, stairs and a full 10.5-hour day.

“Incredible day visiting the blue mountains - very well organised, Derek was a great tour guide, gorgeous sunny day and a lot of fun! The sunset was a beautiful end to the trip - highly recommend!”

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From Sydney: Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - The drive from Sydney takes patience
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From Sydney: Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

8.Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 11 hours · from $155

Travel from Sydney by minibus to three Hunter Valley cellar doors and a local distillery. Expect tastings of Semillon, Shiraz and other wines, cheese and chocolate pairings, lunch with a glass of wine or craft beer, and a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking. Guides vary by departure; Michael, Peter and Thalles have led recent tours.

“This was such a fun trip! Everyone had the best time and we got to try lots of yummy wines at each winery. Can’t wait to do this tour again! Thank you so much!”

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Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour - Winery stops, with some variation
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Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour

9.Uncork the Hunter Full Day Hunter Valley Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 547 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours tasting Hunter Valley wines, learning to pair nine wines with nine cheeses at Two Fat Blokes, and sampling chocolate and a gourmet grazing lunch. A guide handles the driving and the day ends with craft beer, wine or cider at Hunter Beer Co. The winery lineup can vary, and the listed group limit is 18.

“Absolutely fantastic. Our host/guide Bill was brilliant. Knowledgeable and fun. I learned a lot and had a ball at the same time. Everyone was on the same page (a group of 12 on the tour) and had a great time. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat.”

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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney - Meeting koalas at Symbio Wildlife Park
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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

10.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $268

Spend about 11 hours south of Sydney in a minibus with no more than 11 people. Visit Bald Hill Lookout and Symbio Wildlife Park, walk to a waterfall lookout in Morton National Park, stop for lunch by the coast and finish with a boutique wine tasting. Guides such as Steve and Tony lead the day.

“This was an all-day, worthwhile, amazing tour. The tour guide was friendly, and knowledgeable. There were only four of us which made the tour even more pleasant. Lunch was amazing, the scenic tour was breathtaking; and being up close with the koala and kangaroo was heartwarming. If you are trying to decide, say yes, take a water bottle, wear very comfortable, closed-toe shoes that are made for walking/hiking and don't forget that it's an all-day event.”

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Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine - Boutique cellar doors and changing lineups
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Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

11.Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Half-Day Tour with Cheese and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 417 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours visiting at least three Hunter Valley wineries, including Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen for a guided pairing of seven wines and seven cheeses. Pickup and drop-off are included in Pokolbin and Cessnock. The route stays near Pokolbin, and guides such as Dave, DJ, JJ, and Alan have led recent tours.

“Enjoyed the wine and cheese matching session very much. Thank you for giving us a great Saturday!”

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From Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Tour and Dolphin Watching Cruise - Huskisson, lunch and the pace of the day
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From Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Tour and Dolphin Watching Cruise

12.Jervis Bay Day Tour and Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 374 reviews · from $94

Leave Sydney at 7 am in a small group of up to 15, then head south for a dolphin-watching cruise, lunch time in Huskisson and visits to Hyams Beach, Greenfield Beach and Cave Beach. Guides including James and Fernando have led the trip, which combines beach stops with a long round-trip drive.

“Time on the water was fun, rhe BBQ after was tasty and the sun decided to come.out. Beautiful beaches and a fun day out of the city.”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale - Taking in Wentworth Falls and the bush
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Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale

13.Blue Mountains Day Tour With Bushwalks, Waterfalls & Featherdale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · from $135

Leave central Sydney around 7 am for a guided day among Blue Mountains lookouts, waterfalls and rainforest tracks, with time in a mountain village and entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park. The group is capped at 23, and guides such as Jason, Ben and Stuart have led days with local stories, humor and weather-flexible routes. Bring walking shoes, sun protection and money for lunch.

“Wentworth falls was unbelievable experience! But is strenuous and can be tough during heat and bad weather conditions. Stuart really was sympathetic to my 67 year old wife and slowed down for her. Great guide”

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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - From Katoomba station to the cliff edge
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Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $38Best value

Ride the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus from Katoomba, hopping off for the Three Sisters, waterfalls, lookouts and Leura Village. Your one-day pass includes live English commentary and a guidebook with maps and walking routes. The route is flexible, but buses run about once an hour, so plan walks around the timetable.

“Thank you to staff @ booking office so very helpful & cheerful. Loved our time with hop on hop off bus only way to go such a very good service Cheers Christine & Pat Tauranga New Zealand”

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Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls - Lincoln’s Rock opens up the valley
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Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls

15.Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $128

Spend about 9.5 hours travelling from central Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains with a guide and a group of up to 20. Expect close views of native animals, lookout stops, guided waterfall walks, and free time in Katoomba. Park entry is included; lunch and Scenic World are not.

“Amazing trip! The wildlife reserve was really cool, being able to interact with/feed the Wallabys, and see a lot of native Australian animals up close. Actually was a cooler experience than the zoo. Forecast was rain/clouds, but we got lucky and got partial clouds and lots of sun instead. Ronnie was a great funny and knowledgeable tour guide. Scenic world isn't a part of the tour, but I never wanted it to be. A gorgeous hike is better than a crowded gondola.”

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