35 activities in Sydney, Australia

There is a reason why hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world have travelled with Captain Cook Cruises. Our sightseeing cruises are simply the best way to see Sydney. Give your feet a break, absorb the Sydney sunshine as we show you Sydney at its very best from the water. The mansions, the parklands, the marinas and beaches are all brought to life by very talented commentators who love Sydney even more than you will.

The Harbour Story is the newest and most entertainment sightseeing cruise in Sydney. It combines the old and the new, the fun and the amazing, the sights and the characters, all told through a series of stories and insightful commentary. Learn a little, laugh a little and maybe even shed a silent tear. Most importantly you will leave feeling like a part of our Sydney family.

The cruise route can vary - we like to mix it up depending on what's happening on the harbour. We guarantee every cruise includes Sydney's iconic landmarks such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Garden Island Naval base, Taronga Zoo, Government House, palatial waterfront homes, Fort Denison and much more. The pace is relaxed and gentle, giving you plenty of time to capture the perfect selfie. The Harbour Story operates on a premium sightseeing vessels which means spacious outdoor decks and expansive viewing windows from our all-weather indoor lounges.

Unlimited self-service tea, coffee and biscuits are included in the cruise fare. The licensed bar also offers a choice of premium wines, beers, coffee to order and a selection of sweet and savoury treats.

Meeting/pick-up point: No.6 Wharf Circular Quay.
Duration: 2 hours.
Start/opening time: At 10am or 2:15pm.
End/closing time: At 12 om or 4:15pm.
Opening days/period: Daily except Sunday morning.
Languages: Personalised commentary in English.

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Location
Start point:
No.6 Wharf Circular Quay, Sydney - AU

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Requirements
Please be advised that the tour operates in all weather conditions, unless otherwise stated.

We'll get the party started with your first cocktail free, a `Captain Cook Special', as we depart for the exclusive eastern suburbs. The spacious open Star Deck is the place to be but don't forget to give the less fortunate a farewell wave from your super yacht.

On selected days the sailing schools operate Twilight Races. Depending on the winds they can be quite spectacular with a mix of experienced and novice sailors tacking across the harbor, often with spinnakers set. The rule on the Harbor is cruisers give way to sail, and everyone gives way to ferries, but some masters do lik

We'll get the party started with your first cocktail free, a `Captain Cook Special', as we depart for the exclusive eastern suburbs. The spacious open Star Deck is the place to be but don't forget to give the less fortunate a farewell wave from your super yacht.

On selected days the sailing schools operate Twilight Races. Depending on the winds they can be quite spectacular with a mix of experienced and novice sailors tacking across the harbor, often with spinnakers set. The rule on the Harbor is cruisers give way to sail, and everyone gives way to ferries, but some masters do like to push the boundaries if a win is in sight. One of the funniest sights I have ever seen was an 18 footer taking on the Queen Mary 2.

A table is reserved for you on the dining deck should you prefer to watch all the action from our enormous picture windows.

Meeting/pick-up point: No.1 King St Wharf Darling Harbour.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Start/opening time: At 5pm.
End/closing time: At 6:30pm.
Opening days/period: Daily.

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Location
Start point:
No.1 King St Wharf Darling Harbour - AU

End point: Same as the starting point

An electric bicycle upgrade is available for all of our tours, making the experience not only more comfortable but it will allow the rider to manage all of the hills that appear on our ride with the use of the pedal assist battery.
At a very reasonable price, this upgrade is a luxurious touch on an otherwise unforgettable tour.

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Voucher type: Not needed
Voucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!


Location
Start point:
30 Harrington Street - NSW 2000 - Sídney - AU
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 17:00

Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

View 360 views of Sydney & visit our observation deck. Complimentary one-way transfer to Sydney Tower Eye between 11:00 - 14:00 hours. The Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck offers the ultimate view of Sydney and beyond. Located 250 metres above the Sydney streets, you can enjoy unrivalled 360-degree views of the city and beyond. Spot iconic landmarks and hidden gems of this beautiful harbour city, plus on a clear day, you can even see the Blue Mountains, located 80km away!


Pick-up instructions
Pickup available from all Hotels in Sydney CBD only

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Location
Start point:
Hotel pickup

End point: City center

Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 18:00
Last admission time: 17:00

Duration: 1 Hours

Recommendations
Comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses and hat.
Jacket

Featherdale provides a home to over 2,000 Australian native animals from more than 260 different species and is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian wildlife.

