Tours and Trips in Sydney

Make a new tradition this Christmas Eve, and leave the holiday planning up to someone else with this Christmas Eve dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour. Along with an included dinner buffet, Christmas treats, beautiful harbor views, and festive decor throughout the ship, you'll also enjoy live music from a band who plays modern and classic Christmas songs to keep everyone aboard in the holiday spirit.

Get a peak into Australia's dark past with a guided tour of Goat Island. Visit this convict stockade-turned-national park with an informative local guide and take an entertaining walking tour. take Take a cruise through Sydney Harbor, enjoy a delicious champagne lunch, and explore the country's history as a penal colony - all on one fun and fascinating excursion.

Enjoy a brewery tour of the famous Carlton and United Brewery, an Aussie powerhouse that makes some of the continent's favorite beers, including Carlton Draught, VB and Crown Lager. Your tour takes you behind the Abbotsford Brewery doors to explore the craft of brewing and more than 150 years of history at this landmark brewery. Wrap up your tour by tasting several frosty brews from the brewery tanks.

Experience beautiful Sydney Harbor on a Christmas Day cruise. Take in picturesque views of the city skyline while your favorite holiday tunes hum in the background. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal of seafood, traditional roasts, salads, and dessert - it's included in the tour price - as well as fresh coffee and tea. Add to your merriment with alcoholic beverages from a fully licensed bar at an extra charge.

Combine stops at Tropical Fruit World and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on this tour from the Gold Coast. Visit the Tropical Fruit World for a mini train ride through the plantation and a miracle fruit tasting show. At the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, get to know some Australian wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Gold Coast hotels included.

When in Sydney, a full-day tour to Canberra provides a fascinating overview of Australia's national capital, one of the few planned cities in the world. Designed by visionary architects, Canberra is home to renowned institutions including the Australian War Memorial, the National Museum of Australia, Parliament House, and the Lodge (the Prime Minister's official residence). Stop for morning tea, lunch and dinner (own expense), and enjoy guided tours of key sites. Admire the town of Berrima, the Goulburn region and views from Mt Ainslie en route to Canberra.

Indulge your inner foodie with a full-day gourmet tasting tour of the Hunter Valley, including breakfast and lunch. Follow your guide, a professional chef, to shop for fresh fish and seafood at the Sydney Fish Markets and sample local specialties with a visit to an artisan producer. Then, visit three of the region's best boutique wineries, where you'll indulge in fine wines paired with regional delicacies like pan-fried barramundi, kangaroo steak or freshly rolled sushi. This small group tour is limited to 11 people, ensuring an intimate local experience.

Relax on Sydney Harbour enjoying a seafood and carvery buffetIf you're stuck for ideas this Easter, there is no better way to spend an afternoon than relaxing on Sydney Harbour enjoying a delicious seafood and carvery buffet to the back drop of live musicians performing on deck.Come and enjoy a delicious seafood & carvery buffet served with oysters and prawns along with the fresh salads and breads, whilst enjoying a 3 hour cruise on Sydney's beautiful harbour.

Experience the sun, sand and surf at Australia's most iconic beach, with this 1.5-hour walking tour of Bondi Beach. Learn about the area's Aboriginal heritage, see where the famous 'Bondi Rescue' TV show is filmed and learn how Bondi Beach became a hotspot for tourists, celebrities and surfers. Along the way, admire the Bondi Aboriginal rock art sites; pose for photos by the Bondi Pavilion and take a peek at celebrity residences located nearby.

Get in the 'holiday spirit' thanks to this fun-filled 3-hour 'Christmas in July' cruise on Sydney Harbour. Marvel at the scenery of Sydney's breathtaking harbor and dig into a mouth-watering holiday-themed buffet of carvery and seafood accompanied by desserts, coffee, and tea. The ship's holiday d ecor, live musical entertainment and fun on-board contests add to the festive atmosphere.

Venture off-the-beaten-track on this full-day Blue Mountains adventure from Sydney. Enjoy morning tea at Calmsley Hill Farm and admire indigenous animals such as kangaroos, emus, and wombats. Next, get a unique view of the Three Sisters from the little-known Eaglehawk Lookout; and enjoy spectacular views of Jamison Valley. Then, set out on a 2-hour self-guided hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, stopping to tuck into a picnic lunch (included) overlooking the dramatic canyon and waterfalls of the Grose Valley.

Discover the historic icons, innovative architecture and landscaped parklands of Canberra, on this full-day tour from Sydney. Visit the heritage town of Berrima and take in dramatic views of the Australian capital from Mt Ainslie. Enjoy a guided tour of the Australian War Memorial, peek into the Parliament House, see the Prime Minister's Lodge and visit the National Art Gallery. After lunch (own expense), take a scenic drive around Lake Burley Griffin, past attractions like the High Court of Australia, the National Library and the Carillon Bell Tower.

Experience Australia's beautiful Bondi Beach on a half-day tour that includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the surf lifeguard club, a surf or bodyboard lesson, and lunch at a popular beachside restaurant. Enjoy sightseeing and great photo ops on this informative tour with guide who is a surf lifeguard and surf instructor. You'll get an insider's look at this famous suburb of Sydney and some hands-on fun in the sun.

Explore Sydney on a 5-hour tour that includes a comprehensive city tour, lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Rushcutters Bay, and a visit to Bondi Beach. In Sydney, see highlights including the historic Rocks district, Royal Botanical Gardens, Parliament House, Hyde Park Barracks, St Mary's Cathedral, Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. You'll also drive through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Oxford Street and the suburbs of Paddington, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay, enjoying informative commentary along the way.

Immerse in the beauty of the World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains National Park. During this day trip from Sydney you’ll go off the beaten track while exploring magnificent valleys, rivers and gorges with an expert guide. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park and Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens, hike the Jamison Valley and sightsee along Cliff Drive. Morning tea, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included. Numbers are limited to 10 people, allowing for a small-group experience.

Unlike most other Blue Mountains day trips, this experience includes breakfast with the kangaroos at Featherdale Wildlife Park, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers. Rather than worrying about the timings of public transport, you'll travel from Sydney in climate-controlled comfort and explore the Blue Mountains National Park, home to the iconic Three Sisters and Scenic World, with a guide. Plus, included lunch and round-trip hotel transfers make for a seamless experience.

Take a full-day tour from Sydney to explore Canberra, the fascinating capital city of Australia. Enjoy guided tours of key sights including the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, the National Museum and the Lodge, home to the Prime Minister. As you approach Canberra, stop in the quaint town of Sutton Forest and snap photos from Mt Ainslie. Your guide shares the backstory behind the design of Canberra, conceived of by visionary architects and one of only a handful of planned cities in the world.

Head to The Rocks to learn about Sydney's colorful past. Your historian guide will regale you with stories of the first convicts to arrive in Sydney, their early experiences in Australia, and how they ultimately transformed a shanty camp to an enduring settlement. Listen to tales of street gangs, see the city's oldest cottage, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.

Spend a memorable Christmas Day in Sydney on board a cruise on the harbor. Enjoy a buffet with seafood, roast meats, salads, and desserts. Dance to Christmas music while admiring great views of the harbor. The cruise makes a good gift, and is a fun way to spend the day with travel companions or friends and relatives.

Dive deep into the cultural roots of Australia during this Blue Mountains tour from Sydney including round-trip transport, morning tea and scones, and a 2-course lunch. Watch a traditional aboriginal smoking ceremony at Katoomba Waterfall, and then head to the Waradah Aboriginal Centre and Featherdale Wildlife Park. End your day with a ferry ride up the Parramatta River into Sydney Harbour.