Best day trips from Sydney
The top 3 according to 215 votes from people: Blue Mountains · Royal National Park · Central Coast. (Updated Jan 15, 2026.)
Mountains, wine country, coastal parks and whale-watching bays: the best day trips from Sydney according to Tourism Australia and travellers.
Top 10
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1
Blue Mountains
The Three Sisters, Scenic World and eucalyptus valleys.
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Royal National Park
The world's second-oldest national park, with the Figure Eight Pools.
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3
Central Coast
Beaches and lagoons an hour and a bit away by train.
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Hunter Valley
Australia's oldest wine region, about two hours north.
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Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Northern beaches and a lighthouse walk.
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6
Port Stephens
Sand dunes and dolphin cruises.
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Aboriginal rock engravings and Hawkesbury views.
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8
Jervis Bay
Brilliant white sand at Hyams Beach.
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9
Kiama Blowhole
Sea spout on the south coast.
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Southern Highlands
Bowral, gardens and country towns.
Candidates
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11
Sea Cliff Bridge
Coastal bridge on the Grand Pacific Drive.
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12
Hawkesbury River
River cruises and oyster farms.
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Kiama Blowhole on a big swell day, amazing.