Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey
Description
Meet koalas, kangaroos and discover pretty waterfalls as you journey through the bays, beaches and bushland of the Central Coast. Kick off the day at an award‑winning wildlife park where a ranger leads you to get up close to a fluffy koala for a quick pat. Wander among kangaroos as they bound past looking for a friendly feed and pat. Encounter dingoes, wallabies, echidnas, a Tasmanian devil, wombat, emus, parrots and a saltwater crocodile. Step into Australia’s only venom centre for a thrilling look at the snakes and spiders that call Australia home. Relax beside a hidden waterfall surrounded by red gums and banksias—an ideal place to feel worlds away. After lunch, explore blue lakes, beaches and sweeping headlands looking for giant pelicans. Wrap up the adventure with a scenic train ride back to Central Sydney through pretty forests and across the Hawkesbury River. Book a visit to a distillery for flavoured gin, and winery for fruit wine using the separate available option.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Completed in 1932 driving over the 'coathanger' is a must and connects Sydney with North Sydney and the stunning lower north shore. One of the world's most famous bridges.
Drive over the Moonee Moonee Bridge and the grand Hawkesbury River - the gateway to the Central Coast of NSW. This region is famous for its pearl oysters, Sydney Rock Oysters and Pacific Oysters.
Enjoy all the unique Australian animals at this renowned wildlife park. Spend time up close with cute, fluffy young koalas, hand feed kangaroos and see wallabies, tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, echidnas and platypus. Spend some free time to yourselves with a huge crocodile, Australian snakes and spiders, on a must visit experience.
Discover Australian native banksias, tea tree, mountain devils, spider flowers, scribbly gums and grass trees on a wonderful stroll through an Australian National Park. Relax by some waterfalls and look for the inquisitive Eastern Water Dragon, Lace Monitor and Eastern Whipbirds. Depending on time, complete a longer loop walk to another hidden waterfall.
Drive by a coastal lagoon brimming with hundreds of sailing boats, fishing boats and the quaint waterside towns of Point Clare, Tascott and Koolewong.
Seek out the Australian pelican - the largest pelican in the world, sweeping it's bill searching for fish. Get up close for some amazing pictures as local fisherman bring in their catch.
Gorgeous Ocean Beach overlooks the Central Coast's Broken Bay to Lion Island - a remote penguin colony. Time permitting take an optional stroll on the sand dipping your toes in the sparkling water.
The beautiful surf break of Umina and South Umina Beach can be viewed from both beachside and above as we ascend up Mount Ettalong.
Surround yourself around the peculiar Sydney Red Gum and its twisting branches on this short pleasant walk that overlooks Pearl Beach, one of the Central Coast's prettiest beaches. Keep an eye out for the laughing kookaburra and native brush turkey. Time permitting drive down to Pearl Beach for a quick walk looking for colourful seashells.
Return back to Sydney's Central Train Station on a scenic and relaxing public train ride from the Central Coast. Travel through the stunning Brisbane Water and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks via pretty waterways and over the iconic Hawkesbury River Bridge. A delightful return to Sydney avoiding the rush hour traffic.
Available as an Optional Stop: Visit an award-winning gin distillery for flavoured and botanically infused gins. Try some interesting styles and and meander through their herb gardens.
Available as an Optional Stop: Sample interesting and delicious fruit wine at a fruit winery on the Central Coast. Try blueberry, pear, strawberry, lemon and orange wine, amongst other seasonal fruits with a chance to stroll their gorgeous grounds.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is available from Sydney hotels, airbnbs, Overseas Passenger Cruise terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal within the inner-city metro area of Sydney as defined in the map. For busy streets without available parking spaces we will arrange pick up as close as possible. Will be fabulous to meet you all. Ben Barry Owner - Personalised Sydney Tours Discover. Immerse. Treasure.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(90)
This tour was full of adventure! We got up close with koalas, kangaroos, emus and crocodiles. We saw numerous beautiful beaches with the bluest water. We hiked down to a waterfall. Lunch was great! Then took a train back to Central Station. Ben was a fabulous tour guide! He was funny, knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend this tour with Ben.
This experience was like having a friend pick you up at your hotel and take you for an insider look of the area. Ben picked us up in the morning for a lovely drive to the wildlife park. He kept us all engaged the entire drive and when we arrived at the park, we were greeted by a Naturalist holding a baby alligator. It was a solid start! Ben walked us around the park where we saw a Komodo Dragon, dingo pups, tortoises, crocodiles, and kangaroos, to name a few. He took us for a private encounter with a baby koala and her handler.. it was a highlight for sure. Ben left us to explore with a set meet up time and we were off to a National Park close by. We hiked in and quickly saw a large petroglyph then continued down the path and over rocks learning about The Bush along the way. There were waterfalls, birds, gentle, flat rocks to walk across, and a gorgeous scenery. We left there and drove to the bay and watch penguins, had a great lunch, drove up to stunning views of the ocean, then off to the train station for a relaxing journey back to Sydney. We were all very happy with our trip. Never rushed, always engaged, and we made a new friend. Ben was the best, truly.
