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15 Sydney Beach Tours to Plan a Sydney Day Around

35 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Sydney gives you more good options than free days. Here are 15 sydney beach tours that justify the time, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level - First, learn how to read the water
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Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

1.Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Our pick

At Bondi Beach, a qualified English-speaking instructor leads up to five students through surf safety, beach practice and coached time on soft boards. The two-hour lesson suits first-timers and surfers refreshing basic skills. Wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen and board are provided; bring swimwear and a towel.

“Great experience! The instructors were super friendly and really patient, giving advice all along the lesson so we could improve. We were a very cheerful group and had a blast! Definitely recommend!”

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Surfing Lessons on Sydney's Bondi Beach - Bondi is the setting, not a guaranteed surf report
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Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

2.Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $71Top rated

Meet your instructor at Lets Go Surfing near Bondi Beach for a two-hour beginner-friendly lesson. You’ll practise the pop-up on sand, learn about beach conditions and rip currents, then head into the water with a board, wetsuit or rash vest, sunscreen, and a small instructional group. Instructors have included Aaron, Luke, Taylor, Tyler, Will, and Freddy.

“This was so much fun! Our surf instructors, Luke and Bert, were amazing. They provided background information, thorough explanations, and were present and involved for the entire lesson, making everyone feel very safe and comfortRead more”

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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches - Paddling Toward Collins Flat, Store, and Quarantine Beaches
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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

3.Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67

Set out from Manly with a guide for a relaxed 150-minute paddle to Collins Flat, Store, and Quarantine beaches. You’ll pass caves, rock formations, and small waterfalls, hear about local history, and stop for juice and snacks. No kayaking experience is needed, but you must be able to swim 100 metres.

“Really enjoyable experience. Loved the paddling, scenery and the history imparted.”

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Sydney: Manly and Shelly Beach Snorkeling Tour - Getting ready for the water
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Sydney: Manly and Shelly Beach Snorkeling Tour

4.Manly and Shelly Beach Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 204 reviews · 2h 30m · from $77

Spend 150 minutes exploring Manly’s coast with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Start with a headland walk and safety briefing, then snorkel for about an hour in protected Cabbage Tree Bay. Wetsuits and gear are included. You need to swim 150 meters unassisted and be able to float and tread water.

“Great activity. The running is so smooth and everyone of us enjoyed it. It's just unlucky that the weather was a little bit bad.”

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Sydney: Maroubra Surf Lesson - Two hours from beach briefing to practice
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Sydney: Maroubra Surf Lesson

5.Maroubra Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

At Maroubra Beach, learn surf basics, beach safety, and how to catch your first wave in a group of six or fewer. The two-hour lesson includes a soft board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, and zinc. Instructors speak English, Spanish, and Dutch. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“It was our first surf lesson, and we were really nervous, but our instructor, Seb, was super friendly and patient. It was amazing. We loved the experience and can’t wait to do it again!”

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Port Stephens 4WD Beach Sand Dune Adventure - The Stockton Sand Dunes by 4WD
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Port Stephens 4WD Beach Sand Dune Adventure

6.Port Stephens 4WD Beach Sand Dune Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $39

Meet at 73 James Paterson St in Anna Bay for a one-hour 4WD ride along Birubi Beach and into the Stockton Sand Dunes. Your guide introduces the dune ecosystem and helps you try sandboarding on the high dunes. Sandboards, bottled water, and transport are included; the tour returns to its starting point.

“Great fun. Excellent activities. Special thank you to the person assisting us with sand boarding. Will definitely visit again.”

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Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding - The beach ride and pipi lesson
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Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

7.Port Stephens: Birubi Beach 4WD Tour with Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38

Join a guide in a red, air-conditioned 4WD for a short ride along Birubi Beach, a hands-on lesson in finding pipis, and 45 to 50 minutes of sandboarding on dunes reaching 40 meters. Water, board rental, and the national park fee are included. Guides on past trips have included Stephen, Paul, Peter, Bob, and Bruce.

“Our guide Bruce was fantastic, we had a great time looking for pippies, fwd tour and sand boarding. Very good value for money”

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Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group - Shellharbour and Minnamurra on Foot
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Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

8.Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $202

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Kiama Coast with a local driver-guide and a group of no more than 11. The route takes in Bald Hill, Sea Cliff Bridge, coastal walks, Kiama Blowhole and Saddleback Mountain, with lunch, snacks and bottled water included. Guides such as Terry, Craig and James bring local stories and photography help along the way.

