Private Tours in Australia: The 15 We Would Pay For

1.Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $487Our pick

Guide Matt takes your private group from Sydney Harbour into Berowra Valley, along the Hawkesbury River, to Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary and the Central Coast. Expect koalas, kangaroos, bush walks, beaches, local food, professional photos, and optional tastings. The route changes with your interests, weather, and the day’s openings.

“We had a fantastic time with Matt. He clearly loves his country and the nature and wildlife that he showed us on our tour. He picked us up at our AirBnB on time and spent the entire day showing us some of his favorite locations in nature. He was very flexible and had a variety of recommendations and let us choose what was most interesting to us. This was clearly the highlight of our trip to Australia.”

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2.Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $21Best value

Ride through Airlie Beach in a private tuk-tuk with local guides including Steve, Julia, Paul, or Hope. Choose a 30-minute town tour, a 1-hour marina route, a 90-minute trip to Cannonvale, a 2-hour custom ride, or a 3-hour progressive dinner. Sunset rides are also available.

“Fun and informative The guide made it fun and safe . Great if you want to save your feet for walking about”

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3.Sydney Airport Private Car Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $86

Arrange a private, climate-controlled car from Sydney Airport to your Sydney accommodation. Your driver meets you in arrivals with a sign bearing your name, helps with luggage, and drives directly to your door. Max and Peter are among the named drivers praised for friendly service, though flight delays and pickup confusion can occasionally slow the start.

“prompt, polite and reasonable fare. Can not ask for anything more.”

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4.Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $394

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide exploring the Blue Mountains, Echo Point, Leura, waterfalls, wildlife, and quiet lookouts before a ferry ride toward the Opera House. Guides such as Dave Taylor, Darren, and James are praised for strong local knowledge and flexible pacing. Scenic World rides cost extra, and the wildlife stop may be Sydney Zoo or Featherdale.

“Dave, the tour guide, is a warm-hearted person. He equips with good knowledge about the Blue Mountain history, culture, plants and animal species. Enjoyable time in having his accompany to one of the Australian heritages!”

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5.Blue Mountains Private Tour From Sydney, & Featherdale Aussie Animal Park Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $340

Spend about nine hours with a private guide such as Mike, Rene, James, Rocky, Ian, or Max exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney. See Lincoln’s Rock, the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, and Leura. Add Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World, or a Rivercat ride for extra cost.

“It was a packed day but it never came across rushed or too short of a time. Truly amazing and the driver/tour guide (Rene) made it special”

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6.Private Arrival Transfer: Sydney Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · from $41

Pre-book a private transfer from Sydney Domestic or International Airport to your CBD hotel or cruise port. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and monitors flight delays. Groups of one to three ride in a sedan; four or more use a minivan. Drivers such as George and Sasha have been praised for clear communication and useful Sydney tips.

“George our driver was waiting at the airport with a sign with our name. He made us feel comfortable and gave us ideas on what to do in Sydney.”

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7.PRIVATE Blue Mountains tour & Koalas, Kangaroos, Cruise plus more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $394

Take a private Blue Mountains day tour for up to four people with pickup from your Sydney accommodation. Guides such as Dave, James, and Ian lead you to Echo Point, Leura, Wentworth Falls, quiet lookouts, and Australian wildlife at Sydney Zoo. Scenic World rides cost extra, and the day ends with a ferry cruise into Sydney Harbour.

“We spent a wonderful day with Dave. He was very informative and fun to be with. Everything was professionally organized to get us where we wanted to be. The Blue Mountains are spectacular!”

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8.Private Blue Mountains Escape The Crowds Mercedes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $322

Spend about nine hours exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney with a private guide such as David, Brett, or Chris. Set your own pace at Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, Leura, Katoomba, and quieter lookouts, with optional Featherdale Wildlife Park and Scenic World. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and private transport are included.

“Driver Dave fully customized our tour— he is extremely knowledgeable sharing his years of experience guiding folks through the beautiful Blue Mountains. He took us to views well off the trodden path and avoided the big bus tours of crowds. We also visited the Ferndale Animal rescue park— what a delight overall and we can’t recommend Dave and his brand new Mercedes van!”

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9.Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $57

Meet Kool Katz Surf School at 4/70 Shirley Street for a private Byron Bay lesson with a coach such as Terry. You get a board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, and water, then head to a suitable beach, sometimes about 30 minutes away. The lesson suits beginners and experienced surfers, with a stand-up guarantee.

“Great morning out, managed to catch waves and get up on my own towards the end of the first lesson with Tez! Would highly recommend to anyone who’s never surfed before and wanted to try it out”

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10.Private Canberra Winery Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $233

Laura’s private five-hour Canberra winery tour takes you to at least three local vineyards, with tastings, a wood-fired pizza lunch, and pickup from your chosen Canberra location. She matches the route to your wine preferences and often introduces you to owners and winemakers at the cellar door.

“Laura was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the wineries we visited and the wines we sampled. I would highly recommend her company to anyone wanting to explore this growing wine region of Australia. The hosts at the wineries were also very friendly and we were able to sample many varieties at each of the wineries.”

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11.Private Wine and Beverage Tours in Tasmania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $133

Spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Tasmania’s wine and beverage regions with a private driver, most often Rob. Choose the Huon Valley, Derwent Valley, Coal River, or east coast, then set your own mix of wineries, cideries, distilleries, food stops, and scenery. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included.

“Driver was excellent. He listened to what we would like and planned the day so well. Good company during the drive too.”

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12.Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $157

Shane of Buckley Estate Farm drives your private group from Adelaide, Glenelg, the airport, or the south coast into McLaren Vale or the Adelaide Hills. You can choose the wineries, ask for a tailored route, and add stops such as d’Arenberg Cube, Hahndorf, coastal viewpoints, or even the host’s alpacas. Tastings and lunch cost extra.

“Shane was a wonderful host. Extremely knowledgeable about the McLaren Vale area and what it has to offer. We would not hesitate to use Buckley Tours again and highly recommend for a wine country tour.”

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13.Barossa Bespoke Tours-A private, wine tour to the Barossa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews

Spend about eight hours with Kym Farley, a Barossa local, on a private wine tour for two to six people. He shapes the day around your wine interests, taking you to a mix of small producers and cellar doors, with a chance to meet winemakers. Adelaide CBD pickup and drop-off are included. Lunch and tasting fees cost extra.

“Kym was very knowledgeable about the area and wines. He took us to amazing wineries and booked us the perfect spot for lunch. We learned so much and bought so much wine. 10/10 recommend.”

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14.PRIVATE Blue Mountains Scenic World Wentworth Falls & Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $534

Explore the Blue Mountains from Sydney in a private vehicle with a guide such as Joseph, Yousaf, or Shevy. The 9 to 11-hour day includes Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, Scenic World rides, Katoomba Falls, Leura, and quieter lookouts. Your guide can adjust the pace, add stops, and help with mobility needs.

“Very beautiful scenery but alot of walking. Our guide, Rene,was excellent. He gave us so much information about the area. We learned alot.”

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15.Sydney Harbour: 20 Minute Private Helicopter Flight for 2

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 20 min · from $247

You and one companion fly privately from Sydney Airport over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi, Manly Cove, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, and Sydney’s major sports grounds. An experienced English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with hotel transfers, parking, and post-flight refreshments available.

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