11 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Sydney to Plan a Sydney Day Around

1.Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $132Our pick

Set out from Sydney at 8 pm with Wildscape Adventures for a guided night hike to a waterfall cave where thousands of glow worms light the darkness. Headlamps with red-light mode, water, and transport are included. Guide Antoine has been praised for explaining the glow worms and helping the group stay safe on the trail.

“Such a cool thing to see - and learn about! Great short hike to the cave at night (headlamps provided), with interesting facts about the glow worms once in the cave! Anton was fantastic - start to finish!”

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2.Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $238

Ride from Sydney in a small luxury vehicle, meet koalas, wombats and kangaroos at Calmsley Hill Farm, then visit quieter Blue Mountains viewpoints. A 3-kilometre self-guided hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap includes a picnic lunch. Guides have included Caryn, Billy, Paul and Peter.

“Tons of fun! Got to see all kinds of lovely animals. Rigorous hike ended with sparkling wine! Yum! I had an allergy and Paul was very accommodating for lunch!”

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3.Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Spend 12 hours travelling from Sydney to Port Stephens for a 4WD sand safari and sandboarding at Anna Bay, plus your choice of a dolphin cruise or Mount Tomaree hike. Guides such as James, Mac and Aurelio have led the trip, though your guide may vary. Lunch is at your own expense in Nelson Bay.

“It was amazing day. Carol was a fantastic guide, super friendly and explained us every step. In all the stops, we could decide what activity to do and we found multiple options to develop them. Without any plan was a girls trip. I definitely loved the experience. 💖”

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4.Blue Mountains Express includes Three Sisters Hiking Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $74Best value

Ride from Sydney to Echo Point, Leura and Scenic World on a 10-hour coach trip with a guide, bottled water and time to choose your own pace. Walk near the Three Sisters, explore the trails or buy entry to Scenic World and Sydney Zoo. Guides Alfie and Gordon have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“Great tour of the blue mountains and the zoo! For anyone who is not interested in climbing/hiking the mountains but wants to see it and experience the cable cars and train, the them park in the blue mountains is wonderful! Our guide was outstanding!”

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5.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour Picnic & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 9 hours · from $224

Travel from Sydney in a small group of up to 14, with an English-speaking driver-guide, a stop at Calmsley Hill Farm, and views of the Three Sisters. The day includes a picnic and a self-guided hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, plus time at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden.

“Det jag var mest orolig för var att det skulle vara en sådan super ansträngande utflykt med många trappor, upp och ner för kullar och långa promenader i solen. Det var inte det!!! Fantastiskt tempo för vi som inte längre orkar med maraton upplevelser. Lugnt och fint:) en mumsig lunch med underbart utsikt gör att jag ger 10/10 till dagens upplevelse!”

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6.Adventurous Blue Mountains hike up the iconic Three Sisters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $87

Join Emu Trekkers for a full-day, small-group hike from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. Ride the train to Leura, walk the Leura Cascades trail, then tackle 14 km of forest and cliff-top paths, including more than 800 steps to the Three Sisters. A guide leads the way, park fees and train transport are covered, and proceeds support charities helping children.

“All fees that were paid to take the hike to the Emu Trekkers are donated towards children's needs such as UNICEF or Idigenous kids needs. Even the guide donated their time for leaving us.. Spectacular hike for a good cause.”

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7.Blue Mountains Private Hiking Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

This 10-hour private trip from Sydney pairs a three-hour Grand Canyon Track hike with Evans Lookout, the Three Sisters and a drive through Megalong Valley. Your guide and vehicle are reserved for your group of up to six, so the day can be adjusted to your interests and walking ability. Guides Scott, Dave and Charlie have led these tours; lunch and wine tasting cost extra.

“My wife and I had a great day in the Blue Mountains with Scott as our host. He took us to areas that a larger tour wouldn't have gone to. His knowledge of the area and Sydney in general was great. I would highly recommend Scott for a great time”

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8.Newcastle: Port Stephens day tour – Dolphins, hike & swim!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $172

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Newcastle to Port Stephens with a guide and a group of no more than 11. Choose a summit hike or a flatter coastal walk, take a 1.5-hour dolphin cruise, stop for lunch and a beach swim, then visit B Farm. Lunch and alcoholic drinks cost extra.

“Very nice day out in Port Stephens. Informative and relaxing trip.”

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9.Port Stephens, from Newcastle: Whales, hike & sand dunes!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8h 30m · from $184

Travel from Newcastle in a small group of up to 11 with Newy Tour Co. Hike 2.2 km on Mount Tomaree or choose a flat coastal walk, take a whale-watching cruise, and stop for seafood lunch and a view of Birubi Point’s dunes. The guide shares information about local wildlife, history, and ecosystems.

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10.Ku-ring-gai National Park with Hike, Beach & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $109

Join guide Sabina, when she leads, for a small-group escape from Sydney into Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Expect a moderate bush walk, Pittwater and Hawkesbury lookouts, a chance to see Aboriginal rock engravings, wildlife spotting and a picnic of local cheeses, dips, olives, falafel, dolmades, fruit and kombucha. Bring swimwear for an optional beach stop.

“What a great day of hiking and beautiful views. Sabina was an amazing host and ensured we had a great experience. She went above and beyond to give us the best day at Ku-ring-gai. The picnic was the topper to a perfect day, We even got to see a Kookaburra up close. Book this trip!”

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11.Port Stephens, departing Newcastle – Whales, hike & sand dunes!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $186

Newy Tour Co. picks you up in Newcastle for a small-group day trip to Port Stephens, with a Tomaree summit walk or coastal alternative, a seafood lunch stop at your own cost, a whale-watching cruise and a Stockton Sand Dunes viewpoint. Keira is a named guide; ask whether she will lead your departure.

“I highly recommend Keira and Newy Tours. I did a day tour to Port Stephens with my Jake watching. Everything was very well organised. Picked up and dropped off on time. Great company and good friendly chats. Keira loads of great ideas for new tours and I would totally book in again. Very keen to find out about the new projects. Best of luck Keira.”

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