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Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch

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Overview

Meet Australia's iconic koalas and kangaroos on a small-group wildlife adventure from Sydney to the Australian Reptile Park!

Enjoy a special koala meeting, friendly kangaroo encounters and discover dingoes, a saltwater crocodile, Tasmanian devil, rainbow lorikeets and more. Your local host captures candid photos throughout the day, so you can enjoy every moment.

Then tuck into an all-you-can-eat Aussie BBQ, cooked by your host, with Australian wine and a cheese platter. And yes, we'll throw shrimp on the barbie! Vegetarian and vegan options are available - no worries, mate.

Finish with a fun boomerang-throwing lesson. With just 10 guests maximum, it's a relaxed, personal day out rather than a crowded coach tour. Great for couples, friends, solo travellers and families with children aged 4+.

We also support Aussie Ark's work, protecting threatened Australian wildlife through a daily conservation donation.

Come for the koalas. Stay for the BBQ, boomerangs and Aussie hospitality!

What's Included

  • Small Cheese Platter
  • If Raining, Poncho's Will Be Provided
  • Morning Coffee Or Tea, At Meeting Location
  • Children under 4 years old
  • Any Personal Expenses
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

6 Cowper Wharf Roadway
Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Woolloomooloo Wharf

Meet at the local famous Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf! The Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf is the world's largest timber-piled finger wharf, measuring 410 meters long and 64 meters wide. Built the massive structure between 1910 and 1916 under the design of engineer Henry D. Walsh. Served as the primary exit point and dispatch center for Australia’s booming wool trade for roughly 70 years.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (pass by)

We'll be driving through the beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park! Very green, clean, fresh air! Beautiful highway that carves through natural sandstone in several locations.
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Hawkesbury River (pass by)

You'll see the absolutely magical Hawkesbury River and some of the Hawkesbury Region, along the way!
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Mooney Mooney (pass by)

A very scenic area, beside the Hawkesbury River <3
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Brisbane Water National Park (pass by)

Another beautiful national park to see, along the way! Less than 1 hour from Sydney (traffic pending).
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Australian Reptile Park

Have a private guided tour through this amazing park, learn about animals and get up close and personal with Australian Animals. See lots of animals including: Cassowary, Dingo, Galapagos Tortoise, Saltwater Crocodile, Rainbow Lorikeets, Magpies, Wallabies, Frogs, Freshwater Turtles, Koala (meet up close), Kangaroo (meet up close), Australia's famous snakes (optional lol), Australia's spiders (optional lol), Australia's lizards, Tasmanian Devil (if he's not being shy), Komodo Dragons from Indonesia, American Alligators and more. Normally $50pp to enter, normally $90 per person to meet a koala. All included.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Australian Reptile Park

Koala Meeting
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Australian Reptile Park

Meeting Kangaroos
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Australian Reptile Park

All you can eat BBQ Lunch. Cooked by your host, in front of you! Multi-course! Begins with a local cheese platter, with bottomless wine included! You'll then be able to build-your-own-barbecue-burger for the main meal. Beef, chicken, vegetarian, vegan available. Message in advance if you are vegetarian or vegan. Also you'll be able to eat some SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE! A famous Australian way of saying "barbecue prawns are being served".
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Australian Reptile Park

Throwing boomerangs
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Brooklyn (pass by)

We're driving past a small riverside town called Brooklyn on the way home! Many boats on the river and houses on the cliffside. You must be very ready and prepared for this moment. The best views of Brooklyn are only across the Hawkesbury River Bridge, heading south.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge (pass by)

On the way home - we drive over the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
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Sydney Opera House (pass by)

On the way home - You'll get a nice view of the Sydney Opera House
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Woolloomooloo Wharf

Back to the starting point! Our fun little experience has come to an end :) Thank you so much for coming!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Cannot accommodate children under 4 years old, sorry
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No children under 4 years old, sorry
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-126636P7

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Small Cheese Platter.
  • If Raining, Poncho's Will Be Provided.
  • Morning Coffee Or Tea, At Meeting Location.
  • Your Ticket & Entry To Koala Meeting Experience (RRP $90pp).
  • Your Ticket & Entry To Australian Reptile Park (RRP $49.99 adult and $31.99 children).
  • Australian BBQ Lunch - All You Can Eat.
  • Your Map Of The Park (but I will show everyone around).
  • You Won't Have To Spend A Dollar.
  • Bottled Waters All Day.
  • Bus Snacks - Packets Of Crisps.
  • Boomerangs.
  • Transportation, Petrol, Road Tolls.
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle.
  • A Photo Gallery Of The Day (you with a koala + kangaroos).
  • Your Bag Of Kangaroo Food.
The following is NOT included:
  • Children under 4 years old.
  • Any Personal Expenses.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Cannot accommodate children under 4 years old, sorry
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sydney Wildlife Tour: Koala & Kangaroo Encounters with BBQ Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Small Cheese Platter
  • If Raining, Poncho's Will Be Provided
  • Morning Coffee Or Tea, At Meeting Location
  • Your Ticket & Entry To Koala Meeting Experience (RRP $90pp)
  • Your Ticket & Entry To Australian Reptile Park (RRP $49.99 adult and $31.99 children)
  • Australian BBQ Lunch - All You Can Eat
  • Your Map Of The Park (but I will show everyone around)
  • You Won't Have To Spend A Dollar
  • Bottled Waters All Day
  • Bus Snacks - Packets Of Crisps
  • Boomerangs
  • Transportation, Petrol, Road Tolls
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • A Photo Gallery Of The Day (you with a koala + kangaroos)
  • Your Bag Of Kangaroo Food
  • Children under 4 years old
  • Any Personal Expenses

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Cannot accommodate children under 4 years old, sorry
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No children under 4 years old, sorry
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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