Sydney · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See kangaroos and koalas, ride Scenic World’s cableway, skyway and railway, view the Three Sisters, then ferry back to Sydney.
“This was an excellent trip. Our tour guide Aaron was friendly and provided lots of information about the local area. The Blue Mountains are beautiful, my personal favourite was stopping at Echo Point. I would recommend this trip.”
Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains day trip with Featherdale, Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, and a Parramatta River cruise.
“Good experience On time Friendly tour guide Very good schedule Well managed The vehicle was good Comfortable seating for a day trip”
Review of a 12-hour Jervis Bay trip from Sydney with dolphin cruise, Hyams Beach, wild kangaroos, scenic walks, and small-group guides.
“It was all great, the guide was helpful and relaxed, and we had enough time to do everything!”
Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains sunset tour, with Wentworth Falls, kangaroos, Three Sisters views, guided walks, and practical booking tips.
“The trip to the Blue Mountains was amazing, the group guide was really nice, told us a lot of good stories about the places we were seeing and overall made the trip a very memorable experience.”
Spend one private day from Sydney on bush walks, Aboriginal carvings, wildlife, beaches, lookouts, and optional tastings with guide Matt.
“This tour was so amazing! Matt taught us so much about the wildlife and area. I can't believe how much he packed in to one day. This tour is worth every penny and then some. I'm not sure I could narrow down our favorite part...Matt and his Read more”
Ride Scenic World’s railway, cableway, skyway, and rainforest walkway all day with flexible access to Blue Mountains views.
“A self guided experience at a leisurely pace, all over the Rides and boardwwalks”
Review this private Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney, with koalas, Three Sisters views, private transport, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“This is a great experience to see parts of Sydney that are not beach or city related. Our driver was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Ride Port Stephens sand dunes, try sandboarding, then choose a dolphin cruise or Mount Tomaree hike on this full-day trip from Sydney.
“It was a fun trip! Even tho there was a little miscommunication between the guide and the website, but they fixed the problem quickly! Just a reminder, don’t forget to do some warm up and stretching before the hike.”
Learn to surf from Sydney at a quiet beach with two lessons, 4WD beach travel, BBQ lunch, gear, and Royal National Park scenery.
“Truly abhorrent service. Attempted to book the surfing day experience as a gift. Was confirmed a date and shortly after told that date is no longer available. Another date was proposed and this was also cancelled. We were then asked if we Read more”
Review of the Sydney to Thredbo overnight bus tour, with alpine views, seven hours at the resort, gear discounts, and practical tips.
See wild kangaroos near Sydney on a private half-day outing with hotel pickup, expert guiding, native birds, and flexible routes.
“We couldn't imagine traveling to Australia and not having a kangaroo experience but we're not into supporting zoos. Bruce's private guided excursion was the perfect answer! He picked us up at our hotel and filled our heads with all things kangaroo for the 45 min drive to the western suburbs of Sydney. Our excursion was early evening to catch the kangas during peak grazing time but I also liked that the timing allowed us to pack more into our day! While I get that there are no guarantees, let me say that we hit the "Kanga jackpot" with Bruce, observing no fewer than 30-40 kangaroos in their natural settings! Bruce…”
See Sydney icons and the Blue Mountains in one private day, with wildlife, Three Sisters views, Bondi Beach, and flexible transport.
“Excellent way to make the most of a short amount of time! Our driver and guide was exceptional! Beautiful Sydney and the Blue Mountains is worth your time!”
Review of a private Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney, with Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, Featherdale, Echo Point, and hotel pickup.
“Everything went as planned. Glen our guide was there to meet us at the ship and he was a great guide. I believe he provided more than was expected. The Sydney Opera House was great and Glen took us to some of the out of the way places, as well as a great trip to the Blue Mountains the next day. Five stars from the four of us!”
Review of the Thredbo snow tour from Sydney, with overnight coach travel, ski costs, timings, drawbacks, and practical booking advice.
“Our tour guide Anna was amazing. She was super helpful and accommodating, and I love how she provided information of the places we went to. On the other hand, the bus driver on our way to Thredbo (can't remember his name) was quite Read more”
Review this private Sydney day trip to Jervis Bay, Kiama, Kangaroo Valley, Fitzroy Falls, and Sea Cliff Bridge before you book.
“The tour was amazing. Pranshu was very sweet in the tour and showed us around. The tour was flexible for us . we wanted to go to the national park to see wild kangaroos, they took us there. Pranshu was very gentle with my 60 year old mother, he personally showed her around and took many pictures. Overall amazing memorable trip.”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
