The Australian Adventure Company

Sydney New South Wales, Australia · 40 reviews · 4.9★ · Day Trips

The Australian Adventure Company — Wildlife, Wineries and History || Luxury Private in Sydney New South Wales
4.9★ rating · 40 reviews · $226.03–$640 per person · 13 hours avg

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The AustralianSydney Harbour TallAAT KingsOz TrailsAEA Luxury Tours
Rating4.9★4.3★4.4★4.6★4.6★
Reviews401,5801,2831,241677
Price$410$104$175$66$494
Duration13 hours5.1 hours7.4 hours10 hours7.3 hours
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Booking ease★☆☆☆☆
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Private High-End Sydney Day Tours Through Sydney, The Blue Mountains & Southern Highlands. A unique, luxury alternative to the traditional tour coach. The Australian Adventure Company offers Sydney day tours of exploration, excitement and discovery. Guests on board are guaranteed exceptional service. We promise only the most spectacular and desirable locations, flexible itineraries, memorable activities and unique immersive experiences. To The Blue Mountains, Through Sydney and its beaches, The Southern Highlands and more. Discover the captivating depths and the hidden treasures of Sydneys most wonderful destinations in privacy and luxury.

Tours by The Australian Adventure Company

Wildlife, Wineries and History || Luxury Private Tour From Sydney$571.65 · 600 minutes · 5★ · 4 reviews

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 cuisi...

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  1. 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. (600)

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 6

Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets$386.12 · 420-480 minutes · 5★ · 10 reviews

Sydney is one of the world's great cities but seeing it properly takes more than a rushed photo at the Opera House. This exclusive full-day private tour lets you experience Sydney the way locals know it. Led by your dedicated guide, you'll explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and the stories th...

Itinerary

  1. A walk through Australia's most historic precinct. Learn the fascinating story of our nations unique founding. Discover the areas historic buildings and hidden alleys. (45)
  2. Enjoy a stroll around this spectacular icon of Australia. The face of Sydney. Learn The Opera Houses' interesting story and take some stunning photos. (20)
  3. A short drive from the Sydney Opera House, past beautiful historic buildings and the magnificent St Mary's Cathedral will lead us to Mrs Macquarie's Chair. This destination offers perhaps the most marvellous view over the city and its icons. The photos to be taken here will be held on to for life. (30)
  4. A scenic drive through the opulent, harbour side suburbs of Sydney, through Potts Point, Darling Point, Point Piper, Rose Bay and Double Bay will take us to our favourite cafe in all of Sydney. The Grumpy Baker serves delicious coffee, patisseries and some iconic Australian foods (I promise they are friendly!). (60)
  5. Australia's most iconic stretch of sand. The marvellous Bondi Beach. At this destinations we can go for a walk along the beach, jump in the ocean, take some stunning photos or even enjoy a crisp local beer at the Bondi Pavilion. (45)
  6. Kirribilli offers us a brilliant view from a different perspective of the city and its icons. This is a nice quiet park with far fewer people. A very pleasant stop. (20)
  7. Felons Brewing Co. in Manly is our favourite restaurant in all of Sydney. A very fun yet elegant atmosphere, great food at good value, and just the most magnificent view over the Sydney Harbour (the restaurant sits over the water). Here we will enjoy lunch and a nice beverage. (60)
  8. Another of Sydneys famous beaches. We will jump out of the car and go for a stroll along the beach, take some great photos and enjoy the sun. (15)

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 6

Private Blue Mountains Day Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views$332.4 · 7–8 hours · 5★ · 14 reviews

A comprehensive immersion into the fantastically scenic landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage National Park requires thorough investigation and planning. HOWEVER! Grant me, as the owner and sole guide of this little business, your trust for 9 hours and the depths of the Blue Mountains will be u...

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  1. Lincoln's Rock (Stop: 45 minutes)
  2. Wentworth Falls (Stop: 2 hours)
  3. Leura (Stop: 60 minutes)
  4. The Three Sisters (Stop: 45 minutes)
  5. Scenic World (Stop: 60 minutes - Admission excluded)
  6. Evans Lookout (Stop: 45 minutes)

Meeting point: Circular Quay · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Sydney Private Half Day Tour: Beaches, History & Icons $299 · 240 minutes · 5★ · 20 reviews

Journey with us and unearth the depths of Sydney’s most wonderful attractions. Your Sydney half-day tour offers a comprehensive, yet time efficient, 4-hour immersion into the beauty of Sydney. On your journey through Sydney, you will explore an impressive diversity of sights. From the globally di...

