**Private 4WD Northern Beaches, Bush, Bays & Rivers – Half‑Day Escape from Sydney**

Step out of the city and into a different world. This private half‑day luxury 4WD tour takes you along Sydney’s iconic Northern Beaches and deep into the bush, bays and river country of **Ku‑ring‑gai Chase National Park**.

Feel the sand under your feet on golden beaches. Stand on rugged headlands with vast Pacific Ocean views. Wander through quiet bushland alive with birds, wallabies and other wildlife. Visit powerful **Aboriginal rock art sites and songlines** that add depth and meaning to the landscape.

This is **not a bus tour**. It’s your own private 4WD, your own pace, and a guide who knows the stories, the secret spots and the best lookouts. Along the way you’ll enjoy real tea or coffee in the bush and time to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with nature and yourself.

Fun, relaxing and surprisingly grounding, this experience is ideal for couples, friends, families and small groups who want more than just a quick photo stop. Expect to leave feeling **clearer, calmer and more connected.**

**Highlights**

- Private luxury 4WD tour for 2–7 guests
- Sydney’s Northern Beaches, scenic headlands and vast ocean views
- Hidden bays, rivers and waterways away from the crowds
- Ku‑ring‑gai Chase National Park bushland and wildlife
- Significant Aboriginal rock art sites and cultural stories
- Real morning or afternoon tea/coffee served in a peaceful bush setting

**What’s Included**

- Private air‑conditioned 4WD transport (2–7 guests)
- Experienced and professional local guide
- Morning or afternoon tea/coffee
- Free small souvenir

**Pick‑Up & Drop‑Off**

- Departs from your **Sydney CBD hotel, Manly, or Northern Beaches accommodation**
- Returns to your accommodation, the city or Manly (perfect if you’d like to finish with a classic **Manly Ferry** ride back to Circular Quay)

**Departure Times**

- Morning tour: **8:00 am – 12:00 noon**
- Afternoon tour: **1:00 pm – 6:00 pm**

**Guest Feedback**

- “Best day ever.” – L.M.
- “This has been a real breakthrough for me… the land connection and group energy helped me see this.” – CEO
- “I saw the importance of my role in my company and how I can add so much more value.” – Manager
- “Really friendly, enthusiastic and excellent knowledge.” – Nisha

**Good To Know**

- Minimum **2 guests** required to confirm departure
- Solo travellers: please contact us directly and we’ll confirm if minimum numbers are met before you book
- Wear casual clothes and walking shoes, and bring a hat, camera and water

Private Blue Mountains 4WD Day Tour

Personal, flexible and uncrowded – see the Blue Mountains your way in a private 4WD. - Wildlife, Scenic World & Waterfalls

Experience a full day of wild nature, iconic views and close-up wildlife encounters on a private 4WD eco tour
to the Blue Mountains from your Sydney CBD hotel. This is your own
vehicle, your own guide, and your own pace – no buses, no crowds, no
rush.

This premium day includes Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World Railway & Cableway, and a scenic picnic lunch, bundled into one easy private tour.

Why travellers love this tour

• Fully private 4WD experience – just your couple, family or small group (up to 7 guests) with your own guide.
• Door-to-door service – pickup and drop-off from your Sydney CBD hotel.
• Wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park included – see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles and more.
• Scenic World included – ride the famous Scenic Railway and Cableway into the Jamison Valley.
• Iconic Blue Mountains lookouts – the Three Sisters, Echo Point, Cahill’s Lookout, Lincoln’s Rock and sweeping valley views.
• Rainforest walks and waterfalls – feel the cool forest air and hear the falls as you walk among ancient trees and ferns.
• Picnic lunch included – relax in a scenic setting and soak in the stillness of the bush.

Private tour pricing (per vehicle)

This is a fully private 4WD tour priced per vehicle, with all key experiences included.

Choose the option that matches your group size:

• 1–2 guests: AU$ 2,190 per vehicle
• 3–4 guests: AU$ 2,390 per vehicle
• 5–7 guests: AU$ 2,590 per vehicle

All options include

• Private use of an air-conditioned 8-seat 4WD vehicle (up to 7 guests).
• Professional, experienced local guide.
• Pickup and return to your Sydney CBD hotel.
• Entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park.
• Scenic World Railway & Cableway rides.
• Delicious picnic lunch in a scenic mountain setting.
• Easy walks in Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park.
• National Park entry fees.

