5 Wildlife Tours in Sydney, From Cheapest Up

1.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $268Our pick

Join a guide such as Steve, Jackie, Tony, Rowan, or Emma for an 11-hour trip south of Sydney. Visit Symbio Wildlife Park before public opening, meet koalas and wallabies, see Fitzroy Falls after an easy walk, enjoy a coastal lunch, and finish with boutique wine tasting. Groups are limited to 11.

“The trip was wonderful, the other Steven was a wonderful tour guide and it’s so much to offer in the way of history in the area. He was delightful and everywhere we went was just fun to see. Just FYI on your choices of who you travel with I don’t like referring to my husband as my partner as he is my husband, and that should be an option for us to choose.”

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2.Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $487

Guide Matt takes your private group from Sydney Harbour into Berowra Valley, along the Hawkesbury River, to Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary and the Central Coast. Expect koalas, kangaroos, bush walks, beaches, local food, professional photos, and optional tastings. The route changes with your interests, weather, and the day’s openings.

“We had a fantastic time with Matt. He clearly loves his country and the nature and wildlife that he showed us on our tour. He picked us up at our AirBnB on time and spent the entire day showing us some of his favorite locations in nature. He was very flexible and had a variety of recommendations and let us choose what was most interesting to us. This was clearly the highlight of our trip to Australia.”

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3.Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 300 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67Best value

Cruise from Circular Quay into Sydney’s open water for 150 minutes of whale watching between May and November. You’ll have indoor lounge seating, outdoor viewing, English commentary, and chances to see humpbacks, dolphins, seals, seabirds, and more. Guides such as Paul and Captain Mark have been praised for sharp spotting and lively explanations.

“We loved this trip! The guides were very knowledgeable, gave us a lot of great information. After the initial excitement of seeing the whales and everyone trying to capture a glimpse, we settled into a nice peaceful watching session following two or three whales. Very nice experience!”

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4.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 11 hours · from $258

Spend 11 hours with a small group of up to 11, beginning with a private koala encounter at Symbio Wildlife Park. Add kangaroos, coastal views, Bulli Beach lunch, Fitzroy Falls, and a Southern Highlands winery. Guides such as Emma, Steve, and Tony bring local stories and easygoing humor to a busy but well-paced day.

“Liked the encounter with the koalas and wallabies which was open to the group before Symbio even opened to the public. A splendid combination of activities to experience a bit of natural beauty outside of Sydney. Thanks Steve!”

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5.Featherdale Wildlife Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $211

Travel from Sydney by private air-conditioned vehicle to Featherdale Wildlife Park for two hours among koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, birds, and reptiles. Hotel pickup, bottled water, park entry, and a private group are included. Animal feeding and koala photos cost extra and depend on availability that day.

“Most exciting to be able to see a Koala Bear up close and personal.”

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