Southern Highlands Private Tour with Wine, Waterfall and Garden
Description
Discover the allure of Southern Highlands on your own private day tour. Relax and unwind whilst taking in the beautiful scenery of the region's rolling green hills and heritage villages. Traveling south head to the historic township of Bowral, where there will be time for morning tea (own expense), and to wander this delightful town, with its mix of boutique stores and unique antique treasure troves. Take a stroll through the temperate rain forest at the stunning Fitzroy Falls, one of Australia's most spectacular national parks. Visit one of the beautiful privately owned gardens for which the region is renowned, or swap this for a 2nd winery visit. Time is allowed for finding your own lunch at the 1830's Georgian village of Berrima, with its beautifully restored sandstone architecture, specialty shops and the oldest continually licensed hotel in Australia. After lunch, visit one of the stunning wineries and taste a selection of their locally grown and produced cool climate wines.
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Itinerary
Relax and unwind amid the rolling green hills of the Southern Highlands. This delightful region is known for its history-filled villages and old-world charm. Discover the Southern Highlands, which begins with a convenient pick-up from your Sydney hotel. Depart the hustle and bustle of the city while taking in the beautiful scenery as you make your way through the striking Australian landscape towards the Southern Highlands. Explore the boutique country town of Bowral, the very heart and soul of the the Southern Highlands and home of cricket legend, Don Bradman's Museum. Bowral was an early hub for the sheep and cattle pastoralists of the 19th Century, and today you can explore its many delightful antique and boutique shops and enjoy the atmosphere of this lovely country town. Relax with morning tea (own expense) at one of the many cafes which line the streets.
Make your way to Fitzroy Falls National Park and stroll the short track to the very top of these impressive falls. Take that perfect photo as you look out over the lush rain forest. Keep an eye out for some of the colourful parrots of the area, and be sure to take a deep breath of that fresh bush air.
Make a stop at Red Cow Farm Garden, a secluded, privately owned property on 2.5 hectares of fertile land. Be enchanted by its walled sanctuary, the monastery garden, abbess’s garden, a stunning collection of rare and unusual perennials, woodland, vibrantly coloured roses and clematis, and more.
Step back in time on a visit the 1830s Georgian village of Berrima. Wander along its only street to admire the beautifully restored sandstone architecture. Browse the speciality shops selling local arts and crafts, and taste some of the local produce. Unwind as you sip on a beverage at the oldest continually licensed hotel in Australia, Stop here for a pub lunch or choose one of the delightful cafes which are scattered throughout the town. (own expense)
Taste a variety of the boutique cool climate wines which are grown in this region as you visit one of the distinctive vineyards which populate the area. Cool nights, mild days and dry ripening conditions allows the region to produce some of Australia’s classic cool climate grapes and wine styles such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, along with some Chardonnay, Riesling and Merlot varieties. Spend some time breathing in this region’s clean, crisp air and gazing at its endless rolling green hills before embarking on a leisurely trip back to Sydney. Your experience ends with a hassle free drop off back at your hotel.
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Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre. Groups up to 10 people: We can meet you at the Sydney Airport or Cruise Terminal to begin your tour and drop you and your luggage off at your hotel, Cruise Terminal or Airport at the end of your tour. Groups of 11 or more, please contact us for a custom quote for travelling with luggage. For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking. You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
Reviews(4)
Andrew was an outstanding guide! He made the trip very special- we were well taken care of and felt treated almost like family… he customized our private tour to meet our interests! He was so fun and personable and knowledgeable!! Gave us great insight into the history of the area and Australia in general… We especially loved Bowral for morning tea and antiquing and the Mary Poppins statue and insights Andrew had regarding PL Travers life story… also learned about the New Zealand cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman! We were fortunate at Fitzroy Falls that the mist lifted in time for us to see the beautiful falls and surroundings…. Red Cow Farm was so stunning (even) in autumn and so extensive… with multiple beautiful gardens, landscaping and garden statuary… a feast for the eyes and soul… Delicious lunch in an old Australian pub- operating since 1834… Fabulous day!
Hi Mary It sounds like you had a wonderful trip on your private Southern Highlands tour with Andrew. He certainly knows his Chim Chimeree's from his Supercalifragilistix! It certainly is a beautiful time of year down there during Autumn/Fall when the gardens and countryside are decked out in those stunning autumnal colours. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
Glen was great. Nice car. Great driver. Made the day fun and entertaining. Took us to great little pub for lunch.
Our guide Glenn made this an enjoyable and unforgettable day. Glenn was knowledgable and enthusiastic and didn’t hesitate to share his knowledge of the area and the places we visited. During the day we made a couple stops, and Glenn didn’t hesitate to help us find a few specific items that we were looking for. The national park and its waterfall, the countryside with the rolling his and estates were beautiful. With our last stop at a local winery for a tasting, you couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the day. Thank you Glenn and the staff at Run Away Tours (Sydney) for a great day.
Hi Mark Sounds like you had a fantastic day out with our main guide, Glenn. He's a local down that way so knows all the best places to visit. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
The guide was very knowledgeable. Since I was traveling and had limited time I could not have accomplished this days schedule on my own. Great day!