Your day at a glance

Duration: Full day, approximately 8:00 am to 5:00–5:30 pm

Departs from: Your Sydney CBD hotel

Morning – Wildlife & journey to the mountains

• Meet
  your guide at your hotel and settle into your comfortable
  air‑conditioned 4WD for the drive west towards the Blue Mountains.
• Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park,
  where you can see and photograph koalas, kangaroos, wombats, dingoes,
  Tasmanian devils, crocodiles and a huge variety of native birds.
• Enjoy a relaxed stop at Leura Village, a charming mountain town with cafes and boutiques.

Midday – Lookouts, canyons & the Three Sisters

• Visit Echo Point and take in the world‑famous view of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley.
• Travel along Cliff Drive and out to Cahill’s Lookout for sweeping views into the Megalong Valley.
• Enjoy Lincoln’s Rock, an impressive cliff‑top lookout with long, open vistas across the valley.
• Take
  easy walks to wild rainforest and canyon viewpoints and learn about
  bushfires, the ancient landscape and Aboriginal stories of the area.

Scenic World – Included experience

• Ride the Scenic Railway, one of the world’s steepest passenger railways.
• Glide on the Scenic Cableway with stunning views over the valley and forest.
• Stroll the elevated boardwalks through the rainforest at the base of the cliffs.

Afternoon – Waterfalls, walks & return to Sydney

• Visit Wentworth Falls Lookout for dramatic views over the valley and waterfalls, with the option for short valley walks if you wish.
• Walk sections of the Charles Darwin Walk at Wentworth Falls to experience creeks, cascades and lush bushland.
• Relax over a scenic picnic lunch in the fresh mountain air.
• Return to Sydney in your private 4WD, arriving back at your hotel around 5:00–5:30 pm.

Good to know

• Private tour: This tour is private for your couple, family or group. Once you book, no other guests join your vehicle.
• Fitness level: Walks are generally easy, on formed tracks. Your guide can adjust walks to suit your interests and ability.
• What to wear: Casual clothes, walking shoes, hat and a light jacket. Bring your camera and a refillable water bottle.
• Weather: The mountains are often cooler than Sydney, so it’s wise to bring an extra layer.

Across the day you’ll connect with wild nature, ancient canyons and sweeping valleys,
hear stories of the land and its people, and have the space to slow
down and soak in the mountain atmosphere – all with the comfort and
flexibility of your own private 4WD and guide.

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Private Tour Positioning

This is your day, your pace, your Blue Mountains experience.

Because this is a private tour, we can adjust the timing, walking level and focus of the day to suit you. Want more wildlife time? Prefer extra lookouts and photography stops? Keen on short walks and quiet bush tracks rather than attractions? Just tell your guide and we will shape the day around what matters most to you.

Ready to lock in your Private Blue Mountains 4WD Day Tour?

Book here on this page  - Check your preferred date, confirm your group size and request a quote, then we will finalise your per person price and
inclusions.

Lightning Ridge Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Outback NSW Tour - Outback Opals Wine and Blue Mountains Tour 3 days

This 3 day Lightning Ridge Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Outback NSW Tour from Sydney gives you the real outback and country NSW experience plus Blue Mountains with Katoomba, Echo Point and Govetts Leap, wine tasting in Hunter Valley, and Mudgee wine and gold country.

Lightning Ridge Opals Tour

Sydney to Outback New South Wales ( NSW ) tour via Blue Mountains, Mudgee wines, Wollomi National Park, Warrumbungle Mountains, Lightning Ridge opals, hot springs, Mt Kaputar, Hunter Valley 

• Wildlife in the wild. See emus, kangaroos, reptiles, wallabies, stunning native birds and much more
• Buy opal at traders prices from the source at Lightning Ridge
• Meet real Australian’s and local Aboriginal people in communities
• Silo Art Trail art includes Dunedoo, Gulargambone, Coonamble, Walgett, Gunnedah, Quirindi 
• John Murray Art Gallery at Lightning Ridge
  
• Other tour options include Broken Hill, Lake Mungo NP, Gundabooka National Park, Bourke

 3 day Lightning Ridge Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Outback NSW Tour

– itinerary

Day 1 – Depart your Sydney hotel or accommodation at 730 am and enjoy the fresh early light and air of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Visit Katoomba, Leura, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley (Grand Canyon) and Cliff Drive over Megalong Valley before a morning tea at Govett’s Leap near Blackheath, overlooking the Grosse Valley and spectacular Blue Gum Forest in the Blue Mountains.

Descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Range and from Pearson’s Lookout view the Blue Mountains region and Wollomi National Park in this World Heritage area. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a Winery in Mudgee and enjoy wine  tasting. Travel on through old gold mining towns, and historic Gulgong – the town on the $10 note. Travel via Dunedoo to Coonabarabran for overnight.. Dine at own expense in town (numerous options) and consider a visit to the Sky Watch Observatory to view the night sky through their giant telescope. This area experiences some of the clearest skies in the world, hence the nearby Siding Springs Observatory. Enjoy motel style accommodation this evening.

Day 2: After a healthy breakfast see wild kangaroos and emus as we travel through Warrumbungle National Park. We take a short bushwalk to see the spectacular view of the Breadknife and surrounding mountains in this unique volcanic region. Consider a close-up visit to the large 3.9-metre diameter optical telescope at the Anglo-Australian Telescope facility at Siding Springs in the Warrumbungles. Siding Spring Observatory houses over 60 telescopes from institutions across the world including, Korea, America, the UK, Poland, Hungary, Germany and Russia. Travel through rural grain producing towns, and see the innovative and large water tower and silo artworks Arrive Lightning Ridge, home to Australia’s beautiful black opal. Visit an underground mine and see how the mining community lives. Buy your opals direct from the Opal Cutters and Wholesalers at huge discounts to City  prices.

Day 3: Depart Lightning Ridge for the 800 km return journey to Sydney via huge sheep stations and some of the largest fields of wheat and cotton in the world. Witness the majestic 1520 m high Mt Kaputar dominating this ancient volcanic landscape.  Lunch in a “Country Pub”. Travel on through the Liverpool Ranges, and Scone, the heart of horse breeding country in Australia. Time permitting enjoy some wine tasting in the Hunter Valley before arrival in Sydney approximately 7:00 pm

Inclusions –

• Motel style en-suite accommodation
• All meals except 2 dinners own cost in restaurants
• Silo Art Trail art includes Dunedoo, Gulargambone, Coonamble, Walgett, Gunnedah, Quirindi 
• John Murray Art Gallery at Lightning Ridge
• Wine tastings
• Wild wildlife!!
• Discount opal buying
• Aboriginal art and real Aussie county folk
• National Parks entry fees.
• Tour price supports Outback Kids Fund & Nature Care projects.

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Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley tours via Mudgee & Gold Country …includes valley walk in Jamison Valley Blue Mountains, Govetts Leap lookout Wollomi National Parks, Hunter Valley historic Wollombi, Broke & Aboriginal sites.  Hunter Valley, Wollombi Broke Wine Tasting & Wilderness.  Tours from Sydney or Hunter Valley

Private & personalized small private group in a luxury 4WD tour to explore the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley including Wollombi, Broke & Aboriginal and pioneer history of the region. Your tour includes Wine tasting, Spectacular Scenic Circle route, Wildlife, Convict and Pioneer Village and History, Cheese, Chocolate and Champagne tasting.

Tour Details

Day 1 – Pick up from your Sydney accommodation at 730 am and enjoy the fresh early light and air of the spectacular Blue Mountains. Visit Katoomba, Leura, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley (Grand Canyon) and Cliff Drive over Megalong Valley before a morning tea at Govett’s Leap near Blackheath, overlooking the Grosse Valley and spectacular Blue Gum Forest in the Blue Mountains. Option for descent into the Jamieson Valley via scenic railway and return by cable car – a great ride !

Beyond Govetts Leap we descent the 1500 metres of the Great Dividing Range to Lithgow and from Pearson’s Lookout view the Blue Mountains region and Wollomi National Park in this World Heritage area. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a Winery in Mudgee and wine tasting. Often we see wild kangaroos as we travel these areas. Travel to the old gold mining town, and historic Gulgong, the town that was on the $10 note. Overnight locally in a motel (twin /triple share or B&B – upgrades available) Choose your accommodation options when booking. Dine in town at the numerous options available (dinner own expense).