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  1. Discover the colonial days of Sydney on a brief stroll through Australia's first suburb, The Rocks. Where, in 1788, English prisoners built their houses and merchants sold their goods. (60)
  2. Get up close with Australia's most renowned icon, the Sydney Opera House. (20)
  3. Arguably the most beautiful city vista in Sydney, Mrs Macquarie Chair offers visitors both an exceptional photo opportunity or a moment to admire the beauty that sits before them. (20)
  4. A scenic drive through the opulent, harbour side suburbs of Sydney, through Potts Point, Darling Point, Point Piper, Rose Bay and Double Bay will take us to our favourite cafe in all of Sydney. The Grumpy Baker serves delicious coffee, patisseries and some iconic Australian foods (meat pies!)\n (20)
  5. Where our European settlers first landed in 1788, Watsons Bay & Camp Cove offer a unique union of intriguing history and splendid natural beauty. Stroll the South Head Heritage Trail for astounding views and the demilitarised forts established for WW2. (20)
  6. Step onto the white sands or dip into the pristine ocean of Bondi Beach and you'll quickly understand why it's a favourite of locals and visitors alike. From here, meander the coastline passing gorgeous beaches such as Tamarama and Bronte on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Have lunch and a drink at the Bondi Icebergs. We will then make way to North Bronte Cliffs to a great secret lookout. (60)

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 6

Sydney Half-Day Private Tour | Beaches, History & Icons$226.03 · 4h · 5★ · 54 reviews

Journey with us and unearth the depths of Sydney’s most wonderful attractions. Your Sydney half-day tour offers a comprehensive, yet time efficient, 4-hour immersion into the beauty of Sydney. On your journey through Sydney, you will explore an impressive diversity of sights. From the globally di...

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Itinerary

  1. Sydney Harbour Bridge (Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included)
  2. Sydney Opera House (Stop: 20 minutes)
  3. The Rocks (Stop: 30 minutes)
  4. Mrs Macquarie's Chair (Stop: 20 minutes)
  5. Bondi Beach (Stop: 60 minutes)
  6. Watsons Bay (Stop: 45 minutes)
  7. Milk Beach (Stop: 20 minutes)
  8. Paddington (Stop: 15 minutes)

Meeting point: Circular Quay · Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). · Languages: English

Private Blue Mountains Tour | Waterfalls, Koalas & Views$414 · 480-540 minutes · 5★ · 28 reviews

Escape the city and discover the best of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains on a private full-day tour from Sydney. \nTravel in comfort and style with your dedicated local guide as you explore dramatic escarpments, ancient rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and must-see lookouts incl...

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  1. **Optional stop** Encounter native Australian wildlife at Featherdale. Hand-feed Kangaroos and Wallabies. Meet with friendly Koalas, Echidnas, Wombats, Quokkas and more! (60)
  2. A short stroll to begin our day in the Blue Mountains. Lincolns Rock offers a tremendous view across Jamieson Valley, a great place to summarise the day that awaits. (45)
  3. The Undercliff Track at Wentworth Falls would easily rank in my top 3 favourite short hikes in the Blue Mountains. Traversing a variety of terrain in a very short distance, from sclerophyllous heath vegetation to exposed sandstone slabs and lush rainforest, makes for an exceptional hike with plenty to be discovered. (120)
  4. Leura is a beautiful village in the Blue Mountains where we will stop for lunch. With a variety of dining options, with different cuisines at different price points, Leura allows travellers to dine how they wish. (60)
  5. The Three Sisters, to be seen best at Echo Point, is an essential stop-over on any trip to The Blue Mountains. Such an iconic rock formation with a backdrop vista of the valley will be a memorable stop for visitors. (45)
  6. Evans Lookout provides extraordinary views across the third and final valley you will see on our journey, the Grose Valley. Its rugged terrain, deep rainforest wilderness and enormous sandstone escartments makes the Grose Valley perhaps the most staggering in Australia. (30)

Meeting point: If you dont wish to be picked up from your own hotel, please wait outside the front of the Sydney Harbour Hotel on George Street side · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object], [object Object] · Group size: up to 10

48-Hour Sydney and Blue Mountains Luxury Private Tour$640 · 2880 minutes · 5★ · 1 reviews

Many of our guests begin their journey with our Sydney Private Tour and by the end of the day, they’re wishing they’d booked their Blue Mountains adventure with us too. After hearing this time and again, we decided to bring the two experiences together. This tour combines the very best of both wo...

Meeting point: Meet us on the bottom step of the Opera House. · Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. · Languages: [object Object] · Group size: up to 6

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