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Destinations
Places to go
From white-sand beaches two hours south to world-class wine country and ancient mountains. Every destination here is reachable from Sydney — pick one that fits your trip.
17 places to explore — scroll or use the filter above.
Day trip
Under 2 hours from Sydney
New South Wales
Blue Mountains
A World Heritage site with fabulous views
Sydney, New South Wales
Sydney Harbour
Icons, ferries & that glorious harbour
South Coast, NSW
Wollongong & Grand Pacific Drive
Sea cliff bridge & an easy coastal escape
Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
Bondi Beach
Sydney's iconic beach — surf, coastal walks & Sunday markets
South Coast, NSW
Kiama
The world's most powerful blowhole & a laid-back south coast town
Northern Beaches, Sydney
Manly
The ferry ride is half the trip
Royal National Park, NSW
Royal National Park
The world's second-oldest national park, an hour from Sydney
Northern Beaches, Sydney
Palm Beach
The end of the peninsula, where Pittwater meets the open ocean
Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
Six kilometres of coast, seven beaches, one bus home
Weekend trip
2–3 hours from Sydney
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
World-class wines & gourmet getaways
New South Wales
Central Coast
Eco-certified beaches & outdoor adventures
South Coast, NSW
Jervis Bay
White sand, dolphins & kangaroos on the beach
Hunter Region, NSW
Port Stephens
Dolphin capital & the biggest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere
Hunter Region, NSW
Newcastle
The harbour city two hours north, and the beaches are the reason
3+ days
Worth a longer stay