Day 2 – Depart for the awesome drive through the Goulburn River National Park and spectacular mountain passes to the village of Sandy Hollow (great arts and coffee stop) in the Hunter Valley. Travel through small rural town on the Golden Highway, via some of Australia’s most prestigious thoroughbred horse studs, and cattle country. We see the vast coal mines of the Hunter Valley before our stop at some local wineries for wine tasting a full range of wines from various vineyards, and a delicious lunch. If willing, we can also visit the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, a Cheese factory for cheese tasting and a fudge factory … mmm. Wildlife are waiting for us at a nearby wildlife park (closed Wednesdays). Here we can take a close up look and see most of the famous Ozzie wild ones including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, wombats, echidnas and a great array of native birds. Sydney is a couple of hours away and we cross the mighty Hawkesbury River before travel through Sydney’s leafy northern suburbs to arrive your hotel approx 6pm.

Sydney CBD Hotel pick-up and return.

2 day Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Tours includes optional wine tasting. Includes 1 night motel accommodation in Mudgee, visit to Gulgong (the historic Gold Mining town that was on the $10 note), morning teas, 2 lunches, 1 breakfast. All fees, professional guide, 4WD transport.

Depart to suit you from 8:30 -10:00 am return approx 4:30 – 6 pm the next day. Includes wild kangaroos, delicious country-style dinner, delicious lunches, morning and afternoon teas and 3 to up to 10 (depending on your preferences) special and boutique vineyards for wine tasting.

Hunter Valley Wine, Wildlife & History — Private Day Tour from Sydney

Spirit Safaris | Private Day Tour | Departs Daily Year-Round

Some places ask you to slow down. The Hunter Valley insists on it.

This  is a full day immersed in one of Australia's oldest and most storied landscapes — wine country shaped by ancient Aboriginal songlines, convict-era roads, pioneering families, and some of the world's most distinctive Shiraz and Semillons.

From the moment your private 4WD leaves your Sydney hotel, the city gives way to something deeper. You'll travel a route with genuine history beneath your wheels, arrive at cellar doors where the winemaker often pours your glass, and move through a landscape where wildlife still outnumbers people Optional entry to the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park before breakfast.

This is not a bus tour. It is a private day shaped around your pace, your curiosity, and the kind of experiences that stay with you long after you've come home.

What Makes This Day Different

• The route itself is the story. You travel via the convict-built Old Northern Road — one of Australia's great heritage drives — and through the historic Wollombi Valley, where morning tea awaits in one of the country's most quietly beautiful villages
• Ancient country, ancient knowledge. The Hunter Valley sits along Aboriginal songlines and trading routes that predate European settlement by thousands of years. That living history is woven into the day, not glossed over
• Pioneer heritage. The O'Neill family have been part of this land since the 1860s, among the Hunter's earliest wine and tobacco growers. Their story gives the region's history a human face
• Wildlife at every turn. Kangaroos moving through vineyard rows at dawn. Wallabies at cellar door fences. Echidnas crossing quiet back roads. You're not watching from a window — you're standing in it
• Wine with meaning. Tastings at three to four carefully chosen producers — small, characterful, off the tourist trail — where wine is still made with genuine passion for soil and season
• Indulgent, unhurried afternoons. Premium cheese, chocolate, and wine tastings paired together, with time to linger, talk, and simply be present
• Lunch in the vineyards. A long, relaxed lunch set against the vines — the kind that reminds you why you travel
• Optional entry to the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park 
• Nothing is rushed. The pace is yours. The vehicle is yours. The day is yours

The Experience at a Glance

? Depart: 8:00am from your Sydney CBD hotel? Return: Approximately 6:00pm, dropped to your hotel door? Private 4WD — your group only, no shared passengers? Wine tastings at 3–4 selected Hunter Valley wineries? Premium cheese and chocolate tastings? Champagne tasting (optional)? Wildlife encounters throughout the day☕ Morning tea in the historic Wollombi Valley?️ Lunch in the vineyards?️ Overnight options available — ask us about extending your journey

Inclusions

• Private 4WD with experienced guide
• Hotel pick-up and return, Sydney CBD (door to door)
• Wine tastings at 3–4 selected Hunter Valley wineries
• Premium cheese and chocolate tastings
• Champagne tasting option
• Morning tea, Wollombi Valley
• Vineyard lunch
• Wildlife encounters throughout
• Aboriginal cultural and songline context woven through the day
• O'Neill family pioneer history 
• Old Northern Road and Wollombi Village scenic route
• All entry fees and tasting fees included

Overnight extensions available — contact us for tailored itineraries and pricing.

