Tours and Activities

Family activities and tours

In addition to the below tours, there are a number of family activities and tours available in Sydney and the surrounding areas.  For more suggestions on what Sydney has to offer please visit the Sydney tourism website: www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney

Tours

• Sydney Bridge Climb
• Sydney City Sights Tour
• Blue Mountains Tour
• Hunter Valley Wine Tour
• Cruising Sydney Harbour

 

BridgeClimb

BridgeClimb is the ultimate experience of Sydney. Choose from three guided Climbs that take you to the summit of this world famous Bridge, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. 

For further information and to make a booking, please visit:  http://www.bridgeclimb.com/

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Sydney City Sights Tour

Sydney Harbour reputedly one of the most beautiful in world, will not disappoint. And the city that sits around it is one of fine weather, sunshine, glorious ocean beaches with a vibrant big city vibe. This tour is the quintessential introduction to Sydney, making its way around the city (with a stop at Mrs Macquaries Chair for that iconic photograph of the bridge behind the Opera House) before heading out to Bondi Beach via the affluent eastern suburbs. Lots of "wows" on this tour, all those places you have heard so much about with a few surprises as well. Don't leave your camera in the hotel room.

For more information on this tour or for other tours and activities please visit the Gray Line website: http://www.grayline.com.au/

Highlights:

• Spectacular Darling Harbour
• Sydney Entertainment Centre
• Chinatown
• Sydney Aquarium and the Monorail
• Sydney Opera House
• The Rock's - Sydney's birthplace
• Conservatorium of Music
• Parliament House
• Hyde Park
• St James Cathedral
• St Marys Cathedral
• Art Gallery and the Domain
• Visit Mrs Macquaries Chair - superb views of the harbour and city skyline
• Royal Australian Naval Base at Garden Island
• Kings Cross - Sydney's 'hot spot'
• Exclusive Double Bay and Vaucluse
• The Gap - stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Heads
• Visit Bondi Beach - Australia's most famous surf beach
• Historic and trendy Paddington
• Sydney Tower
• Sydney Town Hall.

For more information on this tour or for other tours and activities please visit the Gray Line website: www.grayline.com.au

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Blue Mountains Tour

Crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue haze horizons overlooking awesome canyons with rainforest carpeting the valley floor. Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush make this a very special place for every visitor.

Highlights:

• Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park - hand feed kangaroos, experience an emu encounter, walk
• through rainforest aviaries, giant crocodiles and more
• Walk through koala enclosures and see koalas in trees and close-up
• Opportunity to Cuddle a Koala*
• Have your photo taken with a cuddly koala (free of charge if you use your own camera)
• Tour Katoomba - resort capital of the Blue Mountains
• At Echo Point, see the Three Sisters rock formation towering over Jamison Valley
• Opportunity to ride the world's steepest Scenic Railway, Scenic Cableway or Scenic Skyway (own expense)
• Walk on the valley floor boardwalk under a canopy of tall tree ferns
• Lunches are available at Scenic World at own expense
• Follow the scenic Cliff Drive with magnificent views over Megalong Valley from Narrowneck
• Visit the quaint mountain village of Leura
• Perhaps enjoy a local specialty as guests of Maurice Cooper (Mr. Teapot) at Bygone Beautys... a traditional English Tea or a Devonshire Tea of scones, jam and cream. What a treat! (own expense)
• Time to walk and browse the picturesque mountain village of Leura
• Pass Homebush Bay - the 2000 Olympic Games site. See the Stadiums and facilities of the millennium Olympics.
• Return to Sydney over the Anzac Bridge.

* Koalas cling to an object or branch. You may touch a koala, but you are not permitted to hold koalas.

For more information on this tour or for other tours and activities please visit the Gray Line website: http://www.grayline.com.au/

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Hunter Valley Wine Tour

World acclaimed Australian wines from the vineyards of the rolling hills and valleys of the Hunter region, delight both the palate and the eye in this green and fertile land dotted with villages and over fifty wineries. The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest commercial wine producing district with over 7000 acres under vine. Famous wine styles include semillon, shiraz, chardonnay, gewurztraminer, cabernet sauvignon and earthy pinot noirs.
Highlights:

• Cross Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Cross the Hawkesbury River - renowned for its superb oysters
• Visit historic Wollombi and the Old Tavern
• Perhaps enjoy a delicious morning tea of scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee in delightful surrounds (own expense)
• Tour Cessnock and the lower Hunter Valley noted for its early Australiana townships
• Visit world renowned Lindemans for a private wine tasting and cheese platter
• Enjoy a delicious two course lunch accompanied by a wine taster at Hunter Resort
• View a presentation in the Hunter Wine Theatre on how the winery operates
• Perhaps stay in the Wine Theatre for the comprehensive wine tutorial (own expense)
• Opportunity to visit Bluetongue Brewery - home of Bluetongue Beer. Perhaps try a tasting paddle of the available varieties (own expense)!
• Continue to Oakvale Wines for further wine tasting
• Enjoy time at Hunter Valley Gardens village for wine tasting or visit the boutique shops.

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Cruising Sydney Harbour

For a different perspective on Sydney and its magnificent harbour, why not try a cruise? Ranging from short cruises such as the main and middle harbour coffee cruise through to lunch and dinner cruises, you will be sure to be impressed and ‘wowed’ by the views. Sail by some of Sydney’s most famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison. Cruises may also include the upper reaches of Middle Harbour with natural bushland, harbour beaches and marinas.

For further information and to make a booking, please visit the website: www.captaincook.com.au