Hand-picked tours across New South Wales

Kayak to Goat Island in Sydney Harbour with Local

Paddle across Sydney Harbour on a 3-hour guided kayak journey that takes you up close to the Harbour Bridge, around working waterfront landscapes, and onto Goat Island—a protected site normally closed to visitors. Your guide is a born-and-bred Sydney local with professional photography skills, so expect proper shots of you framed by the iconic bridge. You'll land on Goat Island, explore its shoreline, then paddle back through Darling Harbour before heading to the nearby Fish Markets for a well-earned meal.

Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat

Watch thousands of flying foxes in their daytime roosts across Sydney. These megabats, with wingspans stretching to a metre, are most active during daylight hours—a rare viewing window. You'll observe them squabbling, stretching, and taking flight from close range, equipped with binoculars and zoom cameras to capture their movements. A guide explains their ecology and conservation status whilst you travel between key roost sites in a climate-controlled coach.

Winemaking Class at McCaffrey's Estate

Spend 90 minutes at McCaffrey's Estate blending your own red wine under guidance. You'll taste multiple components, develop your own palate, and walk away with a bottle you've personally crafted. Whether you've spent years studying wine or simply enjoy drinking it, this hands-on session teaches how winemakers balance flavour and structure. Groups of 2–14 work best for the intimate setup.

Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

Spend six-and-a-half hours touring Byron Bay's craft beverage producers, starting at 11 AM. You'll visit four venues split between breweries and distilleries, sampling around 15–20 drinks with guidance at each stop. A substantial lunch is included, with options for all dietary requirements. Non-beer drinkers can swap for cider, wine, seltzer or ginger beer. Hotel pickups and air-conditioned transport are provided.

Blue Mountains Private Tour with Kangaroo and Koala Experience

Spend eight hours exploring the Blue Mountains' World Heritage landscape with a private guide, combining sweeping valley vistas and remote lookouts with close encounters at Featherdale Wildlife Park. Your group of four to twenty travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup included, visiting both signature spots and quieter corners most day-trippers miss. Morning tea and all wildlife park entry fees are covered, giving you flexibility to shape the day around what matters most to your crew.

8 hoursfrom AUD $420

★ 5.0 (57)

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $447

Baby Animals, Boomerangs and BBQ Lunch

Spend seven hours meeting Australia's iconic wildlife at the Reptile Park, then master boomerang throwing before feasting on a sprawling BBQ lunch. You'll hand-feed kangaroos, cuddle koalas, and learn why these encounters matter—every booking funds koala breeding programmes through Aussie Ark. Transport, meals, and all activities are sorted. Ideal for families, mates, or solo travellers after an authentic Australian day out.

Royal National Park Private Tour

A private nine-hour exploration of Royal National Park south of Sydney, where you'll navigate coastal cliffs, hidden beaches, and subtropical pockets on foot. Your guide drives and walks with you, adjusting pace and route to suit your group's appetite—whether that's tackling Eagle Rock's ridge or keeping things gentler. Along the way you'll encounter native wildlife, geological formations, and Bald Hill's sweeping ocean views. Lunch is included, as are professional photographs.

3-Hour Hunter Valley Scenic Helicopter Tour Including 3-Course Lunch from Cessnock

Rise above Hunter Valley's rolling vineyards on a private helicopter flight, taking in the patchwork of cellar doors and valleys that define Australia's premier wine region. After 30 minutes airborne, touch down for a three-course lunch at one of the valley's celebrated restaurants. The full experience runs 3–4 hours from Cessnock, combining aerial perspective with proper wining and dining on the ground.

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

★ 5.0 (53)

🛕 Culture & History

Historical True Crime Walking Tour of East Sydney

This two-hour walking tour uncovers East Sydney's ruthless criminal underbelly, when the neighbourhood earned the nickname 'Razorhurst' during the 1920s gang wars. You'll navigate the same streets where vice bosses, corrupt police, and murderers operated with impunity, exploring crime scenes, the former prison, and the homes of notorious operators. The tour weaves in the area's Victorian architecture, the underground jazz culture brought by American soldiers, and traces of hidden LGBT communities. You finish at Kinselas Hotel, originally a 1930s funeral parlour, with a digital casefiles eBook included.

2 Hour Private Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

A two-hour private surf lesson in Byron Bay tailored to your ability level, with an instructor who reads the conditions and selects the best break for the day. You'll work with soft boards designed to help you progress quickly and catch multiple waves. Byron Bay's coastline offers ten different breaks within reach, so your instructor will match you to the right one based on swell, wind, and your experience.