Book or Enquire here

Spirit Safaris Outback and Wilderness ToursOperating since 1993 | Sydney, Australia

Mungo National Park Tour — Sydney to Broken Hill Return via Outback NSW 

Spirit Safaris Outback & Wilderness ToursOperating since 1993

The Journey

There is a place in outback New South Wales where the land remembers things humans have long forgotten.

Mungo National Park holds the oldest evidence of human life in Australia — 42,000 years of continuous culture, written in ancient lake beds and wind-sculpted lunettes of ochre and cream. Beyond Mungo, the road leads to Broken Hill — a city that has inspired artists, shaped the Australian character, and sits at the edge of a vast, luminous desert.

This is not a bus tour. This is a small-group 4WD journey through one of the most extraordinary landscapes on the planet, guided by someone who genuinely loves this country and wants you to understand what makes it unlike anywhere else on earth.

Over six days from Sydney, you will cross the Southern Tablelands, follow the Darling River into red-dirt outback, sleep under skies full of stars, and return home through Dubbo with a visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo — one of the finest open-range wildlife parks in the world.

What Makes This Tour Different

Spirit Safaris has been running small-group outback adventures since 1993. Small vehicles. Real roads. Proper time in the places that matter.

You will not be herded off a coach for a 20-minute photo stop. You will stand at the edge of the Walls of China as the light changes colour. You will walk on country that was ancient before any European ever set foot in the Southern Hemisphere. You will sit with a cold drink in a Broken Hill pub and understand, just a little, why Australians are the way they are.

Tour Highlights

• Walk the ancient Walls of China — the World Heritage listed lunettes of Mungo National Park
• Guided cultural interpretation of one of the world's most significant archaeological sites
• Follow the Darling River through Menindee Lakes — a critical wetland in the heart of the outback
• Explore Broken Hill — the city that gave birth to BHP, the Flying Doctor Service, and the Australian art movement known as the Brushmen of the Bush
• Optional full-day excursion to Mutawintji National Park — ancient gorges, rock art, and one of the most remote and beautiful places in NSW
• Return via Dubbo Taronga Western Plains Zoo — face-to-face with rhinoceros, giraffes, lions, and native Australian wildlife in an open-range setting
• Small group (maximum 7 guests) in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
• Every night in quality motel accommodation — comfortable beds, hot showers, proper rest

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Sydney to Hay

We depart Sydney in the morning, heading south-west through the Southern Highlands and across the Riverina plains. The landscape shifts gradually from green farmland to wide, flat grassland — the beginning of something bigger. We arrive in the historic town of Hay, once a critical stock route crossing on the Murrumbidgee River. Overnight in Hay.

Day 2 — Hay to Mungo National Park

The road west takes us deeper into the outback. We cross into Mungo National Park — a dried lakebed that held water for thousands of years and the people who depended on it. Your guide will take you to the Walls of China, the remarkable lunette of sand and clay that has been eroding for millennia, revealing ancient fireplaces, middens, and the bones of animals that no longer exist. You will have proper time here — time to walk, to look, to listen. Overnight in Mungo Lodge, Mungo National Park .

Day 3 — Mungo to Broken Hill via Menindee Lakes 

We travel north through the outback to Menindee Lakes — a vast wetland system on the Darling River that supports enormous populations of water birds and holds deep significance in the history of Australian exploration. From there, the red-dirt road leads to Broken Hill. One of Australia's great outback cities, Broken Hill has been a mining town, an artists' colony, and the setting for films that helped define the Australian imagination, including the Mad Max series, which were filmed in nearby Silver Town. We check in and explore the town. Overnight in Broken Hill.

Day 4 — Broken Hill (Optional Extension or Departure)Today is yours to shape.

