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Plenty of adventure awaits thrill-seeking visitors to Sydney, both in the city itself and at easily accessible destinations from Sydney like the Blue Mountains to the west, the Royal National Park to the south, and Port Stephens to the north.
There’s an endless array of adrenaline-pumping adventure activities on offer, from hiking to canyoning, quad biking, sandboarding, surfing, mountain biking, 4WDing, jetboating, bridge climbing, indoor skydiving, ziplining, to helicopter flights and so much more.
With decades of combined experience in tourism and adventure guiding, the Your Sydney Guide team is perfectly placed to deliver the right mix of fun and safety on our exciting range of private Sydney adventure tours that can be customised to include the above activities or anything your adventurous spirit desires.
Whether you are a solo traveller, couple, family, small group, or corporate seeking a team-building day with a difference we can accommodate you, so get in touch to discuss with us to find out more.
Here’s our handy guide to some of the best Sydney adventure tours and destinations as you plan your Sydney vacation.
The Blue Mountains are around 1.5 hours west of Sydney, a UNESCO heritage-listed, ancient region of over 1 million hectares of pristine bushland, temperate rainforests, towering waterfalls, vast valleys, dramatic sandstone cliffs, stunning vistas and unique flora and fauna.
Adventure activities in the Blue Mountains
Hiking, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling (rappelling), mountain biking, trail running, helicopter flights, wildlife safari, and much more.
Why we love the Blue Mountains
It’s absolute heaven for adventure lovers with a wide range of activities to partake in and in one of the most beautiful and unique natural environments in the world. And it’s right on Sydney’s doorstep too. It’s why we at Your Sydney Guide love taking our guests on Blue Mountains hiking and adventure tours.
The Blue Mountains region is a mecca for hiking with over 140 kilometres (87 miles) of very well-defined and maintained trails. Hike through pristine forest and lush rainforest canyons, marvel at sheer cliffs and plunging waterfalls to arrive at some of the many spectacular lookouts in the region.
Some hike highlights include the Grand Canyon Track, Empress Falls Trail, Hanging Rock Trail, Coachwood Glen Trail, and various sections of the Undercliff Track. Or at the famous Three Sisters, walk some 1,000 steps down to see this natural wonder from the valley floor.
With so many hiking trails to choose from, it’s worth having the expert knowledge of specialist guides who can advise on the best ones to suit your fitness levels, the optimal time of day and year to hike them, and who can navigate weather conditions.
At Your Sydney Guide, we have an intimate knowledge of the area having guided Blue Mountains hiking tours for over a decade, our tours offering hike durations anywhere from a gentle 30 minutes to a more strenuous 3-hour plus and can be along clifftop trails, rainforest canyons, or elevated boardwalks. Your Sydney Guide is also Eco Pass accredited which gives us national parks access to some of the most spectacular terrain in the Blue Mountains and we can take you to areas less seen by most visitors.
Another incredible way to immerse yourself in the unique landscape of the Blue Mountains is to go canyoning. The region has over 900 slot canyons millions of years in the making, with epic water jumps, abseiling (rappelling) through waterfalls, invigorating swims, and bushwalking amongst some of the oldest rainforest plant species on earth. And for keen rock climbers, the Blue Mountains region offers over 2,000 kilometres (1,240 miles) of sandstone rock face.
The Blue Mountains National Park is also great for a mountain biking adventure with almost 40 trails to explore as you cycle through stunning scenery.
Your Sydney Guide works closely with the best local Blue Mountains adventure tour operators who provide the specialist guides, gear and the know-how to deliver amazing, safe adventure experiences in the Mountains.
For wildlife lovers, the Blue Mountains is a fantastic way to see some of Australia’s unique fauna. As you explore the area, you may just come across kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, wombats, or maybe even a platypus. If you’re a keen bird watcher, look out for species including black cockatoos, king parrots, honeyeaters, wrens, and iconic mimicker, the lyrebird.
And take to the sky like a bird with an exhilarating helicopter flight for a birds-eye view of this spectacular region.
Australia’s oldest national park, and the world’s second oldest after Yellowstone, the spectacular 16,000-hectare Royal National Park just 40 minutes south of Sydney, is famous for its diverse, breathtaking landscape of pristine beaches, coastal rainforest, and dramatic sea cliffs.
Adventure activities in the Royal National Park
Hiking, mountain biking, roller coaster ziplining, canoeing, tree top walk, beach walks, whale watching, bird watching, wildlife safari, and much more.
Why we love the Royal National Park
At Your Sydney Guide, we love taking our visitors off the beaten tourist track and onto the road less travelled and ‘The Royal’, as the locals like to call it, is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets flying under the radar of most visitors to Sydney. As such, you’ll find fewer crowds here and almost no tourist buses, so you can explore this natural adventure wonderland as the locals do.
