Southern Highlands Attractions & Things to do

Experience off the beaten path Australia! on our all-inclusive, small-group tour with guaranteed sightings of WILD Wombats and Kangaroos, Sydney's best waterfalls and two National Parks! This tour takes you on a journey to the stunning South Coast, world-famous pie shop, National Parks, and even star gazing!

We get within feet of wild Kangaroos & Wombats!!! Admire breathtaking south coast views from a 1400ft cliff top viewing platform before heading to the famous pie shop for lunch. Explore 2 National Parks, eucalyptus forests, two amazing waterfalls. Keep an eye out for Lyre birds, Kookaburras, parrots, and Echidna.

Check out one of our oversized objects, a must-do in Australia! For Dinner we dine at a restaurant in a Historic Pub.

This all-inclusive tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience Australia's wild beauty in a small-group setting. Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Duration: 10 to 11 hours.

Discover the best of Sydney and its surroundings on our 3-day private tour, featuring the Blue Mountains, Kiama, and Sydney City. This exclusive experience offers a perfect blend of breathtaking natural landscapes, from the dramatic cliffs and waterfalls of the Blue Mountains to the coastal charm of Kiama’s famous blowhole. Tailored for nature lovers, couples, and families, our tour provides personalized attention, allowing you to explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace. With an expert guide sharing local insights, this tour promises a deeper connection to the region’s beauty and heritage, making it truly unforgettable.
Duration: 3 days.

We offer a flexible bespoke tour where you have the option to customise the itinerary within the regions covered to suit. You'll appreciate the diversity of this tour with the splendour of the southern highlands townships and coastal drive on the return.

Heading southwest from Sydney we head to Mittagong for a brief stop visiting to Historic Berrima dating back to the 1830s. Also explore Bowral and Mittagong.

See Fitzroy Falls in The Southern Highlands for spectacular views overlooking Morton National Park. Heading to the coast via Macquarie pass through lush rainforests we head to the coastal village of Kiama for views of The Blowhole the largest of its kind in the world and a bite for lunch.

Return via The Royal National Park with a stop at Bald Hill for views over Wollongong and Illawarra Region.
Duration: 10 hours.

Our Southern Highlands Tours allow you to experience walking over the tops of the trees like a bird, driving on a road built out over the crashing sea below. See booming blow holes, the unusual natural phenomenon that shoots plumes of water metres into the air. Also enjoy towering waterfalls, and picturesque villages where you can have a delicious glass of wine or two.

This South Coast Tour includes Stanwell Tops Lookout with it's views across to the engineering marvel of the Sea Cliff Bridge. Experience the roar of the blowhole in Kiama. Walk over the treetops canopy or take on the flying fox ride at the Illawarra Fly Park. Admire the towering Fitzroy Waterfalls, with its drop of more than 80 metres. Visit the boutique villages of the region with their elegant shops. Indulge in fine wine tasting in this captivating countryside!


Duration: 9 hours.

Explore one of Australia’s hidden gems with a private day trip to Southern Highlands and Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy scenic drive via Sea Cliff bridge, meet Australian native animals such as Koala and Kangaroos, and see Carrington Falls en route. Taste some of the great reds from a boutique winery and see the largest blowhole in the world. Avoid the hassles of driving and navigating and see some spectacular sights on this all day with the care of an expert guide.
Two tour itineraries to choose from –
1. La Perouse, Symbio park (Koala and kangaroo encounters), Stanwell tops, Great Ocean Drive, Kiama blowhole, and wine tasting
2. La Perouse, Stanwell tops, Great Ocean Drive, Kiama blowhole, local winery, and Carrington Falls

Tour highlights

A luxury private tour
Hotel pick up and drop off at Sydney
Scenic coastal drive
Waves, Wildlife, Wines, and Waterfall

Duration: 1 to 10 hours.

Discover the allure of Southern Highlands on your own private day tour. Relax and unwind whilst taking in the beautiful scenery of the region's rolling green hills and heritage villages. Traveling south head to the historic township of Bowral, where there will be time for morning tea (own expense), and to wander this delightful town, with its mix of boutique stores and unique antique treasure troves.

Take a stroll through the temperate rain forest at the stunning Fitzroy Falls, one of Australia's most spectacular national parks. Visit one of the beautiful privately owned gardens for which the region is renowned, or swap this for a 2nd winery visit. Time is allowed for finding your own lunch at the 1830's Georgian village of Berrima, with its beautifully restored sandstone architecture, specialty shops and the oldest continually licensed hotel in Australia. After lunch, visit one of the stunning wineries and taste a selection of their locally grown and produced cool climate wines.
Duration: 10 hours.

This big day out to the south of Sydney winds through Australia’s oldest national park, takes in spectacular coastal scenery along the Grand Pacific Drive, traverses the Sea Cliff Bridge, then climbs the sandstone escarpment to return via the forests and farmland of the picturesque Southern Highlands.

Enjoy up close and personal experiences with iconic Australian wildlife, expansive vistas of coastal scenery, eucalyptus-clad valleys and waterfalls plunging over sandstone cliffs, scenic drives through national parks and along bays, beaches and country backroads, beachside dining and cool-climate wine tasting.

Tour includes a private koala experience with a keeper, lunch at a popular seaside cafe, wine-tasting at a boutique winery, National Parks and wildlife park entry fees, friendly and knowledgable guide, transport in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. Maximum 11 guests.