There are many historical elements of Broken Hill, which was the founding town for the now the World's biggest mining company  Broken Hill Proprietary Limited when silver, lead, and zinc were discovered in the 1800s

Option A — Mutawintji National Park (Recommended): We drive north-east to Mutawintji National Park, a place of extraordinary beauty and cultural significance. Ancient gorges, permanent waterholes, and one of the largest collections of Aboriginal rock engravings and stencil art in New South Wales. This is a full day in genuinely remote country — the kind of place that stays with you. 

Option B  - Alternatively and at your choice we visit Silverton and highlights of Broken Hill, including the lookout over the town from the Miner's Memorial. We also visit the sculptures in the desert and the Pro Hart Gallery. . Mining and railway and historical museums

Both Options  -  Overnight in Broken Hill.

Option C — Independent Departure: Guests who wish to end their journey here may depart from Broken Hill on Day 4. Broken Hill is serviced by regional flights to Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne and rail to Sydney on Tuesdays  - once a week. Your guide will help you plan your onward travel.

Day 5 — Broken Hill to Dubbo

We head east, back through the ranges and across the central west of New South Wales to Cobar, at one time site of one of the largest copper mines in the world. discovered in 1870, began with high-grade ore deposits . The Great Cobar Copper Mine operated from 1871 to 1919, becoming a premier producer of copper, gold, and silver in Australia.The landscape changes again — from silver-grey mulga scrub which used to be the backbone of the Australian wool industry, to open wheat country. On the way we passed through Narromine, which is a popular gliding destination and was a base for Mosquito fighter bombers during the Second World War. A Mosquito is on display in the Aero Museum in Narromine. We arrive in Dubbo in the afternoon, with time to settle in before dinner. Overnight in Dubbo.

Day 6 — Dubbo Taronga Western Plains Zoo to Sydney

The morning belongs to Taronga Western Plains Zoo — one of the finest open-range zoological parks in the world. You will encounter African savannah animals, Asian wildlife, and native Australian species in open enclosures that give you genuine proximity to the animals. After the zoo we return to Sydney, arriving early evening to travel over the Great Dividing Range, the Blue Mountains and through regional towns of Orange, Bathurst and Lithgow Tour ends approximately 7pm in Sydney. 

Inclusions

• Airport or CBD hotel pick-up in Sydney on Day 1 (please confirm location at booking)
• Return to Sydney CBD on Day 6
• Transport throughout in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle — maximum 7 guests
• 5 nights motel accommodation (twin share; single supplement available)
• Breakfast daily from Day 2, lunches and two-course dinners from day one.
• All national park entry fees
• Guided interpretation throughout the tour — Mungo, Menindee, Broken Hill, Mutawintji
• Taronga Western Plains Zoo entry 
• Expert guide — small group, personal service throughout

Not Included

• Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended — please arrange before travel)
• Personal items, optional activities not listed, gratuities, alcohol.
• Flights or transport from Broken Hill if departing on Day 4

Good to Know

Physical requirements: This tour involves walking on uneven terrain, including soft sand at Mungo. A reasonable level of mobility is helpful. If you have any physical considerations, contact us before booking and we will talk it through honestly.

Group size: Maximum 7 guests. This is intentional. Small groups mean better access, more flexibility, and a genuinely personal experience.

Weather: Outback temperatures can be extreme in summer. This tour runs best from March through November. Contact us to discuss the best timing for your travel dates.

Booking: A deposit is required to secure your place. Balance due 60 days prior to departure. Full details provided at booking.

What Past Guests Say

"Richard and Lynne are awesome tour guides. The Cape York tour and the Savannah tour to Darwin were just great experiences — we had an amazing time."— Christine Gilmore

About Spirit Safaris

Spirit Safaris has been taking small groups into the Australian outback and wilderness since 1993. We are not a big company. We do not run dozens of tours at once. What we do, we do properly — with knowledge, care, and a genuine love for this country and the people who travel through it.

Spirit Safaris Outback & Wilderness Tours — Sydney, Australia — Operating since 1993

This immersive 4-day small-group tour showcases the extraordinary diversity of New South Wales — from coastal towns and rainforest plateaus to wide pastoral landscapes and celebrated wine country.

Day 1 – Sydney → Coffs Harbour

Overnight: Coffs Harbour

Depart Sydney in the morning and travel north along the Pacific Highway, leaving the city behind for coastal plains, river valleys and rolling countryside. Regular comfort stops are included along the way to stretch and refresh.