Just some of the must-see ‘Royal’ destinations: the famous Figure 8 pool, Wedding Cake Rock, the stunning Wattamolla Beach, and pristine freshwater swimming holes with waterfalls for a refreshing dip.
There are plenty of adventure activities to choose from to suit all ages and abilities, from a morning canoe on the tranquil waters of Kangaroo Creek to hiking on more than 100 kilometres (62 miles) of tracks in diverse landscapes taking in heathlands, ancient rainforests, creeks, waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art, towering sandstone escarpments, secluded golden beaches, and spectacular sweeping views down the south coast. And possible sightings of wildlife like echidnas, swamp wallabies, and during their migration from May to November, the acrobatics of majestic whales. Your Sydney Guide includes a guided 1-3 hour hike as part of The Royal Tour, tailored to your fitness level.
Also on offer are many scenic mountain biking trails, some shorter with wider tracks ideal for children and those after a more leisurely ride, and longer more challenging trails for the more experienced rider. Or you can enjoy a bike ride right alongside the sparkling, vibrant ocean.
The Royal National Park is perfect for avid bird watchers too with over 300 bird species recorded here, from sulphur-crested cockatoos to crimson rosellas, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, rainbow lorikeets, honey eaters, southern emu wrens, eastern spinebill, rock warblers, sea eagles and lyrebirds.
Your Sydney Guide’s Royal Tour can cover all the above and much more. The tour also includes a tranquil walk through the Minnamurra Rainforest on the south coast, and the option to take an exhilarating zipline through lush forest or treetop walk at Illawarra Fly.
A stunning, laid-back coastal region just 2.5 hours north of Sydney, Port Stephens is famous for its sparkling beaches, epic sand dunes, aquatic life, and unique, family-focused activities.
Adventure activities in Port Stephens
Quad biking, sandboarding, 4WDing, hiking, dolphin watching, swimming with dolphins, whale watching, beach walks, and more.
Why we love Port Stephens
Sun, sand, and sea are built into the DNA of Australians, so Port Stephens is an idyllic destination for adventurous visitors to Sydney to really soak up this iconic part of our culture, leaving the city hustle-bustle for an action-packed day trip.
Among the big attractions for adventure seekers, are quad biking and sandboarding on the famous Stockton Bight Sand Dunes on the stunning Stockton Beach. Formed over thousands of years, they are the largest moving coastal dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, spanning 32 kilometres (20 miles) and covering 4,200 hectares.
After a 4WD adventure on Stockton Beach to access the site, sandboarders will have a thrilling ride on the lunar-like dunes that reach over 30 metres high, with slopes of up to 60 degrees.
For the ultimate quad biking adventure, rev up a 400CC all-terrain quad bike to traverse the sand dunes on an exhilarating ride across desert wilderness, from bush to beach. Run by a fully Aboriginal-owned and operated local company, it’s also an opportunity to learn about the culture of the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land, the Worimi people. And the company caters to riders from beginner to experienced too.
If you love the water, Port Stephens is home to 26 pristine beaches, perfect for a refreshing dip and a walk along soft, golden sands. Partake in a spot of dolphin and whale watching, with some 40,000 whales passing through the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park during the migration period of May to November. You can get closer to these amazing creatures on whale watching tours or have an amazing ocean adventure swimming with the beautifully playful dolphin residents of Port Stephens.
And take a stunning hike on the Tomaree Head walk for unparalleled views of Port Stephens and the coastline, arriving at the summit high above Zenith Beach.
Our Port Stephens Private Day Tour can also include wine tasting in the picturesque Hunter Valley.
Adventure activities in Sydney
Jet boating, surfing, kayaking, Sydney Harbour bridge climb, indoor skydiving, hiking, helicopter flights, aerobatics, whale watching and much more.
Why we love Sydney
Sydney is not only a beautiful and diverse city to explore, but we also love it for the sheer variety of adventure activities it offers for all ages, an awesome way to really immerse yourself in Sydney and beyond during your stay.
Take in our famous harbour with an early-morning kayak, have an exhilarating jetboat ride, and experience stunning views by scaling the harbour bridge or taking flight in a helicopter or seaplane.
Hit the beach for a private surfing lesson at iconic Bondi Beach or Manly Beach, go on a coastal day trip hiking stunning coastal walks like Bondi to Bronte Beach, or venture further afield to Sydney’s Northern Beaches and explore the rugged, lush bushland of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park along the way.
And there are plenty of adrenaline-pumping activities in Greater Sydney too, like indoor skydiving, white water rafting, and aerobatics.
Whatever Sydney adventure tour you’d like to have, feel free to get in touch with us to see how Your Sydney Guide can make it happen and give you a thrill-seeking Sydney stay.
Please note: Activities available may depend on the time of year you visit Sydney, some activities can take a few days to organise, so we kindly ask for some advanced notice, and all optional activities are an additional cost on top of tour prices.
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