Explore with Zuma

Adventure and Outdoors Tours

Explore with Zuma offers private, small-group tours across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands, delivering a highly personalised way to experience some of New South Wales’ most beautiful landscapes. From sweeping coastal lookouts and secluded beaches to ancient rainforests and striking waterfalls, each journey reveals the region at its most captivating.

Every experience is thoughtfully curated and led by a dedicated local guide, ensuring a seamless, unhurried day tailored to your interests. With door-to-door pick-up between Thirroul and Wollongong, guests enjoy a relaxed and effortless escape into nature.

Designed for those who value comfort, authenticity, and attention to detail, Explore with Zuma offers both refined sightseeing and immersive walking experiences. Each tour is crafted to go beyond the expected—creating a sense of connection, discovery, and lasting memories in a truly personal setting.

Services

From $600 to $700

Where the mountains meet the sea, experience the beauty of the Illawarra on a private sightseeing tour designed to be enjoyed at your own pace. Travel along the scenic Grand Pacific Drive, cross the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, and take in breathtaking coastal views, sandstone cliffs, and hidden beaches.

This relaxed experience includes visits to highlights such as Bald Hill Lookout, Coalcliff Beach, and the Southern Gateway Centre, offering sweeping views across the coastline. Enjoy a stop at Symbio Wildlife Park, where you can hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies.

With minimal walking and a couple of easy strolls (up to 1.5 kilometres), this tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Personalised pick-up between Helensburgh and Wollongong ensures a smooth and comfortable day.

A seamless journey combining coastal scenery, wildlife encounters, and the unique character of the Illawarra.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

From $600 to $750

Illawarra Walking Tour
Where cliffs, rainforest, and ocean come together.

Discover the soul of the South Coast on a private walking experience that connects dramatic escarpment views with the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy scenic coastal drives, including views of the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, combined with immersive walks through natural landscapes.

Guided hikes of up to 5 kilometres take you across uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes, making this experience best suited to active, confident walkers. Along the way, you’ll explore hidden lookouts and quieter tracks that reveal a more authentic side of the Illawarra.

Designed for small private groups of up to 5 people, each tour is personalised to your pace and interests, creating a relaxed and genuinely tailored experience. With convenient pick-up and drop-off between Thirroul and Wollongong, your day flows seamlessly from start to finish.

An optional visit to Symbio Wildlife Park adds a memorable wildlife encounter.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

From $600 to $750

Southern Highlands Explore Tour
Hidden drops, scenic stops: Waterfall hunt.

Experience the Southern Highlands at a relaxed pace on a private tour designed for comfort and connection with nature. Discover scenic lookouts, impressive waterfalls, and peaceful natural settings, all easily accessible with short walks on well-formed paths — perfect for all fitness levels.

Travel through elevated landscapes to iconic locations including Hindmarsh Lookout, Belmore Falls, Fitzroy Falls, and Carrington Falls, where dramatic escarpment views and cascading water create unforgettable moments.

Designed for small private groups of up to 5 people, each experience is fully personalised to your pace and interests. With convenient pick-up and drop-off between Thirroul and Wollongong, your day flows effortlessly from start to finish.

A calm, scenic, and carefully curated journey — ideal for those who prefer a gentle yet enriching way to explore the Southern Highlands.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

From $600 to $750

Discover the natural beauty of the Southern Highlands on a private walking tour featuring iconic waterfalls, scenic lookouts, and escarpment landscapes. This full-day experience is ideal for active guests seeking a nature-based tour in regional New South Wales.

Designed for small private groups of up to 5 guests, each tour is personalised to your pace and interests. Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off between Thirroul and Wollongong before travelling into the Highlands to explore Fitzroy Falls. Walk the West Rim Track to Renown Lookout (approximately 4 km return), with sweeping views over the Yarrunga Valley and surrounding sandstone gorges.

Continue to Robertson, a charming Southern Highlands village known for its green countryside and relaxed atmosphere.

The tour concludes at Belmore Falls, where multiple lookouts offer impressive views of the waterfall cascading into a deep valley.

With guided walks of up to 5 kilometres on uneven terrain, this Southern Highlands walking tour is best suited to confident, active walkers looking for a scenic and personalised experience.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

From $600 to $750

Experience the diversity of the Southern Highlands on a private walking tour that moves from lush rainforest to dramatic escarpment landscapes and waterfalls. This full-day experience is designed for guests who enjoy nature, gentle walking, and scenic variety.

Designed for small private groups of up to 5 guests, each tour is personalised to your pace and interests. Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off between Thirroul and Wollongong, before travelling into the Highlands.

Begin in the tranquil Minnamurra Rainforest, where easy boardwalks wind beneath a dense canopy alongside the Minnamurra River. Continue to Jamberoo Lookout for wide views across the valley and coastline.

At Carrington Falls, the Kangaroo River drops into a deep gorge, viewed from multiple scenic lookouts. The experience concludes at Warris Chair Lookout, where expansive escarpment views provide a memorable finish.

Featuring short, easy walks and relaxed pacing, this personalised experience offers a balanced and immersive way to explore the Southern Highlands.

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

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