Sydney Tours and Day Trips, Sorted
Sydney is a great base, but some of the best days out sit just beyond the city limits, ancient rainforest in the Blue Mountains, boutique wineries in the Hunter Valley, or you can keep it simple and let a bus do the driving around the city's own icons. Here's a spread of tours worth booking, whether you've got a spare day or just a few hours.
Blue Mountains Tour with Featherdale Wildlife Park Entry
The Blue Mountains Tour with Featherdale Wildlife Park pairs a hands on wildlife stop, handfeed a kangaroo, spot a koala, with a full day exploring the Blue Mountains National Park, guided bushwalks, the famous Three Sisters and views across the Jamison Valley included.
Hunter Valley Food and Wine Tour with Sydney Transfers
The Hunter Valley Food and Wine Tour takes you through three award winning boutique wineries plus a vodka distillery, with cheese and chocolate tastings and a gourmet lunch included, all with return transport from Sydney sorted.
Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour covers 34 stops across two routes, the City Tour past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and the Bondi and Bays Tour out to the beaches, with commentary in 8 languages and the freedom to jump off wherever takes your fancy.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the Blue Mountains from Sydney?
The Blue Mountains tour departs Sydney between 7.15am and 7.45am and returns by 5.30pm, making it an easy full day trip without an overnight stay.
How long does the Hunter Valley wine tour take?
It's a full day experience, departing Sydney at 7.15am and covering three wineries, a vodka distillery and a gourmet lunch before returning in the evening.
Is the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour good for a short Sydney visit?
Yes, it's one of the easiest ways to see the city's main sights in a day or two, with 24 and 48 hour tickets available across 34 stops.
Are children allowed on the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley tours?
The Blue Mountains tour doesn't take children under 7, and the Hunter Valley wine tour is for adults 18 and over due to the alcohol tastings involved.
What should I bring on a Blue Mountains bushwalking tour?
Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a water bottle, plus a jacket if you're travelling in the cooler months.
Local tip: book the Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley tour on a weekday if you can, smaller crowds at Featherdale Wildlife Park and the wineries make for a far more relaxed day.
Sort your Sydney tour above, whether that's a Blue Mountains day trip with wildlife included, a Hunter Valley wine tasting escape, or a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour of the city and Bondi. All good days are waiting.