“Our guide was fabulous and we enjoyed our day with him. My apologies as I don’t remember the name but we went on Saturday January 13th. He is a photographer and a really nice and educated man. Thank you for a great day”

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Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour - What the drive feels like for a first-timer
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Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour

9.Port Stephens, Beach and Sand Dune 4WD Tag-Along Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews

Bring your own 4WD and follow local guides Bruce and Nicole through Port Stephens bushland, beaches and the Worimi sand dunes. The roughly three-hour trip may include koala and whale spotting, and sandboarding is included. You drive, but the guide leads the route and gives instructions, making this a guided outing rather than a solo dune run.

“I believe with Bruce and Nicole’s help, everyone can have a wonderful 4WD trip no matter you have experience or not. All my family enjoyed it. Highly recommended.”

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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach - Training, gear, and the wait before takeoff
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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

10.Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $286

Travel from Sydney to North Wollongong for a tandem parachute jump from 15,000 feet, with about 60 seconds of freefall and a five-to-seven-minute canopy ride. A qualified instructor handles the jump, and you receive a certificate. Sydney transfers may be available, and photos and video cost extra.

“Fantastic day for a jump! Riss was an amazing Tandem-Master...had a great jump with her!!!!”

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Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World's Whitest Beach - On the water in Jervis Bay Marine Park
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Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World’s Whitest Beach

11.Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World’s Whitest Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $128

Leave Sydney at 7:00 am in an air-conditioned minibus for Jervis Bay, with a 90-minute dolphin cruise, time in Huskisson, a guided White Sands Trail walk, and kangaroo spotting in Booderee National Park. The small-group tour is capped at 20 and has English- or Portuguese-speaking guides. Pack lunch, a windproof layer for the boat, and comfortable shoes.

“Love it! The beaches were outstanding We saw a lot of Kangaroos The driver was excelent We had s great time”

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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach - What the price covers, and what it does not
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From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

12.Tandem Skydive Experience over Newcastle Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $250

Meet your tandem master at Belmont Airport for a safety briefing, then climb above the Hunter Region and free-fall for about a minute at speeds above 130 mph. Your parachute descent brings views of Newcastle’s coast, lakes and hinterland. Transfers may be available from Sydney, but book them in advance and check the return arrangements.

“A great experience! We were picked up in a minibus from central Sydney and driven straight to the drop zone (with a comfort break on the way). Once there, the check-in process was very smooth and we were harnessed up and ready to Read more”

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First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour - See the city from the mini coach
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First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour

13.First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $56

Start with a guided walk through The Rocks, then ride a mini coach past Sydney landmarks and stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for harbour views. Finish with up to 50 minutes at Bondi Beach. Local guide Rin has earned particular praise for her personal insights, though your guide may vary.

“My husband and I were the only ones on the tour, and Rin did an outstanding job showing us The Rocks area and gave us information about the Sydney Opera House that we didn’t even get on a tour of the Opera House we went on the day Read more”

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Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches - Quarantine Beach: the longest stop
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Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

14.Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $68

Set out from Manly Yacht Club at 10:30am for a relaxed, 2.5-hour guided paddle to about three beaches, including Collins Flat, Quarantine and Store. Your guide supplies kayaks, drybags, snacks and hot drinks. No previous kayaking experience is required, but wind and choppy water can make paddling harder.

“Easy trip to navigate and the guide took us to the beautiful beaches with an incredible history. The harbor was busy but we were safe. It was a very enjoyable day!”

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Jervis Bay Beach Stargazing Tour with our Astronomer - A beachside chance to spot glowing water
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Jervis Bay Beach Stargazing Tour with our Astronomer

15.Jervis Bay Beach Stargazing Tour with our Astronomer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $60

Meet at Moona Moona Beach Playground for a 90-minute stargazing tour on Nelsons Beach. Astronomer Dimitri leads naked-eye constellation spotting, laser-guided sky stories and telescope viewing, with a chance to look for bioluminescent plankton. What you see depends on the sky, season and night.

“The experience was really worth it. The communication with the team was super smooth, the spot for stargazing well defined and nicely set up with chairs and blakets. We even got to see some luminescents planktons during the experienRead more”

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