Private Day Tours and Charters from Sydney
Early starts, small groups and a day planned around you
Sunrise Tours plans private day tours and charters out of Sydney for small groups, with a driver, a vehicle that is yours for the day and a timetable built around the light. Most of our days start early, while the city is still quiet, and head for the Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury or the Central Coast before the day-trip traffic builds.
Every tour is private. We never mix groups, so the stops, the pace and the lunch break are set by you. Tell us who is travelling and what you would like to see, and we will send back a suggested itinerary and a written quote. Build your day tour online, or read more about our private day tours from Sydney.
A day with Sunrise Tours
Sunrise
Your driver collects the group from your hotel, home or cruise ship at an agreed time, often before seven. An early start means clear roads out of the city and the first lookout of the day before the coach car parks fill. On a Blue Mountains day that might be the escarpment near Wentworth Falls with the valley still in shadow.
Morning
Mornings are for walking and looking. We plan short, well-marked walks and lookouts that suit everyone in the group, with the vehicle waiting nearby, and allow time for coffee in a village main street. If someone in the group moves more slowly, the plan simply allows for it.
Lunch
Lunch is where a private tour pays off. You choose the place, whether that is a winery restaurant, a riverside cafe on the Hawkesbury or a picnic stop, and the timing is yours. We can suggest venues that suit groups and have room for the vehicle to park.
Afternoon
Afternoons are slower: a garden, a gallery, a farm gate stop or a beach walk on the Central Coast, then a return to Sydney timed to avoid the worst of the evening traffic. You are dropped back at your door, not at a central depot.
Where we tour
- Blue Mountains. Lookouts, bushwalks and mountain villages, with an early start to beat the crowds.
- Hawkesbury. River towns, historic villages and farm gate produce north-west of Sydney.
- Central Coast. Beaches, lakes and lookouts north of the Hawkesbury River.
- Southern Highlands and the South Coast. Gardens, villages and coastal drives for a longer day.
- Sydney itself. Harbour lookouts, beaches and city highlights for visitors with only a day to spare, including day tours for cruise passengers.
Vehicles for small groups
Sunrise Tours works mainly with small groups, so our tours run in vehicles sized to match:
- 12 seat minibuses for families and small private parties.
- 20 seat minibuses for club outings and extended family groups.
- 24 and 28 seat mini-coaches for larger groups that still want to stop in small villages and narrow lanes.
Every vehicle is air-conditioned, and seatbelt-equipped vehicles can be confirmed when you book. See the fleet page for more detail.
Transfers and charters
As well as day tours, we run airport transfers, cruise transfers, wedding transport and private charters with a driver. These follow the same approach: one group, one vehicle, and timings agreed in writing before the day. Our transfers and shuttles page has the details.
Seasonal notes
Each season changes the plan. Autumn colour in the mountains draws big weekend crowds, so we start earlier. Winter brings crisp, clear mornings and early sunsets, so we shorten the afternoon. Spring is garden season in the Southern Highlands, and summer favours coastal days with a swim stop. We will suggest the best order of stops for the time of year you travel.
Why groups choose Sunrise Tours
- Private tours only, with no shared seats and no fixed group timetable.
- Drivers who hold a current NSW driver authority and a Working With Children Check.
- An accredited NSW operator with public liability insurance.
- Written itineraries and quotes, priced per vehicle rather than per person.
For park conditions, closures and walking track information before you travel, check the Blue Mountains National Park page from NSW National Parks.
ABOUT US
Sunrise Tours is an accredited NSW tour and charter operator running private day tours, transfers and charters from Sydney for small groups.
OUR VISION
A good day out starts early and runs at your pace. Our office team helps plan the stops, the timing and the vehicle, then puts it all in writing.
OUR VEHICLES
Air-conditioned minibuses and mini-coaches from 12 to 28 seats, each with a professional driver and backed by public liability insurance.
Accredited Operator
NSW Accreditation refers to the Bus Operator Accreditation Scheme (BOAS), the licensing framework administered by Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services). Accreditation is required for operators providing public passenger transport services using minibuses, buses or coaches.
To obtain and maintain BOAS accreditation, operators must meet strict Common Core Standards covering safety management, maintenance, driver compliance and operational systems for public passenger bus services.
NSW accreditation applies to operators carrying passengers for a fare across services including charter services, tourist services and long-distance passenger transport.
Questions about our day tours
How early do your day tours start?
Most of our day tours leave early in the morning, often before eight. We agree the exact pick-up time with you, based on where you are staying and how far the first stop is.
Can we change the plan on the day?
Yes, within reason. Because the tour is private, the driver can swap the order of stops or add a short one, as long as the day still finishes within the hours you booked.
Do you pick up from cruise ships and hotels?
Yes. We collect from Sydney hotels, private homes and both cruise terminals, and can finish the day at the airport if you are flying out.
How many people can join a tour?
Our tours suit groups of up to 28 people. Tell us the headcount and we will suggest the smallest vehicle that fits everyone comfortably.
Are meals and entry fees included?
No. Quotes cover the vehicle and driver. Meals, park fees and attraction tickets are paid by the group, and we can suggest places that suit your budget.
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