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7 NIGHT GROUP TOUR

SYDNEY & BEACHES TOUR

SYDNEY, BONDI AND PORT STEPHENS

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> EXPLORE SYDNEY, BONDI BEACH, PORT STEPHENS AND MORE!

Looking for an epic week down under? Welcome to Sydney! Our Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour will introduce you to this amazing city highlighting it’s iconic destinations; from Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to Bondi Beach, and the incredible landscapes of Port Stephens, we’ll show you all of the best spots! We’ll explore the city on our Sydney city walk, cruise Sydney harbour on our private catamaran, check out Bondi, sandboard the Stockton Sand dunes, hike Mt. Tomaree & see what Sydneys nightlife is all about! And even better, you’ll be doing this all with a group of new mates! Ultimate Sydney and Beaches is an epic introduction to life down under.

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> EXPLORE SYDNEY, BONDI BEACH & PORT STEPHENS

Looking for an epic week down under? Welcome to Sydney! Our Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour will introduce you to this amazing city highlighting it’s iconic destinations; from Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge to Bondi Beach, and the incredible landscapes of Port Stephens, we’ll show you all of the best spots! We’ll explore the city on our Sydney city walk, cruise Sydney harbour on our private catamaran, check out Bondi, sandboard the Stockton Sand dunes, hike Mt. Tomaree & see what Sydneys nightlife is all about! And even better, you’ll be doing this all with a group of new mates! Ultimate Sydney and Beaches is an epic introduction to life down under.

INCLUSIONS
IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?
WHERE WE STAY
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
HOW TO BOOK
INCLUSIONS

 

7 nights’ Accommodation

5 nights at Wake Up! Sydney & 2 nights at Melaleuca Backpackers, Port Stephens

Sydney City Tour & Welcome Dinner

Get to know the Harbour City and meet your crew over dinner

Private Sydney Catamaran Cruise with BBQ

Sail Sydney Harbour with your group and enjoy a classic Aussie BBQ onboard

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

Take on Sydney’s most iconic coastal walk with epic ocean views

Chill Out on Bondi Beach

Soak up the sun and relax on Australia’s most famous beach

Port Stephens Sand Boarding

Hit the dunes and try sand boarding on Stockton’s massive sand hills

Hike Mt. Tomaree

Climb to the summit for panoramic coastal views

One Mile Beach Sunrise

Early start rewarded with an unforgettable sunrise over the ocean

Dolphin Watching Cruise

Head out on the water to spot wild dolphins in their natural habitat

Wildlife Spotting

Look out for wild kangaroos and other iconic Aussie wildlife

Sydney Bar Crawl Night

Experience Sydney nightlife with your group on a guided bar crawl

1 Free Day in Sydney

Explore at your own pace, relax or book optional activities

7 Meals Included

A mix of group meals and social dining experiences throughout the trip

 

IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?

This Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour is a week long welcome tour to kick start your adventure down under. The tour is ideal for solo travellers, couples and groups aged 18 - 35 years old. The itinerary has been designed to help participants tick off the bucket list sights of Sydney and the best activities in Port Stephens. whilst meeting new friends from all around the world. 

 

The Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour starts on most Mondays throughout the year and offers plenty of activities and chill time. 

WHERE WE STAY

The Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour includes 7 nights accommodation.

We spend 5-nights at WakeUp Sydney, the cities best hostel in a central location. 

We spend 2-nights at Melaluca Backpackers at Port Stephens, in eco friendly cabins just a 5 minute walk to the beach! 

Accommodation is in 10 Bed Shared Dorms. Twin and private room upgrades are available to book.

 

 

 

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Whilst this Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour is jam-packed with awesome activities, you may choose to add our optional activities to your booking. The last day of the Ultimate Sydney itinerary is a free day where no activities are scheduled. Sydney has endless adventures and activities available to top off your week! 

Sydney Bridge Climb, Taronga Zoo and the Blue Mountains are our customers favourite optional activities. You can pre-book these optional activities guaranteeing availability on your chosen departure date or organise any additional activities as you travel. Check out some of our popular optional extras and simply add them to your booking at checkout.

