Day Trips from Sydney to Southern Highlands

See Australia's most famous native animals in their natural habitat on a full-day tour from Sydney. In a comfortable 4WD, explore the Southern Highlands with a naturalist guide to look for koalas, kangaroos, platypus, emus, wombats and other critters in the wild. Your small-group tour includes refreshments and dinner in a classic pub, and you stay out after dark in order to view nocturnal animals in action. With numbers limited to 11 people, enjoy a more customized experience.

Explore one of Australia’s hidden gems with a private full-day tour to the Southern Highlands and Kangaroo Valley. Take a scenic drive, that takes in Sea Cliff bridge, Carrington Falls, and visit one of the largest blowholes in the world. Depending on the itinerary you select you'll either spend some time observing native Australian wildlife or sample some of the region's top reds wines at a boutique winery. Avoid the hassles of driving and navigating and see some spectacular sights on this all day with the care of an expert guide.

Sip and savour the best of the Southern Highlands wine region, an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney. The Southern Highlands has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting young wine regions in Australia. Best known for cool-climate varieties, particularly pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay, the area’s winemakers have expanded the range to include lesser-known grapes too. Even now, as the more established wineries enter their third decade, relative newcomers continue to join the party. And what better way to start a party than with a glass of Southern Highlands bubbles? During the day sample wines from three of the most highly-rated wineries in the Southern Highlands and enjoy a hearty lunch at Australia’s oldest continuously licensed inn. Have a group of 6 or more? Contact Local Travel Planner to arrange a private tour.