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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

“Nice and comfortable trip for the whole day , the dolphins were spectacular and worth every bit of the drive. Tour started and ended on time”

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2.Port Stephens: Dolphin Cruise, Lunch, Koalas & Sandboarding

Discover Port Stephens with a full-day tour including dolphin cruises, koala sanctuary visits, sandboarding, and scenic coastal views—perfect for wildlife lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 4.6

“I enjoyed the tour a lot. The driver Yang came on time, provided lots of information. We saw many dolphins. Lunch was served on the ship and was good quality fish and chips. The koala sanctuary was very interesting. I didn't like the dune boarding…”

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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

“Chen was a great guide. He was able to speak both English and mandarin so was understandable by all of the people on the tour. We saw a pod a pod of dolphins (which is the main reason why we were on the tour…lol). Overall,…”

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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!

“The views and places we visited were amazing. The bus was comfortable enough, Aircon always being a welcome feature. The only real let down was the driver, fair play to him that English wasn't his first language, but there wasn't any commentary or information about…”

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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

“It was amazing day. Carol was a fantastic guide, super friendly and explained us every step. In all the stops, we could decide what activity to do and we found multiple options to develop them. Without any plan was a girls trip. I definitely loved…”

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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

“This trip was so fun!! Honestly the wildlife park itself was worth the money. Getting to go at open and get our picture/interaction with the koala and then feeding the wallabies and kangaroos was the BEST! We had tried to do the koala experience at…”

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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

“Lucas the tour guide was amazing, this is the best tour we have been on by far! Non crowded spots, amazing photography from Lucas and felt like we really got to explore the areas. Never rushed and lovely small group:)”

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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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