8 days
Sydney & Bondi Adventure
Explore the best of Sydney in a week
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Trip Highlights
- Incredible included activities such as: dolphin cruise, sandboarding dunes, bushwalk and more!
- Kick back on a private cruise along the stunning Sydney Harbour, with a BBQ lunch and beach time included!
- Enjoy a night out in Sydney with exclusive VIP access and welcome drinks to three different bars!
- Head to Port Stephens for two incredible nights, and stay at our exclusive cabin camp right by the beach
- Tick off your Sydney bucket list: Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk!
Trip Overview
Home to golden beaches, iconic landmarks and one of the most breathtaking harbours in the world, Sydney is the city that has it all. This 7-day group trip showcases the best of this sunkissed city, from the Darling Harbour to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. When you’re not dancing the night away at Sydney’s best backpacker bars, or taking a private boat along the glistening waterfront - you’ll also have the opportunity to escape to the sandy stretches of Port Stephens for two incredible nights. If surfing across sand dunes and spotting dolphins out in the wild wasn’t already perfect enough, here you’ll be staying at our exclusive cabin camp right by the beach. So don’t miss out - your Aussie adventure starts today!
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- 7 nights’ accommodation
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- Airport pick up on arrival
- Tour guide
- All on trip transport
- Sydney city tour
- Private Sydney catamaran cruise with BBQ
- Port Stephens private camp
- 4WD dunes and sandboarding tour
- Tomaree National Park bushwalk
- Port Stephens dolphin cruise
- Sydney Bar Crawl
- Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- 24-hour emergency support
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Return airport transfer
- Meals
- Optional activities
Accommodation
7 nights of accommodation is included. For most of your trip, you will stay at WakeUp Sydney: an incredible hostel in the heart of the city, which has its own backpacker bar and cafe. The social atmosphere here is pretty amazing, making it the perfect place for your time in Sydney. While here, you’ll stay inside mixed-sex dorm rooms with up to 10 people. Sharing hostel rooms is a great chance to make new friends while travelling, however if you wish, private room upgrades are available at an additional cost. Chat to a travel advisor for more details.
On this trip, you’ll also stay at an exclusive beach camp inside Port Stephens. Only minutes away from the ocean and surrounded by forest, this is an amazing place to kick back and relax, enjoying its natural beauty. Here, you will stay inside multi-share cabin dorm rooms with up to 6 people.
Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included. On this trip, you’ll get to enjoy delicious BBQs and pizza nights. In your free time, there’s loads of opportunities to explore Sydney’s mouthwatering variety of food - brunch spots, amazing coffee, international cuisines, and more!
Day 1: Welcome to Sydney
This morning we'll meet up as a group for the first time before heading to the Darling Harbour to grab some lunch and begin our city walking tour. Back at our hostel, we'll get to know each other better over some snacks and drinks at the on-site bar. As one of the most popular hotspots among backpackers in Sydney, there's always something exciting going on here!
Day 2: Sydney Harbour cruise
Enjoy a free morning in Sydney before heading out onto the waterfront with our private catamaran party cruise. Enjoy a delicious BBQ onboard before anchoring at a beach, whether you feel like dipping into the ocean or going for a short wander. Tonight's a free evening to relax and dive into Sydney's nightlife for round two!
Day 3: Sydney to Port Stephens
After an early start this morning for check-out, enjoy a few hours of free time in Sydney before we meet up again for the drive to Port Stephens. Our next destination is the definition of beachy paradise. To make this coastal getaway even more special, we'll be staying at an exclusive beach camp inside cosy cabin huts. Following our lively group dinner, we'll head to shore and do some stargazing over a few drinks!
Day 4: Port Stephens
Today is pretty epic, as we start off driving around the Stockton Sand Dunes in 4WD vehicles. Then it's time to go surfing down these gigantic golden slopes, so grab a board and get ready because this activity is loads of fun! After perfecting our sandboarding technique, we're onto Tomaree National Park for our bushwalk. To celebrate our adventures, we'll put the BBQ on for dinner and finish the day back on the beach.
Day 5: Dolphin cruise and Sydney
No trip to Port Stephens is complete without exploring its sun-kissed waters; after breakfast, we're heading out onto the ocean to spot the coastal town's most famous residents... bottlenose dolphins, out in the wild. Later today, we're on the road back to Sydney ahead of a free evening in the city
Day 6: Bondi beach and Sydney nightlife
We'll start the day discovering the iconic Coogee to Bondi coastal walk. Between the crashing waves, the sea breeze and stops along the golden sand, the views here are pretty spectacular. Enjoy a chilled afternoon on Australia's most famous beach - whether you feel like kicking back for some relaxation, or heading out into the ocean. Then this evening, get ready for another incredible night out in stunning Sydney... we'll be taking a bar crawl and stop at three different nightlife hotspots, with welcome drinks included!
Day 7: Last night in Sydney
Today is our last day in Sydney. Explore the local areas in your free time before joining us for our last night.
Day 8: Trip end
Our trip officially finishes here, but if you'd like to keep on exploring Sydney, your trip leader has tons of amazing recommendations. Some of the most popular optional activities that travellers pick include either a day trip to the Blue Mountains, or taking on the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb!
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Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.
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Arrival Information:
Arrive in Sydney International Airport (SYD) and we’ll shuttle you directly to WakeUp Sydney hostel. Your group leader will meet you in the hostel reception at 11.30am. We’ve got activities planned for today, we recommend to arrive a day before, please speak with a travel advisor regarding booking pre-night accommodation. If you’re arriving on day 1, hostel check in isn’t until 3pm, but you can store your baggage at the hostel.
The trip ends in Sydney on day 8, depart at any time. Return airport transfers are not included, however, your tour guide can help you to arrange this.
Age & Eligibility:
This trip is designed for travellers aged 18 to 35.
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