About this tour
A 10-hour private day tour through the Southern Highlands, combining heritage villages, national park scenery, garden visits and wine tasting. You'll travel in your own vehicle with a guide, stopping at Bowral for boutique shopping, walking through temperate rainforest at Fitzroy Falls, touring a private garden or second winery, and lunching in the 1830s sandstone village of Berrima before an afternoon wine tasting at a cool-climate vineyard. Suits couples, small groups and anyone wanting a curated but unhurried regional exploration.
Highlights
- Rainforest walk at Fitzroy Falls, one of Australia's most spectacular national parks
- Private vehicle tour with expert guide and informative commentary throughout
- Wine tasting of cool-climate local wines at a Southern Highlands vineyard
- Bowral township: boutique shops, antique stores, morning tea stop (own cost)
- Berrima village with Georgian sandstone architecture and Australia's oldest licensed hotel
- Choice of privately owned garden visit or second winery instead
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water included
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your accommodation and drives south into the Southern Highlands. The morning stops in Bowral, where you have time to explore boutique stores and antique shops, plus grab morning tea at a cafe of your choice (you pay). You then head to Fitzroy Falls for a walk through temperate rainforest, taking in the natural landscape at a relaxed pace.
Mid-morning to early afternoon, you visit either a privately owned garden or a second winery, depending on your preference. Lunch is self-directed in Berrima village — you'll have time to browse the restored sandstone buildings, specialty shops and heritage pub before choosing where to eat (own expense). The tour concludes with a wine tasting at a local cool-climate vineyard, where you'll sample their produce before returning to your hotel.
What travellers say
- Private vehicle and guide — no group crowds, personalised pace
- Diverse itinerary mixes nature, heritage, shopping and wine without rushing
- Flexibility to swap garden for second winery based on your interests
- Cool-climate wine tasting with regional context from knowledgeable guide
- Hotel pickup/drop-off saves you driving; bottled water included
- All food and most drinks at own expense — cumulative cost can add up
- Lunch in Berrima is self-directed, not a seated group experience
- 10-hour full day may feel long if you prefer shorter, focused outings
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for couples, small groups and anyone wanting a regional overview without heavy physical demand — the rainforest walk is leisurely and the itinerary has built-in downtime. The tour suits all fitness levels and families with infants (prams/strollers and specialised car seats available). Note: all meals and drinks are at your own expense except bottled water; morning tea in Bowral, lunch in Berrima, and any wine purchases are separate costs. Wine tasting requires you to be 18+. The 10-hour duration is full-day commitment, best suited to those starting early. Weather can affect garden visits; no specific crowd warnings are noted, though peak seasons may affect restaurant availability in Berrima and Bowral.
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