Sydney Explorer

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Spend the day exploring Sydney at your leisure.

Duration: 3.5 hours (1pm to 4.30pm-5:00pm)
A vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence an afternoon Panoramic Sydney tour. Visit the historic Rocks area and hear of early convict history. Continue through the Central Business District and Macquarie Street, and marvel at 18th century sandstone architecture such as NSW Parliament House, Rum Hospital, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary’s Cathedral. Continue to Mrs Macquarie’s Point to enjoy magnificent views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Then continue through Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, home to the rich and famous. Travelling along the coves and shores of one of the world’s most impressive harbours, stop for photo opportunities including a panoramic photo of the Sydney skyline. Pass through areas such as Kings Cross, Double Bay and Rose Bay before arriving at Watsons Bay where you have the option of a short coastal walk with views of the South Pacific Ocean and entrance to Sydney Harbour. Travel on to famous Bondi Beach for a 30-minute stop. Visit the beachfront promenade, put your toes in the sand, enjoy a coffee or cool drink (at own cost). See bronzed Aussie lifesavers and surfers riding the waves of Bondi. Re-board the vehicle and continue to Tamarama and Bronte beaches before returning to the city via Centennial Park and Paddington, a trendy district with elegant terrace houses and boutique shops along Oxford Street. Tour concludes at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay between approximately between 4.30pm-5:00pm.

A vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to commence a full day Blue Mountains Wildlife Day tour. The Blue Mountains is a real journey into the heart of a unique World Heritage Region. First stop is Calmsley Hill, a working farm based attraction involved in animal rehabilitation offering fabulous bush surrounds located near the heart of Sydney. Get up close to a range of native and farmyard animals including Kangaroos and Koalas while enjoying a light morning tea. Then commence the drive to the Blue Mountains via the highway. Visit one of a range of stunning outlooks of the Jamison Valley with beautiful vistas, where possible away from the crowds. Continue on to Eaglehawk Lookout for views of the famous Three Sisters and to learn of the legends behind this famous rock formation. Travelling around the mountains, arrive at Hydro Majestic for lunch - here you can purchase and pay direct off the menu or purchase lunch at the Pavillion. The afternoon is spent visiting a selection of scenic lookouts. The view from Govett’s Leap is one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. Here the magnificent waterfall drops a whopping 180m to the base of the cliff. The last stop is the delightful Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens to enjoy the sweeping views and a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice before travelling back to your hotel.

Say farewell to Sydney as you transfer to the airport for your departure.