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From Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

1. From Pokolbin: Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

Be picked up from the convenience of your accommodation in Pokolbin. Board a comfortable, air-conditioned, and well-maintained vehicle. Take in the lush rolling hills of the Hunter Valley on your way to wineries, cellar doors, and vineyards. Feel the excitement build as we set off to explore the local area and get to taste Hunter Valley wines. We will be sampling fine boutique wines at 4 wine cellars. You'll be able to immerse yourself in learning the many different stories behind the boutique wines you try, feel the passion behind each story. We will stop so you'll enjoy a fresh lunch with a glass of local wine before we head off again to try some more wines after lunch along with a visit a cheese outlet. Indulge in something sweet at a handmade chocolate and fudge shop before your day comes to an end Let your local host delight you with commentary along the way. Spot local wildlife like kangaroos as you travel. Be returned to your accommodation in Pokolbin at the end of the tour. 

Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

2. Sydney: 2-hour Express Whale Watching Cruise

The 2hr Express Cruise is Sydney’s best value whale watching cruise. Reach the open ocean in only 20min from Circular Quay. Fantasea Crystal features an air-conditioned internal saloon with Lcd television screens, complimented by copious amounts of indoor and outdoor seating. Fantasea Crystal’s viewing areas are composed of a seated sun deck, covered rear deck and large windows along the internal saloon. Reaching top speeds of up to 20 knots, getting you from Circular Quay to the open ocean takes only 20min, leaving almost an hour and a half for whale watching. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the onboard bar. If no whales are successfully watched on your cruise, you receive a free return cruise.

Sydney: Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour

3. Sydney: Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Benefit from access to 2 different routes with 30 stops on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. See all the sights of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace. Learn about the local culture with audio commentary and unlimited rides while driving past the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.  Savor the culinary delights of cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants, explore the city's maritime history at the Maritime Museum, take a stroll in the Chinese Gardens or shop for unique gifts in some of Sydney's finest shopping districts. Create your own itinerary around the city. Experience Sydney aboard the double-decker buses and see the Sydney Harbour, hidden beaches, pristine bushlands, botanic gardens, and islands to explore. Explore highlights of the city including Circular Quay, Hyde Park, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium on the Red Route. Discover the Bondi Beach tour as a perfect introduction to Australia’s beach culture. Let Big Bus take you to the best shopping and dining precincts, plus Centennial Parklands, one of Australia’s most picturesque parks. Explore stops like Central Station, Sydney Tower Eye, and Bondi Beach.

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

4. Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

Make your way to Circular Quay to board your whale-watching vessel. Numbers are restricted on this whale-watching cruise, allowing for ample elbow room in the cabin and on the outside decks of your boat. You have the choice of two options on this cruise which will allow you to enjoy the whales with ultimate comfort and a delicious meal! Every day the cruise with lunch is available and on the weekends whales with brekky is an option! Seeing these giant mammals of the sea has the ability to change your whole view on life. The gracefulness, the peacefulness, the playfulness, the curiosity, the showmanship and the awesome power of a humpback whale is something everyone should witness in their lifetime. Whale watching is an exhilarating adventure - seeing these incredible creatures frolicking and swimming in the ocean is an awe-inspiring treat that you will remember forever! Breaching, tail slaps, spy hopping, fluke dives and peduncle throws are all some of the great moves you may see from the whales on their migrations. The whale population is increasing each year and and this year there are 30,000+ whales expected to migrate past Sydney. Whale watching season runs from May to November. From May to August, the whales are on their Northern migration to Tropical North Queensland and then from mid August to November, they're on their southern migration back to the Antarctic along with their new born calves - the little calves are just gorgeous!

Byron Bay Tandem Skydive

5. Byron Bay Tandem Skydive

Take in Australia's most spectacular coastal views from 15,000 feet as you skydive over Byron Bay. Experience the thrill of a lifetime, with up to 1 minute of freefall. Float under a colorful canopy for 5-7 minutes on this tandem skydive, taking in breathtaking area views. Fly free as a bird, feeling the wind rustling through your hair. See sparkling white sand beaches and unspoiled hinterland On this 4-hour activity you’ll take off and land beach-side at the drop zone just 15 minutes from Byron Bay, where you’ll find ample parking, BBQ and picnic areas.