 


ARRIVING INTO SYDNEY EARLIER?

The Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour starts in Sydney on Mondays. This means your first nights accommodation is on Monday night. If you are planning to arrive earlier into Sydney,  you can choose to book additional nights when processing your booking online. Extra nights are booked at Sydney's Number 1 Hostel, WakeUp! The East Coast tour departs from WakeUp Hostel, Sydney.

 

EAST COAST AUSTRALIA

After spending a week with us in Sydney, most customers will continue to Aussie adventure with a trip up the East Coast. Check out our guided East Coast tours here. 

Want to explore another part of Australia or keen for an activity we haven't mentioned? Let us know! We're the Aussie travel experts and are here to help you plan your dream adventure Down Under!

HOW TO BOOK

To book this Ultimate Sydney and Beaches tour, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.

If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a $300 deposit.

  • Book your flights into Sydney (not included)
  • Organise your travel insurance (not included)
  • When booking, let us know if you would like to book the set itinerary or leave your arrangements 'Open-dated'
  • If you have any questions regarding your arrangements, visit our Tour FAQ's or contact us below.

 

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour starts at Wakeup Hostel in Sydney at 11.30am on Mondays or Thursdays (Depending on your booking date)

Guided activities end on Saturday evening. 

There are no arrangements scheduled on the itinerary for Sunday.  

Accommodation is booked for a consecutive seven nights. Hostel Checkout will be the following Monday. 

INCLUSIONS
IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?
WHERE WE STAY
TRANSPORT & GUIDES
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
HOW TO BOOK
INCLUSIONS
  • 5 nights accommodation in Sydney at Wakeup Hostel & 2 nights at Melaluca Backpackers in Port Stephens!
  • Sydney City tour & Welcome Dinner
  • Private Sydney Catamaran Cruise with BBQ
  • Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
  • Sand boarding at Stockton Sand Dunes
  • Hike Mt. Tomaree for the best view point in NSW!
  • Wildlife Spotting, lookout for wild Kangaroos and other Aussie wildlife
  • Dolpinh Cruise Shoal Bay
  • 7 meals 
  • One Mile Beach sunrise
  • Sydney Bar Crawl Night
  • 1 Free Day to explore 
IS THIS TRIP FOR ME?

This Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour is a week long welcome tour to kick start your adventure down under. The tour is ideal for Solo travellers, couples and groups aged 18 - 35 years old. The itinerary has been designed to help participants tick off the bucket list sights of Sydney and the absolute best activities in Port Stephens, all whilst meeting new friends from all around the world. 

 

Ultimate Sydney starts on most Mondays throughout the year and offers plenty of activities and chill time. 

WHERE WE STAY

The Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour includes 7 nights accommodation.

We spend 5-nights at WakeUp Sydney, the cities best hostel in a central location. 

 

We spend 2-nights at Melaluca Backpackers at Port Stephens, in eco friendly cabins just a 5 minute walk to the beach! 

Accommodation is in 10 Bed Shared Dorms.  Twin and private room upgrades are available to book.

TRANSPORT & GUIDES

TRANSPORT

  • Airport Transfer pre-arranged for a smooth arrival
  • Transfer from City to Bondi
  • Transport to and from Port Stephens (3 hours north of Sydney) 

 

ULTIMATE TOUR GUIDES

All Ultimate Group Leaders are professional, fun, have expert local knowledge & will show you the best time!  Our group leader are trained and dedicated to giving you the Ultimate welcome to Sydney and Australia.  They are supported by office crew that can also help give you discounted travel & tours and Free WiFi during office hours

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Whilst this Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour is jam-packed with awesome activities, you may choose to add our optional activities to your booking. The last day of the Ultimate Sydney itinerary is a free day where no activities are scheduled. Sydney has endless adventures and activities available to top off your week! 

