Sydney South Coast to Country Private Tour | Grand Pacific Drive
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Sydney South Coast to Country Private Tour | Grand Pacific Drive

By Runaway Tours
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Kiama Blowhole
  • Entry/Admission - Fitzroy Falls
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Groups of 11+ - Luggage Surcharge for Cruise Ship and Airport Pickups


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • 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.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Sydney Airport, Airport Dr, Mascot, New South Wales 2020 Australia
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
      • White Bay Cruise Terminal, Balmain, Sydney, Australia
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14172P13

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14172P13

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        AU$650.00
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • Runaway Tours
          169
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          Joined in February 2013
        • Garethsc
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Private small group experience done right!!!
          If there was a way to rate this adventure higher we would. We did a private guided full day tour of the Blue Mountains booked at late notice with almost no research done. Our guide was Tony who engaged at first sight and immediately set off into a guided tour of where we were standing, very quickly he found out what we’d already seen and done. Our trip was immediately tailored to us, to our wants, to the weather conditions and throughout the day we were treated to the best possible experience that was wonderful. Ten hours flew by. We saw lots, we weren’t swamped by anyone including tour groups. Tony found the best views, the best parking, the best locations and at every chance he bombarded us with info, responsive to audience knowledge and easy to listen to, just fantastic. We thoroughly recommend this company, Tony, The Blue Mountains tour and everything to do with them. We are back in NSW later this year, we will be calling to arrange our tour!!!! Thank you everyone concerned!
          Written 7 February 2025
        • soxfan401
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ran with the best with Runaway Tours!
          Well planned, efficient and fun tour with Bianca! Best money spent with a private guide having insider info, one who knows local culture, history, colorful stories, with excellent tips on dining and fun activities, so enjoyable!
          Written 2 February 2025
        • Passport53891269181
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome Guides
          Danny was very knowledgeable in Australian history, about the native animals, and Australian culture. He was very helpful, courteous, and prompt. The wildlife park was very fun and a nice way to spend the day. The Opera House tour guide, Connor, was also very knowledgeable. He knew so much about the construction, the politics, and local geography.
          Written 21 January 2025
        • stacyhA3678KS
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour
          Danny did an amazing job. 100% recommend this tour. Beautiful native birds, koala’s, and kangaroos. Saw all the animals was wanting to see.
          Written 20 January 2025
        • LCTHouston
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic Service and Flexibility
          We had a wonderful experience with Runaway Tours despite unexpected delays. Our cruise ship’s arrival in Sydney was delayed by a full day due to severe weather, but Steve, the owner, and our guide Danny went out of their way to accommodate us. They adjusted the schedule and arranged a late pickup at the cruise terminal, ensuring we still enjoyed our tour. Danny was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience seamless. We truly appreciated their professionalism and flexibility. Highly recommend Runaway Tours for anyone visiting Sydney!
          Written 19 January 2025
        • sjporlucas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          First day in Sydney = best day in Sydney
          Bettina was an amazing tour guide and made our first day in Sydney one to remember. Not only did she answer all of our questions, she made the tour very personable with stories and fun facts. We’ll never forget our first day and we have Bettina to thank!
          Written 10 January 2025
        • OnAir19677127914
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          He done did a good job
          The animals we saw were very interesting, and the information and the way it was presented was very engaging. As well as that the views themselves of the valleys were preposterously impressive. Our tour guide Ben was great.
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        • taraltyler
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Blue Mountains Trip!
          Steve, trip coordinator, clearly communicated with me as soon as we booked our trip. Bettina, our guide, made our trip so wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable and addressed the needs of all our family. Every detail was thought out and the entire experience was seamless. My husband, son (13), mom, & I would recommend Runaway Tours to everyone! 10/10 experience!
          Written 3 January 2025
        • estim2020
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Blue Mountains Trip
          Brendan handled the tour excellently..the tour actually includes Featherdale Wildlife Parkand Scenic World and Magalong Valley..
          Written 2 January 2025
        • 722kgl
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very Insightful and Relaxing
          Outstanding trip. Vic, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave our family a very thorough history of Sydney. Strongly recommend them.
          Written 31 December 2024
        • awillis101
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great way to experience the Blue Mountains.
          The trip was excellent. Brendan our driver was a great host and gave us an excellent tour into the Blue Mountains and a superb day out seeing the wildlife and the various scenic stops in the mountains. The walk through the mountains was especially excellent. Steve and Mandy were the most helpful people we’ve ever dealt with when booking this trip and looking at others. Would thoroughly recommend.
          Written 31 December 2024
        • DeanneCM
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommend.
          Joe provided knowledgeable commentary about all of the sites we visited. He also did an excellent job customizing our day to things we wanted to experience. Would highly recommend and would definitely book with again. Thank you!
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        • Ellen d
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Boxing Day Trek to the Blue Mountains
          We wanted to see more than just Sydney, and we wanted to learn more about living in Australia. We got all that and more from our amazing tour guide, Ben! We had a blast seeing the magnificent Blue Mountains. From the 3 sisters to the cute hamlet of Leura and the thrilling overlooks. I can not imagine a better day in 'Stralia! Ben taught us history, zoology, geology, and pronunciation all day. If you want an experience, book this tour!
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        • maricelf438
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        • Betsy L
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          Joe is the best!
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        Kimberly B
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Family
        We had an amazing adventure yesterday with Glenn! He was a wealth of knowledge and entertainment for us. He even helped us spot some wildlife, which made the day of the kids and adults. We were a party of 8 with 3 kids- the tour was fun for all ages. We highly recommend this tour to see the areas outside of Sydney.

