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Opera and Koalas
Go behind the scenes at Sydney’s two most famous attractions—Sydney’s Opera House and Taronga Zoo. Enjoy a personally guided tour by experts. Departs daily at 7am from the Stage Door. Duration 4 hours. Includes: Harbour transfers by ferry, breakfast in the Opera House Green Room and morning tea at Taronga Zoo with a keeper.
from $299 per person
Showcase
Perfect for those who want a more informal night and dinner at your leisure. You’ll be welcomed by a friendly Guest Liaison Representative. Enjoy a world-class performance of your choice. Relax with an interval drink (including a choice of spirits and cocktails) at one of the theater bars. Use your gift voucher for The Essential Tour at a time that suits you. Departure time: Tickets and vouchers can be picked up at the Information Desk prior to commencement of the performance. Guided tour can be then at any time during your stay in Sydney. Includes: Guided tour, performance and interval drink.
from $217 per person
Red Carpet Tour
Enjoy a pre-theater dinner at one of Sydney’s finest restaurants overlooking Sydney Harbour prior to experiencing a world-class performance of your choice. Evening commences with the Essential tour at 4.45pm from the Guided Tours Desk. Duration varies depending upon performance. Includes Three-course dinner at Aria (overlooking the Opera House) or Guilliaume at Bennelong (inside the Opera House), guided tour, performance, and interval drink.
from $331 per person
Essential Tour
See inside the world’s most recognizable sails. Your guide will take you on an emotional journey as the new interactive audio-visual presentation projects images onto the fabric of the building and tells and enthralling story, to rival any opera plot. You’ll visit at least one of the venues where live performances occur every day. Departs daily between 9am and 5pm from the Guided Tours Desk. Duration 1 hour.
from $35 per person
Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour
The two-hour backstage tour gives you exclusive access to areas normally reserved for performers and crew. See the Concert Hall stage from the conductor’s perspective or sit in the orchestra pit. Stand on stage where legends have performed, visit the scenery dock and venture inside the stars’ dressing rooms. Hear about the real-life dramas that go on behind the curtain. Breakfast is served in the Green Room, also known as the cafeteria of the stars and on Sundays from the Sidewalk Cafe overlooking glorious Sydney Harbour. Departs daily at 7am from the Stage Door on the vehicle concourse of the Opera House. Duration 2 hours. Includes Access to behind the scenes and breakfast.
from $150 per person
High Tea
The combination of opera performance, fine cuisine and the ambiance of a World Heritage listed building has created a High Tea experience worthy of a standing ovation. The crescendo of this perfect Sydney afternoon is an intimate and private performance by an acclaimed opera singer. Departs Wednesday at 2pm. Duration 2 hours Includes A glass of fine Australian sparkling wine, beautiful teas, exquisite pastries and petit fours.
from $145 per person
Captain’s Club Dinner Cruise
Cruise Sydney Harbour aboard Sydney’s most prestigious cruise ship, MV Sydney 2000. Experience contemporary Australian a la carte dining, music and dancing. Star gaze from the 360-degree Star Deck at the millions of Sydney city lights twinkle in the background. Departs daily at 7.00pm from Jetty #6 Circular Quay and Jetty #1 King Street Wharf. Duration 2.5 hours (Sun- Thu) and 3.5 hours (Fri-Sat). Includes Three-course dinner, tea and coffee. Other cruises available
from $134 per person
Sydney Classic Cycle Tour
The Sydney Classic Cycle Tour is a popular tour with visitors and locals alike. There is no other experience in town that shows you as much or entertains you like the Sydney Classic! With your guide and around 15-20 riders, you’ll see all of Sydneys major sights and gain plenty of locals’ perspectives. Your expert guides will give you the information you need to get the most out of the trip around Sydney. Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & sat at 10.30am from Harrington Street, The Rocks. Duration 4 hours. Includes Four-hour guided tour, state of the art bicycles, helmets, bicycle mounted bag and secure storage, if needed. Tours for more experienced riders are available.
from $87 per person
Sydney Wildlife World or Sydney Aquarium VIP Tour
Experience an exclusive VIP tour of Sydney Wildlife World or Sydney Aquarium and immerse yourself in the bizarre world of Australia’s land and sea animals. A personal guide will take you behind the scenes where you will visit the dugong pool and shark tanks at the aquarium, or you can get up close and personal with Australia’s cuddly koala at Wildlife World. Touch the scales and tails of the unique reptiles and be amazed by the hatching areas. Departs daily on demand. Sydney Wildlife World is open from 9am to 5.30pm and Sydney Aquarium from 9am to 10pm. Duration 1.5 hours Includes Guide book, and free koala photo (at Wildlife World only).