Sydney Bridge Climb, Taronga Zoo and the Blue Mountains are our customers favourite optional activities. You can pre-book these optional activities guaranteeing availability on your chosen departure date or organise any additional activities as you travel. Check out some of our popular optional extras and simply add them to your booking at checkout.

 


ARRIVING INTO SYDNEY EARLIER?

The Ultimate Sydney tour starts in Sydney on Mondays. This means your first nights accommodation is on Monday night. If you are planning to arrive earlier into Sydney,  you can choose to book additional nights when processing your booking online. Extra nights are booked at Sydney's Number 1 Hostel, WakeUp! The East Coast tour departs from WakeUp Hostel, Sydney.

 

EAST COAST AUSTRALIA

After spending a week with us in Sydney, most customers will continue to Aussie adventure with a trip up the East Coast. Check out our guided East Coast tours here. 

Want to explore another part of Australia or keen for an activity we haven't mentioned? Let us know! We're the Aussie travel experts and are here to help you plan your dream adventure Down Under!

HOW TO BOOK

To book this Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.

If you have a travel date in mind but you're not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a $300 Deposit.

  • Book your flights into Sydney (not included)
  • Organise your travel insurance (not included)
  • When booking, let us know if you would like to book the set itinerary or leave your arrangements 'Open-dated'
  • If you have any questions regarding your arrangements, visit our Tour FAQ's or contact us below.

 

TOUR INFORMATION

Tour starts at Wakeup Hostel in Sydney at 11.30am on Mondays

Guided activities end on Saturday evening. 

There are no arrangements scheduled on the itinerary for Sunday.  

Accommodation is booked for a consecutive seven nights. Hostel Checkout will be the following Monday. 

 

 

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THE ITINERARY

DAY 1 WELCOME TO SYDNEY

Welcome to Australia! We’ll organise your airport shuttle to take you directly to your accommodation so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Settle into your hostel and get ready for a week of fun on Ultimate Sydney and Beaches! Today you’ll join us at ULTIMATE HQ where you’ll receive a fun orientation before joining our guided city walk with your group – the perfect way to kick off your time in Oz! Explore the Botanical Gardens, eat fish and chips in Darling Harbour and get a selfie in front of Sydney Opera House! Tonight we visit our favourite party bar for our welcome dinner.

DAY 2 SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE

Today, we explore Sydney Harbour on our very own private UltimateOz Catamaran! Spend the day cruising around, swimming, chilling by hidden bays and enjoy your first Aussie BBQ on deck. This is the life!

DAY 3 PORT STEPHENS

Today we head off to Port Stephens! Enjoy a free morning in Sydney and then after lunch meet up with your Group Leader to grab a bus to Port Stephens. On arrival, explore the unique hostel, nestled between Australian bush and wildlife you’ll stay in eco-friendly cabins just a 5 minute walk away from the beach! Tonight, enjoy a pizza night and head to the beach at night to check out the amazing stars that can only be seen when you escape the city!

DAY 4 SANDBOARDING & HIKING

See the best of what Port Stephens has to offer! Wake up to sunrise on the beach and after breakfast jump in the 4WDs to go sand duning! After a traditional Aussie morning tea you will head to the base of Mt. Tomaree and begin your journey to the BEST viewpoint in NSW. Spending the afternoon chilling on the beach and relaxing before having a BBQ for dinner, followed by some fun group games.

DAY 5 DOLPHIN CRUISE

After your final morning at Base Camp you will head to the stunning Shoal Bay to go find some Dolphins on a boat cruise arounf the area. Spend lunch in the local town before the jounrey back to Sydney.

DAY 6 BONDI & SYDNEY BAR CRAWL

Today visit the famous Bondi Beach! In the morning we travel to Coogee before taking in the sites along the coast via the local and famous ‘Coogee to Bondi’ coastal walk! After stopping at all the local beaches and taking in the views, we will arrive to the renowned Bondi where we can explore Australia’s most famous beach! Bring your swimmers and enjoy the afternoon at the beach! Tonight we party! We’ll take you out for a night on the town experiencing Sydney’s famous nightlife. We will stop off at 3 of the cities most popular pub and backpacker bars in the city!

