Koala & Kangaroos Experience, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey

5.0 (103 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Enjoy a private koala experience — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Too cute! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Personalised Sydney Tours

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Please bring your own water or drink bottle
Not included: Cafe or pub style lunch on Central Coast is at guests expense

Itinerary

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Passing by

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.
Hawkesbury River

Passing by

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.
Australian Reptile Park

1 h 50 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

45 min Admission included

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.
Point Clare

Passing by

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

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.
Ocean Beach

Passing by

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.
Umina Beach

Passing by

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

20 min Admission included

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.
Central Railway Station

1 h 15 min Admission included

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.
Distillery Botanica

35 min Admission included

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.
Firescreek Fruit Wines

30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

End point

The tour concludes with a scenic train ride back to Sydney's Central Station located near George and Pitt St, Sydney.

Pickup points

Newtown Space
Quality Apartments Camperdown
Adina Chippendale Sydney
Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Kimpton Margot Sydney by IHG
Little National Hotel Sydney
Space Q Capsule Hotel
East Side Hotel
Hyacinth Catalo Platform APAC
Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney - Handwritten Collection
Rydges Sydney Central
The York by Swiss-Belhotel

and 198 more pickup points

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

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