Wildlife, Waterfalls & Wine
A slice of Australia in just one day!
Daily 7.30am-6.30pm
Adult $320 12-17yrs $290
Highlights
Koala Encounter
Join a private koala encounter with a keeper and take your photo with Australia’s favourite marsupial.
Feed kangaroos
Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies and get up close to other native Australian wildlife.
Coastal views
Visit a popular hang glider launch site with sweeping views of the coast and the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge.
Beachside lunch
Stop along the Grand Pacific Drive to enjoy lunch at a beachside café popular with locals.
Waterfall walk
Take an easy hike to awesome views of eucalyptus-clad sandstone gorges and a towering waterfall.
Wine tasting
Drive along country roads to a boutique winery to taste locally-produced, cool-climate wines.
Includes
- private koala encounter with a keeper
- the ultimate selfie – you and a koala
- hand-feeding wallabies, kangaroos and emu
- lunch at a beachside cafe with an Aussie beer, wine or soft drink
- wine tasting at award-winning boutique winery Centennial Vineyards
- National Parks and wildlife park entry fees
- return air-conditioned minibus transport from Circular Quay*
- friendly, knowledgeable guide
* Alternate pickup location can be arranged for private tours. Contact us for a quote.
Description
Enjoy a day of quintessential Australian experiences exploring the coast and highlands to Sydney’s south.
Imagine a Big Day Out with up close and personal experiences with iconic Australian wildlife, expansive vistas of coastal scenery, eucalyptus-clad valleys and waterfalls plunging over sandstone escarpments, scenic drives through national parks and along bays, beaches and country backroads, beachside dining and cool-climate wine tasting.
Well, you’ve imagined the wonderful one day Wildlife, Waterfalls & Wine tour!
This extraordinary day tour to the south of Sydney winds through Australia’s oldest national park, takes in spectacular coastal scenery along the Grand Pacific Drive, then climbs the sandstone escarpment to return via the forests and farmland of the picturesque Southern Highlands.
Along the way you’ll meet koalas and kangaroos, traverse the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, enjoy lunch (and perhaps a dip in the ocean) at a seaside café, wander through eucalyptus forest to views of a tumbling waterfall, and sample some of the cool climate wines for which the region has developed a reputation.
Need to know
Guest requirements Minimum age 12 years. Participants under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. Photo ID may be requested as proof of age.
Guests should be able to walk 1km (half a mile) at a time and up and down 50 steps.
Meeting point Outside the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, 30 Pitt St, Sydney. It is a 2 minute walk from Circular Quay light rail, train, bus and ferry terminals, and a 5 to 20 minute walk from most central Sydney hotels. Please be ready 10 minutes prior.
What to bring Closed shoes, sunscreen, hat & reusable water bottle. Swimsuit & towel if it’s hot. Warm clothing in layers if it’s cold (usually May-October).
Group size Minimum 2. Maximum 11.
Private option Pay for a minimum of six adults to make your tour private. Contact us to check availability and to book.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 669 customer reviews.
This is an expertly crafted tour run by experts - no disconnected part time tour guides here. Steve was passionate, funny and f... read moreTAKE THIS TOUR. This experience far exceeded my expectations and I can't say enough great things about our host (other Steve), the tour size, length and our destinations.
This is an expertly crafted tour run by experts - no disconnected part time tour guides here. Steve was passionate, funny and full of information and the full day of sightseeing is designed to ensure you experience A LOT, without feeling chaotic or rushed.
Symbio Wildlife Park was a highlight - I'd had AUS wildlife park experiences previous, but this was so special. We had private, backstage access to half a dozen Koalas and the keepers at the park were so gracious with their time and animals. The rest of our visit was spent hand feeding wallabies and kangaroos and checking out a host of other wildlife.
Our beach side lunch was tasty with a view. Portions were generous and they catered easily for gluten and dairy allergies. I took a swim post lunch at sandy Bowral beach, where they have fresh water showers, etc so it's easy to clean up for the rest of the trip.
Fitzroy waterfall was majestic. The air in the highlands is fresh and eucalyptus scented and much appreciated after a couple weeks in the city.
Our last stop, wine tasting at Centennial, was exactly how you'd want to finish a great day. The tasting menu was 8 wines including a delicious sparking shiraz that will become your new summer drink. We bought some bottles to take home and ordered our favorite by the glass and enjoyed the expansive views over the gardens and vineyards before heading back to Sydney.
