The 15 Private Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $21Our pick

Ride through Airlie Beach in a private tuk-tuk with local guides including Steve, Julia, Paul, and Hope. Choose a short town tour, a 90-minute trip to Cannonvale, a sunset ride, a two-hour custom outing, or a three-hour progressive dinner. Expect easy sightseeing, local tips, photo stops, and a few bumpy but cheerful moments.

“It was welcoming , fun , knowledgeable and we had a blast . We highly recommend Nick. Airlie is such beautiful place .”

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

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

Spend about 10 hours with a guide such as Dave, Darren, or James, visiting the Blue Mountains, Echo Point, Leura, waterfalls, and an Australian wildlife park. Add Scenic World rides for about $49, then finish with a ferry cruise to the Opera House. Hotel or city pickup, park entry, transport, and commentary are included.

“Featherdale, loved getting up very close to the animals. scenic world train and gondola were amazing. We had a great time. Dave was great. Thank you! Mmmmmmmmmmmm”

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan. See Lincoln’s Rock, the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, and Leura, then add Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World, or a Rivercat ride. Guides such as Mike, Rene, James, Ian, and Rocky tailor the pace to your group.

“Tailored the day to my family's wishes and kept track of the to do lists perfectly. Rene is kind and understanding. Personable experience.”

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

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

Travel from Sydney in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Dave, James, or Ian. See Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, Leura, and quiet lookouts, then meet koalas and kangaroos at Sydney Zoo. Scenic World rides cost extra, and the day ends with a ferry cruise to Sydney Harbour.

“Great trip.great guide. Very pleasant wiling to show us lots of interesting places.frendly and helpful.”

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5.Private Blue Mountains Escape The Crowds Mercedes Tour

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

Travel from Sydney into the Blue Mountains with a private guide such as David, Brett, or Chris, using a flexible nine-hour plan. Choose from Featherdale Wildlife Park, Glenbrook, Leura, Katoomba, Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, Scenic World, and Govetts Leap. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and private transport are included, while meals and attraction tickets cost extra.

“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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6.2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Torquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $132

Meet Torquay Surfing Academy at 34A Bell Street for a private two-hour surf lesson shaped around your ability. Coaches such as Rob, Kev, Alexandro, and Tony work with everyone from first-timers to advanced surfers. Boards and wetsuits are included, and you can finish with a hot shower.

“Had Rob as a teacher this morning for a private surf lesson. He was great! Gave me good pointers and had me catching lots of waves. Beautiful morning out on the water! Thanks Rob!”

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7.Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $57

Meet Kool Katz Surf School at Shirley Street for a private Byron Bay surf lesson lasting about four hours. Terry, Tez, Quinn, and other coaches work with beginners and more experienced surfers, using supplied boards and wetsuits. You will visit Pat Morton Lookout and surf at a suitable beach, with a promise to stand and ride a wave or receive your money back.

“Did a private lesson as someone with light surfing experience and had a great time catching waves with my instructor. He was very friendly and helpful. They drove us to a spot ~30 mins from Byron and it was less crowded and had nice waves. I’m glad I did the private lesson because it allowed me to catch way more waves.”

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8.Private Canberra Winery Tour with lunch

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

Let Laura from VAN DU VIN take you through Canberra’s cool-climate wine country in a private vehicle. Visit at least three wineries, taste local wines, meet owners or winemakers at cellar doors, and enjoy wood-fired pizza at a vineyard. Your pickup and drop-off point in the Canberra region can be arranged, and the day can fit your wine preferences.

“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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9.Private Wine and Beverage Tours in Tasmania

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

Choose a private wine, cider, or spirits day from Hobart with local guide Rob. Pick the Huon Valley, Derwent Valley, Coal River, or East Coast, then shape the stops and pace around your group. Rob handles the driving, hotel pickup, local tips, and route changes across a seven to ten hour outing.

“The wineries we visited were excellent along with friendly and informative staff. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made our day very pleasant”

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10.Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

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

Shane from Buckley Estate Farm drives your private group through McLaren Vale or the Adelaide Hills for 6 to 7 hours. Choose wineries yourself or let him plan around your tastes. Expect scenic roads, local wine insight, bottled water, snacks, and hotel pickup, with tastings and lunch paid separately.

“Shane was very knowledgeable about wine and the local area and also very accommodating. Overall a great day - Shane took us to some great cellar doors as well as including a venue of our choice. Good tour of the local area. Highly recommend”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews

Spend about eight hours touring the Barossa from Adelaide with Kym Farley, a local guide who shapes the day around your wine tastes. Visit two cellar doors before lunch and one or two afterward, with chances to meet winemakers and see small producers. Pickup, drop-off, and a private vehicle are included.

“Kym did an amazing job. He knows wine, the wineries and the area very well. He customized our tour to fit our tastes. I highly recommend this!”

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

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

Spend 9 to 11 hours exploring the Blue Mountains in a private vehicle with a guide such as Joseph, Yousaf, or Shevy. See Wentworth Falls, Leura, Echo Point, Katoomba Falls, and the Three Sisters, then ride Scenic World’s Railway, Cableway, Skyway, and Walkway. Return by vehicle or choose a scenic cruise toward the Opera House.

“This was a well-organised tour with a great itinerary. Our driver and guide was superb despite having what for many would have been a challenging day since the weather was, to say the least, not kind to us! But that didn't stop us from mRead more”

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

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

You’ll take a private 20-minute helicopter flight from Sydney Airport over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Bondi, Manly Cove, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, Taronga Zoo, and Sydney’s sporting grounds. Your professional pilot provides commentary, with hotel transfers from selected CBD meeting points when available.

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14.Sydney Private & Custom Walking Experience with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $68

Meet a private English-speaking local at the Cenotaph and shape your Sydney walk around food, history, nature, or major sights. Guides such as Ross, Peter, Ania, and John have tailored routes to different interests and walking abilities. Choose two to eight hours, with public transport or taxis added if needed.

“Our guide gave us 110%. He provided a very indepth tour of Sydney. We walked several miles while taking in and learning about the significant sites in Sydney. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the city.”

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15.Big Red Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $222

Ride with Skip and Rachel in Roger, a bright red vintage English taxi, for about seven hours through the Barossa Valley. Visit Angaston, Lyndoch, Greenock, Tanunda, and Bethany, with winery stops, local food options, historic sites, scenic views, and time to shape the day around your interests.

“My wife and I booked the Big Red Full Day Private Tour for our anniversary, and it was hands down the most intimate and personalised tour we’ve ever been on. Skip, our amazing driver, made the day truly unforgettable. From the moment we sRead more”

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