from $151 per person
Sydney Highlights Seaplane Flight & Doyle’s Lunch
Opened in 1885, Doyle’s at Watson’s Bay is Australia’s first seafood restaurant! Choose from a harbor jet boat/Sydney highlights flight combination starting at Darling Harbour. Or if you’re in the mood for something more serene, indulge your senses with a magnificent pre-lunch Sydney Highlights scenic flight starting from Rose Bay. Once back on the water you’ll be transferred by boat the short distance to Watson’s Bay wharf and Doyle’s restaurant. After lunch, board the Sydney ferry (own expense) at your leisure for the return to Circular Quay. Departs daily from Rose Bay Seaplane Base. Duration 2+ hours. Includes 15 minute scenic flight and 10 minute water taxi to Watson’s Bay, and a three-course a la carte lunch.
from $364 per person
Blue Mountains High Country Ecotour
Visit the majestic Blue Mountains. See the Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters. Enjoy a barbecue lunch, including fine Australian wines and cheeses under the canopy of the Australian bush. Visit a remote valley to observe kangaroos, grazing in the wild. Departs daily at 8.00am. Duration 9 hours. Includes experienced guide, travel by 4WD, morning tea and lunch with beverages.
from $269 per person
Bridgeclimb
Bridgeclimb is a 3 1⁄2-hour adventure on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, taking you along catwalks, up ladders and steadily over the top of the arch to the summit, 439 feet above Sydney Harbour. The exhilaration and personal satisfaction achieved by reaching the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is enhanced by the breathtaking view that lies before you. Book a climb to suit your vacation schedule: dawn; day; twilight and night. Departs daily every 10 minutes until late from Cumberland Street, The Rocks. Includes Group photograph and commemorative climber’s certificate.
from $189 per person
Wild Ways to See Sydney
Your half-day Sydney city sights tour begins in the historic Rocks district. Visit Sydney’s icons - the Royal Botanic Gardens & Mrs Macquarie’s Chair to view Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Harbour Bridge then stop at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. Includes: Transfers, guide, touring vehicle and morning tea.
At the conclusion of your tour, you can choose from one of these three options:
CRUISE LIKE A LOCAL Cruise aboard a 52-foot yacht for a four-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour. Departs Daily (except July & August) at 8.30am. Duration 8 hours. Includes barbecue lunch, local beers, regional wines, sightseeing and leisure time to swim, fish or kayak.
ONE HOUR PRIVATE SURF LESSION You’ll be taught how to safely ride your first wave and to recognize surf conditions. Departs Daily at 8.30am. Duration 5 hours. Includes Surf lesson
TARONGA ZOO BEHIND THE SCENES You will be met by a ranger for an exclusive feeding and handling demonstration of a selection of wildlife. Then, enter an underground area to discover the habits of the endangered Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat and the elusive Platypus. Departs daily at 8.30am. Duration 6 hours. Includes Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience.
from $from 339 per person
Best of Bondi
Your own Bondi Beach guide will show you the best Bondi has to offer. This half-day tour includes and exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving club. After the tour, get ready for a private surf lesson, and finish with lunch on the beach. Departs daily on demand. Duration 4 hours. Includes Hotel transfers, a private surf lesson, lunch at your choice of Bondi’s restaurants, Discover Bondi tour, and a phot opportunity with a Bondi surf lifesaver. Minimum 2 passengers for tour to operate
from $599 per person
Roar & Snore - Taronga Zoo Overnight Experience
Spend the night among some of the world’s most endangered animals while also taking in the splendor of spectacular Sydney Harbour. Receive behind-the-scenes access to the animals of Taronga Zoo. Departs Daily at 6.15pm from Taronga Zoo main entrance.
Includes: Architecturally designed tent including a double bed and views over Sydney Harbour, all meals, refreshments on arrival, a special gift pack, animal encounters, a guided zoo night safari walk, behind-the-scenes tours, and admission to Taronga Zoo for the day following your sleepover.
from $274 per person
Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience
This is an animated journey led by an experienced Taronga Zoo Keeper, in Australia’s best Wildlife Park. You will be in a very small group and enjoy feeding koalas in their enclosure, hand feed kangaroos and wallabies, and meet many more strange Aussie animals behind the scenes. Departs daily at 10am and 2pm from the Information Centre at the Main Entrance. Duration 2 hours. Includes Refreshments and a souvenir.
from $118 per person
Cruise Like A Local
Step aboard Calypso, a 52-foot MotorYacht, and be mesmerized by Sydney’s beauty. Specializing in small group cruising (maximum 10 passengers), you are afforded the rare luxury to tailor your four-hour cruising experience to suit your interests. Cruise past the iconic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House before dropping anchor in a secluded cove to enjoy a gourmet barbecue lunch. Try you luck fishing, kayaking, swim to the beach or simply relax on the expansive sun-beds. Includes Gourmet barbecue lunch, beverages and all on-board activities.
from $286 per person
Discovery Climb
The Discovery Climb guides you through the heart of Sydney Harbour Bridge’s superstructure and up steep staircases to the summit. The climb cocoons you inside the lattice of steel and draws attention to the Bridge detail whilst still rewarding you with stunning 360-views of Sydney Harbour. Departs daily from the Bridgeclimb office located at 5 Cumberland Street, the Rocks.
from $308 per person