Wildlife, Waterfalls, Wine - the only 3 Ws you need on your visit to NSW. read less
2. Laughed so much!
3. private experience with the furry friends (koala, kangaroo,wombats,alpaca and so many more)
4. Great views of the waterfall and country side farms!
5. Learnt so much about the Australian fauna and flora!
6. Amazing food choices!
7. Day was perfectly planned!
Highly recommend this! read less
The wildlife reserve was incredible- able to pet Koalas and feed kangaroo’s was cert... read moreWe were looking for a tour that would allow us to experience Australia. This tour did just that. After driving through Sydney and seeing different neighborhoods and homes gave me a sense of the way people life.
The wildlife reserve was incredible- able to pet Koalas and feed kangaroo’s was certainly a highlight, so many pictures to go through!
Going south of Sydney we saw different bays, we stopped at a lookout known for hand gliding. At all the stops I felt we had time to explore, never felt rushed. Steve explained the variety of plants, trees, fauna and birds that were all new to us.
Lunch was included overlooking the ocean, along with an opportunity to swim, one young man did enjoy the ocean pool. ( weather was quite cool)
We moved on to explore a waterfall- again not a 5 min stop, we walked a short distance to waterfall then continued on to other better viewing platforms. Along the way Steve pointed out different trees, plants and birds. Note: a light rain had started, he had umbrellas available for anyone that needed one.
The last stop is at a winery for a tasting of 8 different wines, along the way he shared about the struggles in win production the lady two years due to smoke from a fire, last year there was to much rain.
Yes it was a long day, a long time in a comfortable van, but worth every minute. We highly recommend this tour! See this part of Australia from a local! read less
Was an incredible day, highly recommend this tour! read less
The tour was hosted by Andrew who was so lovely and humorous and shared with us many interesting stories. We drove out to Symbio Wildlife Park where we got to feed and even pet the koalas, kangaroos and wallabies 🐨🦘 followed by a delicious lunch at the beautiful Bulli B... read moreTruly a 5-star experience! 🌟
The tour was hosted by Andrew who was so lovely and humorous and shared with us many interesting stories. We drove out to Symbio Wildlife Park where we got to feed and even pet the koalas, kangaroos and wallabies 🐨🦘 followed by a delicious lunch at the beautiful Bulli Beach and scenic views at Bald Hill, Sea Cliff and Fitzroy Falls. ☀️🌊 We ended our day with wine-tasting at Centennial Vineyards where you get to taste 5 different pairings (so worth it!)
The overall tour is just perfect if you love to experience a bit of everything and see many iconic places in a day. For a solo traveler this was easy and comfortable, also made many friends exchanging travel stories. This is THE experience to book! 😍 read less
Steve has designed a truly perfect tour, this wa... read moreIf you're going to do ONE tour while visiting Sydney, this is it! It literally has a bit of everything, and it's all magical. Our tour guide Steve was a delight!! This tour delivers exactly what the description says PLUS some delightful little extras.
Steve has designed a truly perfect tour, this was my second trip to Sydney/NSW and this tour made it an unforgettable one. read less
I loved this tour experience. read less
I loved this tour experience. read less
Thank you Steve for making our day so special and giving us lots of memories and friendships to savour.
The places ... read moreWow, what a wonderful way to experience Australia! Steve was so funny, friendly and patient. He brought us around and shared so much knowledge with us, he’s truly a great guide. He’s also a very good driver that made me feel super safe on the road. The vehicle is super well maintained.
The places we visited were absolute gems. Food was great, service everywhere was impeccable. Steve curated a very interesting itinerary that moved at a very comfortable pace. My favourite day in Sydney, thank you Steve! read less
This trip far exceeded my expectations. We saw gorgeous landscapes from beaches to waterfalls to forests, got up close to adorable creatures like koalas and kangaroos, and ate and drank well.
Also, Steve is a fantastic host be... read moreImmediately yes. Book this experience now. You don't want to miss it.
This trip far exceeded my expectations. We saw gorgeous landscapes from beaches to waterfalls to forests, got up close to adorable creatures like koalas and kangaroos, and ate and drank well.
Also, Steve is a fantastic host because he's knowledgeable about the history, culture, ecosystem, and animals. It was like a brief course on Australia. I came away with a lot more knowledge of the area and a desire to learn more.
10/10 Highly recommend. read less
The places ... read moreWow, what a wonderful way to experience Australia! Steve was so funny, friendly and patient. He brought us around and shared so much knowledge with us, he’s truly a great guide. He’s also a very good driver that made me feel super safe on the road. The vehicle is super well maintained.
