Travel, Crafted From the Ground Up
Ground Up Tours
Food, wine, cultural and creative travel experiences — from day tours to multi-day packages, expertly planned from start to finish.
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Why Ground Up Tours?
We create travel experiences from the ground up — food and wine tours, sketching and creative trips, cultural journeys, walking tours and fully bespoke itineraries. Whether you want a day experience, a small-group departure or a private luxury journey, our team handles every detail so you can simply enjoy the experience.
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Multi-Day Journeys
Tours & Packages
Food, wine, cultural and creative journeys — every detail taken care of from start to finish.
Earth, Spirit, and Sea
Hobart → Freycinet / Hobart
Three days of ultra-luxury Tasmanian food, whisky and wilderness by private guide and helicopter.
Barossa & Hills Art/Wine Hybrid
Adelaide → Barossa & Adelaide Hills
A curated self-drive art and wine journey through the Barossa and Hills.
Deep Water & Dark Soil
Hobart → Hobart
Two days of Tasmanian water and earth, with private access and expert guidance.
Hidden Studios
Melbourne → Dandenong Ranges
Meet Dandenong Ranges artists in their private home studios.
The Maker's Peninsula
Melbourne → Mornington Peninsula
Meet makers, stay in style and dine well on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Soil Trail
Melbourne → Dandenong Ranges
A curated self-drive Dandenong Ranges food and wine itinerary.
Un-bookable Tasmanian Weekend
Hobart → Hobart
A curated self-drive Tasmanian weekend with impossible reservations.
Yarra Valley Luxury Weekend
Melbourne → Yarra Valley
A helicopter-in luxury weekend in the Yarra Valley, fully curated.
Day Experiences
Experiences & Workshops
Single-day experiences, workshops and activities led by local experts.
Canopy & Canvas
Melbourne → Dandenong Ranges
Sketch, sip and picnic in a private Dandenong Ranges garden.
Coastal Forage & Estate Feast
Melbourne → Mornington Peninsula
Forage the coast, feast at an estate on the Mornington Peninsula.
Forest to Fire
Melbourne → Dandenong Ranges
Forage, feast and fire in the Dandenong Ranges for up to four guests.
Heritage & Earth
Adelaide → Barossa & Adelaide Hills
Old vines, barrel wines and an open-fire lunch in South Australia.
Sculpture & Sketch
Melbourne → Yarra Valley
Private museum access and plein-air painting in the Yarra Valley.
Terroir & Texture
Adelaide → Adelaide Hills
Paint the Adelaide Hills with charcoal and wine at The Cedars.
The Subterranean Sketch
Hobart → Hobart
A private art day at MONA with sketching and a decadent lunch.
The Vintner's Reserve
Melbourne → Yarra Valley
Private barrel tasting and estate dining in the Yarra Valley.
Utilitarian Elegance
Melbourne → Mornington Peninsula
Sculpture, sketch and dine on the Mornington Peninsula.
Tailor-Made
Looking for Something Different?
From single-day experiences to a full multi-day journey, we'll design a custom itinerary around your dates, pace and interests.
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What Our Travellers Say
“The trip of a lifetime. Every detail was perfectly planned from start to finish.”
Sarah & Tom, Australia
“Our guide's knowledge of the local food, wine and history made the whole week unforgettable.”
Marco, Italy
“Everything was so well organised we never once had to worry about the logistics.”
Emma, United Kingdom
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