What to do and see in Sydney, New South Wales: The Best Day Trips from

●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

This half day allows us to see some of Sydney's best beaches, Sydney Harbour and Barangaroo Reserve. We start at Bradleys Head and do a short bushwalk to some military relics with an interesting history. At Georges Heights we will see the Gunners Barracks and sweeping views of the harbour. We then head to popular Balmoral Beach for a stroll on the boardwalk and at Manly Beach a highlight is a walk via an aquatic reserve to pretty Shelley Beach. It is time for a nutritious lunch followed by a stop at North Head to enjoy the bush setting of the Sydney Harbour National Park and some outstanding views. We will then peruse several beaches to the north of Manly and on the way home we visit the new urban renewal project, Barangaroo Reserve. The day is flexible and we can talk about a few variations on the day. This tour is for your group only, includes a nutritious lunch and you will picked up from and returned to your hotel. It includes four short walks of around 15 – 20 minutes each.

Inclusions: Lunch, parking fees and tolls

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Sip and savour the best of the Southern Highlands wine region, an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney. The Southern Highlands has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting young wine regions in Australia. Best known for cool-climate varieties, particularly pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay, the area’s winemakers have expanded the range to include lesser-known grapes too. Even now, as the more established wineries enter their third decade, relative newcomers continue to join the party. And what better way to start a party than with a glass of Southern Highlands bubbles? During the day sample wines from three of the most highly-rated wineries in the Southern Highlands and enjoy a hearty lunch at Australia’s oldest continuously licensed inn. Have a group of 6 or more? Contact Local Travel Planner to arrange a private tour.

Inclusions: Guided wine tastings at three cellar doors, One course bistro meal plus glass of wine, beer of soft drink, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Our Southern Highlands Tours allow you to experience walking over the tops of the trees like a bird, driving on a road built out over the crashing sea below. See booming blow holes, the unusual natural phenomenon that shoots plumes of water metres into the air. Also enjoy towering waterfalls, and picturesque villages where you can have a delicious glass of wine or two. This South Coast Tour includes Stanwell Tops Lookout with it's views across to the engineering marvel of the Sea Cliff Bridge. Experience the roar of the blowhole in Kiama. Walk over the treetops canopy on the Illawarra Fly Park. Admire the towering Fitzroy Waterfalls, with its drop of more than 80 metres. Visit the boutique villages of the region with their elegant shops. Indulge in fine wine tasting in this captivating countryside!

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch

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Experience this ideal holiday location, with its wonderful beaches and beautiful sheltered bays, perfect spot to be relaxed, exhilarated, enchanted and amazed all in one day! With its idyllic golden beaches, a vast blue bay and many sublime beautiful inlets welcome to paradise. Sandy beaches, national parklands and rugged coastlines. Port Stephens is the perfect place to get in touch with nature. The region is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins, and you can choose to join a tour departing from Nelson Bay which offers dolphin watching opportunities. Choose to view the magnificent creatures from the viewing deck, or in summer for the more adventurous you can also get even closer via the boom net attached to the back of the boat. See majestic Whales on a cruise during their annual migration season, between June and November. . Other outdoor activity include the option of the not to be missed fun activity of Sand boarding down the huge Sand Dunes at Anna Bay!

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch

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This day out is for your group only and starts with Sydney's breathtaking harbour, followed by the northern beaches and the Ku-ring-gai National Park. We start with the area north of Sydney Harbour, where we will see some superb ocean and harbour beaches, historical sites and harbour vistas. We then make our way to West Head in the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park to see aboriginal rock art and one of the best views in Sydney. The panorama includes Lion Island and the Palm Beach isthmus. Next stop is lunch at Palm Beach, which is known for the TV series Home and Away. Recharged from the refreshments we make our way to Barrenjoey Lighthouse followed by a short stop at Avalon Beach. It is time to make our way back to Manly to catch a ferry to the city or we can drive back. The day is finished with a walking tour of the Opera House exterior or another option which we will discuss on the day. We will cover a lot of ground so be ready to enjoy some exceptional places and scenery.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, fresh rosetta bread rolls, choice of filling (including vegetarian option), refreshing salad, cold drinks all day, Hotel pick up and drop off , Sydney Nimble Tours T shirt , photographs using digital SLR camera, Ferry ticket from Manly to Circular Quay

