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Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

5.0(84)1 hour
VIATOR5.0(45)TRIPADVISOR5.0(39)

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

Fruit Wine and Gin Tasting
  • Fruit Wine and Gin Tasting: Sample botanical infused gins at a distillery and blueberry, lemon & strawberry wines amongst other fruits at a fruit winery Pickup included
Koalas, Kangaroos and Train
  • Scenic Train Journey : Return back to Sydney's Central Station via the Brisbane Water National Park over the iconic Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge Pickup included

Itinerary

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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.

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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.

Admission included110 min

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.

Admission included45 min

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.

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Drive by a coastal lagoon brimming with hundreds of sailing boats, fishing boats and the quaint waterside towns of Point Clare, Tascott and Koolewong.

15 min

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.

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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.

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The beautiful surf break of Umina and South Umina Beach can be viewed from both beachside and above as we ascend up Mount Ettalong.

Admission included20 min

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.

Admission included75 min

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.

Admission included35 min

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.

Admission included30 min

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

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Admission to Brisbane Water National Park, quaint waterfalls with a chance to see local birdlife
Air conditioned van with large windows for great viewing
Admission to wildlife park with koala experience and kangaroo feeding
Scenic train ride through national parks, meandering creeks, rivers and urban areas back to Sydney

What's included

Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Admission to Brisbane Water National Park, quaint waterfalls with a chance to see local birdlife
Air conditioned van with large windows for great viewing
Admission to wildlife park with koala experience and kangaroo feeding
Scenic train ride through national parks, meandering creeks, rivers and urban areas back to Sydney
Not included
Tips
Please bring your own water or drink bottle

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.

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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