Sydney City Walking Tour

A two-hour walking tour through Sydney's CBD that peels back layers of the city's turbulent past. You'll visit Australia's oldest European structures and learn about the convict era, Aboriginal dispossession, colonial rivalries, and the architects who shaped the skyline. The guide reveals lesser-known stories—corruption scandals, violent crimes, architectural ambitions—that built modern Sydney, moving through the CBD's most significant streets and laneways.

2 hoursfrom AUD $50

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

★ 5.0 (48)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $245

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

This 10–12 hour coastal loop departs Sydney and sweeps down the South Coast, hitting waterfalls, dramatic lookouts, and three distinct beaches. You'll cross the engineering marvel of Sea Cliff Bridge, hunt for whales and dolphins from clifftops, explore the Kiama Blowhole, and finish at Cave Beach where kangaroos roam freely. Professional drone footage and stills capture the day; snorkelling gear, sunscreen, and snacks are supplied.

★ 5.0 (45)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Eastern Sydney Panorama trike tour

Lean into the wind on a guided trike tour through Eastern Sydney's coastal routes. You'll spend 90 minutes riding with an accredited NSW operator who knows these streets inside out. The open-air experience lets you feel the harbour breeze and soak in the views at speed—proper wind-in-your-face riding, not a sedate sightseeing crawl. Bring at least one other person; helmets and jackets supplied.

1h 30mfrom AUD $160

★ 5.0 (43)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $385

Private City Tour: Best of Sydney

A five to six-hour private tour of Sydney tailored to your interests, travelling in a luxury SUV with a knowledgeable guide. Move beyond the standard circuit—from The Rocks and Harbour Bridge through quieter spots like Foreshore Hermitage Park and Strickland House—building your own itinerary at your own pace. Your guide weaves together Sydney's layered history and local culture, with flexibility to linger at scenic lookouts like Parsley Bay or grab lunch in Watsons Bay whenever suits you.

★ 5.0 (40)

Naru Beach Night Kayak Tour

Glide across Lake Macquarie after dark in a two-person kayak fitted with underwater lights, watching bioluminescence and nocturnal creatures come alive beneath you. This 2-hour paddle from Naru Beach suits beginners through experienced paddlers, with knowledgeable local guides sharing insights into the lake's ecosystem and history. Groups cap at twelve, making it intimate enough for families seeking something beyond the usual evening out.

Sydney Secrets Lunch Cruise

A 4-hour harbour cruise aboard a sleek sports boat that weaves past Sydney's iconic waterfront before pulling up to a contemporary restaurant for lunch. You'll motor through quieter reaches where penguins and seals haunt the rocky shores, spot the grand homes of Sydney's wealthier residents, and frame shots of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from angles most tourists miss. The skipper keeps things lively with knowledge of local wildlife and harbour history, while numbers stay small at ten passengers maximum.

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Take the helm of Coral, a compact cruiser that lets you navigate Sydney Harbour at your own pace without needing a skipper's ticket or prior experience. This seven-hour hire suits up to six people and includes a safety briefing to get you confident on the water. Putter along at a relaxed 11 km/h, spotting the Opera House and coastal views from your own floating platform. The boat has sheltered inside and outside seating, a cabin to duck into, and a deck table perfect for spreading out a picnic.

Pambula River Kayaking Tour

Paddle the Pambula River on a guided three-hour kayak tour through southeastern Australia's coastal waterways. Your guide shares insights into local ecology, Indigenous heritage, and the river's working oyster farms. You'll drift past mangroves and sandbanks spotting wading birds, then beach for morning tea and a swim before heading back.

Hunter Valley Broken Back Range Helicopter Flight from Cessnock

Fifteen minutes aloft from Cessnock in a private helicopter, tracking over Hunter Valley's vineyards and the jagged ridgeline of the Broken Back Range. You'll see the patchwork of Pokolbin's wine estates from above—terraced slopes, cellar doors, and bushland dropping away beneath the aircraft. The flight departs and returns to the same airfield, no road transfers needed once you're there.

15 minfrom AUD $212

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

★ 5.0 (38)

Experience the Real Sydney with our Signature Tour

A six-hour small-group tour of Sydney that skips the tired clichés and instead reveals neighbourhoods, stories and vistas that locals actually care about. Your private guide navigates you through the city's layered history and folklore—engaging without ever feeling like a lecture—whilst keeping the pace measured so you actually absorb what you're seeing. Hotel pickup, water and snacks included.

