Private Day Trips in Australia and the Pacific

See the Twelve Apostles, The Otways and other highlights of the Great Ocean Road on a private full-day tour from Melbourne. Travel the renowned scenic route with your own private guide, stopping for photo ops at Bells Beach, Split Point Lighthouse and other locations. Have lunch in Apollo Bay, take a rainforest walk, and top off your day with a visit to the Twelve Apostles. You may also see koalas in the wild and hand-feed parrots.

Visit Australia's Hunter Valley wine region on a private day trip from Sydney. Cross the Harbour Bridge as you leave the city, and then enjoy the scenery of lush hills and rolling vineyards on your way to local wineries. You'll enjoy wine tastings, as well as samples of other goods like cheese and chocolate, plus feast on a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant.

Sample the gastronomic charms of the Mornington Peninsula on this private full-day tour, including pick-up and luxury transport from your accommodation in Melbourne or the Mornington Peninsula. Go behind-the-scenes at a local olive grove, sample regional cheeses and chocolates at Main Ridge Dairy, then enjoy a private barrel tasting at the renowned Red Hill winery. Finally, tuck into a delicious lunch of seasonal foods and expertly matched wines at the Red Hill Estate.

On a private day trip to Port Stephens from Sydney, go in search of bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales aboard a wildlife cruise by triple-decker catamaran. You'll also enjoy the region's scenery, including the white-sand beaches at Nelson Bay, and sample local wine and beer at Port Stephens Winery and Murray's Brewery. Plus, you have the option for a little adventure, if you wish, with a sand boarding experience or 4WD tour on the sand dunes of Stockton Beach (own expense).

See one of the world's most spectacular coastlines from an unbeatable perspective with a private helicopter tour of Australia's Great Ocean Road. Experience a day of VIP treatment with pickup at your Melbourne hotel in a limousine or luxury SUV, and then enjoy a thrilling helicopter ride above and around the remote beaches, dramatic cliffs and massive limestone stacks of this majestic coastal landscape. A gourmet picnic lunch near the famous Twelve Apostles is included.

Journey to Phillip Island for a day filled with spectacular vistas and amazing wildlife encounters. On this private tour from Melbourne, visit the Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park to observe sleepy koalas in their natural habitat and meet several Australian native animals such as wallabies, kangaroos and colorful birds and reptiles. As dusk falls, witness one of nature's most adorable spectacles at the Penguin Parade, when hundreds of tiny fairy penguins waddle out of the ocean and make their way across a local beach to their burrows. Enjoy the personalized attention of your guide and request customized stops to suit your interests.

Explore Byron Bay and Mullumbimby at your own pace on this private tour from the Gold Coast. In the company of just your party (up to 11 people) and a guide, begin with tea and free time to explore the village of Mullumbimby before traveling to a working organic farm for lunch. Continue to Byron Bay to explore the town before heading to Watego's beach to embark upon a walk up to Cape Byron lighthouse for views of the coast and, possibly, dolphins or whales.

Get a comprehensive tour of the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains National Park on this full-day private excursion from Sydney. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and a customized itinerary as you explore Katoomba Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Leura, Blackheath, and the famous Three Sisters. You'll travel in a comfortable luxury vehicle with your private party of up to six people.