The places we visited were absolute gems. Food was great, service everywhere was impeccable. Steve curated a very interesting itinerary that moved at a very comfortable pace. My favourite day in Sydney, thank you Steve! read less
The places ... read moreWow, what a wonderful way to experience Australia! Steve was so funny, friendly and patient. He brought us around and shared so much knowledge with us, he’s truly a great guide. He’s also a very good driver that made me feel super safe on the road. The vehicle is super well maintained.
The places we visited were absolute gems. Food was great, service everywhere was impeccable. Steve curated a very interesting itinerary that moved at a very comfortable pace. My favourite day in Sydney, thank you Steve! read less
The place... read moreWow, what a wonderful way to experience Australia! Steve was so funny, friendly and patient. He brought us around and shared so much knowledge with us, he’s truly a great guide. He’s also a very good driver that made me feel super safe on the road. The vehicle is super well maintained.
The places we visited were absolute gems. Food was great, service everywhere was impeccable. Steve curated a very interesting itinerary that moved at a very comfortable pace. My favourite day in Sydney, thank you Steve! read less
We were a group of three adults and four kids and each one of us loved the full day! Kids and adults alike had an amazing time. The wildlife sanctuary is so intimate and the animals are so unique for visitors not from Australia. To be in an open field with Kangaroos or u... read moreIncredible Experience!
We were a group of three adults and four kids and each one of us loved the full day! Kids and adults alike had an amazing time. The wildlife sanctuary is so intimate and the animals are so unique for visitors not from Australia. To be in an open field with Kangaroos or up close and inches from a Koala…truly an unforgettable experience.
Steve is so knowledgeable and such a fantastic storyteller. He provided the perfect amount of information and kept us interested and informed during the car rides between locations.
The van is so comfortable and even has a sound system so you can hear Steve perfectly even in the back of the van.
The lunch spot had a stunning view, beach, and ocean pool. The food was delicious and everyone left full and happy.
We are so glad we did this and would definitely book it again and recommend it to anyone! read less
Steve was so knowledgeable about the area…native animals, history, and plants/trees included. The food and wine tasting was fantastic! It was nice that there were vegan options for me as well. The highlight of the trip was petting the koalas and feeding the kangaroos... read moreHIGHLY RECOMMEND! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steve was so knowledgeable about the area…native animals, history, and plants/trees included. The food and wine tasting was fantastic! It was nice that there were vegan options for me as well. The highlight of the trip was petting the koalas and feeding the kangaroos and wallabies. I also met some lovely people along the way. 😊
Great tour!!! 🤩 read less
We saw some beautiful sites, petted koalas, fed kangaroos and imu’s and finished off at a great winery.
Steven is a great guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating. I definitely recommend it!
The parks we went through were beautiful and the waterfalls were nice. Ended the tour with wine tasting so a great way to finish. read less
The parks we went through were beautiful and the waterfalls were nice. Ended the tour with wine tasting so a great way to finish. read less
We sampled many, m... read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed a winery tour with friends and Steve as our driver/guide. Steve was completely professional, friendly and made sure we were all looked after the whole day. His mini bus was modern and clean and he provided an informed, good humoured commentary along the way.
We sampled many, many wines ( reds, whites and dessert wines) and chose a complimentary bottle of wine each.
Lunch was in a Berima pub and was ordered ahead of time (our choice of meal) by Steve so that we didn't have to wait too long for our food.
The day was well-planned and well executed. A great day was had by all ... laughs, beautiful scenery, nice wines, a hearty meal and we didn't need to drive home ! read less
Our guide Steve was professional and personable, easygoing and jovial. Imparting his knowledge of local history, flora and fauna as we navigated through different regions.
Highlights for me was winding through The Royal National Park, the Fitzr... read moreBeautiful scenery, fun, full, diverse and informative.
Our guide Steve was professional and personable, easygoing and jovial. Imparting his knowledge of local history, flora and fauna as we navigated through different regions.
Highlights for me was winding through The Royal National Park, the Fitzroy Falls lookout and I absolutely love the Southern Highlands...wineries!
A fantastic tour for anyone seeking a unique and quality experience. read less
Our guide Steve was professional and personable, easygoing and jovial. Imparting his knowledge of local history, flora and fauna as we navigated through different regions.
Highlights for me was winding through The Royal National Park, the Fit... read moreBeautiful scenery, fun, full, diverse and informative.