6 hoursfrom AUD $995

★ 5.0 (36)

Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide who tailors the route to your interests and prior visits. You'll see dramatic valleys, distinctive rock formations, and lesser-known lookouts across the region's most photogenic stretches. Pickup from your Blue Mountains accommodation or Katoomba train station, with lunch at a local café included. The guide adjusts stops based on what you've already seen, so repeat visitors still discover fresh perspectives.

8 hoursfrom AUD $330

★ 5.0 (35)

Sydney City Private Tour

Spend eight hours discovering Sydney with a dedicated local guide who shapes the itinerary around your interests. Navigate the city's most recognisable landmarks—Harbour views, the Opera House, Bondi Beach—whilst also venturing into galleries, architectural pockets, museums, inner suburbs and neighbourhood cafes. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or port pickup included, moving at a pace that feels genuinely exploratory rather than hurried.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1838

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

★ 5.0 (34)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $544

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views

A private eight-hour expedition through the Blue Mountains, departing Sydney with your own guide in a luxury vehicle. Navigate UNESCO-listed escarpments, temperate rainforest, and waterfalls on foot, stopping at vantage points like the Three Sisters rock formation and village cafés in Leura. The route bends to your pace—linger at viewpoints, tackle longer walks, or explore at leisure. Suits all fitness levels and brings children along easily.

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

★ 5.0 (34)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $1725

WANDER BYRON Guided Sunrise Tours to Cape Byron Lighthouse

Catch Australia's first sunrise from Cape Byron Lighthouse on a guided 2-hour walk through rainforest, beach and clifftops. You'll start before dawn with a local herbal brew and trail mix, then move through sun salutations and breathwork as light breaks over the continent's easternmost point. The combination of hiking and gentle yoga makes this a physical and contemplative way to begin your day.

Private Catamaran Hire on Sydney Harbour

Charter Kirralee, a 10.5-metre Australian-built catamaran, for up to 30 people on Sydney Harbour. This 3–4 hour private hire lets you shape the day around your group—whether that's a birthday, work gathering, or simply floating with mates. The dual-hull design offers sprawling indoor and outdoor decks, and you can cook fresh on the onboard BBQ or bring your own supplies. Flexible departure times and harbour pickups make logistics straightforward.

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

★ 5.0 (31)

Newcastle City Tour: Coastal Charms and City Secrets

This 3-hour guided tour of Newcastle explores the city's coastal edges and hidden corners by minivan, stopping at five key sites for walking segments. You'll discover why locals favour certain beaches, heritage buildings, and neighbourhood eateries, moving at a pace that suits all fitness levels. The guide shares the history woven through Australia's second-oldest city, pointing out places worth returning to for meals or further exploration.

3 hoursfrom AUD $100

★ 5.0 (31)

1 hour – 11 hoursfrom AUD $1425

Blue Mountains Private Tour

Explore the Blue Mountains with Paul, a guide who shapes each tour to your pace and interests. Whether you're keen on lengthy bushwalks or prefer shorter strolls between lookouts, this private experience adapts to what you want. You'll encounter native Australian flora and fauna throughout the day, stopping for morning and afternoon tea with seasonal fruit, biscuits, and beverages. Tours range from one to eleven hours depending on your energy and curiosity.

★ 5.0 (30)

🍜 Food & Cooking

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $149

Forkabout Sydney foodie walking tour

A three to four-hour walking tour led by Sydney locals who navigate the city's best food spots, sharing insider knowledge and hard-to-find menu items. You'll taste five to six dishes from independent vendors across the city whilst your guide points out the architectural and design landmarks that shape Sydney's neighbourhoods. Expect genuine recommendations, local banter, and the kind of food knowledge only people who've lived here accumulate.

Badass Women of Sydney: Meet the Women Who Shaped the City

★ 5.0 (30)

🛕 Culture & History

Badass Women of Sydney: Meet the Women Who Shaped the City

A two-hour walking tour through Sydney's Macquarie Street and The Rocks that centres the women whose actions rebuilt and redirected the city's trajectory. Led by She Shapes History, you'll uncover stories of publicans, nurses, writers, and Chinese migrants whose agency shaped neighbourhoods and institutions—the people absent from most Sydney history. This tour asks the uncomfortable question: where do women actually appear in this city's past?

3 Day Murramarang Coast Journey from Batemans Bay with Meals and Villa Accom

Walk the Murramarang Coast's dramatic shoreline over three days, with vehicle support ferrying your kit between daily destinations. This guided journey traverses NSW's South Coast, threading through sandstone formations, open beaches and forested ridgelines whilst staying in beachside cabins within the National Park. All meals and accommodation included; hike at a relaxed low-to-moderate pace with proper rest built in.

Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney

Spend ten hours exploring Hunter Valley's celebrated wineries and artisan food makers on a private tour from Sydney. Your dedicated local driver navigates you through Australia's oldest wine region, stopping at boutique producers where Semillon and Shiraz dominate the shelves, though smaller batches of intriguing varieties reward the curious palate. The day unfolds at your pace, moving between vineyard cellar doors and gourmet makers scattered across the valley floor.

10 hoursfrom AUD $994

Sunrise Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)

★ 5.0 (27)

Sunrise Paddle Session on Sydney Harbour (single kayak)

Launch from Sydney Harbour for a guided two-hour kayak at first light, paddling past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from water level. You'll navigate the working harbour with experienced guides who prioritise safety without sacrificing the paddling experience. All gear supplied. Open to anyone aged 12 and up, regardless of fitness or prior kayaking experience.

2 hoursfrom AUD $179

Blue Mountain Tour with Hop on and Hop Off Bus

★ 5.0 (26)

Blue Mountain Tour with Hop on and Hop Off Bus

A 10-hour guided excursion from Sydney Central Station combining the Blue Mountains' World Heritage landscapes with 24 hours of Big Bus access across Sydney's city and Bondi routes. You'll ride the cable car, railway, and skyway at Scenic World, spot native wildlife at Sydney Zoo and in Leura Village, then spend your evening navigating 34 stops at your own pace—from the Opera House to Darling Harbour.

10 hoursfrom AUD $239

Hunter Valley Wine Tours - Luxury, Wines, Choc, Cheese, & Lunch

★ 5.0 (25)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Hunter Valley Wine Tours - Luxury, Wines, Choc, Cheese, & Lunch

An 11-hour journey from Sydney into Australia's premier wine region, visiting established vineyards to taste over a dozen drops ranging from robust Shiraz to elegant Semillon. You'll work through curated pairings with artisan cheese and chocolate at a top-rated producer, then sit down to a pub lunch with a glass of wine or beer included. The region sits two hours north of the city, giving you countryside and cellar doors without the commute stress.

11 hoursfrom AUD $260

Beautiful Sydney Harbour Breakfast Kayaking Tour

★ 5.0 (25)

1h 30m – 2h 30mfrom AUD $120

Beautiful Sydney Harbour Breakfast Kayaking Tour

Launch from Sydney Harbour at dawn for a 2.5-hour paddle aboard lightweight Australian-made double kayaks, exploring hidden coves and landmarks alongside a seasoned guide. After working your way across the water at an easy clip, settle into the waterfront KAYAK Cafe for fresh pastries, fruit and hot beverages. This outfit has spent over three decades reading the harbour's moods and routing trips accordingly.

Sydney Harbour - Sailing Hands-On Experience

Take the helm of a 24ft keelboat on Sydney Harbour for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Departing from Manly, you'll work alongside experienced skippers to raise sails and navigate the boat, or simply watch the harbour unfold. Pass waterfront estates, discover quiet beaches tucked into the shoreline, and catch views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge weather permitting. No prior sailing experience required.

★ 5.0 (24)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $495

1.5 Hr Jet Ski Safari

Pilot your own jet ski along the Hawkesbury River on Sydney's northern fringe without needing a licence or prior experience. This 2-hour safari puts you in control of a high-powered machine as you navigate waterways flanked by bushland, feeling genuine speed and handling rather than sitting as a passenger. All equipment, safety gear and instruction are included. It's raw water-based adrenaline with minimal barriers to entry.

Private full-day wine tour in the Hunter Valley

Explore Hunter Valley's vineyards on a fully customised private tour led by Clive, a lifelong valley resident since 2019. This 6–7 hour experience suits couples and small groups up to four people, with no fixed route—you decide the pace, wineries, and focus. Travel in a cool, comfortable vehicle with bottled water included. Clive fields questions freely and shapes each day around your interests, whether you're chasing Shiraz education or simply want to discover lesser-known cellar doors at your own rhythm.

Sydney: Royal National Park Coastal Hike, Rainforest, Picnic

★ 5.0 (22)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Sydney: Royal National Park Coastal Hike, Rainforest, Picnic

A full-day guided walk through Royal National Park combining coastal cliffs, lagoon swimming and old-growth rainforest. Small groups depart Sydney and follow a moderate 8 km route at a relaxed pace, with stops at sandstone lookouts, a lagoon picnic with local provisions, and forest trails lined with native palms and eucalypts. The itinerary flexes to suit your energy and interests, finishing via the Grand Pacific Drive.

10 hoursfrom AUD $300

★ 5.0 (21)