Hi Susan, Mike and family, Was such a wonderful day meeting you all and exploring the Central Coast of NSW including koalas and kangaroos. Thanks for your nice words and a day of fun conversation and laughs. Be great to meet you all again next time you're visiting. Best regards, Ben Barry
We had an amazing experience exploring Sydney thanks to Ben! Ben was friendly, knowledgeable, and made every stop interesting with great stories and local insights. The tour was well-paced, organized, and Ben was always happy to answer questions and share recommendations for places to eat and visit afterward. Ben's enthusiasm and professionalism made the day both enjoyable and memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sydney. Thank you, Ben, for such a fantastic experience!
Hi Daniel, Angelina and Venetta, It was great meeting you on not just this Koala and Kangaroos tour, but also the Australian Sheep Farm Experience with Aussie sheep dog, cow milking, whip cracking and a tractor ride. It was fabulous sharing a piece of our beautiful country in the two days we were together and hope you can all return for some more memorable moments. Many thanks, Ben Barry
We had an incredible time on our tour. Ben is a wonderful guide. We were picked up at our hotel and his van was so comfortable. We loved the Koala and Kangaroo experience. That was worth the whole trip. The drive was beautiful and our scenic walk to some waterfalls was lovely. We also enjoyed several stops along the way to some scenic inlets and beaches. Our lunch was delicious and the train ride home was picturesque and relaxing. Ben took care of every detail and was a delight to spend the day with. It was worth every penny and we would book with Ben again if ever back in Sydney.
Hi Marianne, Rex and Eli, It was fabulous meeting you all and so glad you had a fun day. Definitely keep in touch for some more tours. I'd love to show you all Manly and the Northern Beaches and also the South Coast of NSW for erupting ocean blowholes and ancient rainforest walks. Many thanks and best regards, Ben
Such a fun day! Petting the baby koala was a highlight of our entire trip. Ben was such a nice guy and fun to talk to, and knew so much.
Hi Christy, Forest, Emery, Vivian and Harper, It was lovely showing you're lovely family around the Central Coast of NSW for many wildlife encounters and bushwalks. Thanks for your nice words. Hope to see you all again on your next Australian vacation. Many thanks, Ben Owner Guide - Personalised Sydney Tours
Our tour took us to the Australia Reptile Park. Here we got to see and pet Koalas. Then out to feed the Kangaroos and view many colorful Birds. One special show was at the Venom Center to see the retraction of venom from three different poison snakes. Then move on to several nature walks and views. Just fantastic views, like Lion Island; Water Falls; and a blue Lake with Pelicans. Rounding out our tour with a Scenic Train Ride back to Sydney. Thank you Ben Barry.
So great to hear! Thank you for your positive words and feedback and glad that you had an interesting time. Hope to meet again some day! Regards, Ben
Excellent excursion that exceeded expectations! The guide, Ben, was timely, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The koala visit was amazing! Got to be up close and personal, and even got to feed him! Amazing pictures and memories from that experience! The waterfalls and walk through nature was excellent and the train ride back was very nice! Ben handled everything beautifully! Even had lunch!! Highly recommend this tour!!
Hi Steve, It was wonderful meeting you both and sharing my insight and knowledge of the Central Coast of NSW. The koalas are such an adorable and friendly animal and it was great that you could interact so close. Thanks for your great words and really hope to catch up again one day. Hope to see you both back in Sydney. Many thanks, Ben
We had an amazing day with Ben. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The wildlife park he took us to was very hands on and we throughly enjoyed posing and petting the koala. We also liked seeing the baby croc in all his glory. Additional highlights were a great lunch spot and touring a park with nearly life sized pelicans. Take the tour - you will not be disappointed.
Hi Steve and Jeanne, Many thanks for a fabulous day out encountering koalas, kangaroos and those man-sized wild pelicans! Wow they are huge! Was a pleasure meeting you both and hope everything is going well back home. Be great to see you both again and/ or meet some friends and family if they travel to Sydney. Best regards, Ben
Ben our guide was extremely flexible. He adjusted our tour to accommodate our flight coming in later. He was punctual friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We fit in everything without feeling rushed in our experience. Would recommend .
Hi Donna and Anthony, Thank you so much for your lovely words. Experiencing Sydney and our wildlife on a private tour on the very day you arrived from a long international flight is always exciting — a great way to hit the ground running. I hope you’re enjoying your cruise, and I look forward to the chance to meet you both again. Ben
This tour was amazing. Ben was exceptional from start to finish. He was with us the entire time and shared his deep knowledge of all that we saw. It was like having another member of our family but one that was a local. The tour itself was top notch as we were able to see everything the family was hoping for. I highly recommend Ben and this tour to everyone
Hi Eric, Lisa, Elizabeth, Blaine and co. I'm glad you enjoyed our two days together. Was a real delight sharing our koalas, kangaroos, waterfalls, canyons and mountain vistas with your beautiful family. Stay in touch and hope to see you all again on your next visit. Best wishes, Ben