Sydney, Wollongong: 15,000-Foot Tandem Beach Skydive

6. Sydney, Wollongong: 15,000-Foot Tandem Beach Skydive

Take the plunge with a 15,000-foot skydive over Wollongong! Tandem skydive with a professional instructor, just 1 hour south of Sydney Central Business District. As you jump from Australia's highest jump, at an altitude of 15,000 feet, you will experience amazing coastal views down the Jervis Bay, and all the way up to North Sydney. Once you exit the plane you will experience the thrill of freefall! Traveling at speeds of over 120 mph (200 km/h), you will freefall for up to 60 seconds. Your instructor will pull your chute and you will soar like a bird for around 5 minutes over beautiful North Wollongong beach. The beach side landing zone is located at Stuart Park, North Wollongong.

Sydney: Sydney Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

7. Sydney: Sydney Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Join a relaxing sightseeing cruise around Sydney Harbour with commentary created by the Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation and the Australian Maritime Museum. Discover the sparkling blue waters of Sidney Harbour, along with hidden beaches, pristine bushlands, and pretty botanic gardens brimming with native flora and charming islands. Choose between a Inner Loop Sightseeing Cruise between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo and the Outer Loop Sightseeing Cruise between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay and Manly Sightseeing Cruises depart from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay.

Sydney: Taronga Zoo & 24 or 48hr Sydney Harbour Hopper Pass

8. Sydney: Taronga Zoo & 24 or 48hr Sydney Harbour Hopper Pass

Enjoy a trip to Taronga Zoo and hop on and hop off at Sydney Harbour's must see destinations with Fantasea Cruising's 24hr or 48hr Sydney Harbour Hopper Pass. Visit one of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 5,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Explore the zoo overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, the zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry. Listen to daily keeper talks and presentations. See one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours by boat and take in the sparkling blue waters, iconic tourist attractions, hidden beaches, pristine bushlands, and pretty botanic gardens brimming with native flora and charming islands that are made for exploring.

From Sydney: Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour Picnic & Hike

9. From Sydney: Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour Picnic & Hike

Depart from your hotel in the morning and make your way to the first stop of the day. Calmsley Hill is a working farm also home to kangaroos, emus, wombats, and koalas. Enjoy morning tea and time to wander at your leisure. From Calmsley Hill, continue on to ascend the Blue Mountains via the highway. Stop at a stunning outlook of the Jamison Valley and see beautiful vistas. Continue on to Eaglehawk Lookout, a remote lookout point away from the crowds for views of the famous Three Sisters. Here your guide will discuss the legends behind this famous rock formation and you will have time to take photos. Travel around the mountains and arrive at Evans Lookout where you will be issued your lunch pack and instructions for your 2-hour self-guided hike. This is without a doubt one of the most scenic hikes available in the mountains taking you across a number of valleys and ridges as you hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap all the while looking out across Australia’s Grand Canyon, The Grose Valley. The hike concludes at Govetts Leap, one of the most famous lookouts in Australia. The magnificent waterfalls drop a whopping 180 meters to the base of the cliff. If you’re not mesmerized by the dancing waves of water spray, you’ll be transfixed by the sweeping views down the valley to the Grose wilderness. Your last stop is the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens where there’s time for a short inspection of the flora including the ancient Wollemi Pine. From here commence your return to Sydney with an approximately 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM arrival.

Sydney: Morning Sightseeing Bus to Bondi with Lunch Cruise

10. Sydney: Morning Sightseeing Bus to Bondi with Lunch Cruise

See the best of Sydney in one day, by land and by water, with a combo tour of a sightseeing bus and harbor cruise. Take in the sights of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from a luxury bus. Then, soak in the city’s natural beauty including sandstone cliffs and wild bushland on a lunch cruise. Hop on a small group luxury tour bus to see the best areas of Sydney such as the historical area of the Rocks, the heritage-listed Botanic Gardens with dazzling views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Then, drive through the affluent neighborhoods on the way to Bondi Beach. Enjoy free time at the beach, before traveling back to the city and starting the second part of your tour – a lunch cruise on the harbor. Board your vessel and set sail cruise on the water. Glide past the highlights of Sydney along with live commentary and a delicious buffet. At the end of the lunch cruise, disembark at the Eastern Pontoon at Circular Quay to make your way back to your hotel, or continue exploring.

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Make sure you queue otherwise nobody tells you and you end up having to wait for the next boat. The seats upstairs are too close together and not enough room to take pictures. I preferred downstairs at the back of the boat and once you had taken your pictures the seats were more comfortable and had a lot more space.

We had a terrific experience. Even though there was a storm brewing, Marian told us all about the bird life and served us champagne and Chardonnay and muffins. We enjoyed being rained on because it was cool!

It was a fun experience - very interesting information about wildlife and very safe - good food - Started to rain/storm - al got wet but kids had fun - a great adventure .. Thankyou

Was a relaxing ride with some interesting facts thrown in . Enjoyed it!

Excellent, informative cruise. Great value for money!