What to do in Sydney
Cruise Like A Local Lunch Cruise

Great for
- Beaches & boats
Board your Sensational Sydney Cruises vessel at Campbell's Cove Pontoon to commence a Cruise Like a Local lunch cruise. Your guide will share the history of Sydney Harbour and its foreshore as you take in the sights of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and the bays and coves of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy activities such as swimming, kayaking and fishing, or simply sit back and relax before indulging in a 3 course barbecue lunch with local beers and regional wines.
From £187 per adult.
Sydney Whale Watching

Great for
- Wildlife & nature
Enjoy a BBQ lunch on board whilst cruising along the Sydney Harbour with full commentary on the Sydney sights. After passing through the magnificent Sydney Heads, observe humpback whales in their natural environment as they migrate from the Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef, whilst enjoying expert commentary on their behaviour.
From £60 per adult
Essential Sydney Tour

Great for
- Beaches & boats
- Food & wine
- Visiting friends & family
The perfect introduction to Sydney! Travel on a luxury small group half day tour through the Rocks District, exploring some of Australia’s first buildings. Visit Circular Quay, the Opera House and Botanical Gardens, before a short walk for excellent harbour views from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Enjoy lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, before wandering along Bondi Beach with the locals, and visiting the boutique shopping precincts of Oxford Street.
From £145 per person
Bondi Surf Experience

Great for
- Adventure
- Beaches & boats
- Visiting friends & family
If you are feeling adventurous there is the chance to take a two hour beginners course – and where better to learn to surf than Bondi Beach? The Bondi Surf Experience is a popular beginners course which teaches how to safely get out and up onto your first waves. The small group lessons ensure that there is plenty of hands-on help, and is a great opportunity to build surf knowledge, and confidence. You will be amazed at how easy, safe and enjoyable surfing is!
From £61 per person
The Sydney Opera House Tour

Great for
- Visiting friends & family
One of the world’s most famous icons and the crowning glory of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House stands out as a triumph of 20th Century architecture. The magic of the building, and the real life dramas that go on behind the curtain, are stories shared with more than 250,000 visitors each year. Embark on this tour and let your guide bring the stories and secrets of this international landmark to life. See inside the major theatres and halls, where thousands of events and performances are staged each year. See the Concert Hall stage from the conductor’s perspective, sit in the orchestra’s pit, stand where legends have performed and visit the stars’ dressing rooms.
Upgrade your tour to include a Tasting Plate with world-class alfresco dining and one of the best views you'll ever have for lunch!
Ask your expert Travel Designer for details of Opera House performances for 2018 and 2019.
The Sydney Opera House Tour: From £23 per person
Tour and Tasting Plate: From £55 per person
Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off 3 Day Pass

Great for
- Visiting friends & family
This 3 day pass is a fantastic addition to any stay in Sydney, with ferries leaving every 45 minutes between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Watson's Bay, Shark Island and Luna Park. The pass also includes entry to Taronga Zoo and a Sky Safari Cable Car ride, plus a return ferry journey from Circular Quay to Manly.
From £67 per person
Taronga Zoo - Behind the Scenes

Great for
- Visiting friends & family
- Wildlife & nature
The VIP Aussie Gold Tour is a behind the scenes look at Taronga Zoo’s unique animal collection, designed especially for the inquisitive traveller. This informative introduction to Australia’s unusual wildlife includes excellent photographic opportunities with kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and echidnas, as well as a trip on the Sky Safari cable car for some memorable views.
For a unique experience, ask our Travel Designers about the Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore, where you can stay overnight in safari style tents looking out over Sydney's famous harbour. Take a guided night safari walk to meet the nocturnal inhabitants.
From £61 per adult
Roar and Snore: From £219 per person
Captain Cook Harbour Story Cruise

Great for
- Food & wine
- Visiting friends & family
A cruise on Sydney Harbour is simply a must-do! This cruise includes an informative commentary, plus tea, coffee and biscuits served on board. Sail past the iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison before cruising the magnificent upper reaches past exclusive waterfront homes, beaches and marinas. Upgrade to the Premium option for a glass of sparkling wine and a selection of cakes and cheeses.
From £34 per adult
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Great for
- Adventure
- Visiting friends & family
BridgeClimb is the ultimate experience in Sydney, offering fully guided climbs to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge. You will be given a ‘BridgeSuit’ to wear, communication equipment and harness linked to a static line throughout the climb. Choose from Dawn, Day, Twilight and Night climbs, for the ultimate view of the famous harbour.
From £207 per adult