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Things to do in New South Wales

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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1578 reviews

Hike amongst waterfalls in Blue Mountains Full Day

Join a laid-back Blue Mountains day with a hike, waterfalls, and a fresh picnic lunch. A less touristy and more nature based Blue Mountains experience with a 90 minute nature walk in the bush

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 663 reviews

Sunset & Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise

Experience an intimate and relaxed 1-hour shared cruise for up to 26 guests, enjoying stunning sunset views and sparkling city lights.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews

Whale watching with nature lovers

Depart from King Street Wharf #7 at Darling Harbour, cruise past Sydney landmarks and enjoy up close and intimate whale encounters with our exceptional crew.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1195 reviews

Sydney by Night - Secret Bars & Stories

Discover hidden bars on Sydney’s best nightlife tour, with 5 different routes. Meet people, hear stories, have fun and enjoy great drinks!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1250 reviews

Spot glow-worms and wildlife in the Blue Mountains

Trek through a World Heritage rainforest and admire nature with a local nature guide. Good mobility required due to the track condition. Age limit of 7 years.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 742 reviews

Steer a speedboat in Sydney’s stunning harbour

Take the wheel and ride past Sydney’s top sights with full guidance along the way.

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews

Golden Glow Sunset Sydney Harbour Cruise

Enjoy a 90-minute shared cruise with up to 40 guests, taking in Sydney’s twilight beauty and 360-degree views of the harbour and skyline.

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews

Stargazing with passionate astronomers

Join one of our astronomers for a captivating night under the stars in the Blue Mountains.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 479 reviews

Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour

Discover the best of Sydney in 3.5 hours on this tour. Finish with a beer and harbour views.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 698 reviews

Meet Rescued Farmed Animals at Moo to Ewe

Connect with rescued cows, pigs, goats, and more on a heartwarming sanctuary tour.

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Kayak Sunrise Past the Opera House

Award-winning Sydney Harbour kayak tours from Blues Point Reserve. Paddle past the Opera House and under the Harbour Bridge with fun local guides. Free pro photos included. Beginners welcome!

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Kiama Blowhole, Wollongong Wildlife & Tasman Drive

Enjoy boutique wildlife experience with Australia's iconic animals, discover secret hidden gems, snap your shots at the winding road Coastal Tasman Drive and watch powerful ocean spray shoot sky-high.

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The Famous 30 Minute Red Shark Thrill Ride

An adrenaline-pumping jet boat ride on Sydney Harbour—30 minutes of spins, slides & iconic views, a must-do for locals, interstate travellers & internationals alike.

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Wander Sydney Harbour’s lush forests and beaches

Ferry from the opera house with a longtime nature guide, taste native bush foods in rainforest gullies and unwind at a hidden beach as the sun sinks over the harbor.

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Blue Mountain Zig Zag Railway & Scenic World Rides

Cross historic viaducts and tunnels on the Zig Zag Railway, take in Govetts Leap, Elysian Rock and Echo Point Lookout, then end your day with three Scenic World must try rides.

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Hunter Valley winery & lunch with Port Stephens

Step into wine theatre for grape to glass stories, sit for an Asian Western fusion lunch, then head to Port Stephens sand dunes for optional self expense camels rides or sandboarding.

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Purple Jacaranda Spring Blossom with Taronga Zoo

Stroll Kirribilli’s purple tunnel, visit Taronga Zoo above the harbor, and trace blooms from the Sydney University to Paddington and end up at Bare Island Fort with a trilingual storyteller.

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2026 Floriade Flower Festival & Canberra Day Tour

Roam million tulip displays at Australia's biggest flower festival, stroll Bowral’s cherry blossom paths and browse vintage finds, lastly pause at Mount Ainslie Lookout for a sweeping capital view.

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Blue Mountain 3 Guided Walks & Towns Ultimate Tour

Join a storyteller on 3 guided walks from Elysian Rock to Olympian Rock, Echo Point to Katoomba Falls and Govetts Leap Lookout to Falls, with relaxed break time in Leura, Katoomba and Blackheath Town.

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Meet wild kangaroos and secret lookouts

Spot wild kangaroos in the bush! , visit historic Windsor and Macquarie Arms (1815), Australia's oldest pub. Explore breathtaking hidden Blue Mountains lookouts far from the usual tourist trails.