Tours and Trips in Australia

Celebrate one of the most important events in Sydney's calendar in style on a cruise around Sydney Harbour aboard a tall ship or 1920s timber Wangi Queen ferry. Toast the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race away from the crowds while enjoying the live on-board entertainment and indulging in a barbecue buffet lunch which offers fresh seafood and steak accompanied by wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Get to know Sydney's highlights on this comprehensive tour with a guide over the course of a half day. Visit important sites such as Balmoral Beach, Icebergs Restaurant South Bondi, Mrs. Macquarie Chair, and Observatory Hill while listening to insightful commentary from your guide. Opt to be dropped at Taronga Zoo to spend the afternoon there (own expense) or driven back to central Sydney.

Explore the culinary treats of Sydney's Chinatown on a walking tour. Try dishes like: salt-and-pepper eggplant, custard puffs, Chinese lamb skewers, dumplings, noodles, Filipino leche flan, and sit down for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Learn context and insights about the area from your guide and feel good knowing that revenue from the tour supports organizations dedicated to fostering cross-cultural understanding, and towards training and employment opportunities for refugees and disadvantaged youth

Enjoy a 3 hour harbour cruise aboard a modern catamaran complemented with a delicious seafood and carvery buffet lunch and the Melbourne Cup race aired live on board!

Take in panoramic views of lovely Sydney on a Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise that lasts up to two hours. Choose from two options a morning or afternoon tour that takes you close to the majestic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and other top sights. Listen to live commentary as you snack on tea, coffee and snacks and light refreshments during the 2-hour tour that includes all of the above plus sparkling wine, cakes and cheeses, with stories focused on Sydney's fascinating heritage.

Experience Australia day in its full glory with this Sydney Harbor tour including lunch and a Ferrython cruise. Take in the ferry race and the parade of boats, from tall ships to tiny dinghys, in celebration of the nation's holiday. Lunch includes seafood, a carvery buffet, and a selection of drinks.

See Sydney's most iconic sights on a 2-hour walking tour from Circular Quay. Take in the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Rocks and Hyde Park as you trace a route along the Tank Stream, the source of fresh water for aboriginal peoples and Australia's first British settlement. Your informative guide shares fascinating details about the city's past and present during your 2-hour tour, which is limited to a small group of up to 12 people - the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Explore Sydney and see the city with a photographer's eye with an award-winning photographer as your guide. Get a comprehensive tour of the city stopping to admire Hyde Park Barracks, the Sydney Harbour, Art Gallery NSW and many other sights. Learn pro tips for getting the most out of your smart phone or DSLR camera and come away with a deeper understanding of Sydney's fascinating past.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise around Sydney Harbour accompanied by high tea goodies and sparkling wine from Brown Brothers, a classic Australian winery. Admire clear views of iconic landmarks such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and the city skyline during your 1.5-hour scenic sightseeing cruise. Upgrade to guarantee a window sea with excellent sightlines on the famously beautiful harbor city.  You'll want to keep your camera handy for great photo ops in every direction.

Enjoy an afternoon sail on Sydney Harbour aboard a historic tall ship from the 1920s. Learn about Sydney's maritime roots and your ship's sailing history during a 90-minute cruise that provides close views of iconic sights including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Fort Denison. Get great photo ops and soak up the spectacular scenery. You can even lend the crew a hand by steering the ship and hoisting the sails.

Get orientated in Sydney while exploring the city's most famous landmarks on this guided electric bike tour. In a small group of no more than eight people, see such sites as the Opera House while riding across another landmark, Sydney Harbour Bridge. Don't worry about the city's hills: E-bikes make pedaling uphill a breeze.

Blast off from Circular Quay on a jet boat ride that provides a super-fun 30-minute adrenaline-fueled ride along with a new perspective on Sydney's most iconic waterside sights. Your expert captain slows down to give you a close up look at the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and other landmarks, then before zooming off again. Hang on as your jet boat executes 270-degree spins, power slides and other breathtaking maneuvers at high speed. Tours depart throughout the day, every hour.

Follow your knowledgeable guide on a walking tour that explores Kings Cross, a neighborhood that is considered Australia's red light capital. Your two-hour walk on the wild side highlights the district's colorful and sometimes violent history. What began as a glamorous address in the early 1800s transformed into a hardscrabble district rife with prostitution, organized crime, sly-grog shops (illegal alcohol distributors), gangster romances and riots in the 1920s and 1930s. Glimpse into a lesser-known side of Sydney's on this safe stroll through the past and present of Kings Cross.

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for unrivaled views from a height of 440 feet (134 meters) on this Australian landmark. Select a 3.5-hour BridgeClimb with a guide in the morning or afternoon, or climb at dawn, twilight or night. Choose from several other options, including a 1.5-hour Sampler Climb that takes you halfway up, or a 2.25-hour BridgeClimb Express for a rigorous ascent at a faster pace. Climbs to the summit are limited to 14 participants to ensure personalized attention in a small group. 

Taste a range of great beers and learn about craft brewing in Sydney on a tour with a knowledgeable guide. You'll also see the inner workings of the breweries and meet the people who are revolutionizing beer-making in Sydney. Choose from three options: two different six-hour tours include a delicious pub lunch, and the three-hour tour, offered in the  afternoon, hits the highlights in a shorter time frame.

Get creative with your camera on this beginner-friendly 6-hour photography tour and turn your lens to some of Sydney's most memorable landmarks. Follow your guide, a professional photographer, around Sydney Harbour, The Rocks and Observatory Hill, and master techniques and tricks to help you get the most out of your camera. This small-group tour ensures plenty of one-on-one tuition.

Customize your sightseeing in Sydney with a hop-on hop-off coach tour and harbor cruise. The ferry pass is valid for 2 days and the explorer pass is valid for 24 hours, giving you two full days to explore Sydney. The Sydney Harbour ferry cruise stops include Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Luna Park, Manly, Taronga Zoo, Barrangaroo and more. The double-decker bus tour travels between iconic sites including The Rocks, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens and Bondi Beach. Choose to hop off and visit places of interest, or simply remain on board for a comprehensive overview with recorded commentary.

Maximize your time in Sydney with a private full-day tour tour tailor-made for you! Tick off iconic landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, stroll around vibrant districts like The Rocks and King's Cross, and watch the surfers at Bondi Beach. Alternatively, soak up the scenery with a drive around Sydney's Northern Beaches, cool off with a swim at Palm Beach or get off-the-beaten-track and explore the village suburbs of Balmain, Leichardt and Haberfield. Best of all, your private tour includes hotel pick-up and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Enjoy exclusive access to Goat Island on 3-hour excursion that includes a leisurely guided walking tour on Goat Island and a 1.5-hour Sydney Harbour cruise aboard a traditional vessel. Goat Island can only be visited with a tour in order to preserve its many historic sites, including some of Australia's oldest convict-built structures. Get great photo ops of Sydney icons during your Goat Island excursion, which includes a 1.5-hour Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with complimentary sparkling wine and juice.

Go scuba diving in Sydney on a guided shore dive, where most sites reach a maximum of 60 feet (18 meters) deep. You'll be close to Bare Island, one of Sydney's top diving sites, about five minutes from the dive shop. Suitable for all divers, including open-water divers. Rinsing facilities are available after your dive. Please note, equipment is not included; bring your own or rent at the shop.