DAY 7 SYDNEY AND BEYOND

Today is yours to explore Sydney on your own or with your new travel mates. The possible adventures are endless and your guide will be available to help provide you with suggestions and to let you know ‘What’s On’ in Sydney. The Ultimate Sydney and Beaches tour has come to an end, but our team are available to provide ongoing travel support and advice whilst you are in Australia.

TOUR FAQS

WHERE DOES THE TOUR START AND FINISH?
CAN YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
WHO WILL I BE TRAVELLING WITH?
WHERE DO WE STAY?
IS THIS A 'PARTY' TOUR
CAN I BOOK EXTRA NIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES?
CAN YOU HELP ME ORGANISE FLIGHTS & INSURANCE?
HOW DO I BOOK?
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY SHOULD I BRING?
WHERE DOES THE TOUR START AND FINISH?

This Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour starts on Mondays. You will meet your group leader in the reception area of our partner hostel, WakeUp! hostel Sydney. Your accommodation is booked here. If you are booked to arrive on Day 1 of the itinerary, you will store your baggage at WakeUp! and check in after 3pm. 

 

 

CAN YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?

Ultimate Sydney and Beaches can be booked by anyone who wants a great introduction to Australia. If you are arriving into the country on a Working Holiday Visa and plan to find work, check out our UltimateOz Gap Year package. UltimateOz is also a weekly group tour in Sydney but has been designed specifically for those on a Working Holiday. The package includes Gap Year essentials such as a Tax File Number, Bank Account and Job Assistance

WHO WILL I BE TRAVELLING WITH?

You will be travelling with in a group of up to 12. At certain times throughout the week, you will be with with up to thirty others. Ultimate Sydney & Beaches is ideal for those wanting a great introduction to the city and it's social aspects, without any working holiday visa support. 

WHERE DO WE STAY?

We partner with some of the best hostel accommodation providers in Australia. On this Sydney and Beaches group tour, we stay at Sydney's Number One Hostel, WakeUp! Located in the centre of the city. In Port Stephens we stay in eco-friendly cabins at Melaluca Backpackers - a hostel just a 5 minute walk to the beach!

IS THIS A 'PARTY' TOUR

We don't think so! Our tour definitely includes social aspects and will introduce you to plenty of other travellers, but is not 'party' orientated. 

 

We spend the majority of our week getting to know the city and enjoying everything it has to offer. Our one official 'Night Out' in on Saturday where we get together one last time to experience the famous Sydney weekend nightlife!

CAN I BOOK EXTRA NIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES?

Absolutely! You may need additional nights before or after your trip. You can add these to your booking when you checkout. Not sure if you need extra nights? Get in touch to chat with a member of the crew before or after you book. You can also book additional activities through our booking process.

CAN YOU HELP ME ORGANISE FLIGHTS & INSURANCE?

Sure! We recommend searching and comparing flight prices using Skyscanner.com – get a flight quote.

Find the best insurance policy for your Ultimate adventure with the help of our recommended travel insurance provider.

HOW DO I BOOK?

To book the Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour, select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour and where you can meet others booked onto your start date! Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!

 

BOOK NOW

HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY SHOULD I BRING?

On our Group Tours, your transport and accommodation along with the meals and activities listed on the itinerary are all included in your tour price. While you are travelling you may wish to participate in additional activities which you will need to budget for. While travelling you may wish to eat and drink out or you may plan to cook and prepare some of your own meals.

As a guide, we recommend you budget an additional $80 - $100AUD per day for spending money. Please note that all travellers are different and you may wish to travel with additional spending money. There are amazing optional activities and food options on offer on the East Coast and if you desire to experience most of them, you may wish to budget for additional spending money.

WHERE DOES THE TOUR START AND FINISH?
CAN YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?
WHO WILL I BE TRAVELLING WITH?
WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?
IS THIS A PARTY TOUR?
CAN I BOOK EXTRA NIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES?
CAN YOU HELP ME ORGANISE FLIGHTS & INSURANCE?
HOW DO I BOOK?
WHERE DOES THE TOUR START AND FINISH?

Ultimate Sydney and Beaches starts on Mondays. You will meet your group leader in the reception area of our partner hostel, WakeUp! hostel Sydney. Your accommodation is booked here. If you are booked to arrive on Day 1 of the itinerary, you will store your baggage at WakeUp! and check in after 3pm. 

 

 

CAN YOU HELP ME FIND WORK?

Ultimate Sydney and Beaches can be booked by anyone who wants a great introduction to Australia. If you are arriving into the country on a Working Holiday Visa and plan to find work, check out our UltimateOz Gap Year package. UltimateOz is also a weekly group tour in Sydney but has been designed specifically for those on a Working Holiday. The package includes Gap Year essentials such as a Tax File Number, Bank Account and Job Assistance.

WHO WILL I BE TRAVELLING WITH?

You will be travelling with in a group of up to 12. At certain times throughout the week, you will be with with upto thirty others. Ultimate Sydney & beaches is ideal for those wanting a great introduction to Australia and it's social aspects without the working holiday support. 

WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?

We partner with some of the best hostel accommodation providers in Australia. On Ultimate Sydney and Beaches, we stay at Sydney's Number One Hostel, WakeUp! Sydney. In Port Stephens we stay at Melaluca Backpackers in eco-friendly cabins just a 5 minute walk to the beach!

IS THIS A PARTY TOUR?

We don't think so! Our tour definitely includes social aspects and will introduce you to plenty of other travellers, but is not 'party' orientated. 

 

We spend the majority of our week getting to know the city and enjoying everything it has to offer. Our one official 'Night Out' in on Saturday where we get together one last time to experience the famous Sydney weekend nightlife!

CAN I BOOK EXTRA NIGHTS AND ACTIVITIES?

Absolutely! You may need additional nights before or after your trip. You can add these to your booking when you checkout. Not sure if you need extra nights? Get in touch to chat with a member of the crew before or after you book. You can also book additional activities through our booking process.

CAN YOU HELP ME ORGANISE FLIGHTS & INSURANCE?

Sure! We recommend searching and comparing flight prices using Skyscanner.com – get a flight quote.

Find the best insurance policy for your Ultimate adventure with the help of our recommended travel insurance provider.

HOW DO I BOOK?

To book the Ultimate Sydney and Beaches group tour, select your chosen departure date, enter your details and we’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as useful information about your tour and where you can meet others booked onto your start date! Choose to pay a non-refundable $300 deposit to secure a spot on your chosen departure date. Need someone to talk through your travel plans with? Get in touch!

 

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  • MAKING YOUR BOOKING

    To make your booking, select your chosen departure date and any optional extras you would like to book. If you are unsure about optional extras or if you need additional accommodation before or after your tour, you can let us know later via email. If you have a travel date in mind but you’re not ready to pay in full, you can secure your spot with a deposit. We’ll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour.  Your final payment is due 45 days before your tour date and you will be sent an automatic reminder. You can make payments on your tour balance sooner or regularly via our website here.  A non refundable 5.25% booking processing fee applies to each booking. The amount is calculated based on the value of your booking.

  • MEETING OTHER TRAVELLERS

    Travelling solo? Great! Most of the people you meet on tour will also be on a solo adventure! If you are curious as to who you could be travelling with or want to make some friends before arriving, join our Travel Community and reach out to your potential new travel mates! Join the conversation here.

  • BOOKING WITH CONFIDENCE

    Booking with ULTIMATE is easy! We take payments securely via Mastercard or Visa Credit and Debit Card and we will charge you in Australian Currency (AUD). Your deposit is flexible and if you can no longer travel, you can save your deposit for a later trip or destination if you notify us 30 days before your scheduled tour date. Date changes are permitted without additional change fees up until 30 days before your scheduled tour date! Check out our full booking policy here.

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