Overlooking magnificent Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay and offers amazing wildlife experiences with stunning harbor views. Nestled on the shores of the world's most beautiful harbor, Taronga Zoo is surrounded by lush bushland of Bradley's Head National Park, popular for early morning walks. Ferries depart from Circular Quay every 30 minutes. The Zoo has many popular trails to explore including the Australian Walkabout, Kids' Trail, Reptile World, African Savannah, Rainforest Trail, Seal Walk, Seals for the Wild, and the iconic must-see Free Flight Birds presentations. Zoo entry includes keeper talks and presentations. The many exhibits in Taronga Zoo can be reached by footpaths, ramps, lifts and escalators. 90% of Taronga Zoo is fully accessible. Strollers can be hired from the Visitor Information Desk in the main entrance at a small fee and manual wheelchairs can be rented for free and should be booked in advance.

The 2hr Express Cruise is Sydney’s best value whale watching cruise. Reach the open ocean in only 20min from Circular Quay. Fantasea Crystal features an air-conditioned internal saloon with Lcd television screens, complimented by copious amounts of indoor and outdoor seating. Fantasea Crystal’s viewing areas are composed of a seated sun deck, covered rear deck and large windows along the internal saloon. Reaching top speeds of up to 20 knots, getting you from Circular Quay to the open ocean takes only 20min, leaving almost an hour and a half for whale watching. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the onboard bar. If no whales are successfully watched on your cruise, you receive a free return cruise.

Start your morning off with a beautiful cruise around Sydney Harbour and watch the sun rise over the Harbour Bridge. What to Expect: Brekkie and coffee credit of $20 provided by the local Flying Bear café after the tour! (https://www.birdandbear.com.au/flying-bear ) A fun-filled, friendly, and safe kayak session in Sydney Harbour, led by qualified guides A smaller group than most kayak companies in Sydney, with a maximum of 12 paddlers per experience Photo opportunities with iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge Safety briefing and equipment customisation at the beginning of your session Photos dropped by the end of the day **Please note we have 4 Single Kayaks and 4 Double Kayaks for each Experience.

Reach a top speed of almost 30 knots on a purpose-built whale-watching vessel, Fantasea Avalon. Take only 15 minutes to get from Circular Quay to the open ocean and enjoy more time watching whales. Experience your whale-watching cruise from spacious, wrap-around decks over 2 levels. Whale watch in comfort with air-conditioned cabins with large windows and great indoor and outdoor seating. Listen to informative commentary by a marine biologist or experienced crew. Know exactly what to look out for with onboard multimedia presentations. Don't worry if you don’t capture the perfect whale photos, as an onboard professional photographer has that covered with photos available for purchase onboard. Tea, coffee, and bottled water are included in this cruise. Additional drinks are available for purchase from the onboard licensed bar.

Enjoy the brisk evening air as you paddle around Sydney Harbour, watching the sunset and the skyline light up. Led by professional guides, enjoy a relaxed kayaking tour on Sydney’s iconic harbor waters, seeing the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and more. With a maximum of 12 paddlers, your small-group kayak tour allows you the time and space to explore Sydney Harbour at a gentle pace. Begin with a safety briefing and introduction to your equipment, before heading out onto the harbor to explore. With around 2 hours of paddling, there is plenty of time to see Sydney’s famous harborside landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Circular Quay. Through the kayak tour, your guide will take photos and videos which will be provided to you later in the evening.

Discover the sights of Sydney Harbour on this sightseeing cruise. See the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens and learn about the history of the city with informative live commentary. Along the way, help yourself to hot drinks and fresh fruits and cookies. Set sail from Eastern Pontoon in Circular Quay and choose from either a morning or afternoon sightseeing cruise. Pass by Sydney's most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanical Gardens, and all the sights in between. Refresh with a tea or coffee from the drinks station and help yourself to cookies and fruit. Along the way, enjoy live commentary from a knowledgeable skipper and make sure to bring your camera as there will be countless photo opportunities along the way.

Benefit from access to 2 different routes with 30 stops on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. See all the sights of Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace. Learn about the local culture with audio commentary and unlimited rides while driving past the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.  Savor the culinary delights of cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants, explore the city's maritime history at the Maritime Museum, take a stroll in the Chinese Gardens or shop for unique gifts in some of Sydney's finest shopping districts. Create your own itinerary around the city. Experience Sydney aboard the double-decker buses and see the Sydney Harbour, hidden beaches, pristine bushlands, botanic gardens, and islands to explore. Explore highlights of the city including Circular Quay, Hyde Park, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium on the Red Route. Discover the Bondi Beach tour as a perfect introduction to Australia’s beach culture. Let Big Bus take you to the best shopping and dining precincts, plus Centennial Parklands, one of Australia’s most picturesque parks. Explore stops like Central Station, Sydney Tower Eye, and Bondi Beach.

