Top Sydney Day Trips & Excursions

Q: What are the best options for Sydney Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Sydney Day Trips & Excursions are: Sydney Combo: Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Cruise Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World's Whitest Beach Blue Mountains All-inclusive Tour with Scenic World & Lunch Explore Sydney on Your Own Private Tour Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Sydney Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Sydney Day Trips & Excursions are: Secrets of City Circle Walking Tour Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Sydney Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Sydney Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney Beaches Secrets of City Circle Walking Tour Sydney Private Experience with a Local 3-8hrs: Icons & Gems Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Sydney Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Sydney Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise Private Sydney Discovery Tour Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour PRIVATE Sydney City Bondi Beach Opera House & Botanic Garden Tour Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Sydney trip ideas?

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

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Sydney?

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

Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

Meet koalas, kangaroos and discover pretty waterfalls as you journey through the bays, beaches and bushland of the Central Coast. Kick off the day at …More

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Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

Meet koalas, kangaroos and discover pretty waterfalls as you journey through the bays, beaches and bushland of the Central Coast. Kick off the day at...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park

Enjoy the very best of the Blue Mountains with the flexibility and personal attention of your own private guide. Get up close to native wildlife …More

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Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park

Enjoy the very best of the Blue Mountains with the flexibility and personal attention of your own private guide. Get up close to native wildlife...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$149

Blue Mountains Sunset Tour | See Kangaroos & Koalas (Private Tour)

Watch the sunset at the Blue Mountains, spreading its largess into a grateful sky. Blue Mountains sunset tour leave from Sydney at mid-day and time …More

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Blue Mountains Sunset Tour | See Kangaroos & Koalas (Private Tour)

Watch the sunset at the Blue Mountains, spreading its largess into a grateful sky. Blue Mountains sunset tour leave from Sydney at mid-day and time...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney

Strap yourself in for a day of indulgence in Australia’s oldest wine region. The day is all about discovering some of the area’s best boutique …More

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Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney

Strap yourself in for a day of indulgence in Australia’s oldest wine region. The day is all about discovering some of the area’s best boutique...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountains Wild Kangaroos & Sunset from Sydney - Late Start

Guided by a passionate hiker and photographer who has spent a lifetime in the Blue Mountains, this small-group day tour from Sydney goes where the …More

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Blue Mountains Wild Kangaroos & Sunset from Sydney - Late Start

Guided by a passionate hiker and photographer who has spent a lifetime in the Blue Mountains, this small-group day tour from Sydney goes where the...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive

Family Owned Multi Award Winning Blue Mountains Tour. Cool Shore Excursions Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award Winner 3 Years in a Row!! No …More

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Blue Mountain Small Group Tour All Inclusive

Family Owned Multi Award Winning Blue Mountains Tour. Cool Shore Excursions Travellers Choice Best of the Best Award Winner 3 Years in a Row!! No...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting, 2-Course Lunch, & Chocolate Tour

Did someone say Chocolate and award-winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a curated Hunter Valley journey, exploring renowned historic wineries, strolling among vine-lined vistas, and …More

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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting, 2-Course Lunch, & Chocolate Tour

Did someone say Chocolate and award-winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a curated Hunter Valley journey, exploring renowned historic wineries, strolling among vine-lined vistas, and...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountains Day Tour with Zoo and Scenic World Japanese Guide

Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour featuring breathtaking views and unique wildlife experiences. Just a short drive from Sydney …More

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Blue Mountains Day Tour with Zoo and Scenic World Japanese Guide

Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour featuring breathtaking views and unique wildlife experiences. Just a short drive from Sydney...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai National Park Small Tour departing Manly

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

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Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai National Park Small Tour departing Manly

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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Shore Excursion: Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai National Park Bus 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

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Shore Excursion: Sydney's Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai National Park Bus 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 Free Cancellation

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The Hop Hunter Tour takes you on a day exploring three great craft breweries in the Hunter Valley and Includes transportation, lunch and plenty of …More

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Hop Hunter Brewery Tour - Full Day

The Hop Hunter Tour takes you on a day exploring three great craft breweries in the Hunter Valley and Includes transportation, lunch and plenty of...