Focusing solely on native animals, at Featherdale you will find the largest collection of koalas in New South Wales, 3 open space enclosures filled with kangaroos and wallabies, as well as encounters with many other iconic Australian animals, such as dingos, echidnas, wombats, bilbies, Tasmanian devils, reptiles and a stunning collection of birds from Australia and around the world.

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is your next best-day-ever destination to explore and enjoy. Experience Australia’s vast private selection of Australian native animals and birdlife in a unique wildlife dwelling surrounded by natural bush and plantation settings. Free presentations throughout the day.

• Ticket
Includes entry into Featherdale Sydney, free Presentations throughout the day and free Walk-through Koala Sanctuary at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park.

• Ticket + Koala Encounter
Be delighted and prepared to have a face-to-face encounter, hand feed and have a photo with one of our friendly Koalas and other endearing animals. Enjoy the opportunity to meet and pet a fluffy koala, talk to our keepers, take home a souvenir photo pack (Maximum 4 people per photo) and a digital photo download.

• Ticket + Meal Package
Have a choice between a burger combo meal and fish and chips combo meal.
• Burger combo meal: choice of beef/chicken/veggie or fish burger, soft drink, chips and one piece of cake.
• Fish and chips combo meal: fish and chips, soft drink and one piece of cake.

Mogo Wildlife Park is an award-winning privately-owned zoo situated 10km south of Batemans Bay in the picturesque and historic gold mining village of Mogo.

The zoo is nestled in 81 acres of lush rural bushland. It is committed to the survival of endangered animals and provides world standard facilities for over 200 animals of more than 47 rare and exotic species including majestic White Lions, Gorillas, Sumatran Tigers, Cheetahs, African Servals, Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, Meerkats, Silvery Gibbons, De Brazza's Monkeys, Giraffe, Zebra and Siamangs, to name a few. Mogo Zoo also has the largest collection of primates in any zoo in Australia.

It specializes in animal encounters and meets up with an extensive array of exotic animals - an incredible experience and fun that will stay with you forever. Free informative keeper talks throughout the day.

Travel into the Jamison Valley aboard the steepest train in the world the Scenic Railway. Once you reach the valley floor enjoy up to 2.2km of elevated boardwalk through the temperate rainforest and open woodland. Return to the main Scenic World Complex via the Scenic Cableway the steepest cable car in the Southern hemisphere. Glide between cliff tops and gaze at the rainforest canopy through the glass floor of the Scenic Skyway as you take in the views of Katoomba Falls, the Jamison Valley and the world famous Three Sisters Rock formation.
Great option for customers staying in the Blue Mountains or making their own from Sydney.

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Location
Start point:
Scenic World - 2780 - Katoomba - AU

End point: Same as the starting point

Guide options
Guide type: Not included

Hunter Valley Zoo is a private run zoo supported by its local families and business'. Set among the beautiful Hunter Valley it has 10 acres of land with everything from Native Australian animals to exotic animals such as monkeys and meerkats.

Hunter Valley Zoo has picnic areas and free BBQ facilities so enjoy and make it a family day out. We have special feed bags which can be used to feed our farmyard animals and our walkthrough kangaroo and bird aviary.

Want something more? Hunter Valley Zoo now have encounters with Meerkats and Marmoset Monkeys and a species sponsor option. Come get up close and personal to your favourite little friends with one of our amazing animal encounters!

Come dressed as pirates and join Captain Pineapple and his crew aboard a real pirate ship for the swashbuckling adventure of your life! This is an explosive, interactive theatrical experience aboard a historic sailing ship on Sydney Harbour.

Take command, hoist the jolly-roger, set sail, find the gold, fire the cannons – YOU will be an essential part of this story as it unfolds and you will help determine its outcome! Ninety minutes of action-packed fun for all the family!

Of course even pirates get tired. So if heaving on a rope is not for you, simply find a comfortable corner with a view, relax and enjoy the entertainment provided by the crew, captain, chef and the barman – all of whom are at your service.

Languages
English

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Location
Start point:
Campbell's Cove Floating Pontoon

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
Saturday, 12:00 - 13:30

Duration: 1,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Shared one-way Transfer to Sea Life Sydney and Entrance Ticket.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium takes you on an underwater journey through Australia's unique freshwater and marine aquatic environments!

