# Best day trips from Sydney

Mountains, wine country, coastal parks and whale-watching bays: the best day trips from Sydney according to Tourism Australia and travellers.

- 215 votes · 12 items
- Jan 15, 2026 · Sophie Jones
- https://even.best/en/l/1680/best-day-trips-from-sydney

## Top 10

1. **Blue Mountains** (20 · ▲22 ▼2) — The Three Sisters, Scenic World and eucalyptus valleys.
2. **Royal National Park** (20 · ▲21 ▼1) — The world's second-oldest national park, with the Figure Eight Pools.
3. **Central Coast** (18 · ▲20 ▼2) — Beaches and lagoons an hour and a bit away by train.
4. **Hunter Valley** (17 · ▲18 ▼1) — Australia's oldest wine region, about two hours north.
5. **Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Lighthouse** (16 · ▲18 ▼2) — Northern beaches and a lighthouse walk.
6. **Port Stephens** (13 · ▲15 ▼2) — Sand dunes and dolphin cruises.
7. **Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park** (12 · ▲16 ▼4) — Aboriginal rock engravings and Hawkesbury views.
8. **Jervis Bay** (11 · ▲15 ▼4) — Brilliant white sand at Hyams Beach.
9. **Kiama Blowhole** (10 · ▲12 ▼2) — Sea spout on the south coast.
10. **Southern Highlands** (9 · ▲12 ▼3) — Bowral, gardens and country towns.
11. **Sea Cliff Bridge** (8 · ▲10 ▼2) — Coastal bridge on the Grand Pacific Drive.
12. **Hawkesbury River** (3 · ▲7 ▼4) — River cruises and oyster farms.

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