Our guide Steve was professional and personable, easygoing and jovial. Imparting his knowledge of local history, flora and fauna as we navigated through different regions.
Highlights for me was winding through The Royal National Park, the Fitzroy Falls lookout and I absolutely love the Southern Highlands...wineries!
A fantastic tour for anyone seeking a unique and quality experience. read less
All in all worth both the money and the time. read less
He does not stop shooting out fun facts throughout the entire drive. From giant potatoes to how Australians shorten every word, extensive knowledge on marsupials and wine.
I particularly enj... read moreThe other Steve was a fantastic tour guide. He combines his knowledge with good humour for a great time.
He does not stop shooting out fun facts throughout the entire drive. From giant potatoes to how Australians shorten every word, extensive knowledge on marsupials and wine.
I particularly enjoyed that he knew everyone we met by name at the zoo, the beach cafe and the winery. It made the tour feel so much more personal and that Steve really takes this tour to heart.
If you want to get out of the city and see some wildlife, learn about the history of Sydney all while in good company, I highly recommend this tour!! read less
The tour guide was fantastic. If there was a Hall of Fame for tour guides he would be first ballot inductee. Amazing know... read moreThe tour started with a question about must see things in Sydney. Of course major things were discussed. I would like to add this tour to the list of Must See Things in Sydney.
The tour guide was fantastic. If there was a Hall of Fame for tour guides he would be first ballot inductee. Amazing knowledge of all things from the plants, to the animals, to the areas we went and history of the area. There was always discussions going on about various things including some getting to know each other. The guide was excellent at keeping us entertained with facts, good conversation and funny talk.
The places we went were all fantastic. Get to see Australia animals up close, a short walk in the bush to some beautiful photo moments and excellent wine at the end. The beach we had lunch at was fun to see and good photo moments.
I can not say enough good things about this tour!
Thank you! I will remember the experience for ever!
Robert read less
The zoo was amazing. The wine tasting was great. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Australia. I would never ha... read moreOur tour guide Steve was amazing! He knew so many facts about Australia. He was passionate about animals and knew all of the animals’ names at the zoo. He was funny and polite.
The zoo was amazing. The wine tasting was great. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Australia. I would never have been able to plan all the activities on this tour on my own. Great! read less
Steve made this a super easy and fun excursion. Five stars all the way. read less
なんといってもコアラとカンガルーに実際に触れるのがこのツアーのハイライトでしょう。コアラは時間的に寝ているため動いている姿はほとんど見れませんでしたが、とにかく可愛いです。抱っこはできませんが、触ることはできます。
カンガルーには餌をあげることができて、これもまた貴重な体験でした。
ビーチで食べるランチも美味しかったし、ワインの試飲もできてお得なツアーです。
おススメです。... read moreガイドのスティーブさんは生粋のシドニー育ちでいろいろと詳しいです。
なんといってもコアラとカンガルーに実際に触れるのがこのツアーのハイライトでしょう。コアラは時間的に寝ているため動いている姿はほとんど見れませんでしたが、とにかく可愛いです。抱っこはできませんが、触ることはできます。
カンガルーには餌をあげることができて、これもまた貴重な体験でした。
ビーチで食べるランチも美味しかったし、ワインの試飲もできてお得なツアーです。
おススメです。 read less
My favorite part was going to the wildlife reserve and learning more about the environment and native Australian animals. Waterfall was nice. Lunch was great. Wine tasting was at place that would be great of anyone's level of experiences with wine.
Overall, would recommend for someone looking for getting to see different sides of Sydney with a great host! read less
He was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and had the perfect accent.
Petting the koala and feeding the kangaroos was worth it alone, but Steve also gave us a great tour with expert knowledge of plants, animals, and loc... read moreSteve greeted us on time and gave us that Australian experience we were hoping for.
He was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and had the perfect accent.
Petting the koala and feeding the kangaroos was worth it alone, but Steve also gave us a great tour with expert knowledge of plants, animals, and local history.
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Highly recommend this adventure. read less
I was not disappointed in this experience, the Symbio Wildlife Park with the kangaroos was a highlight. I also purchased a good wine I can take home to loved ones.
I... read moreThe positive reviews convinced me to take this trip outside Sydney and it gives you a good sample of outlying areas south of Sydney.
I was not disappointed in this experience, the Symbio Wildlife Park with the kangaroos was a highlight. I also purchased a good wine I can take home to loved ones.
I made a good decision booking this, thanks Steve. read less