Dempsey Manning is a Freo local with 20+ years on the road and genuine knowledge of the places big coaches can’t reach. From Fremantle’s hidden laneways to Swan Valley cellar doors to Perth Airport pickups — your group gets the whole van, the whole day, and a guide who’s there just for you.
Sun Up Charters is a boutique private van charter and tour business based in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia. Owner DJ Manning provides fully private group tours for 4 to 12 people across Fremantle, Swan Valley, Perth Airport, and Margaret River. All tours are exclusively for your group. Fixed pricing. No shared passengers. Call 0457 953 143.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, a corporate day out, or a winery escape, Sun Up Charters covers the whole Greater Perth region — privately, professionally, and at your pace.
🗺️ Planning a South West escape? We do private Margaret River day trips from Perth too.
Dempsey Manning has spent more than 20 years driving and hosting groups across New Zealand and Australia, but Fremantle is home. He knows which café opens early before the tourists arrive, where the fishing boats come in at Fishing Boat Harbour, which Swan Valley cellar door will open the back shed for a group our size, and exactly which laneways in the West End the big coaches simply can’t get down.
Sun Up Charters was built around a simple idea. Groups travelling together deserve a better option than splitting three Ubers or sitting on a coach next to strangers. With a private 12-seater van and a genuine local at the wheel, your group gets the whole experience to yourselves.
Every tour company says they’re different. Here’s why the difference actually matters when you’re organising a day out for your group.
When you book with Sun Up, you’re not sharing the van with anyone else. Not semi-private. Not a ‘small group’ that still has eight strangers in it. Your group, all 12 seats, all day. That means your itinerary, your pace, your stops — without anyone else’s agenda getting in the way.
Fremantle’s West End laneways, the backblock family wineries in the Swan Valley, the tight driveway access at Fishing Boat Harbour — large coaches are prohibited from all of them. Our 12-seater van isn’t. That’s not marketing. That’s a physical fact, and it’s the reason Dempsey’s guests see a Fremantle most visitors never find.
The number we quote is the number you pay. Tolls included. GST included. Airport fees included. No ‘booking fee surprises’ at checkout. Split across 8–12 people, a private Sun Up charter often works out the same per head as a shared tour bus — but your group has the van exclusively. No compromises.
When you ring to book, Dempsey answers. When you have a question the day before, Dempsey answers. There’s no fleet co-ordinator, no automated confirmation system, no ‘your driver will be in touch’ uncertainty. It’s a direct line to the person hosting your day, which is how it should be.
Real reviews from real groups who’ve been out with Dempsey.
From first enquiry to Fishing Boat Harbour sunset — here’s what working with Sun Up looks like.
Call Dempsey on 0457 953 143 or fill in the enquiry form. Let him know your group size, the date you’re thinking, and which experience interests you. No obligation, no call centre.
Dempsey will come back to you with a fixed price for the whole van — not per person. Tolls, GST, and all fees included. No surprises.
Lock in your booking with a deposit. Dempsey will send you the details and answer any questions about the itinerary, dietary needs, or any custom stops you’d like to include.
On the day, Dempsey meets your group at your hotel, accommodation, or a nominated pickup point in Perth CBD or Fremantle. No waiting around, no logistics stress.
From the first stop to the last, the experience is built around your group. Your pace. Your picks. And Dempsey’s genuine local knowledge of every spot you visit.
Insider knowledge from Dempsey and the Sun Up Charters team — helping you get the most out of every visit to Perth and Freo.
Split across 8 people, a private Sun Up charter often works out the same per head as a shared bus — but with no strangers and no fixed route. Here’s the full breakdown.
From the West End heritage laneways to Fishing Boat Harbour at sunset — Dempsey’s definitive guide to experiencing Freo the way locals actually do.
The honest comparison. What you actually get with each option, who they suit, and the one question you should ask before you book any group tour in Perth.
Sun Up Charters covers all of Greater Perth.
Tours, local guide, heritage walks, Fishing Boat Harbour
City pickups, corporate group charters, event transport
Private wine tours, boutique cellar doors, overnight stays
Group transfers, meet and greet, no surge pricing
Full-day private tours, artisan producers, wineries
Western suburbs hotel pickups
Not sure if we service your area? Call Dempsey on 0457 953 143 — if it’s within the Greater Perth Metro, we almost certainly do.
Everything you need to know before you book. Can’t find the answer? Call Dempsey directly on 0457 953 143.
One call to Dempsey is all it takes. Tell him about your group, your preferred date, and what you have in mind. He’ll come back with a fixed quote, no hold music, and no surprises. Fremantle tours. Swan Valley wine tours. Airport transfers. Margaret River escapes. Custom charters for birthdays, hens, corporate groups, and cruise passengers.
