WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

The main event comes after sunset, when you walk through the Southern Highlands looking for wild wombats and kangaroos. These are not zoo animals performing on schedule. They forage, wander, and sometimes make you wait. The payoff can be dozens of kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats, including young animals.

I like the way the day builds toward the wildlife with waterfalls, cliff views, and eucalyptus forest, rather than sending you straight to one viewing site. I also like the genuinely all-inclusive setup: meat pies, drinks, snacks, dinner, phone chargers, and even jackets or umbrellas may be available. The catch is the long day, with roughly five hours on the road and plenty of winding roads, so motion sickness medication is worth considering if you need it.

Quick points before you book

• Wildlife is the star: The evening walk is designed around wombats and kangaroos in their natural setting, with sightings guaranteed according to the tour description.
• A full South Coast sampler: Sublime Point, Macquarie Pass, Carrington Falls, Fitzroy Falls, and the Southern Highlands fill out the day.
• Small group, up to 19 people: Guides such as Dave and Damon can help with photos, questions, translations, and finding animals.
• Food is built in: Expect Australian snacks, a Robertson meat pie stop, drinks, and pub dinner.
• The bus time is real: This is a long-distance day trip, not a short wildlife outing. The scenery and frequent stops help break up the drive.
• The final stargazing stop is brief: You get about 10 minutes under darker skies, a pleasant extra rather than a full astronomy session.

Why the wombat walk is worth the long ride

Sydney has plenty of wildlife attractions, but this outing takes you far beyond the city to see animals acting like animals. Wombats may seem slow and unconcerned, yet watching one forage through grass at close range feels far more memorable than seeing one behind a fence.

The evening timing matters. Kangaroos and wombats become more active as the heat fades, and the Southern Highlands setting gives the walk a quiet, rural feel. You might see wallabies, echidnas, bats, or other native animals as well. Some outings have produced large groups of kangaroos and around a dozen or more wombats, but nature still controls the schedule.

Your guide makes a big difference here. Dave and Damon are repeatedly praised for their humor, wildlife knowledge, safe driving, and patient approach. They do more than point at an animal. They help the group spot movement in the grass, keep people together, take photographs, and answer questions.

The ethical side also matters. The tour focuses on observing animals in their own setting rather than feeding or handling them. You get close enough to watch, but the aim is to let the wombats and kangaroos continue their normal routines.

Leaving Sydney for Sublime Point

The first stop is Sublime Point Lookout on the South Coast. From a cliff edge about 1,400 feet high, you get broad views across the coast and ocean. The stop lasts about 20 minutes, so it is a quick look rather than a long hike.

This is a smart opening stop. It gives you fresh air and a strong sense of how quickly Sydney gives way to open country. The view also helps frame the day: you are leaving the city behind and heading toward national parks, escarpments, and country roads.

You will want your camera ready, but do not expect a long walk here. The short stop is useful for stretching your legs, especially before the longer drives inland.

Macquarie Pass and the winding road inland

The route continues through Macquarie Pass National Park on a scenic drive of about an hour. The road winds through temperate forest and gives you a changing view of the region.

This is one of the tour’s quieter sections. You may spend much of it seated, looking through the bus windows while the guide explains the area or points out something of interest. The benefit is access to scenery that is difficult to cover efficiently without a car.

The drawback is simple: the roads curve. One person specifically advised taking motion sickness treatment if winding roads affect you. If you are prone to nausea, sit where movement bothers you least and use the available stops to get outside.

Robertson Pie Shop and a proper Australian snack

Robertson Pie Shop provides the first substantial food stop. You have about 30 minutes to choose from award-winning meat pies and other fillings, including more creative options.

A hot Australian pie is exactly the sort of casual local food that suits this day. It is quick, filling, and easy to eat before the afternoon’s waterfalls. This is not a formal lunch with a long menu, so you should see it as a relaxed regional food stop.

The tour also provides snacks and drinks throughout the day. Past groups have had water, soft drinks, chips, cookies, nut bars, and other small items. That matters because the tour stretches well past ordinary lunch hours, and the wildlife walk comes later in the evening.

Carrington Falls through eucalyptus forest

At Carrington Falls, you walk through tall eucalyptus forest to a dramatic drop where water plunges more than 300 feet into the canyon below. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.

This is a short nature walk, not a demanding hike. The appeal is the combination of forest, escarpment, and falling water. You get a real change of scenery after the bus ride, with time to take photos and breathe in the bush air.

Waterfalls depend on recent rain, so their volume can vary. The setting remains worthwhile even if the flow is modest, and this stop also gives you a bathroom opportunity according to the practical details shared about the route.

Fitzroy Falls and the value of two waterfalls

Fitzroy Falls, in Morton National Park, is the second major waterfall stop. You have around 30 minutes at the visitor center and viewing area, with sandstone cliffs and a broad forest setting.

Some people will love having two waterfall stops. Others may feel one would be enough, especially if waterfalls are already a major part of their home region. That is a fair consideration when judging the price and the long driving time.

For me, the two stops work because they break up the day and provide different views of the Southern Highlands. Fitzroy Falls also gives you another chance to stretch, use facilities, and take photos before the wildlife portion begins.

One practical detail: the visitor center may be closed by the time the tour arrives. The waterfall views remain the reason for the stop, so do not count on browsing inside or using it as a full visitor-service break.

The Southern Highlands wildlife walk

The longest stop is the reason most people book this tour. Around sunset, you spend more than an hour walking through the Southern Highlands in search of kangaroos and wombats. The total stop is listed as two hours, allowing time for walking, viewing, and moving between suitable spots.

