2 tours in Sydney
All regionsBlue Mountains Escape: Nature’s Masterpiece from Sydney
Discover the beauty of the Blue Mountains on a scenic journey from Sydney featuring breathtaking lookouts, cascading waterfalls, charming villages, and local Aussie flavours along the way.
Illawarra Sight Seeing Day Tour
Embark on a mesmerising full-day journey through the breathtaking illawarra region promising an unforgettable exploration of stunning landscapes, captivating vistas and cultural gems
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Frequently asked questions
What areas around Sydney do the QuokkaGuide driving tours cover?
Current tours cover two distinct corridors: the Blue Mountains plateau west of Sydney, including the escarpment above the Jamison Valley, and the Illawarra coastline to the south, running from the Royal National Park fringe down past Wollongong toward Kiama.
How long does the Blue Mountains Escape drive take?
The tour is rated at approximately 8 hours for the full 56 km loop, though many visitors spend longer by stopping at lookouts above the Three Sisters or walking short trails into the valley. You can pause and resume the audio at any point, so there is no fixed schedule.
Can I start the Illawarra Sight Seeing Day Tour from central Sydney?
Yes. The tour begins on the southern approach to the Illawarra region and is designed for drivers heading out from Sydney. The 89 km route follows the coastal escarpment and can be combined with a return trip along the Princes Highway or the Sea Cliff Bridge road.
Are the Sydney-area tours suitable for visitors who have never used a GPS audio app before?
Both tours are designed for first-time users. Once you download the QuokkaGuide app and purchase the tour (AUD $9.99 or AUD $10.99), audio commentary fires automatically when your GPS position matches a waypoint — no tapping required while driving.
Is there a tour that covers Bondi Beach or the Eastern Suburbs?
The current Sydney-hub catalogue focuses on the Blue Mountains and Illawarra coast. The Illawarra tour passes headlands with views toward the Sydney basin, but a dedicated Eastern Suburbs or Bondi route is not yet available in the QuokkaGuide library.
Self-guided audio tours in Sydney at a glance
Sydney and its surrounds offer two self-guided GPS audio driving tours through QuokkaGuide. The Blue Mountains Escape (AUD $9.99, roughly 8 hours, 56 km) winds through ancient eucalyptus forests above the Jamison Valley, past lookouts above the iconic Three Sisters and deep gullies carved over millions of years. The Illawarra Sight Seeing Day Tour (AUD $10.99, around 7.5 hours, 89 km) hugs the dramatic Illawarra sea cliffs south of Sydney, taking in ocean pools, coastal villages, and headland views stretching back toward the city skyline. Both tours load entirely inside the QuokkaGuide app — audio commentary triggers automatically as you drive, so you can explore Bondi, the Royal National Park fringe, or the Blue Mountains plateau without following a guide or booking in advance. No two drives cover the same ground.