Each ticket is valid for a single entrance into Sea Life Sydney Aquarium up to 45 days from the Entry Date. Sea Life Aquarium is Open from 10am to 4pm and last entry at 3pm.

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Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
The voucher issued at the time of confirmation is not a valid voucher to redeem for tickets.
The voucher for redemption will be made available by accessing the dedicated website www.YourParkCode.com 5 days prior to service date.

Location
Start point:
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Hotel pick up in selected Sydney central city hotels.
If you are not staying at one of the above areas, please make your way to the above meeting point.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
Return transfer is not included.

Schedule
Duration: 1,3 Hours

Requirements
Please be informed that correct hotel name and check-in date is essential to ensure better service to our guests.

Recommendations
Recommended to bring Comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses and hat. Sun cream, Jacket.

Only in Sydney for a short time? Looking for a great and affordable way to make the most of an hour and a half on the harbour? Then this experience is for you!

Board one of our traditional tall ships Southern Swan or the impressive Soren Larsen and discover the sights and sounds of Sydney on a unique ‘historic meets modern’ harbour cruise.
Sail past the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, under the Harbour Bridge and (if conditions permit) enjoy a real sailing experience on a 1850s style tall ship.

Get involved and make the most of this interactive, unique Tall Ship Cruise. Try your hand steering or help with the sails. You’ll be transported to the days gone by and be able to say you know what it’s like for the sailors of yester-year. If you’d like to heave on a rope, you can, otherwise simply sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment provided by our friendly crew.

Make sure to bring your camera, as this is an opportunity to see the best of Sydney Harbour. You will love the views of this vibrant city from the unique perspective aboard our authentic timber tall ship.

Language
English

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Location
Start point:
Campbell's Cove Floating Pontoon

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
15:45 - 17:15

Closing dates
Tuesday

Duration: 1,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Whether it’s your first time down under or you’ve been before, you’ll leave no stone unturned after carrying out this hop-on hop-off tour. You won’t miss a beat as you cruise from one hotspot to another in Australia’s biggest city. It doesn’t matter if you’re a diehard beach babe or you’re more of an artsy type, you’re sure to be blown away!

Highlights
- Become well acquainted with Sydney with over 30 different stops to get on and off at
- Don’t miss a beat as you drift from one iconic landmark to another
- Get stuck into the Australian beach culture with the Bondi Beach tour
- Explore Sydney at your own leisure for a choice of 24 or 48 hours

With the freedom to get on and off as many times as you can handle, you can pop along to all of the top attractions stress-free and without the need to be wandering up and down without a clue. The stops have been well thought out so that you really make the most of the city without wearing yourself out from walking. On top of that, as you listen to the commentary you’ll soon come to find out about the past and present on goings of this vibrant city.

Be wowed by the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge which are even more stunning in person: Sydney really sets the pace for modern day city skylines and arguably gives one of the world’s best backdrops! The Sydney tour winds its way seemingly around the quaint boutiques and exquisite restaurants and top-class attractions set amongst Colonial, Victorian and postmodern architecture which means you don’t leave anything out. You get a chance to see how the other half live down at Darling Harbour where you can splash out and treat yourself to some fine dining of an evening as you admire the glittering waters in the background.

Get to know all about Australia’s buzzing beach culture as you hop on board the Bondi Beach tour. As you make your way to the beautiful beach, you’ll set your eyes on the cosmopolitan shopping areas, top-notch dining spots and get a little closer to nature as you pass one of Australia’s most picturesque parks.

The Classic Ticket includes: 1 Ticket, 2 routes: Sydney and Bondi Beach Routes; 1 day validity, access to 33 different stops to hop-on and hop-off at, free on-board Wi-Fi and audio commentary.

The Premium Ticket includes: 1 Ticket, 2 routes: Sydney and Bondi Beach Routes; 2 day validity, access to 33 different stops to hop-on and hop-off at, free on-board Wi-Fi, audio commentary and free walking tour

The Deluxe Ticket includes: 1 Ticket, 2 routes: Sydney and Bondi Beach Routes; 2 day validity, access to 33 different stops to hop-on and hop-off at, free on-board Wi-Fi, audio commentary, free walking tour, 1-hour on the Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Cruise and admission to the Observation deck of Sydney Tower Eye or Madame Tussauds.