Be patient. Wombats do not appear because a clock says it is time. Once they begin moving through the grass, however, you may find yourself seeing them in several directions. Kangaroos can gather in large groups, and wallabies may appear among them.

This is also where the small-group format earns its keep. With a maximum of 19 people, the guide can keep an eye on the group and help everyone find the animals. Dave and Damon are known for taking photos for the group, sometimes using their own cameras and sharing the images afterward.

The animals are close, but this is still a wild setting. You should not expect to pet them, feed them, or pose with them in a controlled way. The best photographs may show an animal doing something ordinary: grazing, hopping, or ignoring the humans nearby.

The ground can be uneven, and the tour includes walking rather than only viewing from the bus. The supplied information says most people can participate, but anyone with mobility concerns should consider the walking portion before booking.

Dinner at a historic Robertson pub

After the wildlife stop, the group heads to Robertson for dinner at a historic Australian pub. Dinner choices include chicken parmigiana, often called chicken parmy, and fish and chips. Other options are available, with three choices mentioned by one visitor, so the meal can suit different dietary needs within the options offered.

This is a good way to end the active part of the day. You can sit down, eat a full meal, and talk with the group instead of trying to manage another quick snack. Portions have been described as generous, and the pub adds a local feel that a restaurant near the city would not provide.

Do not think of dinner as fine dining. It is hearty pub food, served in a relaxed setting. That fits the tour well, particularly after walking outdoors for more than an hour.

A short look at the Southern Hemisphere sky

The final stop lasts about 10 minutes and takes you away from city lights for a brief look at the stars. The guide may point out constellations and explain what you are seeing in the Southern Hemisphere sky.

Ten minutes is not enough for a full stargazing program. It is best viewed as a quiet final pause after a busy day. If the sky is clear, this small stop can be surprisingly memorable. If clouds or weather interfere, it will naturally have less impact.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

How all-inclusive is it?

At $178.59 per person, the price is not cheap, but the day includes a great deal: transport for about 10.5 hours, national park and lookout stops, a pie stop, ongoing snacks and drinks, dinner, and the wildlife walk.

You are also paying for local routing and timing. Finding wombats and kangaroos independently would require a rental car, fuel, careful planning, and luck with the animals. You would still need to arrange meals and identify the best wildlife areas. The guide’s ability to locate animals and make the day run smoothly is a major part of the value.

The extra care described by past participants also helps. Guides have supplied portable phone chargers, rain jackets, umbrellas, water, and photos. These details are not the main reason to book, but they can make a long day much easier.

The price feels strongest if you want wildlife, scenery, and food in one outing. It feels less attractive if your only goal is a quick kangaroo photo or if you dislike long bus rides.

What the small group changes

The maximum group size is 19, which is smaller than a large coach tour but not private touring. You still share the day with other people, yet the guide has a reasonable chance to speak with everyone and help with individual needs.

This format is particularly useful for solo visitors. Guides encourage conversation during the drive, and the group often becomes social as the day goes on. You can join that atmosphere or simply enjoy the scenery without arranging your own company.

The guides also appear comfortable adapting to the group. One person received translated explanations for a companion who did not speak English fluently. That does not mean full translation service is formally included, but it shows the value of having an attentive host.

Who should book this Sydney day trip?

I would choose this tour if you want to see Australian animals in a natural setting and you also enjoy scenic stops. It suits first-time visitors who want one organized day outside Sydney rather than several separate excursions.

It is a strong pick for:

• Solo visitors who want an easy social setting
• Couples and families interested in wildlife
• People who prefer a guide to handle driving and timing
• Visitors who want waterfalls and viewpoints along with animals
• Anyone who values included food and practical extras

I would hesitate if you want a slow day, dislike curvy roads, or need a tour with very little walking. The day is long, and much of it takes place in a vehicle. The number of animals can be excellent, but no wildlife outing can control every sighting.

Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes made within 24 hours are not accepted, and weather or minimum group requirements can also lead to a rescheduled date or refund.

Should you book the WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour?

Book it if the chance to see wombats in the wild is high on your Sydney list. The tour gives you much more than a single animal stop: cliff views, eucalyptus forest, two waterfalls, regional food, pub dinner, and a short look at the night sky.

You should also book it if you want a guide who takes an active role in the day. Dave and Damon are central to the experience, helping with wildlife spotting, photos, questions, safety, snacks, and group mood.

Skip it if you want a short excursion or if sitting on winding roads for several hours sounds tiring. For the right person, though, this is a generous one-day escape from Sydney, with the kind of wildlife encounter that is difficult to arrange on your own.

FAQ

How long is the WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $178.59 per person.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum of 19 travelers.

Are wombat and kangaroo sightings guaranteed?

The tour description states that wildlife sightings are guaranteed. The animals are seen in their natural setting, so the timing and behavior of each sighting can vary.

What animals might I see?

The main animals are wombats and kangaroos. Sightings may also include wallabies, echidnas, bats, flying foxes, and other native wildlife.

Is dinner included?

Yes. Dinner is served at a historic pub in Robertson, with options such as chicken parmigiana and fish and chips.

Are snacks and drinks included?

Yes. The tour includes Australian snacks and drinks throughout the day. Examples provided include pies, water, soft drinks, chips, cookies, and nut bars.

Are the waterfalls included in the tour?

Yes. The route includes Carrington Falls and Fitzroy Falls, as well as a lookout at Sublime Point.

Is there a stargazing stop?

Yes. The tour ends with a short, approximately 10-minute stargazing stop in the Southern Highlands.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You are offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes cancellation.