Private tour in Sydney Caroline R
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Caroline R.
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Hi, I'm Caroline, founder of a private tour operator and a Sydney local with a lifelong passion for travel, nature and creating memorable experiences for visitors. I've worked in tourism for many years, including with Tourism Australia, where I helped educate travel professionals from around the world about Australia and what makes our country so special. Today, I love being on the other side of that experience, personally introducing visitors to Sydney and the incredible natural areas that surround it. My tours are private, relaxed and tailored to you. I'm not going to rush you from one photo stop to the next or deliver a rehearsed script. I want you to experience the places we visit, understand their stories and have plenty of time to ask questions, explore and enjoy the day. Nature and wildlife are a huge part of my life. I'm a qualified sustainable tourism professional, an accredited NSW National Parks EcoPass guide and an active conservation volunteer. I'm particularly passionate about our oceans, native wildlife and helping visitors understand how special Australia's natural environment really is. I'm based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, so I especially enjoy showing guests the beautiful coastal and national park areas that many visitors never discover. I also regularly guide in the Blue Mountains, Sydney and other beautiful regions surrounding the city. Food is part of the experience too. I love introducing guests to great Australian produce, local cafés and restaurants, native ingredients and boutique wines. Depending on your tour, we might enjoy a relaxed picnic surrounded by nature, a wonderful local restaurant or an Aboriginal led experience learning about native foods and culture. Most importantly, I want the day to feel like your day. If you want to walk further, we'll walk further. If you'd rather slow down, enjoy the scenery and have a long lunch, that's absolutely fine too. I'm happy to adapt the itinerary around your interests, mobility and energy on the day. My aim is simple. By the time I drop you back at your hotel, I want you to feel that you've experienced much more than the usual tourist version of Sydney and that you've spent the day exploring with a knowledgeable local who genuinely loves sharing this part of Australia. I look forward to welcoming you to Sydney!
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Join me for a special full day guided tour, heading up to the stunning Northern Beaches, just under an hour away. Beginning with some sightseeing or short walks suited to you, within Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park. We will have time to look for native wildlife. View ancient Aboriginal rock engravings dating back thousands of years. After a scenic drive, we reach multi award winning Jonah's, one of the most scenic restaurants in Australia, savour a 3-course lunch with matching wines, whilst looking out over the Pacific Ocean. Head to Palm Beach after lunch to take in some more stunning vistas and stretch your legs in the fresh ocean air. To conclude your day in style, join a skippered private yacht charter. Spend 2.5 hours sailing in Pittwater, your skipper will tailor your sail to either enjoy some secluded beaches accessible only by boat. A wonderful platter and wine will be served onboard as the sun sets for the day.
10am - Pick up from Sydney CBD hotel or Cruise Terminal. 11am - Arrive Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park for sightseeing and short walks if you wish. 1pm - Jonah's restaurant for a 3 course fine dining experience with matching wines. 3pm - Sightseeing and gentle walks at Palm Beach, time for a swim if you wish. 5.30pm - Embark on a skippered 2.5 hour luxury private sailing experience. Enjoy secluded bays, have a go at sailing, fishing of take a swim. The sailing experience is led by a qualified skipper that is a local to Sydney's Northern Beaches. A beautiful platter tailored to your dietary requests will be provided. 9pm - Return to Sydney accomodation.
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Landcruiser Prado - Toyota. Plus a beautiful Beneteau Oceanis 34 yacht.
488 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
I will reach out to arrange to ask you where in Sydney you will be based. I will pick you up as close to your accommodation as possible.
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