Top New South Wales Hiking Tours

Take in views from one of Sydney's best vantage points, the revolving restaurant at Infinity at Sydney Tower, which perches on top of Sydney Tower, 88 stories above the ground. Choose from an à la carte menu to customize your 2- or 3-course meal, enjoying an elegant meal while overlooking the stunning Sydney skyline. This sophisticated restaurant offers an intimate, stylish fine dining experience, with contemporary Australian-French fusion cuisine.

Soak in 360-degree views as you dine on a delicious buffet lunch or dinner at the Sydney Tower Restaurant's revolving restaurant. From your vantage point high above the streets of Sydney, the views change as the restaurant slowly revolves during your meal. Large picture windows frame iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and, in the distance, the Blue Mountains. Enjoy a lunch, dinner or even a degustation tasting a range of tasty dishes that is sure to please everyone in your party.

Nature lovers—this is the tour for you! Swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a day exploring the natural beauty outside the city. Avoid spending time stuck in traffic by going on a tour designed to miss peak hour traffic jams. A guided bushwalk is included, so you won’t have to worry about studying a map. See Wentworth Falls, and the Three Sisters rock formation. A highlight is an incredible sunset over the Blue Mountains—the ideal photo opportunity.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Set out in search of Sydney’s sun, sand and surf on this full-day tour of the city’s famous Northern Beaches. Stroll the golden sands of Narrabeen; see where popular Aussie soap ‘Home & Away’ is filmed in Palm Beach; and look out along the coast from Spit Bridge and Long Reef. That’s not all: uncover Sydney’s fascinating Aboriginal heritage as you explore the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park; admire the lavish villas along Whale Beach and ride the Manly ferry back to Circular Quay.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations like Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth at any given place by simply hopping off the bus to explore. You can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions at your own pace with your choice of ticket, valid for either 24 or 48 hours.

Cruise through Sydney Harbour in style on board a spacious flagship vessel that departs from Circular Quay and King Street Wharf. Glide by landmarks, including the floodlit Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, and watch the city change colors with the sunset. Then sit down for a 4-course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood. Enjoy the views from your table or the viewing deck, and live music on this 2-hour dinner cruise.

Spend some time like a classic Aussie on a historical pub tour of The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighborhood. Join a fun-loving and informative guide, and visit some of the quarter’s oldest drinking holes to experience authentic Aussie pub life. Enjoy five drinks and dinner; discover pubs' behind-the-scenes secrets; and uncover the The Rocks' history, discovering how its drink spots have shaped local culture. Includes souvenir gift, photos, and discount vouchers for local shops and restaurants.

If you take just one day trip from Sydney, make it a journey into the Blue Mountains, stopping at natural wonders such as Echo Point, the Three Sisters, Jamison Valley, and Wentworth Falls. Catered to travelers 18 to 39 years old, this tour includes scenic views, bush walks, a stop for a swim, and a traditional Aussie barbecue. All national park fees and transportation are also included.

Explore the tropical rain forest around the Illawarra Escaprment on this full-day adventure tour from Sydney. Learn about Australia's flora and fauna, including water dragons, echidnas, wombats, and swamp wallabies. Trek though the rain forest and go canyoning around waterfalls. This tour is suitable for those with a moderate level of fitness.

Experience abseiling in the Blue Mountains on this tour from Katoomba. With a guide who provides instruction and encouragement, you'll rappel down a set of cliffs, from 16 feet (5 meters) to 49 feet (15 meters) to a 98-foot (30-meter) drop. During your adventure, don't forget to look around at the surrounding bushland scenery.

Abseiling and canyoning are some of the most thrilling experiences you can have in the Blue Mountains. But if you are inexperienced, you may feel apprehensive about embarking upon such an adventure. Skip the worry on this guided entry-level adventure that allows you to gear-up and abseil the cliffs of Katoomba, before descending through a canyon, all under the watchful eyes of your guide. To ensure that you receive personal attention, the tour is limited to just 10 people.

Experience canyoning in the Blue Mountains on this adventure tour from Wentworth Falls. Empress Canyon is a beginner-friendly slot canyon that offers opportunities for rock jumps, a waterfall abseil, and short swims, all with the assistance of a guide. During your time in the canyon, you can also admire the scenery of moss-covered walls and Jamison Valley views.

Kayak the waters of the Pittwater estuary north of Sydney with an instructor-guide and in the safety of a small group on this tour. Board a 2-person kayak and paddle the bays, cliffs, and mangroves of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Scotland Island, and Salvation Creek. Then, break for a walk, picnic, and optional swim before kayaking back. Upgrade to add return transfers from central Sydney. All equipment included.

