10 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Sydney to Build a Day Around

1.Blue Mountains Hiking Glow worms Cave Wildlife Spotlighting Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $132Our pick

Join Wildscape Adventures for a five-hour Blue Mountains night hike led by guides such as Antoine. Walk about an hour each way to a waterfall cave filled with glowworms, spot nocturnal wildlife, and learn basic outdoor skills. Pickup, water, parking, and red-light headlamps are included.

“The tour guy was very funny and experienced with the outdoors and the van was new and comfortable. The tour goes very late, getting back to the hotel at past 1am, but very worth it as long as you don't have anything planned early the next day and get enough rest the day of. The hike is very easy for almost everyone and the guide will help with some slippery parts. The glowworms themselves were impressive, and you could even get up close to a few of them with the help of the guide. We even got to see a lobster-like creature in the creek on the way to the…”

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2.Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $238

Travel from Sydney in a small group of up to 14 to meet Australian wildlife at Calmsley Hill Farm, visit quiet Blue Mountains lookouts, and see the Three Sisters. You will hike the 3 km Clifftop Track from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap, enjoy a picnic lunch, and finish at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden.

“Fantastic vistas and photo ops. Time to explore Richmond - cutest little town! The wildlife sanctuary is intimate and close up, holding koalas are no longer allowed. Small group, comfortable seating and Paul was a wealth of information. You can see his passion for his work.”

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3.Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 12 hours · from $90

Leave Sydney Central early for Anna Bay’s 4WD sand safari and sandboarding, then enjoy lunch in Nelson Bay. Choose a dolphin cruise with marine commentary or hike Mount Tomaree for harbour views. Guides including James, Mac, Maikel, and Stefan are known for friendly help and group photos.

“The guide was very kind he was able to adapt to his clientele! I recommend it because it will remain one of my favourite excursions! We could see a lot of dolphins and the atmosphere was incredible despite the age difference of the group! Our guide is called Mac”

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4.Blue Mountains Express includes Three Sisters Hiking Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $74Best value

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Sydney Zoo, Echo Point, Leura Village, and Scenic World. You can choose a short or longer Three Sisters walk, buy attraction tickets on the day, and return to Sydney with help from guides such as Alfie or Gordon.

“Great tour of the blue mountains and the zoo! For anyone who is not interested in climbing/hiking the mountains but wants to see it and experience the cable cars and train, the them park in the blue mountains is wonderful! Our guide was outstanding!”

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5.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour Picnic & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 9 hours · from $224

Travel from Sydney in a luxury minibus for a full day of wildlife, lookouts, a picnic, and a self-guided hike from Evans Lookout to Govetts Leap. The group is limited to 14, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and guide commentary in English.

“We truly enjoyed seeing the animals up close while still respecting their privacy and space. Our guide was very attentive and considerate. When we mentioned that we didn’t want to do the two-hour hike, he offered alternative options to accommodate us.”

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6.Adventurous Blue Mountains hike up the iconic Three Sisters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $87

Join Emu Trekkers for a 10-hour hike from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. Walk via Leura Cascades, climb 300 metres and 800 steps to the Three Sisters, then enjoy Echo Point. The group is capped at 10, and tour proceeds support children in need.

“All fees that were paid to take the hike to the Emu Trekkers are donated towards children's needs such as UNICEF or Idigenous kids needs. Even the guide donated their time for leaving us.. Spectacular hike for a good cause.”

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7.Blue Mountains Private Hiking Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Join Scott, Dave, Charlie, or another Your Sydney Guide host for a private Blue Mountains day built around your group. Hike the Grand Canyon Track, see Evans Lookout and the Three Sisters, search for kangaroos in Megalong Valley, and finish with optional wine tasting at Dryridge Estate.

“We had a great trip to the Blue Mountains with Scott. He tailored the day to our exact interests and personalities. A must do for anyone visiting the area.”

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8.Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with Hike, Swim, Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $215

Join a group of up to six for an eight-hour escape from Sydney with guide Sabina. Walk bush tracks, see Aboriginal carvings and paintings, pause at America Bay, swim at Resolute Beach, and share a catered picnic. An optional Mooney Mooney oyster stop adds a local seafood taste.

“Sabrina afforded my husband and I a beautiful day at Ku ring gai. She was very attentive to our needs and desires throughout our hike. We thoroughly enjoyed the carvings and painting left by early inhabitants long ago and the unique beaches. But the capstone was the picnic on a rock ledge over the beautiful vistas of America Bay— very nice!”

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9.Private Tour: Blue Mountains Hiking & Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $536

Join guide Korhan for a private 9 to 10 hour outing from Sydney, combining Wentworth Falls hikes, Scenic World, Katoomba Falls, and the Three Sisters. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and itinerary flexibility are included. Lunch and Scenic World tickets cost extra.

“Korhan was an excellent guide. Friendly and informative. My wife and I requested a couple modifications to this tour so we could see a few other sites outside of Sydney. Daily Sydney Tours was happy to accommodate at no extra charge. HiRead more”

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10.Ku-ring-gai National Park with Hike, Beach & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $109

Leave Sydney CBD in a comfortable car with guide Sabina for a 5 to 6-hour Ku-ring-gai Chase outing. Walk bush trails, view Pittwater, see Aboriginal rock carvings, spot wildlife, and enjoy a local picnic with an optional swim at a quiet beach.

“What a great day of hiking and beautiful views. Sabina was an amazing host and ensured we had a great experience. She went above and beyond to give us the best day at Ku-ring-gai. The picnic was the topper to a perfect day, We even got to see a Kookaburra up close. Book this trip!”

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