Sydney Coastal Escape Private Day Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

30 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

The meeting point is out in front of the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, 30 Pitt Street, Sydney.
It is a 2 minute walk from Circular Quay light rail stop, train station, bus stops and ferry wharves and a 5 to 20 minute walk from most central Sydney hotels.

Sydney CBD

Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia

As this is a private tour, an alternative meeting point within the Sydney CBD can be arranged on request by contacting us at reservations@localtravelplanner.com

What's included:

• Sampling wine at a boutique winery
• Friendly, knowledgable guide
• Private tour (just you and your group)
• Private koala experience with a keeper
• Lunch with a glass of Australian wine, beer, juice or soda

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours

Local Travel Planner

30 Pitt St, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales

The experience begins when our friendly guide greets your private group of travellers at your preferred meeting point. Please be ready 10 minutes prior to the departure time.

10 minutes

Royal National Park

New South Wales

You'll travel south out of the city aboard a comfortable minibus, along the beaches of Botany Bay and through the Royal National Park.

Pass by without stopping

Bald Hill Lookout & Hang Gliding Spot

Lawrence Hargreave Drive, Stanwell Tops, 2508, New South Wales

First stop is Bald Hill Lookout, a popular launch site for hang gliders and para gliders, which affords sweeping views of the Illawarra coastline and the famous Sea Cliff Bridge.

15 minutes

Symbio Wildlife Park

7/11 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, , Helensburgh, 2508, New South Wales

After the break it's just a few minutes drive to the family-run Symbio Wildlife Park which is active in koala conservation. Here you'll find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating marsupials during a private koala experience with a keeper.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sea Cliff Bridge

Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coalcliff, 2515, New South Wales

Next you'll meander along the Grand Pacific Drive traversing the Sea Cliff Bridge as it sweeps out over the ocean, well clear of the crumbling cliffs to which the old highway clung.

15 minutes

Bulli Beach

46 Trinity Row, Bulli, 2516, New South Wales

You’ll continue to follow the scenic coastline to a golden beach where you’ll enjoy lunch in a café popular with locals with views out over the ocean. Bring your swimmers for a dip if the sun is out!

1 hour

Macquarie Pass National Park

Illawarra Highway, Albion Park, 2527, New South Wales

After lunch you’ll head up through temperate rainforest into the Southern Highlands.

Pass by without stopping

Fitzroy Falls

Fitzroy Falls, New South Wales

An easy hike leads to viewpoints that take in the spectacular sandstone gorges and towering waterfalls of the Morton National Park.

1 hour

Centennial Vineyards

252 Centennial Rd, Bowral, 2576, New South Wales

Finally, you’ll drive along country roads to a boutique winery to sample locally-produced, cool climate wine before returning to Sydney. Arrival back at Circular Quay is around 6:30pm.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included