Private South Coast to Country Tour

Explore the beauty of southwestern Australia on this private, guided, full-day South Coast to Country tour.

We will get an early start at 7.30 am and drive down past the Royal National Park, the oldest national park in Australia. You’ll stop at Stanwell Tops for stunning views over the spectacular rugged Southern Coastline.

We continue along the scenic coastal road, known as the Grand Pacific Drive, and visit the engineering marvel of the Sea Cliff Bridge. Jutting out from the cliff face and majestically sweeping over the waters of the Pacific, this is one of the South Coast’s most photogenic experiences. Take the short 15-minute walk, look down into the crystal clear aqua waters and you might see one of the massive manta rays which are prevalent in the area.

Visit two very different but delightful seaside towns in the region. Enjoy a morning tea stop (own expense) at the boutique township of Thirroul. This charming area is popular for its beautiful beaches, magnificent views, buzzing café culture, and thriving artistic community. Thirroul is where English writer D.H. Lawrence wrote much of his novel “Kangaroo” in 1922.

The next stop is Kiama and a trip to its famous blowhole. This natural rock formation routinely spouts sea water 20 meters into the air. This beautiful town is rich with seaside history and sports an impressive lighthouse dating from the 1880s.

Leaving the coast behind you, we head inland and begin our climb to Mt Cambewarra Lookout. Enjoy a café lunch (own expense) while looking out over the panoramic views across nearby farmlands, the Shoalhaven River, and out over the South Coast beaches, right up and down the east coast. The lookout provides 145km of incredible views and is 678 metres (2,225ft) above sea level.

Sit back and relax on one of the most scenic drives on the South Coast as you travel from the top of Cambewarra Mountain to the delightful Kangaroo Valley. Take in lush rainforest ferns and timbers, as well as outstanding views over the coastal plateau and ocean below.

Kangaroo Valley has been claimed by some to be the most beautiful valley in Australia and sits along the Kangaroo River. The home for thousands of years to the Aboriginal Wodi-Wodi people, it was first settled in 1817 and has changed very little in the past 130 years. The gorgeous sandstone Hampden Bridge is the oldest suspension bridge in Australia.

You continue through this lush countryside to the breathtaking Fitzroy Falls. Take an easy walk along the rainforest track to the very top of these falls. This is a spectacular national park experience. In addition to the sight of this magnificent waterfall, you could very well hear a lyrebird singing on the track. This native bird is noted for its unusual ability to mimic both natural and artificial sounds from its environment.

Continuing your journey through some of the most delightful scenery in NSW we head deep into the Southern Highlands. Visit the charming Georgian village of Berrima, and take time to explore the many local craft and produce stores. You may even like to have a cold drink at the oldest continual licensed hotel in the country.

After a big day out from the coast to the country, sit back and relax on the leisurely drive back to the big smoke. You will get back to Sydney and be dropped at your hotel around 5.30 pm.

This tour is offered at a flat rate option (from 1 to 10 people). Please choose the correct pricing based on the number of people in your group.