Bespoke private nature based tours and experiences
Adopt the pace of nature
About us
Antipodes tours is a family owned business offering professionally guided private nature based tours and experiences throughout Victoria, Southern New South Wales and South Australia.
We offer small group private tours in our luxury 4x4 vehicles hosted by some of the most experienced wilderness field guides in Australia.
Our commitment is to provide authentic, local and inspiring experiences of our outstanding world class natural sanctuaries and unique towns and villages. Each experience is tailored to your requirements and we are dedicated to the highest levels of service, safety and comfort for our guests.
Some of our favourite journeys
Wilsons Promontory National Park
The jewel in Victoria's crown and only two and a half hours from Melbourne, Wilsons Promontory has to be experienced to be believed. Teeming with wildlife and offering a variety of coastal and forest walks 'the Prom' as she is affectionately known is simply a stunning nature lovers paradise.
Our Wilsons promontory tour offers you an immersive nature experience, with walks to suit any age group or level of fitness, including strolls along the estuary or beach, forest walks or climbing a mountain to take in the awe inspiring views.
You may take the opportunity to get out on the water and take in the prom from a different perspective. Joining a Wanderer Adventures cruise is an unforgettable experience taking you on a journey out among the spectacular granite islands where you might just come across seals, dolphins, and migrating whales.
We actively seek out wildlife in the wild and our field guides will provide you with insights that come from a lifetime spent working in the Australian bush.
Great Ocean Road and 12 apostles
One of the world's most iconic drives and offering stunning coastal views, lush tall forests and charming coastal villages, the Great Ocean Road never disappoints us. We love to do things a little differently, avoiding the crowds by ducking down those hidden bush tracks to secluded spots and maximizing our chances to see wildlife in the wild.
Melbourne to Sydney coastal and wilderness tour
There are many ways to travel between Melbourne and Sydney , all of them wonderful experiences but we believe our Snowy mountains and coastal wilderness itinerary is the best way to experience this beautiful part of the world. Following the Snowy River through remote wilderness abound with native wildlife and taking in jaw dropping views this truly is an off the beaten path trip. We travel to Canberra where you have the opportunity to explore our nations capital and visit some of our icon attractions like the national arboretum and Australian war memorial
We then head across to the coast through the Southern Highlands and Illawarra taking in Fitzroy falls and Royal National Park before arriving in Sydney.
We recommend a minimum of three days to complete this trip with the option of tacking on some extra days to explore some of the amazing places within arms length of the Sydney CBD area including The Blue Mountains and Sydney's famous beachside suburbs.
Grampians National Park
Showcasing stunning panoramic views of the western district the rugged sandstone range of the Grampians national park is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. This spectacular natural sanctuary is rich in aboriginal culture, abounds with native flora and fauna, and offers spectacular waterfalls.
The Grampians region is also renowned for producing great wines and offers a plethora of great dining experiences.
A visit to the Grampians can be combined with a great Ocean Road round trip over two or even three days for a great Australian experience.
Flinders Ranges South Australia
Sweeping views and ancient rugged mountains dating back to the dawn of time in South Australia's outback are reason enough to come with Antipodes Tours Flinders Ranges expedition yet you can add amazing cullinary experiences and excellent accommodation from 5 star lodges to glamping and it all adds up to the adventure of a lifetime.Starting in Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide this trip can be done by road or as a combination fly/drive.
On this trip we explore rugged gorges, take in views as far as the eye can see and seek out rock wallabies, Kangaroos and emus. Lunch at the famous Prairie Hotel will surprise you at just how well a dining experience in the outback can be done.
We take care of all the arrangements including meals so you can focus on relaxing and enjoying this incredible pocket of Australia
Get in touch with us to put together a trip tailored just for you.
Melbourne airport transfers
Getting to the airport can ne a challenge on it's own , not to mention the pressure of making it on time to get your flight or the hassle of catching public transport after a long haul flight.
Take the stress and hassle out and travel in comfort and style on our private transfers from Gippsland to Melbourne airport . We offer door to door service both on your trip to the airport or your return journey.
Why Antipodes tours?
Our goal is to provide our guests with a truly immersive experience rather than ticking the box on the list of places to see.
If you enjoy avoiding crowded places, meeting with local people and visiting inspiring natural landscapes and seeking out genuine wildlife encounters in the wild, then Antipodes Tours and our small team of highly experienced field guides is for you.
We offer the path less travelled in our luxury four wheel drive vehicles with the highest standards of service delivering experiences designed to be inspirational and fun.
Wildlife in the wild
Coastal wilderness walking
Ancient landscapes
Little River Gorge
Wild and untamed places
Immersive walking experiences
Locally sourced food and wine
Adventure
Melbourne to Sydney coastal and wilderness
Our commitment to conservation and sustainability
For us the term conservation is not merely a marketing buzzword, it is deeply rooted in our DNA.
In 2016 we created our very own conservation reserve documented on the land title and located on our Gippsland property in the Strzelecki Ranges. Over the past ten years our family have planted over sixteen thousand native plants on degraded land covering a total of eight and a half acres.
Now the forest is maturing and provides habitat for koalas and possums, the wallabies and kangaroos are back and a myriad of birdlife can be found there. A most exciting discovery was that of an Eastern Bandicoot which was thought to be locally extinct.
Every person who joins an Antipodes Tour becomes part of our conservation journey as we expand the forest size to reach our goal of 30,000 native plants including 12000 koala friendly species
Koala habitat is particularly importand as we look to play our part in the continued survival of the Strzelecki koala, a genetically sound variation of the species which may hold the key to the survival of koalas accross southern Australia.