Get out of the city for a 4-6 hour hike though Sydney Harbour National Park. Swim at secret beaches, learn about Australia’s flora and fauna, and feel good doing it with all of the proceeds going to Indigenous Literacy Foundation who’s mission is to improve literacy among Indigenous children in Australia. After the hike, explore Manly’s cafes, restaurants, and surf shops, and opt to take a scenic ferry ride back to circular quay.

Scale the cliffs of the Blue Mountains on a full-day rock climbing adventure from Katoomba. Whether it's your first time on the rocks or you already have some climbs under your belt, expert guides present all you need to know about gear, belaying, footholds, and descent for a safe and challenging outdoor experience. Take a break to enjoy a picnic among the beautiful Blue Mountain surrounds.

Make the most of your short stay in Sydney with our Half-Day City Highlights Tour. Explore the city in comfort and style with a professional tour guide in our spacious SUV. With huge windows and a panoramic sunroof, you’ll see Sydney from every angle. This is your opportunity to explore the highlights of Sydney at your own pace and style.

Experience two of the best canyons in the Blue Mountains - Twister Canyon and Rocky Creek. This full day adventure will be one you'll never forget. We also provide a gourmet lunch that you can select at time of booking.

We meet at beautiful Bondi Beach, and your guided tour begins with a walk to another scenic ocean view, with rock pools, where locals swim, and you can take some Insta-worthy photos. Once we are travelling along our route between Bondi and Watson's Bay, the ocean is almost always in view and many times, fingers crossed, we will see whales, which is always very exciting to experience! If everyone in the party wishes, we can also visit a sea-view cave, which is also a great photo opportunity with ocean views and sounds. At Watson's Bay, travellers who wish to, can try a little kayaking during lunch at a hidden paradise, secluded beach. Lunch is not provided but there is somewhere to buy food and refreshments, or do bring a packed lunch/picnic. Guests have the opportunity to swim at the private beach, relax or take part in yoga, meditation, and Qi Gong, which are all included in the price. Sunset watching near historic sites will be at the head of the harbour at Watson's Bay.

Join us on a guided journey to the Lithgow regions iconic Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park and be allured by the dazzling lights of its rare and elusive glow worms. Following the historical footprint of the Wolgan Valley Railway, the Glow Worm Tunnel Hike meanders through fern tree laden gorges and mountain streams, past sandstone pagodas and spectacular panoramic views onto the aptly named Glow Worm Tunnel. Entering the former railway tunnel into complete darkness, guests are treated to a celestial like experience – the emergence of thousands of glow worms! At Wolgan Valley Eco Tours we believe that walking is a great way to explore the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Our small group sizes, personalised service and experienced local guide offers guests a greater opportunity to experience and learn more about the history, ecology, flora and fauna, climate and geology that make this landscape unique.

Imagine camping within the grounds of a Wildlife Park? You simply arrive and your tent is erected complete with stretcher beds, sheets and sleeping bag and pillow if you require them. We do encourage guests to bring their own sleeping bag and/or pillow due to the current health crisis however if you don't have them we have plenty available, all washed daily ready to go. Nibbles on arrival, Dinner and breakfast is also included. On arrival you get to meet the Rhino up close and personal and the following day your adventure also includes giraffe feeding. Oh and don't forget we want your stay to be memorable so sit back and relax and enjoy country music around the campfire.

A real gem amongst Blue Mountains canyons. With relatively easy access, it provides an excellent canyoning and abseiling experience. Your trip includes a gourmet lunch that you can select at time of booking.

This guided adventure to the Figure Eight Pools rock formation in the Royal National Park is a trip that cannot be missed. With an award-winning, eco-licensed tour operator, you will hike along the stunning Sydney Coast Track of the Royal National Park and safely traverse to the insta-famous Figure Eight Pools. You will also get up close to an Aboriginal shell midden, learn about the fascinating history and flora and fauna of the area, and be able to participate in a citizen-science beach photography project. And the best thing? All the money raised from this tour goes to helping the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and UNICEF Australia with their efforts to help children in need.

Escape the crowds and discover the coast less travelled on this half day guided hike with Byron Bay Coastal Walks 40 minutes south of Byron, between the fishing town of Ballina and the seaside village of Lennox Head, is an incredible 13km guided walk that will take you across rivers, wetlands, secluded beaches and coastal dunes. Traverse spectacular headlands that will take your breath away. Soaring 60m above the waves, it’s the perfect place to sit, find solitude and watch the whales pass by.