        Thanks for a great day.
        Written 14 February 2024
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hi there We're very pleased you and the kids had a great day out on your private South Coast tour with Glenn. He loves showing off his backyard and it's a real treat when you spot kangaroos out there in the wild! 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
        Written 20 February 2024
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        Paul G
        San Francisco, CA7 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Couples
        The tour was private, just the two of us. Glenn was personable and asked us our preferences for tour options. The only disappointment was Glenn did not volunteer much information about the various stops and areas we visited. We expected a running commentary about the areas through which we traveled. We spent more time on beach towns and stops because we had expressed our appreciation of waves hitting rocks; it was an especially good day for that right after a storm. Glenn was attentive to our needs for breaks and gave us choices for lunch locations which resulted in a gorgeous hilltop destination with colorful parrots to watch while eating. It was a long drive, but worth it since we woud not have known the places to stop, nor the roads we traveled.
        Written 26 November 2023
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        Dani P
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023
        We enjoyed this trip so much. The views were incredible! Glenn was our guide. He was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, even the cheeky ones from the 6 year old. He tailored the trip to our interests. Highly recommend this tour and especially Glenn as a tour guide.
        Written 30 May 2023
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        Hi Danielle Thank you for taking the time to write a great review about your private South Coast tour with Glenn. It sounds like you had a wonderful time down there and we're very pleased Glenn showed you some great views and answered all of your questions from young and old. We really appreciate your feedback and hope we can help you again sometime. Safe travels Steve Arnerich Owner, Runaway Tours, Sydney
        Written 31 May 2023
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        Chris H
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Family
        The views were incredible. Glen,our guide was very informative and very accommodating. We have many memories and photos. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to get out of the city.
        Written 7 February 2024
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        Hi there We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private South Coast tour with Glenn. He loves showing off his own backyard and there certainly is some amazing scenery once you get out of the Big Smoke 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
        Written 20 February 2024
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        Shane T
        Sydney, Australia1,162 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Did this trip myself with the family. It was a great easy drive. Would recommend this even though we didn’t use as a tour.
        Written 3 November 2019
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        Hi Shanet We're glad you enjoyed heading down to the Southern Highlands and the Grand Pacific Drive. It certainly is a wonderful part of this country and the scenery is stunning. Hopefully we can take you on a private Sydney tour soon! Happy Travels Steve Arnerich Owner Runaway Tours Sydney, Australia
        Written 5 November 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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