7 hours

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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

Experience off the beaten path Australia! on our all-inclusive, small-group tour with guaranteed sightings of WILD Wombats and Kangaroos, Sydney's best waterfalls and National Parks! …More

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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

Experience off the beaten path Australia! on our all-inclusive, small-group tour with guaranteed sightings of WILD Wombats and Kangaroos, Sydney's best waterfalls and National Parks!...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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Southern Highlands Private Tour with Wine, Waterfall and Garden

Discover the allure of Southern Highlands on your own private day tour. Relax and unwind whilst taking in the beautiful scenery of the region's rolling …More

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Southern Highlands Private Tour with Wine, Waterfall and Garden

Discover the allure of Southern Highlands on your own private day tour. Relax and unwind whilst taking in the beautiful scenery of the region's rolling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Southern Highlands & South Coast Private Tour From Sydney

Go Beyond Tour's Southern Highlands Tours allow you to experience walking over the tops of the trees like a bird, driving on a road built …More

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Southern Highlands & South Coast Private Tour From Sydney

Go Beyond Tour's Southern Highlands Tours allow you to experience walking over the tops of the trees like a bird, driving on a road built...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountains Day Tour :Wildlife, Waterfall Walk & Three Sisters

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains the easy way on this private guided tour from Sydney. Travellers short on time in Australia will especially …More

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Blue Mountains Day Tour :Wildlife, Waterfall Walk & Three Sisters

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains the easy way on this private guided tour from Sydney. Travellers short on time in Australia will especially...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Central Coast Private Tour From Sydney, with Australian Reptile Park Option

Go Beyond Tours will let you explore this region's relaxed coastal lifestyle, endless beautiful beaches, amazing national parks with sweeping views, shady rain forests and …More

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Central Coast Private Tour From Sydney, with Australian Reptile Park Option

Go Beyond Tours will let you explore this region's relaxed coastal lifestyle, endless beautiful beaches, amazing national parks with sweeping views, shady rain forests and...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private Blue Mountains Insider Tour from Sydney

Explore the Blue Mountains, Australia's own Grand Canyon. Join this 10-hour private tour inside the magnificent valleys, rivers and gorges of this World Heritage listed …More

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Private Blue Mountains Insider Tour from Sydney

Explore the Blue Mountains, Australia's own Grand Canyon. Join this 10-hour private tour inside the magnificent valleys, rivers and gorges of this World Heritage listed...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountains Private Tour (Featherdale & Scenic World optional)

My name is Rocky, owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels. When you book with us, you tour directly with our team never a …More

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Blue Mountains Private Tour (Featherdale & Scenic World optional)

My name is Rocky, owner operator of Rocky Road Tours and Travels. When you book with us, you tour directly with our team never a...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World's Whitest Beach

Escape to Jervis Bay on this unforgettable day tour from Sydney. Discover Australia's pristine coastal paradise where crystal-clear waters meet the world's whitest sand. Experience …More

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Jervis Bay Tour with Dolphins, Kangaroos & World's Whitest Beach

Escape to Jervis Bay on this unforgettable day tour from Sydney. Discover Australia's pristine coastal paradise where crystal-clear waters meet the world's whitest sand. Experience...

12 hours Free Cancellation

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Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

Go Beyond Tours allows you to soak up panoramic views of lush valleys and bush walk through stunning eucalyptus forests, and learn about the Aboriginal …More

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Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

Go Beyond Tours allows you to soak up panoramic views of lush valleys and bush walk through stunning eucalyptus forests, and learn about the Aboriginal...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the best options for Sydney Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Sydney Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

Which Sydney Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Sydney Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Sydney Day Trips & Excursions 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 Sydney Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Sydney trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Sydney?