Sydney

Explore Bondi, hike the Blue Mountains and discover Australia’s biggest city
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Day Trips

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Multi-Day Trip

Commonly mistaken for the capital, Sydney is Australia’s most populous city, with an estimated population of 5.31 million as of June 2019. It is the capital of New South Wales, hosting 65% of the state’s population and spanning over 2.5 million acres of parks and nature reserves. Sydney Tours Perhaps the most popular day trip out of Sydney is an adventure in the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site west of Sydney, spans 2,690 square kilometres and features a 470-million-year-old eucalyptus forest. The blue haze surrounding the peaks is attributed to Rayleigh Scattering or eucalyptus oil particles. Visitors can explore over 140 kilometres of walking trails, ranging from easy paths to challenging treks. For a relaxed outing, the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region, offers world-class wines, fine dining, and local produce like cheese and olive oil. Sydney itself boasts over 70 beaches. Bondi Beach is ideal for surfing at all skill levels, while quieter spots like Freshwater and Bundeena provide serene swimming and access to wild beaches in the Royal National Park Sydney tours travel itinerary and things to do: Take the ferry crossing to or from Manly for amazing views of the Harbour Bridge from the water Meander along the 6km Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk Experience Sydney’s only beach skydive over Wollongong Watch a show at the Sydney Opera House Educate yourself at the Australian Museum.
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Sydney Highlights

A group of backpackers in surf lessons on Australias East Coast
Surfing – East Coast
We're all about golden sands, great company, and rolling waves so what better way to experience the Aussie way of life by learning this infamous pastime in some of Australia's most stunning coastal scenery. With a huge array of options available all the way from Sydney surf lessons in this iconic city to full blown Aussie surf camps, you're spoiled for options.
Stunning sandy beach with vibrant turquoise waters and scenic clifftop houses—ideal for a 10-day Oz Intro Sydney to Brisbane tour.
Bondi to Coogee walk
The Bondi to Coogee Walk is one of Sydney’s most popular coastal trails, stretching approximately six kilometres along the eastern shoreline. The route links a series of well-known beaches, including Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee, and offers uninterrupted ocean views for most of the journey. The path is well maintained, with a mix of boardwalks, paved sections and stairways that make it suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. Along the way, walkers can see sandstone cliffs, rock pools, beaches, parklands and seasonal whale migration offshore. The trail also passes several cafés, ocean pools and rest areas, making it a relaxed way to experience Sydney’s coastal landscape.
Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk with shimmering city lights—your gateway to the ultimate 8 Day Sydney to Brisbane Fraser Island tour.
Sydney Harbour bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s most recognisable structures, spanning the harbour to connect the central business district with Sydney’s northern suburbs. Completed in 1932, the steel arch bridge stretches 1,149 metres and rises 134 metres above the water. It carries road and rail traffic as well as dedicated paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Nicknamed “The Coathanger” due to its distinctive shape, the bridge is a key landmark in the city and often serves as the backdrop for major national events, including Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Three friends enjoy waterfront views on a stone wall during their 10 Day Oz Intro Sydney to Brisbane adventure travel experience.
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks, located on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour. Known for its distinctive sail-like design, it was created by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, with construction beginning in 1959 and completion in 1973. The building is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major symbol of modern Australian architecture. Today, it functions as a multi-venue performing arts centre, hosting opera, ballet, theatre and a wide range of music events. Its design, history and cultural significance make it a key part of Australia’s artistic and architectural identity.
a skydiving instructor and tandem partner jumping out of an airplane with the plane in the background and blue skies
Skydiving
Skydiving in Australia simply has to be on your to-do list. With some of the World's most stunning natural landscapes and around 20,000 kms of pristine coastline, the views are seriously out of this world.  With so many destinations to chose from, whatever you want to see, we'll make sure you see it from above.
Camel Races – Alice Springs
Blue mountains
The Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage gem just a short hop from Sydney, known for its eucalyptus forests, sandstone cliffs, thundering waterfalls and wildlife that actually looks excited to see you. The region is part of the Great Dividing Range and gets its iconic blue haze from tiny eucalyptus oil droplets hanging in the air. It’s got that magic, moody look even on sunny days. Travellers come for cosy mountain towns, hiking trails for every level and jaw-dropping viewpoints like Echo Point, home to the famous Three Sisters. If you’re chasing fresh air and big scenery without going off-grid, this is your spot.
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Sydney

FAQ

Sydney has been consistently ranked amongst the 10 ten cities worldwide, making it an incredibly popular tourist destination. Prices can be more expensive than you would think, the backpacker neighbourhood of Kings Cross is the best area for finding bargains. Public transport can add up, make sure to get an Opal transport card to save yourself a small fortune if you plan to use the extensive public transportation that Sydney has to offer.

5 days. This number can be changed according to the number of activities and day trips you want to include in your stay. We recommend taking time to soak up the vibrancy of the big smoke, explore Surry Hills, Newtown, Bondi and Coogee over a few days with a sneaky trip out to the Blue Mountains and the Royal National Park.

Generally, Sydney has a sunny climate with warm summers and mild winters. It does suffer significant rainfall even in the summer so don’t get caught out without an umbrella!

Sydney has its warmest weather between December and February, these are also the busiest months for the city with regards to tourism. Some locals say the shoulder seasons Sept-Nov and Mar-May are the best times to visit, when prices fall, crowds thin and the weather is still warm.

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