Top New South Wales Art & Culture

Take a walk on the dark side - revisit the scenes of the crimes. Retrace the steps of Maitland's most ruthless.   Be seduced by the murky world of the past. Relive a time that proves truth is far stranger than fiction and book your ticket for a unique investigation into a dark and crime ridden history. 100% True - 100% Unbelievable.......stories the city tried to forget....... Meets at the corner of St Andrews St and Maitland St (just near the Belmore Bridge).  Bring comfortable shoes.

Crafting a spoon with your own hands is a relaxing and fun activity. Come spend a Saturday with us and not only walk away with a new skill for life and an awesome spoon you made yourself -but also with a full set of spoon carving tools in a canvas roll to bring home so you can continue your new hobby!

This is a fun workshop for anyone wanting to make their own chef knife! You get to forge your blade using forge, anvil and hammer. You will quench your own blade in oil (makes a cool photo). You will design your own blade shape and grind your blade to your design. You will attach a beautiful wooden handle to your blade. You will leave with a forged chef knife - made by you.

A highly informative, fun tour of Broken Hill - the first and only Heritage listed town in Australia. We visit sites of historical and social importance. Learn about the strong Trade Union Movement and those who fought for fairness in the workplace, particularly down the mines, and how this influenced the formation of our city.

Panaramitee Rock Art and Historic Tin Mining town. We take a leisurely drive through the winding ranges then across the flat plains of the outback and visit the ruins of a historic Tin Mining Town for our first stop. We have a well earned morning cuppa by an old gum tree lined creek bed.After our cuppa we do a little exploring around the old tin mine sites and rocky ravines. Now it is time to head to the historical homestead and shearers quarters once owned by the very famous Sydney Kidman for a light lunch and well earned refreshing drink. After lunch we will drive down to the Rock Engravings site. Heading home on the back roads of our beautiful and picturesque countryside before making our way back to Broken Hill. Minimum 3 Passengers

The Myall Coast Tours Beach Bus is the only tour taking travellers from the Tea Gardens Public Ferry wharf (linked to the Port Stephens ferry service), over the Myall River Singing Bridge to the stunning beaches & bays of Hawks Nest & the Myall Lakes National Park. There is so much more to see beyond the wharf! Get sandy feet, see our rarest bird sanctuary (Gould's Petrel), try local kombucha, hear about shipwrecks & lost red cedar forests. Travellers hear stories & secrets from local guides safely in the climate controlled, super clean small Beach Bus.

Come experience blacksmithing for a day, and leave with a small project or two you made with your own hands!

This self guided audio tour is located in the seaside town of Broulee. It takes a tranquil stroll following the ocean shoreline around Broulee Island Nature Reserve in a clockwise direction. Look out for seabirds and marine life, including humpback whales, as you hear tales of modern and natural history.

Experience the stunning outback and natural scenery of the Living Desert Sculptures at sunset. This outback experience is designed to showcase the effect of the light and colour display of the sunset in this vast land of Outback NSW. With a cool beverage in hand and something to nibble on immerse yourself in the 360-degree panoramic views of the outback and appreciate the work's of twelve of the finest sculptors from all over the world. Our Outback Sunset experience is a must for anyone visiting Broken Hill and Far West NSW. ​ This experience is subject to the sunset and time will be advised upon booking.

Explore the flavors of Tweed Heads on this amazing food and farm tour. Visit Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses, Bucks Farm at Chillingham, Flutterbies Cottage Cafe at Tyalgum, Caldera Wildscapes, and Husk Farm Distillery. This tour departs from Tweed Heads, with pickups on the Tweed Coast, before heading into the heart of the Tweed caldera. The morning views of Mount Warning are majestic, and you can see why it is called Wollumbin or Cloud Catcher. Your first stop is at Tweed Valley Whey for a paddock-to-platter cheese tasting at this fourth-generation family-run dairy farm at Burringbar. Then experience a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Tyalgum for a village tour and lunch at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. Explore the back roads of the Tweed Valley as you make your way through Chillingham, stopping at Bucks Farm (organic bush tucker farm) before it’s time to experience the Husk Farm Distillery for a paddock-to-bottle craft rum or craft gin tasting at the cellar door.