The Deluxe Plus Ticket includes: 2-day validity with Big Bus Tours (48hrs from the time you redeem your voucher). Up to 34 land stops to hop on and hop off. Commentary in a choice of 8 languages and free WIFI onboard every bus. Entry to 4 Merlin Attractions: Sydney Tower Eye, Madame Tussauds Sydney, Sea Life Aquarium and Wildlife Sydney Zoo. 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket on Captain Cook Sydney Harbour Cruises. Up to 8 harbour stops to hop on and hop off.

REDEMPTION INSTRUCTION: Tickets must be redeemed via Big Bus Tours to receive attraction tickets.

Redeem printed or E- vouchers at any Big Bus stops (please refer to the map), from the bus driver or a member of staff at the stop. Recommended stops are: 1. Stop 1 – Circular Quay, 2. Stop 12/24 – Central Station and 3. Stop 3/26 – Australian Museum.


Schedules
1st October - 30th April (Peak): Last tour departs from stop 1 at 6pm
1st May - 30th September (Off-Peak): Last tour departs from stop 1 at 5pm

Download the Route Map here

Languages
Audioguide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese

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Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.
Classic and Premium tickets: Exchange printed vouchers for tickets from the bus driver at any of our bus stops. E-Vouchers need to be exchanged for tickets at our Explorer shop-office (Shop W6, Alfred St- Circular Quay 2000).
Deluxe package: 48 hour validity. Exchange printed vouchers for tickets from the bus driver at any of our bus stops.

Location
Start point:
Circular Quay
You can join the tour at any of the bus stops.
Central Station
You can join the tour at any of the bus stops.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
08:30 - 18:30
09:30 - 18:30

Duration: 90 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included

Discover the interior of one of the most famous and distinctive buildings in the world with a tour of the Sydney Opera House. Learn a little more about the dramatic world of the most important performing arts center in Australia.

Highlights
- Uncover the history of the Sydney Opera House
- See its famous theatres and stages
- Learn how this iconic and magnificent structure came to be

Be enchanted by the architecture of this fascinating work of art that, in addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a true icon of the city that shines in glory against the backdrop of Sydney Harbor.

Learn how the Sydney Opera House was built against all odds in 1973 and has become one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world. Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, this flourishing cultural center has several theater halls, all under one roof. Discover how more than 1800 annual performances ranging across all genres imaginable are represented in this milestone of architecture and engineering.

Get ready for an authentic emotional journey accompanied by our guides who will share with you the exciting history of the Sydney Opera House, a story that could compete with any opera plot for its dramatic twists and turns. You will gain an understanding of its complex and controversial history, as well as the details of its unique architectural design.

A wonder of the modern world, this tour of the Sydney Opera House is an unforgettable experience that no visitor to the city should miss.

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Location
Start point:
Sydney Opera House
Welcome Centre located on the Lower Concourse of the Opera House.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 17:00

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Visit any TWO of our Sydney Attractions. This great value combo pass gives you a single entry any TWO of these top Sydney attractions:
• Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
• Madame Tussauds Sydney
• WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
• Sydney Tower Eye
• Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary •

Complimentary one-way transfer to any 1 attraction. NOTE: Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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Location
Start point:
Hotel pickup

End point: City center

Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 16:00

Duration: 1,5 Hours

Recommendations
Comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses and hat.

Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds. Strike a pose for the paparazzi and mingle with Brad, Angelina and all the other stars in your very own A-list party before getting on stage with your favourite pop star. Then address the world alongside Barrack Obama and strike a goal with Beckham. You'll have a star-studded day out at Madame Tussauds!

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Location
Start point:
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

End point: Same as the starting point

Guide options
Guide type: Not included

Discover a new meaning to 'off the beaten path' as stroll through Sydney via a hidden trail Hear a warts and all account of the birth of modern Australia See all of Sydney’s most popular sights from a different perspective, unique photo opportunities along the way that only a local knows.
A great way to see a different side to Syney!

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Voucher type: Printed
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Location
Start point:
Booking Centre, Wharf 6, Circular Quay Sydney 2000 - AU

End point: Sydney Opera House.

Schedule
Opening dates
10:00 - 12:00

Duration: 2 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Recommendations
Appropriate clothing for the weather
We recommend to bring an umbrella or a raincoat on rainy or snowy days.
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Please bring a bottle of water.