Top 11 Bushwalks & Hikes around Sydney

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

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

Hike the Blue Mountains after dark to a waterfall cave filled with glowworms, with hotel pickup, headlamps, and a certified guide.

“This is one of our most memorable experience in Sydney! It’s amazing to know how the glow worms evolved. Antoine is a great guide and full of knowledge. We felt safe and secured during the tour. Highly recommended!”

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

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

See koalas and kangaroos, quiet Blue Mountains lookouts, Govetts Leap, a 3km hike, picnic lunch, and Mount Tomah gardens from Sydney.

“Fantastic vistas and photo ops. Time to explore Richmond - cutest little town! The wildlife sanctuary is intimate and close up, holding koalas are no longer allowed. Small group, comfortable seating and Paul was a wealth of information. You can see his passion for his work.”

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3.Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

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

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.”

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4.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour Picnic & Hike

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

Review the Blue Mountains small-group tour from Sydney, with Calmsley Hill animals, scenic lookouts, picnic lunch, hike, and practical tips.

“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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5.Blue Mountains Private Hiking Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Take a private Blue Mountains hike from Sydney through the Grand Canyon, Evans Lookout, Three Sisters, Megalong Valley, and a local winery.

“We had a great trip to the Blue Mountains with Scott. He tailored the day to our exact interests and personalities. A must do for anyone visiting the area.”

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6.Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with Hike, Swim, Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $215

Explore Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park from Sydney with bush walks, Aboriginal carvings, a beach swim, picnic, lookouts, and optional oysters.

“Fantastic day with a really knowledgeable guide (thanks Sabina). Spent time walking along some forest tracks and down to the coast, seeing some aboriginal carvings in the way. Sabina provided a delicious lunch whilst we chilled out in the beach. Another shorter walk over America Bay with some amazing views. Definitely recommend.”

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7.Port Stephens day tour – Dolphins, hike & swim!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $172

Review of Newcastle’s Port Stephens day tour with a Mount Tomaree hike, dolphin cruise, beach time, fish and chips, and craft beer tasting.

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

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

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

Hike Tomaree Mountain, watch humpback whales, eat seafood by the water, and see Port Stephens dunes on a small-group day trip from Newcastle.

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9.Private Tour: Blue Mountains Hiking & Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $536

Hike waterfalls, cliffs, and eucalyptus forests on a private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney, with hotel pickup and a flexible guide.

“Expectations exceeded! My boyfriend and I booked this tour and had a really great time. We were picked up promptly from in front of our hotel in a nice, clean car and really enjoyed the itinerary and getting to see beyond the city. Hiking the Read more”

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10.Port Stephens day tour. Dolphins, hike, swim.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $169

Explore Port Stephens from Newcastle with a Tomaree Mountain hike, dolphin cruise, beach swim, seafood lunch, and craft brewery visit.

“My partner and I had a wonderful time. The scenery was breathtaking, and Nathan was very friendly and taught us a lot throughout the tour. I highly recommend it!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $186

Review of Newcastle’s Port Stephens day tour with Tomaree Mountain, seafood lunch, whale cruise, and Stockton sand dunes at sunset.

“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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