Mini adventures in New South Wales

Looking for a short tour or day trip in Sydney? Check out our selection of adventures that pack a lot into a short space of time.
Activity Details Price fr 

Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

Half day

You’ll focus on five key areas to have you up and surfing with confidence and style. With years of experience the surf school have developed superior instructional techniques to assist all levels of surfers from beginner to advanced. Make the most of the fully qualified instructors, some of the best beaches in Australia, safety awareness and most importantly having the best time!

£45 

Tandem skydiving


Half day

This is the very essence of ‘living on the edge’, and where better to push your limits than the spectacular east coast of Australia. They are the cream of Skydiving operators in Australia, with over 1,000,000 jumps, almost 500 years combined experience, and with a 100% safety record you can rest assured you’ve made an astute choice for your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

£147 

Sydney Opera House Tour

Half day

Over 60 years ago, Jorn Utzon designed one of the greatest buildings of all time. The Essential Tour brings to life the saga behind the making of this famous house. With state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, your guide will take you on an emotional journey inside this masterpiece. The Essential Tour brings the Opera House to life.

£18 

Blue Mountains Special Tour

Full day

On this spectacular tour to the Blue Mountains you’ll see native wildlife from Kangaroos and screeching cockatoos in the wild, enjoy a bushwalk to Wentworth Falls, and explore the village of Leura. Then head off to see the dramatic Three Sisters rock formation and Unwind on an afternoon cruise along Parramatta River back to the city centre.

£46 

Boutique Wildlife Tour

Full day

See Australia’s iconic wildlife (in the wild where they are meant to be seen) in the Southern Highlands. Travel as part of a small group accompanied by a guide to search for kangaroos, koalas, wombats, emus, possums, and platypus. Travel in the afternoon and into the evening to see the most wildlife possible in natural settings. A hearty dinner is included.

£166

Sydney Bridge Climb

Half day

The ultimate experience on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Choose from three guided climbs that take you to the summit of this world famous landmark. Climb through the inner arch, crossing over catwalks and stairs to make your way up to the thrilling views of the city and harbour that await you at the summit of the bridge!

£129

Sydney and Beyond Pass

2-7 days

Grab yourself a two, three or seven day Smartvisit card and see Sydney at your own pace. This easy to use card does everything and includes tours, walks and cruises and entrance to treasures like the Opera House. You can even get one that includes all your transport too. Perhaps best of all though, it allows you to jump queues at participating attractions!

£107

Sydney Urban Adventures

Half day

This tour guides you through Kings Cross and its speckled history of fame, fortunes, murders, mysteries, romances and crimes. Stand on the site of one of Sydney’s greatest unsolved mysteries and visit the heart of old Sydney Bohemia. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a taste of Australia’s richest social and cultural history.

£25

Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Sailing

Half day

200 years ago a timber sailing ship was the only way to see Sydney Harbour. It still is! Sail past the Opera house, Fort Denison, under the harbour bridge and enjoy a real sailing experience on an authentic 1850s style tall ship! If you’d like to get involved and heave on a rope you can, otherwise simply sit back, relax and enjoy!

£32

Bonza Bike Cycle Tour

Half day

Join this awesome bike tour of Sydney that takes in over 30 great attractions. Pass by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park and loads more. There’ll be an expert guide showing you the sights with plenty of time to stop for happy snaps. There’s even time for a quick pint at the pub!

£69

      

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