Small group local day tours

Domestic and international visitors, cruise passengers, small groups of friends, and corporate or family groups looking for something local.

A per-person ticket price, or a private group rate. Extra income can come from partner commissions, add-on meals or tastings, and private charters.

• Strong local knowledge
• Confident public speaking and storytelling
• Safe, calm driving
• Organising routes and bookings

• Public liability and passenger or commercial vehicle insurance, check what covers paid passengers
• Carrying paying passengers usually has state rules on vehicle type, driver authorisation and accreditation, check with your state transport authority
• Permits or fees for national parks, reserves and other sites, and cultural permission for Indigenous experiences
• First aid training and a safety plan for remote or outdoor locations
• Income can be seasonal and weather dependent
• GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your vehicle, insurance, permits and marketing. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes for passenger cover and any site fees in your area.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on group sizes, how many days you run and the season. Income can be seasonal and weather dependent, so these are estimates to plan around rather than promises.

Check insurance for paying passengers, and your state transport authority's rules on vehicle type, driver authorisation and accreditation. Also check permits or fees for national parks and reserves, cultural permission for Indigenous experiences, and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.