Best day trips from Sydney

Sydney's day trips lean outdoorsy — Blue Mountains, beaches, wine country, and the surf coast are all 1-2 hours away.

5 best day trips from Sydney

Blue Mountains (Katoomba)

How: 2h train from Central Station Travel time: 2h When to go: Year-round; fall + spring most pleasant

Three Sisters rock formation, eucalyptus forests, scenic railway

Bondi to Coogee coastal walk

How: 30 min bus to Bondi + 2-hour walk Travel time: 30 min When to go: Year-round; sun + low tide best

6 km cliff-top walk past Sydney's best beaches

Hunter Valley wine country

How: 2h drive or tour bus Travel time: 2h When to go: Year-round; harvest in Feb-Mar

Australia's oldest wine region — Sémillon and Shiraz

Royal National Park

How: 1h train to Cronulla + ferry Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round

Coastal cliffs, secluded beaches, walks

Manly + North Head

How: 30 min ferry from Circular Quay Travel time: 30 min When to go: Year-round

Ocean beach + harbor views from North Head

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