10 Walking Tours in New South Wales That You Shouldn't Miss

Go abseiling in the Blue Mountains! Check out the world-class views and rappel down a classic Australian rock face. Conquer great heights, and your fear, in the hands of experienced, friendly professionals. Find your inner adventurer on a Blue Mountains cliff - there's nothing like the air up there! This abseiling experience is a half day outdoor adventure suitable for participants with little or no previous experience. All abseiling equipment is supplied as well as highly trained abseiling instructors to ensure your adventure is safe, fun and exhilarating.  In one of Australia's best- known abseiling locations, you'll experience the Blue Mountains from a very unique perspective!

Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide, All technical equipment, GST (Goods and Services Tax), All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Drinks, unless specified, Lunch

Our most popular canyoning adventure, Empress Canyon is simply stunning. Your day includes canyoning, abseiling, water jumps and a 30 metre waterfall abseil. We also provide a gourmet lunch that you select at the time of booking.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Transport by private vehicle, Use of equipment for the Canyon and Abseiling activities - helmets, harnesses and wet suits, Lunch, We provide all the technical equipment need for the day including wet-suits, harnesses, helmets and ropes., Use of a waterproof digital camera

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Be toured through our urban winery by our head winemaker and learn about the art of the wine making process. Arriving at the tasting table, there is a six-glass wine-flight set up for each person, where we walk everyone through six wines from three different wine regions of NSW, exploring the aroma, structure and palate-feel of each, whilst enjoying an array of local NSW produce spread along the table.

Inclusions: Guided in-depth tour around winery by the head winemaker, Taste 6 different wines from 3 different regions, Shared cheese and charcuterie boards, Take home bottle of A.Retief Wine, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Additional take away wines available to purchase and take home from the cellar door

●The only place in Australia where your hands will be the controllers in your escape room. ●Sydney's only multi-sensory VR escape rooms - feel the wind and heat on your face, smell the gunpowder and smoke! ● Fly through space, solve diabolical puzzles, shoot fireballs and have fun together saving Earth ● See, hear and interact with each other as avatars in a thrilling virtual reality team adventure ● Private room for your group of 2-6, take fun pictures and videos of each other

Inclusions: Virtual reality adventure (up to 60 minutes), Interactive 3D photo wall, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Transportation to/from venue

Adventure Clues - Explore the secret side of Sydney in a series of fun cryptic clues using our unique web app. In this trail you are assigned as private detectives, your mission is to try and solve the 15 clues to discover Sydney’s hidden streets. Taking you past secret speakeasies and street art vibes one thing to remember is this will not be easy! The city was originally settled around a freshwater stream and the earliest properties were built around small lanes. These lanes are today charming walkways with lots of hidden gems that contribute to the tapestry of modern Sydney. Many people (including the locals) who do this trail are surprised to find such secrets hidden away in plain view of the city. Upon reaching the finish we will provide you with your stats and a detailed explanation of all the sights. Are you ready to undertake this fun adventure, will you accept this Secret Sydney mission? Team numbers recommended - 2-4 Players. Price is Per Team.

Inclusions: Use of Web app

Exclusions: No guides included. This is self guided tour

Meeting your friendly local guide at the lake edge, you'll hear stories of natural environment, flora, fauna, fires and floods (and some surprising local history!) as we wander lakeside with binoculars handy for a closer look at the abundant birdlife. Kangaroo sightings are highly likely on this walk, and lakeside is where we're most likely to see them. You might also see stingrays and fish from the lake edge. Next, via a boardwalk through the bush, you'll visit three fabulously placed look-outs with stunning vistas of lake and coast, before emerging on beautiful Conjola beach. Walks along the sea shore vary seasonally. You might see whales, dolphins, endangered beach-nesting birds (or surfers catching a break off Green Island). Walking back to the lake over the sand dunes, the tour finishes at the Boat Ramp. Your Guide will escort you back to the tour starting point - or you might want to dive straight into the lake for a swim!

Inclusions: Guided commentary

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Sydney's Super-Hero Drag Queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, will escort her guests to Oxford St. Darlinghurst's most vibrant LGBT venues including Slide Bar, The Stonewall Hotel, The Oxford Hotel, and more. On our tour, we will learn about the world-renown Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and the characters that help build Oxford Street into the LGBT Hub it is famous for! Learn about the colorful characters that have been icons on the Sydney scene, activists, entrepreneurs, and even legendary drag queens. You'll be treated to some store discounts too, just for joining the tour. We will visit some famous stores such as House of Priscilla, Aussie Boys, The Darlinghurst Bookshop (to name a few), and stopping outside the offices of Sydney Mardi Gras. Let’s explore Sydney's LGBT hub as we stroll through one of the cities most exciting districts. We cant wait to meet you and show you around Sydney's LGBT District!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attractions admission tickets

Expect fascinating history, delivered with energy and insight on a walking exploration of Sydney's colonial birthplace: The Rocks. Together your group will uncover the scallywag stories of convicts, soldiers, sailors, rum & rebellions. This tour is led by vibrant historians who share their passion for the past through great storytelling, visual imagery and extensive research. Before reaching the narrow alleyways & hidden ruins of The Rocks district, you’ll enter inside Sydney’s historical Customs House & discover the colonial relics at Macquarie Place. In The Rocks your guide will bring to life the convicts, craftsmen & cut-throats littered throughout its early history. You'll also venture below street level to discover a sandstone cellar connected to Sydney's gold-rush era. After getting lost in the area's rich history this tour finishes at an historic local Pub. This is a unique opportunity to soak in the stories you've shared over a refreshing drink with your guide and group.

Inclusions: A local Sydney history expert as your tour guide, 2.5 hour walking tour covering approximately 20 historic sites and stories, Local recommendations and extra question time with your guide is included after the tour., Tour finishes at a friendly old fashioned Pub in The Rocks for a chance to share a drink together

Exclusions: Food is not included on this tour, but your tour guide will have fantastic local recommendations, Gratuities

Come on an all-inclusive journey to Sydney's oldest and most charismatic pubs as you wander through Australia’s oldest neighbourhood, The Rocks. With dinner and drinks all included, you will be “Edutained” by an expert, local, passionate guide as you venture into the heart of Australian pub culture, and experience first-hand how much these charming locations have shaped Aussie culture. Maximum group size: 16 travelers

Inclusions: Professional, local guide, 5 drinks, Dinner, Group photos, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Drink In History and explore Sydney's most historic settlement on The Rocks Pub Walk. This 2.5 hour small group historical walking tour visits four of Sydney's oldest pubs, stopping for a drink of craft beer, wine or cider in each. Discover the myths, meet the legends of Sydney's oldest pubs!

Inclusions: Beverages, Professional guide, Harts Pub 20% discount!

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities