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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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.
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!
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!
Sandboarding on the Stockton Sand Dunes
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
We'll send you a booking confirmation as well as important information about your tour. 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, calculated on the value of your booking.
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!
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.
Making your booking is easy. Choose a date below, and if you have any questions about extras, deposits, or meeting other travellers, just get in touch — we're happy to help.
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.
There are various visa options available depending on your reason for travelling to Australia. If you are planning a Working Holiday, you must apply for a 417 or 462 Visa. You can still book UltimateOz on a Tourist Visa, but you will not be eligible for the Gap Year support elements of the package.
Keen to travel Australia on a tourist visa for a shorter period of time? Check out our 8-day Ultimate Sydney tour, still visiting all the Sydney icons and Port Stephens. This tour is ideal for those on a tourist visa and doesn’t include any gap year elements.
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
Im travelling alone. How will I meet people?
UltimateOz is designed to help you make friends as soon as you arrive in Australia! Most people travelling with UltimateOz arrive alone and stay in touch with friends from the group for the rest of their time here. You’ll spend your first week having loads of fun and getting to know each other. After the UltimateOz week has come to an end, our crew can advise you on finding work, accommodation in Sydney or plan your travel adventure around Australia with your new mates. Chat to others travelling Australia via our Facebook group.
Can you help me book flights and insurance?
We are unable to book flights, but we always recommend using online search engines to research the best available flight routes, prices and times. To ease your experience, we suggest booking via a Travel Agent or directly with your preferred airline.
Travel insurance is required to participate in this tour. We recommend that you find and compare various policies to ensure you have an appropriate level of coverage for you adventure. Not sure where to start? You can find some trusted Travel Insurers here.
Can I travel with Dietary requirements?
In most cases, we can cater to Vegetarian and Gluten Free diets. We will make every effort to cater to all other diets and needs, but we are unable to guarantee this will be possible in every location we visit. Unfortunately we will not cater for tastes or dislikes. We will ask you to re-confirm any dietary requirements with your Group Leader at the start of your trip.
Can I travel with a medical condition?
If you have an existing medical condition or disability that may affect your trip or how deliver our experience, we ask that you inform us in writing at the time of your booking. You may be asked to obtain a medical certificate and if we reasonably feel we are unable to accommodate your particular needs, we reserve the right to decline your booking.
How much spending money do I need?
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 $40 – $60AUD 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.
Can I book extra nights before the trip? I’m arriving early!
Of course! You can pre-book extra nights in Sydney if you’re arriving early, and also extend your stay. You can add them onto your booking, or just get in contact with us! Optional activities are available to add on in country if you are interested in exploring more areas around Sydney!
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!
695-699 George Street.
Sydney, NSW 2000
ABN: 91 133 215 166
