The Tailor Tours

Australian Luxury Escapes

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Award-winning Australian Luxury Escapes is a tour company specialising in small, private five-star tours.

The family-owned and operated company was founded by Bob Charlesworth, beginning its operations by offering specialised Eco Tours from Sydney in 1989. Since then, the company has grown in size and reputation and now offers exclusive touring in Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.

Catering for the discerning guest, Australian Luxury Escapes provides guests with home-prepared morning tea, gourmet lunches and select Australian wines. Travel is in luxury vehicles with expert commentary from knowledgeable, friendly guides.

Tours are an unforgettable and educational experience, transporting guests well off ‘the beaten track’, catering to historical, ecological and cultural interests. Guides are dedicated to interpreting and bringing to life all your surroundings.

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Tours can be on a share basis with a small group of other travellers or private charter where the tour itinerary is tailored to suit your interests. Below are two of The Tailor’s favourite itineraries that we regularly utilise as private tours.

Ultimate Sydney Sailing: This unique day is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Sydney. Your guide greets you at your city hotel for a walk around the historic Rocks precinct, visiting the first church in Australia and the convict-built cottages. Take a walk around the Observatory, continuing around Circular Quay, the Opera House and into the magnificent Botanical Gardens. After joining the vehicle under the famous Harbour Bridge, drive through Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross, as well as the ritzy Double Bay area and along the foreshore of the Eastern suburbs. Arriving at Watsons Bay on South Head, enjoy a meal of Doyle’s famous fish and chips in the park with a bottle of chilled Australian wine and a cheese platter. Return to the city, visiting Darling Harbour where your luxury yacht charter awaits for a cruise around Sydney Harbour with a delicious afternoon tea. After an incredible two hours on the world’s most beautiful harbour, your vessel returns to Darling Harbour. Here you may decide to eat out at any one of the dozens or more restaurants, stay and enjoy the entertainment, or take the monorail into the city, returning to your hotel at your leisure.

Taronga Zoo and Sydney Surfing: Start the day by heading over the world famous Harbour Bridge and to Taronga Zoo. You have the opportunity of an exclusive tour of Taronga Zoo’s unique Australian animal collection. An informative introduction to Australia’s unusual wildlife includes excellent photographic opportunities with kangaroos, wallabies, birds, wombats and echidnas as well as over 200 animals in the ‘Creatures of the Wollemi’ exhibit. Having taken great pictures of the animals, you now get the opportunity to get some amazing pictures of Sydney’s glistening harbour and skyline. From here, you travel to the beach – and what better place to learn to surf than on world-famous Bondi Beach? Enjoy lunch at ‘Nicks’ at Bondi followed by some beachside relaxation to admire the beautiful setting. You’ll find fantastic waves, year-round sun and the coolest beachside vibe anywhere. Then head off for a one-hour private surf lesson! A professionally qualified guide can help you catch the wave of your dreams, whether it’s your first time setting foot in the ocean or you’re a surf fanatic looking to ride the big one. After your ‘paddle’, rejoin your luxury vehicle for the drive back to the CBD.

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Australia Beyond Expectation – Designed for You

At The Tailor, we craft deeply personalised Australian journeys for those who value privacy, transformation, and seamless service.

 

Our clients typically invest AUD$1,500 (USD$1,000) or more per person, per day to access rare experiences, exceptional hosts, and bespoke detail.

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We take on only a limited number of journeys each year to ensure this level of care.*

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Our carefully curated itineraries offer unrivalled access to Australia’s most sought-after people, places, and experiences, often unseen by most. Through our deep connections and expertise, we unlock private moments in the country’s rarest destinations, blending adventure, luxury, and culture into seamless, one-of-a-kind journeys designed to inspire and captivate.

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Our Awards and Recognition

Don’t just take our word for it

As pioneers in Australian five-star luxury and experiential travel, we have the accolades to prove our expertise. The Tailor and our Founder and Managing Director, Drew Kluska, have been recognised with prestigious awards, showcasing our dedication to crafting exceptional journeys across Australia.