On 8 June 1856 a total of 194 people, descendants from the Bounty, arrived on Norfolk Island from Pitcairn Island aboard the Morayshire. This consisted of 40 men, 47 women, 54 boys, and 53 girls. They arrived in cold, wet blustery conditions. Few had ever been to sea before, They were seasick, homesick, and heartsick. The journey of 6,00 km / 3,700 miles took five weeks. They arrived to a recently abandoned penal settlement set aside for the ‘worst of the worst’ it was full of ghosts and memories. It was a large and frightening testimony of man’s inhumanity to man. The 1856 untold story will follow their journey in the World Heritage Listed Kingston area.

Learn a bit about Australia's convict history at the Kingston convict site on Norfolk Island on this tour from Burnt Pine. You'll visit the settlement of the island's first penal colony, which is part of the Australian Convict Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Creator of the novel that inspired “The Thorn Birds” TV series, author of 24 books, Colleen McCullough lived on Norfolk Island for almost 36 years—and you get exclusive access to her property, Out Yenna, on this small-group tour. View the priceless collection of artefacts she and her Norfolk Islander husband gathered on their travels and experience the luxurious serenity that fueled McCullough’s epic novels.

The Commandant's Dinner is a fun evening which explores Norfolk's rich and colourful history. It includes a 3 course dinner and entertainment.

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Planning a night out with friends or loved ones? Get out your scrunchies, sweatbands and fluro spandex and join us for a funky, old-school party cruise with a three course menu! Girls and guys just wanna have fun aboard our Vivid Retro Party Boat on Sydney Harbour under the glowing lights of the Vivid Festival! Get emerged in some retro decor and memorabilia, grab a drink from the bar and get settled in for a delicious ginger food. Don't forget to grab some goodies from the 90s candy bar and enjoy the gorgeous sights from the observation deck. Before you know it, you'll be ready to cut your best shapes on the dance floor as your retro DJ plays the most bangin' beats from the 80's & 90's.

Add an edge to your Sydney sightseeing cruise with this 4-hour Rock 'n' Roll cruise. Sing along to classic hits performed by live entertainers and DJs or hit the dancefloor to rock out to your favorite tunes! Tuck into a delicious buffet dinner as you drift past landmarks like Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, then enjoy the dazzling Darling Harbour Firework Show.

SYDNEY HARBOUR DINNER AND LATIN SHOW CRUISE Planning a night out or a special occasion? Look no further than Sydney’s premier Latin themed dinner cruise for over 20 years. Enjoy nibbles at your table, grab a drink at the bar, chat it up with your friends and dig into the delicious 3- course menu served to your table. After dinner, kick back and enjoy the show! Experience Brazilian samba with live drums and the rhythmic horns of Cuban salsa as our cast of professional dancers take you on a tour through South America. Join in on the action, learn a step or two and compete for first place to win some cool prizes (or at least give your friends a good laugh trying). After the show, the lights go down and the DJ turns the music up so you can dance the night away, grab some more bubbles, indulge in some decadent chocolate cake or head outside and take in the stunning views.

Capture Sydney Harbour and its famous landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge at its best with award winning photographer.  You will be guided to the best spots, some only known to locals, to witness the city at sunset and create those postcard perfect images. This 2.5 hours walking and shooting tour is the best way to experience Sydney in magical lights. You will be shown how to work with your camera settings.  This tour suits professional photographers or enthusiasts. Tours available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Bahasa.

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Discover and explore the wonderful city of Sydney with a local expert. Let us show you our city and its most emblematic sites during a 4-hour private guided tour of the city. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Opera house and the harbour bridge from Mrs Macquarie's Chair. Enjoy the beautiful scenic drive through Watson’s Bay and The Gap. Visit The Rocks, the first settlement in Sydney. Learn the history of the city with a local experienced driver/guide. Pick up and drop off in your hotel or place of choice in Sydney.

Stretch your legs and get some exercise while exploring Sydney thanks to this running tour covering the city’s history and top landmarks. Run for 4.6 miles (7.5 kilometers), passing Sydney attractions like the Opera House, Cadman’s Cottage, Hyde Park Barracks, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, among others. Celebrate your run by finishing with an included coffee at one of the city’s top caffeine purveyors.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Experience Sydney top attractions from above on this scenic flight. Meet your experienced guide/pilot at the Fly Australia Passenger Lounge, board your aircraft, and get ready for beautiful views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Manly and Narrabeen beach, and Bahai Temple. Snap memorable photos and learn about Sydney’s sites from your guide.

Explore Sydney on a private full-day tour with a guide who shows you around by car and on foot. Highlights include the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Next, head to the eastern suburbs and see places that most visitors miss. Continue on to view the Pacific Ocean through The Gap and stop at Bondi Beach for lunch (own expense).

Uncover the secrets of some of the greatest stage magic acts on a guided tour of Sydney’s Australian Museum of Magical Arts. Prebook to secure your place on your preferred day, and enter the hidden world of magicians. Discover concealed tunnels, see how props work, learn about and even join in classic stage acts; and leave with a whole new appreciation of the powers of the mind and illusion.

Aviation buffs and their families will love spending time at Fighter World, an Australian aviation museum with interactive exhibits. Conveniently located a short drive from Port Stephens and Newcastle Airport, this hands-on experience lets you sit in the cockpits of authentic jet fighters of the RAAF. See hand-built model aircraft, an array of weapons, radars, and ejection seats on display with this family admission ticket.

Secure your entry to Fighter World Museum with this pre-booked admission ticket. It makes traveling a little easier and leaves more stress-free time to explore the museum’s fighter jets and hand-built model aircraft, and to catch sight of some of the world’s most advanced aircraft taking off and landing.

While in Sydney, delve into maritime history at the Australian National Maritime Museum. Considered one of the top maritime museums in the world and conveniently located on the shores of Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum features exhibits on Aboriginal and European explorers, the navy, surfing, sailing and Australia’s beach culture. Choose between two ticket options: the special exhibitions only or the Big Ticket with access to the docks where historic ships are berthed, including several that you can tour and interactive displays to please the kids, making this a great activity for the entire family.

Delve into the past as we introduce you to some of the larger than life characters that made the city of Sydney what it is today. Theirs are tales of vision and self interest, of conflict and collaboration, of brilliance and incompetence. Along the way we'll take in scenic highlights like the Royal Botanic Garden, magnificent Sydney Opera House, bustling Circular Quay, the iconic Harbour Bridge, and the colonial sandstone architecture of the The Rocks. A stop at a café with unrivalled harbour views is all part of this immersive experience in the story of Sydney. Ideal for visitors and Sydney-siders alike.

Must Do Half Day Private City Tour showcasing the main attractions in the city. We will visit Mrs Macquarie Chair, Observatory Hill, over the Harbour Bridge to Balmoral Beach and cross back to Eastern suburbs to Bondi Beach in our Luxury VW Multivan. We Visit location away from the main group showcasing Sydney's beautiful suburbs.

Embark on a tour into the not so distant past into the era of Sydney's infamous Razor Gang Wars. Revisit this historic area and learn all about the wars that once raged in Sydney's Underworld with your knowledgeable guide. Meets at the staircase located on the corner of Victoria St, Kings Cross Rd & Craigend St; across the road from the famous Coca Cola billboard sign. Bring comfortable shoes.

Discover Sydney’s most infamous crime scenes and learn about its chilling past on this leisurely walking tour. The saying “Truth is stranger than fiction” plays out as you hear Sydney’s most terrifying tales, walk through its neighborhoods, and visit the sites of its true crimes. Your guide provides fascinating facts about the city’s dark history.

Discover the dark side of Newcastle’s past—one that most visitors never experience—on this walking tour. With a guide to show you the city’s spookiest sights, uncover tales of true crimes that you might never hear otherwise. Hear about the Tomahawk Murderer, view locations such as the Convict Lumberyard and Old Jail; and absorb the creepy atmosphere as your guide reveals stories of killings, hauntings, fraud, and more.

Maximize your chances of seeing humpback whales by joining this tour from Byron Bay, led by a marine biologist. Head for areas that the whales are known to pass through as they migrate in winter, watch them as they majestically breach, and listen to them sing by using an underwater hydrophone.

Sydney is a large, developed city, but on this relaxed day tour you’ll visit some of the most beautiful hidden beaches around the harbor. Your local guide will take you to places that tourists don’t usually find--as well as some of the most popular, must-see spots. As this is a small-group tour, you can go at your own pace. Enjoy a refreshing swim if the weather is warm.

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Visit the Sydney Jewish Museum to immerse yourself in the soundscapes, interactive media, audio-visuals and objects that make up the museums permanent, and temporary exhibitions. Tour the space on your own or with a guide and think about morality and social justice in both historical and contemporary contexts. Relax in the museum's kosher café and peruse the books and other offerings in the gift shop.