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This tour is exclusively for your group. The Royal National Park has a range of beautiful natural formations - freshwater pools, forests, waterfalls, lagoons, cliffs, beaches and rockpools. On our walk to Wedding Cake Rock we will see a wonderful coastal landscape of cliffs, heathland and sandstone formations. The stunning white sandstone of Wedding Cake Rock is perfectly complemented by the blue Pacific Ocean. Next stop is scenic Wattamolla waterfall and lagoon. At rugged Garie Beach we inspect a tesselated pavement and enjoy a picnic lunch prepared by your guide, Greg. At Bald Hill we will take in great views of the southern beaches followed by a drive south to the cantilevered Sea Cliff Bridge. We have the option of changing the day plan and visiting Symbio Wildlife Park in the afternoon to experience native animals. The day is flexible and if you prefer less walking we can do shorter walks to other scenic places in the Park. Join us for an uplifting day in nature.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Sydney Nimble Tours designer T shirt, photographs using digital SLR camera emailed to you after trip, muesli bars, fruit, fresh rosetta bread rolls with choice of fillings (vegetarian option), refreshing salad, cold drinks available all day

Exclusions: Entrance fee to Symbio Wildlife Park

Explore breathtaking wilderness, visit beautiful beaches, pat kangaroos or hug an emu, away from the usual tourist trail! Are you in Australia only for a few days? This comprehensive, CUSTOMISABLE one day tour is for you! Make friends with Aussie animals in their natural habitat. Relax at waterfalls and lush rainforest with complimentary wine and chocolate. Discover ancient Aboriginal carvings in untouched forests... - Enjoy uncrowded beaches and dramatic coastlines - Experience gourmet local produce; fresh oysters, gin distilled on site - Lunch is at a stunning, waterfront restaurant. Guests receive a discount and premium seating overlooking Pelican Island. - Explore rock pools brimming with sea life - Visit the only pearl farm in NSW - Get photos of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from Mrs Macquarie's Chair As a professional photographer, documentary maker and expert guide, I'm also trained to locate and monitor Aboriginal sites. More photos on IG: @sydneyguidedtours

Inclusions: Entry into wildlife park is included, Complimentary professional photos of you on the tour included!, 10% off lunch and premium seating in restaurant overlooking Pelican Island Nature Reserve, Fully escorted, private tour with your own professional guide and driver, Travel in air-conditioned comfort in a private car or SUV, Australian wine, bottled water and chocolate included

Exclusions: There is the opportunity to stop at local shops for coffee, cakes and seafood. These are not included in the price

Wine tours are nothing without the perfect surroundings in which to indulge. Nestled inland from Newcastle, the Hunter Valley is a mere 2 hour drive from Sydney and is home to wineries, luscious farmland, art galleries, golf courses and native wildlife. On this small-group tour with no more than 16 participants you’ll taste Australian made wines at three boutique wineries, paired with a food menu to compliment every drop. Before leaving Sydney, you’ll visit the Sydney Fish Markets to purchase fresh seafood to be used in the menu and stop in the Hawkesbury region for breakfast. Your guide is not just any old guide – he is your cook as well, and is a qualified chef! We do this to make sure that the food you get to eat matches your tour and the wines you are tasting to perfection. Our mission is to make your day not just an outing, but an expedition, exploring vineyards, and experiencing first class cooking in idyllic surrounds.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Food tasting, Lunch, Snacks, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Selected hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Explore Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches and enjoy a day of sun, sand, and surf on this small-group sightseeing tour. Take a stroll along the golden sands of Narrabeen, visit Palm Beach where the famous Aussie soap ‘Home & Away’ is filmed, and look out along the coast from The Spit and Long Reef. Learn about Sydney’s fascinating Aboriginal heritage with a visit to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, admire the affluent waterside properties along Whale Beach, then taking the included ferry from Manly to Circular Quay.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Lunch, National park fees, Local guide, All Fees and Taxes, Manly Ferry to Circular Quay ticket

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off