Experience a miracle of the natural world on a whale watching cruise from Sydney Harbour. Go in search of the migrating whales that turn the Pacific Ocean waters near Sydney into a prime viewing spot for southern right and humpback whales between the months of May and November. Cruise aboard a great vessel and benefit from full commentary and guaranteed whale sightings. As many as 15,000 whales swim past Sydney every year. Encounter whale activity, including the famous whale breaches when they jump high out of the water. You may even get a close-up wink from a whale when they are feeling extra curious! Get the chance to see southern rights, orcas and minke whales in their natural environment, along with playful dolphins, seals, fairy penguins, albatross and more. Whale sightings are 95% guaranteed. In the unlikely event that you don't see any whales, you can cruise again in the same season for free (on a standby basis and confirmed 24 hours in advance, subject to availability).

Experience the most fun way to travel to Taronga Zoo and save money with a return ticket on the rocket ferry Circular Quay. Once inside the zoo, take in as many of the exhibits as you like at your own pace. Explore 10 themed areas, including Wild Australia, Wild Asia and the Great Southern Oceans. Hear talks by the zookeepers and go to interactive shows, such as the free bird show and free seal show. See native Australian animals, including koala and platypus, along with creatures from around the world such as Asian elephants, lions and giraffe. Grab some lunch at one of the many cafés, or take your own picnic and find a nice spot in the shade. Once you've had your animal fix for the day, head back to the dock and get some amazing views of Sydney on the cruise back to Circular Quay.

Enjoy a unique dining experience aboard one of Sydney's premier vessels, the MV Sydney 2000 ship, as you sail around Sydney Harbour during an evening sightseeing cruise. Depending on the season and chosen departure, see the changing colours of a Sydney Harbour sunset, twilight, or night time city lights. Soak in the enchanting backdrop of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and savour the delicious choices of a premium dinner selection and 5-star service. Choose from: The Sunset Dinner Cruise 3-courses chosen for you by our onboard chefs, the entrée, main and dessert are served alternatively. Entrée • Smoked salmon with herb salad of dill, capers, and cornichons (GF) • Crispy pear and garden leaf salad with toasted walnuts and Grana Padano (V, GF) (VG Available) Main • Gremolata rubbed barramundi with salsa verde, roast vegetable medley, and fried caper berries • Twice-cooked crispy skin chicken with creamy potato cake, roast pumpkin, baby spinach and honied carrots *Vegan available on request* Middle Eastern eggplant with zucchini, roasted capsicum, polenta and marinated semi-dried tomatoes (VG, GF) Dessert • Lemon and lime tart with a dollop of double cream (V, GF) • Chocolate raspberry coconut pebble with raspberry sauce (VG) The Starlight Dinner Cruise 4-course à la carte dining, course one being a chefs selection of canapes. A platter of chef's selection canapés to share Entrée - Smoked salmon with herb salad of dill, capers and cornichons (GF) - Crispy pear and garden leaf salad with toasted walnuts and Grana Padano (V, GF) (VG Available) - Pumpkin, ricotta and goats cheese ravioli with Napolitana sauce and topped with Italian aged Grana Padano Main - Black angus Riverina beef sirloin with creamy potato pave, baby beets, carrot batons and a shiraz jus (GF) - Gremolata rubbed barramundi with salsa verde, roast vegetable medley, and fried caper berries - Twice-cooked crispy skin chicken with creamy potato cake, roast pumpkin, baby spinach and honeyed carrots - Middle Eastern eggplant with zucchini, roasted capsicum, polenta and marinated semi-dried tomatoes (VG, GF) Dessert - Lemon and lime tart with a dollop of double cream (V, GF) - Malibu and coconut slice with mango coulis - Chocolate raspberry coconut pebble with raspberry sauce (VG) The Gold Penfold's Dinner Cruise 6-course degustation dinner with the option to add paired Penfold's wines. Course 1 Chef's selection of canapés served on arrival Course 2 Seared scallops w/ lime foam Course 3 Herb salad Course 4 Casarecce pasta with rocket pesto and aged Italian parmesan Course 5 Angus centre cut eye fillet with sautéed mushrooms and a rich jus Course 6 Black violet cheesecake Once you have indulged in the fantastic cuisine on offer, enjoy the fabulous live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. See the stunning Sydney Harbour by night aboard your premium dining cruise.