Duration: 11 hours.

This Sydney Wine Tour takes you to the picturesque Southern Highlands Wine region. On this wine tour you will explore the stunning countryside surrounding the Bowral and Mittagong areas which is only a 90 minutes from Sydney CBD!

Throughout the day you will enjoy award winning wines, incredible views and scenery plus sample cheese and local produce platters as well as enjoy a glass of wine and delicious one-course meal at a popular local restaurant.

You will hear from passionate professionals about their boutique local wines, get tasting tips and discover for yourself what makes this region so unique.

The Southern Highlands wine region is known as a cool climate wine growing district. Here the grapes ripen slowly producing very elegant and distinctive tasting wines.

Our Sydney Wine Tour can be by private charter so your group will have exclusive use of the vehicle and driver for the duration of your wine tour.

OR requested to 'Join A Tour' to reduce the price per person.

Duration: 9 hours.

Enjoy Australia's Southern highlands with this private tour from Sydney and admire sweeping views of the southern coast. Pass through the Royal National Park. Marvel at the coastline at Bald Hill Sublime Point. Go over the crashing sea at Sea Cliff Bridge. After biting some nibbles at Levindi cafe in Wollongong, Visit Kiama to see the blowhole, an unusual natural phenomenon that shoots plumes of water into the air. Then Scenic drive to Kangaroo Valley with spectacular views of Fitzroy Falls.
Duration: 7 hours.

Spend your day-your-way away from the crowds on a South Coast Private Tour along Sydney’s unspoilt South Coast. From Royal National Park, to the Sea Cliff Bridge, and the Kangaroo Valley our experienced guides can show you the hidden gems of the South Coast.

For guests interested in visiting either Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple at Helensburgh or the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple at Wollongong – we are happy to adjust your touring route accordingly.

We offer two different tours to Sydney’s south coast and hinterlands.

In 6 – 8 hours we can show you the Royal National Park, Symbio Wildlife Park, views along the Grand Pacific Drive, and the beaches of the northern Illawarra. Please book our 6 or 8 our Sydney Discovery Tour and let us know to do so.

This tour is over 11 hours – we can enjoy the views along Grand Pacific Drive on our way to the Kiama Blowhole, lunch in Berry and a return to Sydney via the Kangaroo Valley, Fitzroy Falls, and the villages of the Southern Highlands.

Duration: 9 to 11 hours.

Calling all lovers of nature and wildlife!

Spend an afternoon and evening tracking down some of Australia's iconic wildlife in the wild.

Venturing out when they are most active offers the best chance to spot our unique fauna - from timid marsupials to raucous, colourful birdlife. At the same time you'll contribute to the understanding and protection of Australian wildlife by reporting sightings on a citizen science database.
Duration: 10 hours.

Experience Sydney like never before. Sydney Bespoke train tours let you design your very own Sydney itinerary with the help of an expert local guide.

Go beyond typical tourist sites and get unique access to Sydney's hidden gems and off-limits spots. Make stops at iconic landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge or go off the beaten path - the route is up to you!

With Sydney Bespoke train tours you get:

A personal guide to tailor the tour to your interests
Insider info and fascinating stories about Sydney's history and culture
Stops for photo ops at top sites

Whether you're a couple, family, or group of friends, this custom Sydney experience allows you to see the city in a memorable way that's one-of-a-kind. All aboard for the Sydney tour of your dreams!


Duration: 4 to 9 hours.

Sip and savour the best of the Southern Highlands wine region, an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney.

The Southern Highlands has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting young wine regions in Australia. Best known for cool-climate varieties, particularly pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay, the area’s winemakers have expanded the range to include lesser-known grapes too.

Even now, as the more established wineries enter their third decade, relative newcomers continue to join the party. And what better way to start a party than with a glass of Southern Highlands bubbles?

During the day sample wines from three of the most highly-rated wineries in the Southern Highlands and enjoy a hearty lunch at Australia’s oldest continuously licensed inn.

Have a group of 6 or more? Contact Local Travel Planner to arrange a private tour.
Duration: 9 hours.

This is your day. No large group of strangers in a bus. No set itinerary. Peter has been a resident of Bowral for many years and can recommend special spots for lunch and boutique wineries where the cellar masters can welcome you personally. We can also arrange half-day tours if requested. All details on our web site.
Duration: 6 hours.

We offer an experienced private tour in a new luxury minibus for groups up to 11 in total. Guests may choose various locations including The Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands, The Blue Mountains and Sydney (City, Beaches and Rivers).
Our guides offer a fun, relaxed day out in some truly unique and beautiful areas.
All of our private tours are suitable for everyone. From groups of friends, family, colleagues and senior groups.
Duration: 10 hours.

A 4-day rediscovery of a spectacular part of Australia.

From the deep valleys, isolated eucalyptus forests and age old cave systems of the World Heritage Listed Greater Blue Mountains, across the green planes and heritage towns of the Southern Highlands to the whitest beaches and blue lagoons of Jervis Bay and the wild & rugged sand-and limestone South Coast along the Grand Pacific.

Showcasing some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of NSW, this perfectly paced and active 4-day trip delivers an unforgettable experience that will appeal to all your senses.
Duration: 4 days.