Arrive mid to late afternoon in Coffs Harbour. After check-in, enjoy time to relax with a stroll along the jetty or marina precinct before dinner at leisure.

Day 2 – Coffs Harbour → Byron Bay (Lunch) → Grafton

Overnight: Grafton

Travel north through the lush Northern Rivers region, arriving late morning in Byron Bay. Enjoy lunch and free time to explore the town’s beaches, cafés and boutiques. Time permitting, there is an optional visit to Cape Byron Lighthouse for sweeping coastal views.

In the afternoon, continue south following the Clarence River to Grafton. After settling into your accommodation, enjoy a relaxed riverside walk before dinner at leisure.

Day 3 – Grafton → Dorrigo → Waterfall Way → Tamworth

Overnight: Tamworth

This scenic day begins with a climb onto the Dorrigo Plateau. Visit Dorrigo National Park for a guided rainforest walk along boardwalks and the Skywalk, surrounded by ancient subtropical forest.

Continue along the spectacular Waterfall Way, where escarpment views and waterfalls gradually give way to the open pastoral landscapes of the New England Tablelands. Arrive late afternoon in Tamworth, Australia’s Country Music Capital, with the evening free to relax and dine locally.

Day 4 – Tamworth → Burning Mountain → Pokolbin → Sydney

Return to Sydney

Travel south through rolling farmland to Wingen and visit Burning Mountain, one of the world’s longest-burning natural coal seam fires. Enjoy a short, easy walk and explanation of this remarkable geological phenomenon.

Continue over the Liverpool Range with panoramic valley views before arriving in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a selected cellar door before returning to Sydney in the late afternoon or early evening.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

• Experience the full diversity of New South Wales in just four days — coast, rainforest, tablelands and wine country

• Enjoy small-group, fully guided touring with relaxed pacing and local insight

• Walk through ancient rainforest at Dorrigo and explore the unique geology of Burning Mountain

• Savour Hunter Valley wine tasting in Pokolbin as a fitting finale

• Travel comfortably with sensible daily distances and regular comfort stops

• Ideal for active retirees, couples and private groups seeking meaningful regional experiences

South Coast, Snowy Mountains & Canberra – 4 Days Private T

Oour journey begins with one of Australia’s most scenic coastal drives. Depart Sydney and travel along the Grand Pacific Drive, crossing the spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge suspended above the ocean.

Continue south to Kiama Blowhole, one of the largest blowholes in the world, before following the coastline through pristine beaches and national parks.

Enjoy a relaxed lunch overlooking the ocean before continuing to the Sapphire Coast. Arrive in Narooma or Eden, where history and coastal beauty combine. In Eden, visit the Eden Killer Whale Museum, home to the remarkable story of “Old Tom” and Australia’s whaling past.

Day 1 – Sydney → South Coast → Narooma / Eden

Depart Sydney travelling south along the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive. Enjoy scenic stops including the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge and coastal lookouts.

Visit the famous Kiama Blowhole before continuing along the Sapphire Coast. Travel through charming seaside towns with time for lunch overlooking the ocean.

Arrive in Narooma or Eden in the late afternoon. In Eden, visit the historic Killer Whale Museum, home of “Old Tom”.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Narooma / Eden

Day 2 – South Coast → Snowy Mountains (Thredbo)

Journey inland from the coast into the alpine landscapes of the Snowy Mountains. Experience dramatic scenery changes from ocean to high country.

Travel via scenic mountain roads into Kosciuszko National Park. Arrive in Thredbo, Australia’s premier alpine village, with time for short walks and exploration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Thredbo / Snowy Mountains

Day 3 – Snowy Mountains → Canberra

Enjoy a relaxed alpine morning before travelling north toward Canberra.

Arrive in Australia’s capital and explore key highlights including Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin and selected national institutions such as the National Gallery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Canberra

Day 4 – Canberra → Sydney

After breakfast, continue exploring Canberra with additional sightseeing opportunities.

Return to Sydney via a comfortable inland drive, arriving mid to late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Why You’ll Love This Tour

• Private 4WD touring designed exclusively for two guests

• Seamless journey from coast to alpine to capital

• Premium accommodation and personalised guiding

• Flexible pacing with authentic regional experiences