Top New South Wales Outdoor Activities

Q: Which New South Wales Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

New South Wales Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World Blue Mountains Tour: Deluxe Small Group, ScenicWorld, Featherdale Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New South Wales Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New South Wales Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private or Small Group Tour Blue Mountains Small-Group Nature & Walking Tour (Max 10) Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New South Wales trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New South Wales Tours. Top 10 New South Wales 2026 Senior-friendly tours New South Wales The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New South Wales Top Day Trips from New South Wales Things to do in New South Wales this summer View all New South Wales Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New South Wales?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New South Wales are: New South Wales Attraction Tickets New South Wales Sightseeing Tickets & Passes New South Wales Outdoor Activities New South Wales Nature & Wildlife New South Wales Zoo Tickets & Passes View all tour styles in New South Wales →

Eden Shore Excursion: 2-Hour Scenic Beaches & Lookouts Tour

Arriving in Eden by cruise ship with limited time? Want wild coastal nature and time left to explore the town? Our 2-Hour Nature Highlights Shore …More

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Eden Shore Excursion: 2-Hour Scenic Beaches & Lookouts Tour

Arriving in Eden by cruise ship with limited time? Want wild coastal nature and time left to explore the town? Our 2-Hour Nature Highlights Shore...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$105

PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

A tour ONLY for just your family and friends plus our professional guide. No waiting around for others, the day is designed for your pace …More

Sydney, Australia

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains Tour, Wildlife Park and River Cruise

A tour ONLY for just your family and friends plus our professional guide. No waiting around for others, the day is designed for your pace...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$280

Fully Inclusive Blue Mountains Private Tour inc Scenic World & Featherdale Entry

This is the Ultimate Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour! All attraction Entry Fees are Fully Inclusive - no need to pay for any added extras …More

Sydney, Australia

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Fully Inclusive Blue Mountains Private Tour inc Scenic World & Featherdale Entry

This is the Ultimate Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour! All attraction Entry Fees are Fully Inclusive - no need to pay for any added extras...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$524

Batemans Bay Sunset Pizza Kayak Tour - Float and Feast

You've had home delivered pizza, but have you ever had pizza delivered to your KAYAK? This popular tour combines two fun, family activities: kayaking and …More

Batemans Bay, Australia

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Batemans Bay Sunset Pizza Kayak Tour - Float and Feast

You've had home delivered pizza, but have you ever had pizza delivered to your KAYAK? This popular tour combines two fun, family activities: kayaking and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$104

Learn to Surf at Sydney's Maroubra Beach

Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Maroubra is renowned for its regular great waves and is a favourite surfing spot with …More

Sydney, Australia

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Learn to Surf at Sydney's Maroubra Beach

Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Maroubra is renowned for its regular great waves and is a favourite surfing spot with...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$73

Soar above Byron Bay on an exciting tandem sky dive! Enjoy a scenic flight over the beaches of Byron Bay, then experience the thrill of …More

Byron Bay, Australia

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Byron Bay: Tandem Skydive Experience

Soar above Byron Bay on an exciting tandem sky dive! Enjoy a scenic flight over the beaches of Byron Bay, then experience the thrill of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$269

NO LICENCE REQUIRED, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! It doesn’t get any better than this... Let us introduce you to the most unique, specialised and exciting on-water …More

Sydney, Australia

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1.5 Hr Jet Ski Safari

NO LICENCE REQUIRED, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! It doesn’t get any better than this... Let us introduce you to the most unique, specialised and exciting on-water...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$230

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake …More

Sydney, Australia

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Jet Blast

Experience the thrill of Harbour Jet as it races past some of Sydney's most famous landmarks! With 360-degree spins, wild fishtails and incredible power brake...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$59

Embark on an unforgettable Full Day Guided Tour around the Blue Mountains with Beyond The Blacktop Adventure Tours. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of …More

Blue Mountains, Australia

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Blue Mountains Full Day Guided Tour

