Our Story
Everything worth knowing before you book a private tour from Sydney. If your question isn't answered here, call us and we'll talk it through.
We're passionate Australians who were born and raised loving this country. We run exclusive private tours to regions most visitors never reach, including the Southern Highlands, the South Coast and Mount Kosciuszko, and every adventure is tailored to the people in the car rather than a fixed script.
Every one of them is private and fully customisable.
Sydney and its beaches, the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands, the Hunter Valley, the South Coast, and Mount Kosciuszko in the Snowy Mountains. All tours depart from Sydney.
Yes, completely. Every tour is designed exclusively for your group, with no strangers, no shared coaches and no fixed departure schedule. Whether you're a family, a couple, a group of friends or a corporate group, we build the itinerary around your preferences, your pace and your group size.
Absolutely. Combine Sydney with the Blue Mountains, add a Hunter Valley wine day, or extend into a luxury Southern Highlands retreat. Multi day itineraries are some of our favourite trips to plan, so tell us how long you have and we'll shape the rest.
Most tours can be booked directly through the booking button on the tour page. If you would rather talk the day through first, send us an enquiry and we will come back to you.
Two are by enquiry only. The Blue Mountains Hiking Tour is arranged by enquiry so we can match the right hike to your group's fitness level, and The Highland Retreat is by enquiry as well, given it runs across two nights.
November to April is peak season in Sydney, and most guests book around two months ahead to secure their preferred date. Outside those months there is usually more flexibility, though earlier is always safer.
Prices cover your entire private group rather than being charged per person. Starting prices for two guests:
All prices are in Australian dollars. Each tour page lists exactly what's included.
Inclusions vary by tour, but typically cover an expert local guide, comfortable private transport, national park fees, selected tastings on winery tours, and activities such as hikes and lookouts. Lunch is generally not included, though we're always happy to recommend somewhere and book ahead for you.
All refunds are subject to a 5% processing fee. If your plans change, get in touch as early as you can and we'll do what we can to reschedule rather than cancel. If we cancel because of bad weather, you'll be offered a reschedule or a full refund with no fee.
All tours depart from and return to your Sydney accommodation, whether that's a hotel, an Airbnb or a cruise terminal. We handle pickup and drop off so you don't have to think about it. Airport pickups and drop offs are also available for an additional fee.
Yes. We collect from both the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay and the White Bay Cruise Terminal in Rozelle, and we plan the day around your all aboard time so there's no rush at the end of it.
For more on making the most of a port day, read our guide to a day in Sydney from a cruise ship.
We run two vehicles, and which one you travel in depends on the size of your group:
Either way, the vehicle is private to your group for the whole day.
If conditions are poor, such as heavy rain, we can adapt the itinerary to focus on stops that still make for a great day. Your comfort and safety always come first.
If the weather is genuinely bad, you can reschedule for another date or take a full refund. The choice is yours, and no processing fee applies when we are the ones calling off the day.
Yes, and most groups do. We rarely run an itinerary exactly as written, because once the day is underway guests want to linger somewhere longer, skip something that doesn't appeal, or follow a detour the guide suggests.
As long as it fits the hours we have, we'll do our best to make it happen. It's your day.
It depends on the tour. A half day in Sydney runs around 4 hours, a full day 6 to 7, the Blue Mountains 8 to 10, and the Southern Highlands around 10. We confirm exact pickup times with you before the day, and we're happy to shift the start earlier or later if that suits you better.
Lunch isn't included in the tour price, which keeps the choice open to you. Your guide knows the good places in every region we visit and is happy to recommend somewhere and book ahead, whether that's a vineyard restaurant, a village café or something quick between stops.
That's up to you. Our sightseeing tours involve short, easy walks between lookouts, villages and beaches, and nothing is compulsory. Our hiking tours are a different matter and are graded from easy through to hard, so we match the trail to your group's fitness.
If anyone in your group has limited mobility, tell us beforehand and we'll plan around it.
No. Tipping isn't part of Australian culture the way it is in some countries, and our guides are paid properly regardless. It's always appreciated if you've had a great day, but it's never expected and never built into the price.
Comfortable walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and a sense of adventure. The Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands both sit well above sea level and run noticeably cooler than Sydney, so layers are worth packing in any season.
Our standard private tours are for 1 to 6 guests, which is what our vehicles seat. Larger groups, including corporate groups and conference delegates, can be arranged by enquiry, so just ask and we'll sort the logistics.
Yes. We tailor tours for families with gentler walks, wildlife stops and a relaxed pace, which usually makes for a better day for everyone.
We can also accommodate accessibility needs wherever possible, including easier trails and vehicle options, and some of our team have experience in disability support. Let us know your requirements before booking and we'll plan the day around them.
Call us or send a message and we'll get back to you. It's often the fastest way to work out which tour suits your group.
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