Top Sydney Unique Experiences

Escape the city for a full-day cycling adventure and pedal your way along the soaring sea cliffs, golden beaches and tree-lined promenades of Manly. Hop on your rental bike and set out on a self-guided route, passing landmarks like Manly Corso, Manly Lagoon and Cabbage Tree Bay. Stop along the way to take a dip at Shelly Beach, see the Collins waterfall or admire the scenery of Sydney Harbour National Park.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy personalized surfing instruction during a fun and informative 2-night surf camp at Seal Rocks, a renowned surf spot on Sugarloaf Bay, just three hours north of Sydney. Your professional surf instructor teaches the basics including paddling out, standing up and catching waves. The surf camp borders on Myall Lakes National Park, which is home to an abundance of Australian native wildlife. With time in the warm waters of Sugarloaf Bay and gorgeous surroundings, this surfing excursion promises to be a vacation highlight.

Learn to surf in a small beach town an hour south of Sydney during a 7–day camp—accommodation and breakfast included. In addition to teaching you the fundamentals of surfing on land, your guides provide 18 in-water lessons over the course of the week. Between surf sessions, enjoy free time to explore the uncrowded beaches and nearby bushland.

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.

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This 14-Day surf camp is an in-depth learn to surf course for those who not only want to stand up and learn the basics, but for those who want to get the feeling of riding waves and become critical with their surfing technique. This is the perfect way to start the surfing dream. You'll stay in beach motel accommodation with daily continental breakfast included, and learn to surf at  three amazing locations on the beautiful south coast of NSW. Located only one hour south of Sydney, you'll enjoy uncrowded beaches, beautiful bush walks and have plenty of free time to explore.

Live life as a surfer. Experience the love, the fun and complete engagement with the ocean. Enjoy what its like to live your dreams and take in all the fun that comes with life in an 'Aussie' surf town. Everyday is a day to enjoy at the Surf College and everyday will be a day to remember! This 4 week Surf College program has been designed purely with the development of an individual’s surfing in mind. The program covers the entirety of the skills that are associated with the early to intermediate developmental phases of surfing. The first 2 weeks involve an intensive 14-Day Surf Camp program designed at taking your skills from an absolute beginner level to intermediate and giving you the foundations to go beyond. During the next period of your stay, you will experience all the fun of life as a surfer in Australia with the aim to totally develop your surfing and take it to the next level.

This surf development courses is the most complete, in depth and highly structured surf programs availble. The 8-week course covers the entirety of skills required in the developmental phases of surfing for beginner and intermediate surfers as well as oceanography, meteorology and surf science, teaching you how to fully understand the ocean and be independently surf confident.

Travelers looking for a peaceful outdoor excursion just a short drive from Sydney find a near-perfect getaway with this kayak rental adventure, where you can explore the Bayview coastline at your own pace. Just book a convenient time to reserve your kayak, and head to Bayview Marina to pick up your gear. Start with a quick review of kayaking basics, get tips on the best places to paddle, and then head out to sea for your coastal adventure.

Couples looking for a near perfect outdoor adventure around Sydney shouldn't miss this self-paced double kayak excursion, where you can grab your favorite person, and paddle the Bayview coast. After you pick up your kayak at the Bayview Marina, get beginner-friendly kayaking tips, and learn about the best places to explore. Once you head out on the water, expect great views of sandy inlets, native gum trees, and the shoreline of a nearby national park.

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.

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.

We are offering our guests a luxury coastal weekend away, 3 hours north of Sydney. Experience the beautiful beaches and national parks. Cook lazy dinners in the gourmet kitchen while watching the birds on the deck. Bathe in the outdoor stone bath or stay toasty and warm in front of the gas fire place. Free wifi, Apple TV, ice maker fridge Included in the experience is the hire of a Tesla Model S 75 2017. Car is capable of travelling 400km on one charge. There is a supercharger located exactly half way from Sydney and the house. Depending on driver and driving conditions you may need stop and charge for 15mins. All charging is free. Experience the safest car in the world with auto pilot.

Buckle up for the ride of your life at the Sydney Motorsport Park and experience the thrill of driving a Formula Ford Spirit or Van Diemen race car on this 3-hour tour. Climb into the open cockpit, clip into your racing harness and learn how to operate the purpose-built racing gearbox from expert race drivers. Once you’re ready, put your foot to the floor and zoom around the Sydney Motorsport Park racetrack for 5, 10 or 20 laps (depending on option chosen).

Check out gorgeous Manly Beach and the other most scenic spots along Sydney's coast on an e-bike tour. Cruise across Sydney Harbour on the ferry, and see where locals go to catch some sun as you pedal past the popular Manly and Shelley beaches and soak in fantastic views of North Head. Give your legs a break when needed with a battery-powered boost, and learn the fascinating history of landmarks like Circular Quay and Quarantine Station from a guide along the way.

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.

If you are new to a city, it can be challenging to figure out how to best spend your evening. This private and personalized tour of Sydney after dark helps make those decisions for you by customizing an itinerary specifically to your own interests.