Embark on an unforgettable Full Day Guided Tour around the Blue Mountains with Beyond The Blacktop Adventure Tours. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$231

Sydney: Royal National Park Private Tour

Explore the beauty of the Royal National Park on a private full‑day tour tailored to your group. Travel with an experienced and attentive guide to …More

Sydney, Australia

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Sydney: Royal National Park Private Tour

Explore the beauty of the Royal National Park on a private full‑day tour tailored to your group. Travel with an experienced and attentive guide to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$240

Escape Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge, Wildlife, Kiama Private Tour

For those who think they have seen everything Sydney has to offer, escape the city and discover the hidden gems of our Kiama Coast. A …More

Sydney, Australia

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Escape Sydney: Sea Cliff Bridge, Wildlife, Kiama Private Tour

For those who think they have seen everything Sydney has to offer, escape the city and discover the hidden gems of our Kiama Coast. A...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$200

Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands

This is your day. No large group of strangers in a bus. No set itinerary. Peter has been a resident of Bowral for many years …More

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Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands

This is your day. No large group of strangers in a bus. No set itinerary. Peter has been a resident of Bowral for many years...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$174

Army Truck Adventures - 3 Hour Guided Tour

Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains like never before. Our open air Ex - Australian Army Land Rover provides a unique opportunity for you to …More

Blue Mountains, Australia

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Army Truck Adventures - 3 Hour Guided Tour

Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains like never before. Our open air Ex - Australian Army Land Rover provides a unique opportunity for you to...

180 to 200 minutes Free Cancellation

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$104

PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an …More

Blue Mountains, Australia

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of the Blue Mountains, exploring Wentworth Falls, Scenic World, and the region’s breathtaking lookouts—all in the company of an...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$147

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after …More

Byron Bay, Australia

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Byron Bay Platypus Walk

See platypus in their natural habitat. It is possible to see platypus at any time of the day, but our best chance is just after...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$139

Ultimate All Inclusive Blue Mountains with Scenic World Tour

Embark on the ultimate Blue Mountains adventure, combining nature, wildlife, and iconic sights. Travel in air-conditioned comfort from selected Sydney CBD hotels, with your first …More

Sydney, Australia

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Ultimate All Inclusive Blue Mountains with Scenic World Tour

Embark on the ultimate Blue Mountains adventure, combining nature, wildlife, and iconic sights. Travel in air-conditioned comfort from selected Sydney CBD hotels, with your first...

11 hours Free Cancellation

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$185

Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Explore Sydney Harbour aboard Coral, your own self-drive boat. She takes up to six passengers, needs no licence and is beginner friendly: anyone can captain …More

Sydney, Australia

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Self Drive Boat Hire Sydney Harbour (No license required)

Explore Sydney Harbour aboard Coral, your own self-drive boat. She takes up to six passengers, needs no licence and is beginner friendly: anyone can captain...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$356

Small-Group Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai Park Tour

Go Beyond Tours will let you explore Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches and enjoy a day of sun, sand, and surf on this small-group sightseeing tour. …More

Sydney, Australia

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Small-Group Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai Park Tour

Go Beyond Tours will let you explore Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches and enjoy a day of sun, sand, and surf on this small-group sightseeing tour....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$156

Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group …More

Sydney, Australia

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Whale Watching Sailing Experience in Sydney

Enjoy the unique eco-friendly experience of whale watching under sail (weather permitting). After a short transit to the entrance of Port Jackson your small group...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$63

Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour

Enjoy the freedom and luxury of a fully escorted private tour taking in all the Famous Sydney landmarks - the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, …More

Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Private Day Tours | See Sydney in Style | 8 Hour Luxury Private Tour

Enjoy the freedom and luxury of a fully escorted private tour taking in all the Famous Sydney landmarks - the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$486

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New South Wales Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New South Wales Outdoor Activities are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for New South Wales Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New South Wales Outdoor Activities are:

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Which New South Wales Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which New South Wales Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

New South Wales Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New South Wales Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New South Wales trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New South Wales?