Top New South Wales Unique Experiences

Take in views from one of Sydney's best vantage points, the revolving restaurant at 360 Bar and Dining, 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. Please note: 360 Bar and Dining is closed for refurbishment until August 2020.

Paddle your way to Australia’s easternmost point on this 3-hour sea kayaking adventure from Byron Bay, including hotel pick-up. After learning to steer your tandem kayak, set out from Clarkes Beach and enjoy waterside views of landmarks like the Byron Bay lighthouse, the Julian Rocks, Wategos millionaire row and Cape Byron. Keep a look out for dolphins, sea turtles and whales as you cruise around the bay, then cool off with a swim before heading back to shore.

Kayak alongside a resident pod of bottlenose dolphins in beautiful Byron Bay! Led by expert guides, this sea kayak adventure takes you through the calm waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Learn about the protected aquatic environment along the way, see Cape Byron lighthouse and refresh with a tea and Tim Tam biscuit break on the beach. All equipment is provided, and no kayaking experience is necessary.

Explore the oldest wine-producing region in Australia — the Hunter Valley — on a full-day tour from Sydney. Get an insider’s look at a vineyard in the valley, as well as wine tastings at several wineries. Plus hear informative commentary from your guide about Hunter Valley’s wines and winemakers. You can even choose to sample some handcrafted local beers if you'd like. During the day, enjoy a chef-prepared lunch that includes scrumptious dishes served with select wines. Top off your Hunter Valley tour by checking out the gourmet cheeses and chocolates at Roche Estate before returning to Sydney.

Get epic aerial views of Sydney's Macarthur region during this  hot air balloon tour. With a qualified pilot providing in-depth commentary, take in the landscape, which includes valleys, rivers, and the Blue Mountains, and snap plenty of photos as you drift over the earth without the noise pollution of an airplane engine. Land after your flight for a breakfast and champagne toast before returning to Sydney for drop-off.

Learn the art of surfing with a lesson from a qualified instructor at the world-famous Bondi Beach, just a short hop from central Sydney. Get an informative and fun surfing lesson with your expert instructor, who shows you the basics, including getting up on the board, reading the surf and catching waves. If you want advanced instruction, private lessons accommodate all levels of expertise. Add a great workout and some waterside excitement to your vacation with a private or small-group surfing lesson in the heart of Australia’s surf culture.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Take to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. Choose from a 2-hour group lesson with a maximum of 6 people and master the basics, or opt for a 1-hour private lesson and hone your skills with one-to-one tuition. Whichever option you choose, your expert instructors will have you standing up and catching waves in no time.

Hone your surf skills with this half-day lesson in beautiful Byron Bay. Head to a beach that suits your skill level, throw on your gear—included in the lesson price—and learn basic techniques from an expert coach. Then, continue your lesson in a small-group setting with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1 to 7. If you don’t stand up by the end of the session, receive a free class.

Join us for a leisurely discovery of Byron Bay's finest! We kick things off at 11 AM and will head to 3 local Breweries and a Distillery. Including Lunch. Learn about the process of how the beers and spirits are made. At each Brewery and Distillery, we will get to taste a large selection of their Beers and Spirits on offer. We visit any 4 of the following Breweries and distilleries which include: Stone ‘N Wood Byron Bay Brewery Seven Mile Brewery Lord Byron Distillery Cape Byron Distillery Yullis Byron bay Wandana brewing *Because our Brewery tours are truly behind the scenes experiences sometimes our plans need to change to accommodate brewery operations. Silent season, renovations, new beer release... means that we may change our itinerary to provide you with the best experience! If you have your heart set on a certain venue, please let us know in the comments section when making your booking and we’ll let you know if something comes up!

If you want to see all that Sydney Harbour and Sydney’s beaches has to offer but don’t have much time, this 30 minute helicopter scenic flight is for you. See the magnificent beaches of Sydney from above as your luxury helicopter sweeps along one of Australia’s most scenic stretches of coastline; over Coogee Beach, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach and Sydney’s northern beaches. If you're lucky you may even spot schools of fish, dolphins and whales (in season) as you take in the the pristine ocean waters. Continue into Sydney Harbour for several orbits and a fly-by of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the magnificent backdrop of the Sydney city skyline. Your pilot shares informative commentary throughout the 30-minute flight. Your 2.5-hour tour includes the helicopter tour, time for photo ops, complimentary refreshments, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take a break from the stresses of the urban environment with this tranquil nature escape into the Byron Bay hinterland. Take a journey into the Nightcap National Park to visit grand waterfalls, swim in hidden lakes and meditate in the midst of a lush and ancient rainforest. As the night closes in, enjoy live flute music and the luminescent glow-worms at Nightcap’s well-hidden ‘Magic Forest’.

