Wildlife, Wineries and History || Luxury Private Tour From Sydney
Description
The Southern Highlands blends, native Australian wildlife, cool-climate elegance, pastoral charm, and rich history. Your day begins in Berrima, a village of sandstone cottages and colonial character. The road then leads through rolling farmland to Mount Ashby Estate, known for Italian-style cuisine, local wines, and a homestead framed by art and stables. The scenery shifts at Fitzroy Falls, where forested cliffs drop into deep valleys. From there you continue to Bendooley Estate for a cheese and wine tasting among lakeside vines and manicured grounds. In Bowral, boutique and antique stores offer a slower rhythm and a glimpse into the region’s craftsmanship. The day concludes at Boscobel Farm, our private sanctuary among forest and pasture, where wild kangaroos graze nearby. A day of beauty, taste, history, and gentle wilderness.
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Itinerary
This Southern Highlands tour offers a peaceful journey through vineyards, villages and bushland. Begin in historic Berrima, where sandstone buildings and early colonial stories set a calm tone for the day. Continue to Bendooley Estate for a tasting of cool climate wines accompanied by a charcuterie board featuring regional produce. Lunch follows at Mount Ashby Estate, a boutique vineyard with French inspired charm, antiques and sweeping paddocks. In the afternoon, a forest walk leads to a striking waterfall surrounded by towering gums and cool air. The tour then moves to Bowral for boutique shopping and antique stores that reward unhurried wandering. The final stop is Boscobel Farm, a quiet property with open fields and grazing kangaroos. A private picnic is prepared for you, offering a simple and distinctly Australian scene as the day comes to a gentle close. This experience blends fine wine, nature and history in an unhurried and authentic way.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Guests will meet their tour guide in the concierge driveway of their hotel or at the pick up location at their cruise terminal.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We first went on a Sydney half day private tour with the Australian Adventure Company and loved it so much we booked again . This time we went to the Southern Highlands for an Australian Country side wine tour . What a fantastic day it was ! The small villages were so beautiful and had so much history to them . Bendooley Estate winery had delicious Riesling and Pinot Noir . The waterfall was incredible . And we finished the day on a private farm watching Kangaroos jump around in the wild !! We did not expect this for our trip . Wow . Do yourself a favour and don’t miss out on this on .
Hi Bradley, your kind words made our day! Thank you so much. Your group was an absolute joy to host and it was a privilege to share the Southern Highlands with you.
The Southern Highlands Tour was fantastic! From pick-up to drop-off, Sam looked after us so well. We tasted some incredible wines and learned about Australia’s fascinating history on the drive. The picnic on the farm at the end of the day was magical - especially watching the wild kangaroos hopping around. An incredible day from start to finish! Highly recommend Aus Adventure Co.
This was a flawlessly organised and executed tour. Thank you Sam and The Aus Adventure Co. for delivering such a fabulous experience for my friends and I. This tour exceeded my expectations 10-fold, maybe our very favourite day on our whole 15 day trip. The wineries we visited for exquisite, we especially loved lunch at Ashby Estate and learning the history of the country villages in the region. The wines were so delicious, the food was delicious, the views were delicious. The picnic in the paddocks blew us away, must have been at least 20 kangaroos within a stones throw away grazing the meadows as we enjoyed local cheese and wines. The day ended with a bushwalk to a very beautiful waterfalls which was the cherry on top. Thanks for a fantastic day Sam! We will never forget it, it was so lovely spending the day with you. Annabelle, Mary, Jason & Terry
We went on a full day Sydney tour with Sam and decided to book another tour and explore the southern NSW coastline and countryside. We are so glad we did, as I could image many visitors miss these spots, but this is where Australia’s true coastline really shines. We had such an amazing day. Sam was fantastic, making the whole experience so enjoyable. We got to pat koalas and feed kangaroos at Symbio Wildlife Park and saw so many other native animals in their natural habitats. The scenery was breathtaking, with mountains, cliffs, rainforest, countryside and the sparkling coastline. We visited two national parks, enjoyed a lovely seaside lunch, and finished the day with wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard. Our highlight was spotting wild kangaroos on the farm and having a nice Aussie beer. Incredible views, amazing wildlife, and Sam’s friendly guidance made this tour unforgettable. We had such a great time and would highly recommend it.
We had such a great day showing you guys through Southern NSW Kerri and Patrick! Thank you for taking the time to write such a glowing review, we are very grateful. I am so happy to hear that you both enjoyed your two days touring with us. So glad that the kangaroos were out and about for us on the farm. Best wishes Kerri and Patrick! Sam J
