Sydney to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Strap yourself in for a day of indulgence in Australia’s oldest wine region. The day is all about discovering some of the area’s best boutique wineries as well as the many gourmet food producers that call the valley home. Semillon & Shiraz are king in the area but there are many other interesting and unique wines you will get to sample on this journey.

On a private day trip to Port Stephens from Sydney, go in search of bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales aboard a wildlife cruise by triple-decker catamaran. You’ll also enjoy the region’s scenery, including the white-sand beaches at Nelson Bay, and sample local wine and beer at Port Stephens Winery and Murray’s Brewery. Plus, you have the option for a little adventure, if you wish, with a sand boarding experience or 4WD tour on the sand dunes of Stockton Beach (own expense).

Get out of busy Sydney for the day and experience a different side to the city on this tour to the Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. With a small group (max. 13) you’ll spend time at a number of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches, including Narrabeen and Palm Beach, where soap Home & Away is filmed. Visit the national park and learn more about local Aboriginal culture.

Go beyond the normal tourist sights on this 8-hour tour of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. See the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House as you travel north and relax over a beach picnic morning tea. Stop at Manly Beach, Palm Bach, and view the scenic peninsula on a ferry ride, spend time walking the beaches and break for a browse at local boutiques before stopping at your choice of lunch spots (own expense). The day takes visitors to a variety of famous and little known beaches without the hassles of organizing rental cars, public transportation or navigation, with added local insights.

See some of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches and learn about the city’s Aboriginal history on this small-group Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai Chase national park shore excursion. Ideal for visitors who want to squeeze lots of sightseeing into one day, you’ll also have the chance to take a ferry trip to Circular Quay (at own cost) and check out the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House before returning to the cruise terminal.