Outdoor Activities in New South Wales

Enjoy a close encounter with Australia's native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Your ticket includes admission to the park plus daily keeper presentations and animal shows. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras and other exotic reptiles.

Spend a weekend in the snow at Perisher or Thredbo, tearing down the ski runs or working on your board tricks during a 2-night excursion from Sydney or Canberra. Travel by coach from the city to the mountains on Friday evening and spend the night at your accommodation near the slopes. Wake up and ski for two full days before leaving the mountains on Sunday and returning to the city that evening. Includes two nights accommodation, two breakfasts and Saturday dinner party, expert guides and transportation by comfortable coach.

Watch the sun rise over the horizon at the highest point in the Byron Bay hinterland on this 2-day Mt Warning sunrise climb. Leave Bryon Bay behind and travel by road to the base of the mighty Mt Warning. Explore subtropical, World Heritage–listed rainforest and cool off with a rock pool swim in Mount Warning National Park. After a tasty bbq dinner, fall asleep under the stars. Next morning, awake early for a hike to the peak and watch the sun bathe the landscape in its soft, golden glow.

Explore Byron Bay by land and by sea on this action-packed full-day tour. Start your adventure hiking through the UNESCO-listed Nightcap National Park, exploring the lush rainforest trails and cooling off with a swim by the Minyon Falls. After tucking into a BBQ lunch by the waterside, return to Byron Bay for a kayaking tour along the coast. Paddle your way around the bay; spot dolphins, sea turtles and humpback whales (depending on the season); and enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.