Top New South Wales Art & Culture - page 2

If you take just one day trip from Sydney, make it a journey into the Blue Mountains, stopping at natural wonders such as Echo Point, the Three Sisters, Jamison Valley, and Wentworth Falls. Catered to adult travelers, this tour includes scenic views, bush walks, a stop for a swim. All national park fees and transportation are also included.

Ending your cruise in Sydney? Save on taxi fares and ensure a hassle-free transfer to your hotel by pre-booking your arrival transfer online. When your cruise ends, your driver will meet you at your Sydney cruise port terminal, help with your luggage and drive you to your Sydney CBD hotel by air-conditioned minivan or coach. It’s an easy, cost-effective option that’s available for all arrival cruises, so you can concentrate on enjoying your vacation.

See the best of Sydney in this comprehensive 4-hour tour. Visit major sights like the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach, as well as some hidden gems off the tourist track. Enjoy a morning or afternoon tea with incredible Harbour views. This private tour can be customized to suit travelers’ interests.

Enjoy a whale-watching cruise that begins with a breakfast or barbecue lunch onboard the boat while in the calm waters of Sydney Harbour.  After breakfast or lunch, your boat glides past Sydney Head into the Pacific Ocean in search of the humpback and southern right whales that migrate along this coast from May to November. Keep an eye out for whales and dolphins as you learn about them from your naturalist guide, who provides fascinating commentary about Australian marine life during your tour.

Book a table for a 2-Course 1.5-Hour or a 3-Course 3-hour lunch and sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour. Pass Sydney's famous landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as your boat glides along the water. Your sit-down dining experience includes attentive service for your selected 2 or 3-course lunch. A variety of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes are served as you take in the sights. Upgrade when booking to guarantee a window seat.

Join your choice of a morning or afternoon excursion to Manly to snorkel in the clear calm waters of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. Just a short hop from Sydney, see some of Australia's diverse marine life on this guided snorkeling tour from Shelly Beach. Your expert guide leads your small group of beginning and experienced snorkelers into the water from the beach. Note: participants must be able to swim 500 feet (150 meters), float, and tread in water unassisted; a swim test is conducted at the start of the tour.

Sample lots of great wine, cheese and other gourmet treats on a full-day tour to the Hunter Valley. Known for its great growing climate and fine wines, the Hunter Valley also boasts fantastic food producers who make the most of the fresh local ingredients. Your guide takes your small group to boutique wineries and cheese producers to sample the goods. Learn more about the winemakers and foodies who have given the Hunter Valley a reputation for excellence. Its worth the trip from Sydney!

Journey to the heart of the Blue Mountains on this full-day tour from Sydney, including hotel pick-up. Kick-off your adventure seeing a koala or a kangaroo at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then enjoy a dramatic view of the Three Sisters rocks from Echo Point. After lunch (own expense), head to Scenic World to ride the Cableway, Skyway and Railway for unbeatable aerial views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba Falls. Finish with a leisurely cruise along the Parramatta River to Sydney’s Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.

Indulge your inner foodie as you discover the fine wines and culinary delights of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley. Set out from Sydney on a full-day small-group tour, stopping to enjoy tours and tastings at the region’s most prestigious boutique wineries. Along the way, tuck into lunch at a local restaurant, sample regional cheeses, and chocolates, and visit The Hunter Distillery.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Sydney with this premium transfer service from Sydney Airport. Meet your driver on arrival at the airport, travel by comfortable air-conditioned Sedan or minivan (depending on the size of your group), and enjoy door-to-door service direct to your Sydney hotel. There’s no need to worry about inconvenient arrival times or flight delays either – transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Experience wine and wildlife on this comprehensive day trip from Sydney. Admire gorgeous coastal views on a scenic drive to Royal National Park, snap a selfie with a koala in Symbio Wildlife Park, and hike to a waterfall lookout in Morton National Park. Plus, enjoy a seaside lunch and boutique wine tasting—all included in the tour price. Enjoy a more personal experience with a small-group maximum of 11.

Get the best possible views of Sydney landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge on a 35-foot (10.5 meter) catamaran. Relax and soak up the colorful sunset sky on the evening cruise. Nibble on an appetizer platter and sip on a cold beverage, or bring your own alcoholic drinks (no corkage fee). Watch as the sun sets and the twinkling city lights come to life.

Take in views from one of Sydney's best vantage points, the revolving restaurant at Infinity at Sydney Tower, 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.

Visit Sydney's top attractions and enjoy savings of up to 50% with the Sydney Explorer Pass by Go City. Browse the list of 25+ experiences and have your choice of two, three, four, five, or seven popular attractions, and tours to take in anytime within a 60-day period. Options include a tour of the Sydney Opera House, a Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney and Bus Tour and admission to the Australian National Maritime Museum. Simply save your pass on your mobile device after purchase and enjoy direct entry to each attraction — no voucher redemption required.

Enjoy an afternoon sail on Sydney Harbour aboard a historic tall ship. Learn about Sydney’s maritime roots and your ship’s sailing history during a cruise that provides close views of iconic sights including Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and Fort Denison. Get great photo ops and soak up the spectacular scenery. You can even lend the crew a hand by steering the ship and hoisting the sails.

Express your artistic side during this creative Turkish mosaic lamp-decorating workshop at a boutique art studio in Sydney. City residents and visitors alike will enjoy learning more about this traditional art form. Your instructor will help you select the colors and designs to suit your style. Take your Turkish-inspired lamp home with you to keep.

Don't run the risk of leaving Sydney without some great, envy-inducing photographs. This private photoshoot experience will secure your most stunning photographs, against the most beautiful backdrops in Sydney. Your pro photographer will help you pose just like a model and edit then send you 50 of the best images afterward.

Cycling around Sydney is the perfect way to sightsee in this gorgeous harborside city. Join your expert guide for a fun and fascinating look at up to 30 top sights, including the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, along with many others. As you pedal around the city, learn about the history, culture and favorite local spots on your choice of four cycling routes. Choose from various tour durations depending on your schedule.

Head to The Rocks to learn about Sydney’s colorful past. Your historian guide will regale you with stories of the first convicts to arrive in Sydney, their early experiences in Australia, and how they ultimately transformed a shanty camp to an enduring settlement. Listen to tales of street gangs, see the city’s oldest cottage, visit the Customs House, and check out maps and murals of old and new Sydney.

This comprehensive tour of Sydney is perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time. Spend half a day immersed in the city’s history and culture, learning through stops at landmarks including Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, and Paddington. Your guide will follow a curated itinerary centered on the history of Sydney from 1788 to modern day, adding commentary to illuminate the details.

Cram all of Sydney’s most memorable landmarks into one tour! Enjoy a 4-hour sightseeing tour, jam-packed with photo opportunities and iconic sights, and pick up insider tips from your knowledgeable local guide. Take in the views from Mrs Macquarie's Chair and The Gap; marvel over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera house; and visit bustling Chinatown. After strolling neighborhoods like The Rocks, Paddington and Woolloomooloo, head to the coast to discover Bondi Beach, Rose Bay and Shark Beach.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Go on this ninety minute walkabout tour of illi-Langi, or The Rocks, in Sydney, and take a journey into the ways of life of the Aboriginal people. You’ll learn about Dream Time and how the ancient culture is still alive in modern day Sydney from your Aboriginal guide. Start with an ocher activity, and then visit several areas around illi-Langi, The Rocks and learn about their Aboriginal significance.