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15 Best Day Trips from Sydney

The coast days beyond the harbour: Port Stephens’ dolphins and dune sandboarding, Jervis Bay’s whitest-sand swims and the Home and Away pilgrimage to Summer Bay. The coastline improves in both directions; pick a heading.

1.From Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Tour and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Discover Jervis Bay on this full-day tour from Sydney, featuring dolphin cruises, pristine beaches, wildlife spotting, and stunning coastal scenery.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“The dolphins & the tour of all the beaches. Our guide was so friendly & helpful. The stunning views we will remember forever. The best way to experience Jervis Bay.”

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4.Port Stephens Experience: Incredible Adventure, Wild by Nature

Discover Port Stephens with this full-day guided tour featuring dolphin cruises, sandboarding, koala encounters, and scenic 4WD adventures from Sydney.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Alfie on our tour up to Port Stephens! Got to see a bunch of dolphins and the koalas were the best. Sun came out and it was perfect at the dunes! This was my second time booking Viator for…”

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5.Jervis Bay & Dolphins Cruise – One Day Tour

Discover Jervis Bay’s stunning beaches and playful dolphins on this full-day guided tour from Sydney, including cruising, free time, and scenic walks.

★ 4.5

“The views and places we visited were amazing. The bus was comfortable enough, Aircon always being a welcome feature. The only real let down was the driver, fair play to him that English wasn't his first language, but there wasn't any commentary or information about…”

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6.From Sydney: Port Stephens Day Trip

Discover the best of Port Stephens on a full-day Sydney trip featuring sand dunes, sandboarding, scenic hikes, and coastal charm—all with expert guides.

“Our guide Aurelio was amazing and helpful! He made the experience a lot of fun and provided a lot of tips and insight! He was so fun and took lots of pictures and made sure everyone was happy! It was a great experience!”

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8.Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

Discover Port Stephens from Sydney with a private tour featuring dolphin/whale cruise options, stunning lookout visits, and dune adventures—all in a day.

★ 5.0

“Love this experience! Saw many dolphins and they are spectacular. Sandboarding was fun. Unfortunately no camel rides available. The guide, James is really nice. The only thing that viator could improve is to let us know we could swim in the cruise (the guides may…”

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9.Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney

Discover Port Stephens on this flexible day trip from Sydney, featuring sandboarding, scenic hikes, and charming coastal towns, all personalized to your interests.

★ 3.5

“The guide was rude, we left late due to a fellow passenger arriving late. This tour is for families and people who are less active. We spent 30 minutes at a dirty service station. The guide argued with two of us who booked the hike…”

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13.From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Discover the natural beauty and wildlife of Jervis Bay on this full-day Sydney tour featuring beaches, koalas, and coastal wonders for an authentic Australian experience.

★ 5.0

“Despite the rainy weather and grey skies, it was a wonderful day, with great encounters with koalas, wallabees and kangaroos at Symbio Wildlife Park, the stingray and pelicans we saw, huskissen and Hyams Beach, the Kiama Blowhole Read moreAuto-translated”

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