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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

“Dolphin cruise was incredible - so many dolphins swimming right in front of the boat. Saw a few wild kangaroos in some campgrounds and the beach was a relaxing way to end the day. Our guide James was great!”

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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

“The activities were nice and diverse, we actually saw some dolphins and an awake koala (which one is more rare to see?). Aside from that, our tour guide Alfie (the Vegemightest) really livened up the atmosphere with his anecdotes and fun facts (I assume he…”

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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

“Alfie is as so kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about the different sites we visited in port state Stephens. I had a fabulous time and would definitely return”

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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 ride was much longer than what we had anticipated. there was very little explanations about anything as we traveled.. the kangaroo part of the excursion was a bit disappointing as the kangaroos were small and a bit mange. A lot Read more”

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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 an amazing day! Absolutely loved the sandboarding and the hike was beautiful with incredible views! The guides Maikel and Stefan were fantastic and they really made an effort to make it an unforgettable 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

“Gee was so knowledgable and friendly, he couldn’t have done more to look after us. We were going to book this trip solo and glad we didn’t, we went to so many beautiful additional extras to Jervis Bay. It was one of our best days…”

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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

“We had a wonderful time on this tour. The guide/owner is very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and was very helpful during the tour. The van we took the tour is very large and brand new, very comfortable. We were offered water bottles all…”

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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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14.Private Port Stephens Day Trip From Sydney Incl Dolphin Cruise

Experience the beauty of Port Stephens with a private day trip from Sydney. Cruise alongside dolphins, explore stunning beaches, and create unforgettable memories. Book now!

★ 5.0

“Chris, our guide is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and attentive. Sandboarding is the best part. Kids had so much fun. The trip is private and tailored to our needs. so we don’t have to travel with large groups. thank you”

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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

“Even though, it’s a long drive down the south of Sydney, the tour trip was worth it. Touching Koalas giving food to the Kangaroos. There are many other types of wild animals in the park as well. It was really good to see. The sting…”

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