South Coast Private Tours

The South Coast Tailored for You

Enjoy the South Coast in style

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.

We have three tours, a 6 or 8 hour as far as the Illawarra coast and and an 11 hour which includes a full loop through Kiama, Berry, the Kangaroo Valley and Bowral.

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.

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.

If you’ve already been to the Blue Mountains, or you’re really just more of a beach person, or maybe you just like to get to places most visitors miss, then a South Coast tour might be for you.

Find out more and book our South Coast Tours here.

Royal National Park, the Grand Pacific Drive, and Beaches

Most tours will begin with a visit to the world’s second oldest national park – The Royal National Park. We will wind our way through ancient forests and heathlands, ducking in to visit soft sand beaches hugged by rainforests and overlooked by sandstone cliffs. We recommend a visit to Wattamolla Beach, with great views to the headland in one direction and a waterfall and lagoon in the other. It’s the perfect place for a swim or a bushwalk to nearby Providential Point – for views & whale watching in winter.

We’ll enjoy the first of many sweeping coastal views from Stanwell Tops before joining the Grand Pacific Drive as it crosses the stunning Sea Cliff Bridge.

We’ll roll through the string of villages along the Northern Illawarra Coast. We can stop for refreshments or lunch in Scarborough or Thirroul – possibly collecting take-away fish and chips for a seaside picnic.

This tour is about relaxing and enjoying the untouristed laid-back beach vibe of the Royal National Park and Northern Wollongong beachside communities. The tour takes from 6 to 8 hours. on this tour there is also time to drop into Symbio Wildlife Park on the way back.

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Grand Pacific Drive, Kiama Blowhole, Berry, Kangaroo Valley & Southern Highlands (11 Hours)

On the full-day tour we’ll follow the Grand Pacific Drive to Stanwell Tops, over Sea Cliff Bridge and on past Wollongong to Kiama. There we visit the famous blowhole and enjoy a stroll through the high streets of this popular seaside town.

From here we turn inland. Our drive will wind through dairy lands to the country village of Berry – a good lunch spot. From here we drive on through stands of temperate rainforest and descend into a place which feels sealed from time – the Kangaroo Valley. We pass through this little village – the main street lined with old fashioned bakeries, a welcoming country pub, and a variety of shops.

Climbing out of the valley we’ll head for a view of the Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park. Here, the Wides Meadow Creek tumbles a sheer 81 metres into the valley below.

Lastly, we’ll make a quick stop in either one of the Southern Highland villages – such as Bowral – or a cool climate vineyard, if a spot of wine tasting sounds like just the thing to round out your day.

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Tour Conditions – South Coast Private Tour (charter tour)

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Here are some of our popular destinations on tour.

Royal National Park (short tour only)

On the 6-8-hour tour we drive through the world’s second oldest national park. The Royal National park preserves coastal heathlands which lead to sandstone cliffs interspersed with beautiful beaches.

Symbio Wildlife Park (optional extra, short tour only)

Get up close and personal with koalas, kangaroos, dingos, cassowaries and other native Australian birds and animals.

Grand Pacific Drive

From Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops, we’ll follow Grand Pacific Drive across the magnificent Sea Cliff Drive and through the charming towns and villages from the Illawarra to Kiama (on the longer tour). On the shorter tour, we’ll go as far as Thirroul for lunch and a beach visit before heading back to Sydney.

Kiama and Berry (full day 11 hour)

On the 11-hour tour we’ll visit the famous blowhole at Kiama. Feeling like seafood for lunch? This seaside town offers some great options; otherwise we’ll roll onto the quaint country town of Berry for a pub or café lunch.

Kangaroo Valley and Fitzroy Falls (full day 11 hour)

We’ll cross dairy lands and take winding roads through stands of rain forest before descending into Kangaroo Valley – an inviting village time has forgotten. From here we climb up the far side of the valley and on to a lookout over Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park.

Southern Highlands (full day 11 hour)

A final stop on our 11-hour tour will be either a look-around one of the Southern Highland villages, such as Bowral, or a cellar-door visit at one of the cool-climate vineyards in the area.

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.

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Flexible South Coast Private Tour Itineraries (6,8 hour or full day 11 hour round trip)

6-8-hour South Coast Private Tour

we suggest a pick up time of 8:00 am – 10:00 am. This is a typical itinerary, however, it’s your day, your way – so we will work with you to provide the outing you are hoping for.

Start – Royal National Park

Royal National Park is the world’s second oldest national park. The Royal National park preserves coastal heathlands which lead to sandstone cliffs interspersed with beautiful beaches. We will drive through the park, making a stop at either Wattamolla or Garie Beach.

Before Lunch – Coastal Lookouts, Sea Cliff Bridge, and Symbio Wildlife Park

We can stop at Governor Game Lookout in Royal National Park and Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops – both offer sweeping views of the cliffs and beaches of the New South Wales coast. If you’re in need of a morning pick-me-up, the Flying High Cafe at Bald Hill serves coffee and cakes.

For those wishing to have close encounters with Australian native animals and birds – we’ll next stop at Symbio Wildlife Park. Otherwise, we continue on our relaxed journey south, first crossing the engineering wonder that is the Sea Cliff Bridge. Those not visiting Symbio will have time to cross the bridge on-foot, if they wish.

Lunch and Free time – Scarborough, Austinmer, and Thirroul

All of the villages of the northern Illawarra – including Scarborough, Austinmer, and Thirroul – have their own character. All offer excellent lunch options as well as beaches and seaside walking paths. Here we have time to just relax and soak in the laid-back Australian lifestyle.

Sydney Return – Via Bulli Lookout

On our way back to Sydney we’ll stop in for one last sweeping view of the coast from the Bulli Lookout.

Full day, 11 hour tour South Coast Private Tour

We suggest a pick up time of 7:00 am. However, if you wish for this tour to be a one-way transfer to Kiama, Berry, or the Southern Highlands (all served by Sydney rail for your return on a following day) we can start later.

This is a typical itinerary, however, it’s your day, your way – so we will work with you to provide the outing you are hoping for.

Start –Coastal Lookout at Stanwell Tops

Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops – offers sweeping views of the cliffs and beaches of the New South Wales coast. If you’re in need of a morning pick-me-up, the Flying High Cafe at Bald Hill serves coffee and cakes.

Before Lunch – Sea Cliff Bridge and a driving tour of the beaches and villages of the Illawarra

From Stanwell Park we pick up the Grand Pacific Drive which will carry us all the way to Kiama. We cross the engineering marvel that is the Sea Cliff drive and get a taste of the beaches and villages of the northern Illawarra. We’ll pass through Australia’s 10th largest city – Wollongong, before pushing through the sleepy seaside communities of Shoalhaven. Along the way we’ll have time for a few stops to take in the views and feel the sea breezes.

Lunch and Free time – Kiama and Berry

In picturesque Kiama we’ll visit the famous blowhole and stroll the boutique and café lined streets. If the smell of the ocean has you hungry for a seafood lunch – Kiama is the place. We can grab fish and chips and picnic with a view of the ocean or enjoy a sit-down lunch in a café or bistro.

If you’re not quite ready for lunch in Kiama we’ll push on to Berry – a quaint country town with a selection of pubs and restaurants.

After Lunch – Kangaroo Valley and Fitzroy Falls

We’ll follow winding roads through paddocks and stands of rain forest before descending into Kangaroo Valley – an inviting village time has forgotten. From here we climb up the far side of the valley and on to a lookout over Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park.

Sydney Return -Via the Southern Highlands

On our way back to Sydney we’ll stop in to one last village – perhaps Bowral – or pop into one of the cool-climate vineyards of the Southern Highlands