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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $652.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
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.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey lasts about 7–9 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
Prices start at $388 per person for this Sydney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $652. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $144, adults from $388.
It can: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include Newtown Space, Quality Apartments Camperdown.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Ben was phenomenal and it was nice that it was a personal tour. He was very knowledgeable about the animals we encountered and the nature around us. We really appreciated that he didn’t take us to the tourist trap places. Can’t wait for our next trip and to book Ben’s services again.
This was the highlight of my Sydney trip. We feed koala’s and kangaroos. Ben was super knowledgeable
We booked the Koala & Kangaroos, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey with Personalised Sydney Tours, and Ben was an exceptional guide from start to finish! Ben picked us up right on time at 8:00 AM from our hotel, and from the moment we stepped into the car, he made the day smooth, engaging, and fun. Getting up close to pet koalas and hand-feed kangaroos was hands-down the highlight of the trip, but he also took us to breathtaking hidden waterfalls and stunning scenic views that we never would have found on our own. Ben's local knowledge, friendly personality, and seamless itinerary made the entire day unforgettable. If you are looking for a personalized, stress-free, and incredible tour around Sydney, ask for Ben. You won't be disappointed!
Hi Adela and Emilio, A sincere thank you to the both of you for a wonderful day. Thanks for the nice words and so glad to hear you had a great experience. Hopefully you can return for a different tour in and around Sydney or the Central Coast again. Best regards, Ben Barry Personalised Sydney Tours
We usually do small tours but decided to do this private tour and it was well worth it. Our tour guide, Ben was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited and personable. I would highly recommend a private tour because you get one-on-one attention, interaction with the animals, and education.
Hi Victor and Monique, I totally agree with the comparisons of taking a small group tour to taking a private tour. So many advantages including seeing more, taking your time and tailoring the day to your interests, tastes and mobility. Many thanks for a great day out and hope to see you both again on another Personalised Sydney Tour. Regards, Ben
Great experience! We had a great day and enjoyed all the experiences. Ben our guide was great and knowledgeable.
Hi Abby, Anthony and Lisa, I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed our tour of the Koalas, Kangaroos, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey. It's our most popular tour! Hope to see you all again another time. Keep in touch! Many thanks, Ben
Our driver Ben was the best. He was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and funny. He helped us check off our bucket list of petting a kola, feeding a kangaroo, seeing beautiful beaches and scenery within and around Sydney. We would recommend his tour to anyone who wants a true Australian experience.
Hi Debbi and Kurt, It was also lovely meeting you both and glad you have truly loved Australia's natural landscapes and wildlife whilst visiting. Hopefully I will see you both again. Many thanks, Ben Barry Personalised Sydney Tours
Our driver Ben was the best. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and very personable. He helped us to check off our bucket list of petting a kola, feeding kangaroos, seeing beautiful beaches and scenery within and around Sydney. We would definitely recommend his tour whenever you are in Sydney.
Thank you dearly for the fabulous time we had on the Central Coast of NSW. You're both more than welcome to come and visit and enjoy another tour. Regards, Ben
We had the best day with Ben! To our surprise we were the only ones on the tour and we had Ben all to ourselves. He answered all of our questions and shared a wealth of information about his home. Meeting Pedra(Kwala) and Roosta(Kangaroo) at the reptile park solidified our trip. Thank You, Ben! Until next time. Betsy and Jonnea
Hi Bestsy and Jonnea! Many thanks for all of our laughs and giggles and fun encounters with Pedro and Rooster. Hope to see you both again in Sydney over the next few years. Regards, Ben
It was a great experience to be able to actually pet a koala and feed the kangaroos! Ben is very personable and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Hi Patricia and Robin, Thanks for participating and getting in and having so much fun on our wildlife tour. The koalas are super soft with three layers of fur so it's always lovely being able to pat them on our ranger-led encounter. Hope to meet you and any friends visiting Sydney again. Regards, Ben
Ben did a fantastic job as my guide. Great insight and everything was perfectly timed. Would highly recommend.
Hi Darren, Thanks for a great day out on the Central Coast mate. Loved meeting you and hopefully next time I can take both you and your wife on a couple of day trips - you would totally dig the South Coast and the Blue Mountains! Keep in touch. Ben
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