Top 10 Cultural Tours in New South Wales, Australia

On this 4-hour coastal highlights tour you will explore pristine beaches and ancient headlands located away from the tourist trail. On land, your guide will seek out native Australian wildlife such as wallabies, kangaroos, a goanna, and a variety of birds. While seeing and photographing the tidal estuaries, lakes and rivers, you may spot a giant stingray, a pod of dolphins, migratory whales or seals. These private sightseeing tours are a perfect way to see and photograph this unspoiled region in a luxury minivan. 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Refresher towels, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Eurobodalla shire pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Follow our expert, local guides on the hippy trail through the Byron hinterland: Markets, Nimbin, Rainbow Temple, Protestors Falls. Join us on a journey through the magnificent Byron Bay hinterland to check out all the hippie things to do in Byron Bay and beyond. To start with, there’s every type of market, each with its own special vibe. (farmers or arts and crafts market, depending on the day). Explore the hippy town of Nimbin, and visit Nimbin Candles. Enjoy a locally-sourced picnic lunch. Visit the Rainbow Temple – a spiritual community nestled in the hinterland. Check out some waterfalls (Protesters Falls or Killen Falls depending on the conditions). Travel is in our luxury eight-seater 4WD. It’s a comfy ride, with great seats, air conditioning, video, sunroofs, and is easy to get in and out of. We’ve dubbed it the best tour vehicle in Byron Bay – because it is. You will find our expert local guides are knowledgeable, entertaining, and informative.

Inclusions: Pick up and transfers from your Byron Bay accommodation, Experienced Guide, Locally sourced picnic lunch, Entry fees

Exclusions: morning or afternoon tea, Transfers to Byron Bay

Join us on our guided tour to explore the villages and attractions in the Byron Bay hinterland. Explore historical and charming Bangalow with its federation style houses and shops. Stop at Federal, a small village with its own special appeal. From here it’s on to magnificent Minyon Falls where a 50 metre walk on a boardwalk gets you a spectacular view. Take time to relax at the blissful Crystal Castle. Discover the character and quirkiness of Mullumbimby. Finally stroll around the relaxed and pretty village of Brunswick Heads. We include a delicious lunch from either at the Doma, the best Japanese food in the region or at the Crystal Castle with its vegetarian menu picked from fresh the gardens and panoramic views of the hinterland, you choose. Please note that the Crystal Castle is temporarily, not admitting anyone from Melbourne 3000-3793, due to the COVID19 outbreak.

Inclusions: Pick up and transfers from your Byron Bay accommodation, Experienced Guide, Lunch, Entry fees

Exclusions: morning tea, afternoon tea, transfers to Byron Bay

Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge like never before as you take an exhilarating trike ride over the City’s most famous icon and explore Sydney's world famous surrounds. All eyes will be on you as you feel the rumble of the engine and wind in your face – it’s the only way to sightsee!

Inclusions: Trike or Bike tour (dependent on option chosen), Headsets to hear the guide clearly (on trike and Harley Softail only), Live commentary on board, Local guide, Sydney CBD hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet, Jacket and Gloves, Special needs passengers catered for (contact Trike Trips for assistance), Able to take children under 8 years on the trikes when accompanied by an adult

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore the Royal National Park, Bald Hill (Stanwell Tops Lookout) and the Sea Cliff Bridge as we make our way down the South Coast then up Bulli Pass to the Panorama House where you will seated at your reserved window table overlooking the beautiful South Coast and you can purchase lunch from their A La Carte menu.

Inclusions: Local guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Sydney CBD hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmets, Jackets and Gloves, Special needs passengers catered for (contact Trike Trips for assistance), Able to take children under 8 years on the trikes when accompanied by an adult

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Explore the flavors of Tweed Heads on this amazing food and farm tour. Visit Tweed Valley Whey Farmhouse Cheeses, Bucks Farm at Chillingham, Flutterbies Cottage Cafe at Tyalgum, Caldera Wildscapes, and Husk Farm Distillery. This tour departs from Tweed Heads, with pickups on the Tweed Coast, before heading into the heart of the Tweed caldera. The morning views of Mount Warning are majestic, and you can see why it is called Wollumbin or Cloud Catcher. Your first stop is at Tweed Valley Whey for a paddock-to-platter cheese tasting at this fourth-generation family-run dairy farm at Burringbar. Then experience a scenic drive to the picturesque village of Tyalgum for a village tour and lunch at Flutterbies Cottage Cafe. Explore the back roads of the Tweed Valley as you make your way through Chillingham, stopping at Bucks Farm (organic bush tucker farm) before it’s time to experience the Husk Farm Distillery for a paddock-to-bottle craft rum or craft gin tasting at the cellar door.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Lunch, Live commentary on board, Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only - Southern Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Tweed Coast and Tweed Hinterland), Farmhouse Cheese Tasting, Distillery Tasting Paddle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tour in a rare 1929 Vintage Cadillac LaSalle with a driver / guide who has lived his entire life in the Blue Mountains. Will show areas not normally accessed by tourists. Hear some amazing local stories. Feel what the Blue Mountains has to offer.

Inclusions: Local Guide, Bottled water

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Receive a warm welcome to Sydney on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Sydney to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Circular Quay Warfs and Sydney Opera House, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Sydney is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Inclusions: Private Tour, Small-group tour option available, Local Guide, Local Tips and Tricks, City Orientation

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Food & drinks

Sydney's Super-Hero Drag Queen, The Fabulous Wonder Mama, will escort her guests to Oxford St. Darlinghurst's most vibrant LGBT venues including Slide Bar, The Stonewall Hotel, The Oxford Hotel, and more. On our tour, we will learn about the world-renown Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade and the characters that help build Oxford Street into the LGBT Hub it is famous for! Learn about the colorful characters that have been icons on the Sydney scene, activists, entrepreneurs, and even legendary drag queens. You'll be treated to some store discounts too, just for joining the tour. We will visit some famous stores such as House of Priscilla, Aussie Boys, The Darlinghurst Bookshop (to name a few), and stopping outside the offices of Sydney Mardi Gras. Let’s explore Sydney's LGBT hub as we stroll through one of the cities most exciting districts. We cant wait to meet you and show you around Sydney's LGBT District!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attractions admission tickets

The Myall Coast Tours Beach Bus is the only tour taking travellers from the Tea Gardens Public Ferry wharf (linked to the Port Stephens ferry service), over the Myall River Singing Bridge to the stunning beaches & bays of Hawks Nest & the Myall Lakes National Park. There is so much more to see beyond the wharf! Get sandy feet, see our rarest bird sanctuary (Gould's Petrel), try local kombucha, hear about shipwrecks & lost red cedar forests. Travellers hear stories & secrets from local guides safely in the climate controlled, super clean small Beach Bus.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

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