Make like a Sydneysider and learn to surf at Maroubra Beach, as user-friendly as Bondi but less crowded. Enjoy plenty of hands-on attention over your three 2-hour surf sessions, with no more than six students per instructor to take you from the beach to the crest of the wave. Soft, safe surfboards help newbies build up confidence, with sunscreen and wetsuits provided where necessary.

Experience Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while supporting literacy among Australia’s Aboriginal youth. Explore the Australian bush with a small group on a train journey from Sydney, and a four-six-hour hike. Trek through Wentworth Falls, down the tallest outdoor staircase in Australia, and into the Jamison valley. Stop for lunch surrounded by waterfalls and treat yourself to something cold at the conservation hut. All proceeds support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

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Surfing can be a great way to get to know a new area, but it can be a challenge to find the right beaches in unfamiliar territory. The instructors on this surf lesson take care of finding surf spots for you, taking you to the best beaches depending on the weather conditions. That means you can spend more time enjoying yourself and improving your surfing.

Wine and dine your way through Sydney's Paddington neighborhood on this food-focused, half-day private tour. Stroll through scores of sidewalk cafes representing cuisines from around the world, stopping to taste several different dishes at three restaurants paired with Australian wines. This tour allows you to truly integrate into the local culture of a vibrant Sydney neighborhood and learn about its history through guided commentary.

Taste a range of great beers and learn about craft brewing in Sydney on a tour with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll also see the inner workings of the breweries and meet the people who are revolutionizing beer-making in Sydney. Choose from three options: two different six-hour tours include a delicious pub lunch, and the three-hour tour, offered in the  afternoon, hits the highlights in a shorter time frame.

Experience Australia’s beautiful Bondi Beach on a half-day tour that includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the surf lifeguard club, a surf or bodyboard lesson, and lunch at a popular beachside restaurant. Enjoy sightseeing and great photo ops on this informative tour with guide who is a surf lifeguard and surf instructor. You'll get an insider's look at this famous suburb of Sydney and some hands-on fun in the sun.

Catch some waves off the coast of Byron Bay’s famous beaches with an introductory surf lesson. Boasting calm waters and spectacular scenery, Byron Bay is one of Australia’s best surf spots for beginners. Choose from a small-group or private lesson led by a local expert instructor, with all equipment provided. Whether it’s your first time on a board or you want to give your surf skills a boost, it’s a great way to take part in the famed Aussie surf culture.

Ditch the guidebook and explore Australia’s most populous city with a local host. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with an insider, visiting landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as authentic local institutions and hot spots. Benefit from a resident’s perspective on this beautiful, diverse metropolis and enjoy a cocktail and a delicious bite.

Learn how to catch a wave on this two-day ‘surf school’ on one of Byron Bay’s stunning beaches. Learn all the skills you need to surf and keep safe over two half-day sessions with an accredited surf coach. Then apply your lessons at a Byron Bay beach specifically chosen by your coach to match your level of experience.

Get an inside look at the latest trends in craft brewing and wine making in Sydney. Explore the city's thriving beer and wine scenes with a small group and a guide, and taste loads of types of small batch beer and wine. Meet the brewers and vintners and learn about Sydney’s urban beer and wine production. This tour is great for beer and wine lovers, or anyone wanting to get a feel for Sydney’s local food and drinks culture.

While in Australia, learn the art of surfing during a full-day excursion from Sydney. Head out of the city center to a private beach for an informative and exciting introduction to surfing. Your fully qualified surf instructor teaches you the basics of standing up on the board and catching waves at a beach that has perfect waves for beginners. Not only will you enjoy a great workout and tons of fun, you also get a barbecue lunch buffet and the chance to see wildlife in Royal National Park.