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15 Best Day Trips from Sydney

Sydney’s best day trips run in every direction, and this list is how I’d choose between them. The Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley are the classics; Jervis Bay repays the longer haul with absurdly white sand. Expect 10 to 12 hours door to door for most of these.

1.Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Dolphins, Roos & Beach Time

Experience Jervis Bay from Sydney with a dolphin cruise, wild kangaroos, and stunning beaches on a 12-hour small-group tour filled with unforgettable sights.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This was such an amazing and memorable day, we thoroughly recommend it! Despite the incessant rain, the dolphins swam right in front of our boat and we got close up shots of them doing jumps and blowing air through their blow holes. I’ve been on…”

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4.Port Stephens Day Tour With Dolphin Cruise, 4WDtour, Sandboarding

Explore the wonders of Port Stephens with an unforgettable day tour. Spot dolphins, ride 4WDs, and experience the thrill of sandboarding. Book now for an adventure of a lifetime!

★ 5.0

“It was a long , but quiet and comfortable drive. The trip was really fun, mixing with encountering with wild life’s , doing sand dunes boarding. The lunch was fresh salads and delicious fish . The tour guide did a wonderful job in guiding the…”

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5.Jervis Bay & Dolphins Cruise – One Day Tour

Experience the beauty of Jervis Bay and swim with playful dolphins on this unforgettable one-day tour. Book now for an adventure like no other!

“Quite a long time spent on the bus (around 6 hours in total I’d say) but the experience was really great! Saw lots of dolphins and they swam with the boat which was amazing. Also saw kangaroos which was very cool and the beach at…”

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6.Sydney: Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

Discover Port Stephens on a full-day tour from Sydney featuring sand dunes, sandboarding, scenic hikes, and dolphin cruises for an adventurous escape.

★ 4.4

“Our guide Aurelio was amazing and helpful! He made the experience a lot of fun and provided a lot of tips and insight! He was so fun and took lots of pictures and made sure everyone was happy! It was a great experience!”

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7.Sydney: Jervis Bay Tour with Beaches, Koalas & Kangaroos

Discover Jervis Bay on a full-day tour from Sydney, featuring koala encounters, kangaroo feeding, Hyams Beach, and scenic coastal stops—ideal for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“Lovely day, the guide was great with lots of facts about the animals and the history. Great transport and places to visit! Would definitely recommend”

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8.Jervis Bay Highlights Tour Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

Experience stunning coastal scenery on the Jervis Bay Highlights Tour from Sydney. Enjoy scenic viewpoints, beaches, wildlife, and expert guides in a small group.

★ 5.0

“Really fun and engaging tour guide. This was an informative tour and we appreciated that the tour guide took care to make sure that all participants felt taken care of. In our 6 year old’s words, “He was really nice!””

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9.Sydney: Jervis Bay & South Coast Small Group Wild Kangaroos

Discover the best of NSW's South Coast with a small-group tour featuring Hyams Beach, Kiama, Sea Cliff Bridge, and wild kangaroos in Booderee Park.

★ 5.0

“It was a fabulous day out with Lucas. He took us to a few different stops and some of hidden gems that a local would know, which also helped to break the drive with stops in between. He is very genuine and friendly, ensuring everyone…”

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10.Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

Discover NSW’s coastal beauty and countryside charm on a private day trip from Sydney to Jervis Bay, Kiama, Kangaroo Valley, and Fitzroy Falls with personalized guides and stunning scenery.

★ 3.8

“The tour was amazing. Pranshu was very sweet in the tour and showed us around. The tour was flexible for us . we wanted to go to the national park to see wild kangaroos, they took us there. Pranshu was very gentle with my 60…”

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11.Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, With Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Port Stephens with a private tour from Sydney. Choose from dolphin or whale cruise options and create unforgettable memories.

★ 5.0

“Love this experience! Saw many dolphins and they are spectacular. Sandboarding was fun. Unfortunately no camel rides available. The guide, James is really nice. The only thing that viator could improve is to let us know we could swim in the cruise (the guides may…”

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12.Sydney: Port Stephens Sandboarding, Dunes & Dolphin Cruise option

Discover Port Stephens’ stunning dunes, marine life, and scenic hikes on this full-day Sydney tour. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.

★ 3.5

“The guide was rude, we left late due to a fellow passenger arriving late. This tour is for families and people who are less active. We spent 30 minutes at a dirty service station. The guide argued with two of us who booked the hike…”

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15.From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Discover Jervis Bay with a comprehensive day tour from Sydney, featuring stunning beaches, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking coastal views—all in one value-packed trip.

★ 5.0

“Despite the rainy weather and grey skies, it was a wonderful day, with great encounters with koalas, wallabees and kangaroos at Symbio Wildlife Park, the stingray and pelicans we saw, huskissen and Hyams Beach, the Kiama Blowhole Read moreAuto-translated”

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