NDIS Nature Tours Illawarra & Southern Highlands
Hi, I'm Monika — I run Explore with Zuma, small-group nature tours across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. They're designed with NDIS participants in mind. If you're after a slower pace, a chance to reconnect with nature, and to properly switch off, this is for you.
Tours run Monday to Friday, away from weekend crowds. It's relaxed and unhurried, with no big fitness challenge — just genuine connection with the outdoors, and a good, calming day out.
Your safety and comfort matter to me just as much as the day itself. I hold current First Aid certification and a Working With Children Check, and I've completed the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ('Quality, Safety and You') — so you can relax and enjoy the day, knowing you're in good hands.
What’s Included
Full-Day Experience: A complete 6 to 7-hour guided nature tour from pickup to drop-off.
Intimate Small Groups: A calm, sensory-friendly environment with up to 6 people total in the vehicle — participants and any complimentary support workers or carers, in whatever mix suits your group.
Convenient Pickup: Door-to-door pickup available on request, or a location that suits you, with comfortable, air-conditioned transport throughout the day.
Café Refreshments: A relaxed mid-tour stop for a complimentary café coffee or tea, plus bottled water provided for the trail (lunch is not included).
Park Access: All official National Parks Eco-Pass licensing and entry fees are fully covered.
Carers Ride Free: Up to 6 participants per tour, with complimentary spots for any support workers or carers who join.
Gallery
Sightseeing
Illawarra & Southern Highlands
I’ll drive you along the coast of the Illawarra, or through the lookouts of the Southern Highlands, stopping at the best spots along the way. It’s exploring with minimal walking — just short, easy stops to take in the views, at a relaxed and unhurried pace. As some stops involve uneven or natural surfaces, you’ll need to be able to walk short distances independently. Convenient pickup included, with door-to-door available on request, for individuals or small private groups.
Walking
Illawarra & Southern Highlands
I’ll drive you out to the Illawarra’s coastal escarpment or the Southern Highlands’ bushland and waterfalls, then we’re on foot for the real adventure — hikes up to around 5km over natural, uneven terrain. It’s active, with a moderate level of fitness needed, and a proper way to connect with the landscape. You’ll need to be able to walk independently and comfortably over that kind of ground. Convenient pickup included, with door-to-door available on request, for individuals or small private groups.
Tour Price & Inclusions
Package Rate: $300 AUD per participant
Group Requirements: Minimum of 2 paying participants required for the tour to proceed.
Accompanying Carers: Free of Charge (Maximum 3 per vehicle).
Our tours offer a genuine, unhurried way to explore the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. Each tour is a guide, not a fixed script — happy to adjust the pace and stops to suit you.
Meeting Time and Location
We meet between 8:30 and 9:00am, at your home or wherever suits you best across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. Time and location can always be adjusted to fit your needs.
Cancellation & Payment
Tours must be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance. Cancellations must also be submitted at least 48 hours before the tour. Your invoice will be issued after the tour, with 7 days to complete payment.
Toilet facilities are available at every stop on our tours. In the event of bad weather, your tour will be rescheduled to a suitable date. Coffee, tea, and bottled water are included throughout the day — lunch is not included, giving everyone the flexibility to choose what suits them.