Australia in One Day: Private Tour with Wildlife Experience and Nature Immersion

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian bushman! Say g’day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret spots that’ll make you go ‘crikey!’ This is Australia in one day!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mrs Macquarie’s Chair - Enjoy stunning views of Sydney Harbour from the historic Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, a notable Sydney landmark. Set on a sandstone ledge carved by convicts in 1810, this spot offers a mesmerizing view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House. Take beautiful photos that capture the timeless charm of the city. (Drive time: 10 mins)
  • Sydney Opera House - Dive into the charm of Sydney’s architectural wonders and take advantage of a free professional photo opportunity with the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge as your backdrop. This unique experience is free of charge.
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - Leave the city’s hustle behind as you cross the grand Sydney Harbour Bridge, affectionately called “The Giant Coathanger” by locals. This landmark leads you from the city’s vibrant energy to the peaceful beauty of the bush and scenic coastline.
  • Hawkesbury River - Discover a hidden gem that offers views as stunning as those from a Blue Mountains lookout, but without the crowds. This secret spot provides breathtaking panoramic views over the majestic valleys and mangroves of the Hawkesbury River. An unforgettable experience awaits. (Drive time: 15 mins)
  • Hawkesbury River - Optional: Visit the Hawkesbury River Oystershed (Wed - Sun) and Broken Bay Pearl Farm (Tues - Sun). The oystershed offers a unique gourmet experience with farm-to-table delights, including fresh oysters and local seafood. Afterward, visit NSW’s only pearl farm next door, where Broken Bay Pearls produces high-quality pearls. (Drive time: 15 mins)
  • Mount White - Saddles Restaurant offers a unique Australian homestead dining experience. Owned by John Singleton, a renowned advertising guru and one of Australia’s wealthiest individuals, this charming establishment serves excellent coffee and golden croissants for takeaway. Nearby, visit an animal sanctuary and see black swans gliding across a serene dam. (Drive time: 15 mins)
  • Glenworth Valley - Optional: Experience horse riding through untouched natural beauty. This guided tour takes you through rainforests, rock pools, and native bushland. Suitable for beginners, this 2-hour tour lets you enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the area.
  • Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary - Explore Walkabout Wildlife Park and meet koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, and more. This sanctuary is home to a diverse range of native Australian animals and actively contributes to conservation efforts. (Drive time: 20 mins)
  • Avoca Beach - Enjoy a beachfront meal at Avoca Beach Point Cafe, offering modern Australian cuisine with stunning ocean views. After dining, explore rock pools teeming with sea life and possibly spot a friendly pelican. Continue along the rock platform for breathtaking views of the sandstone coastline. Note: Lunch is at the customer’s expense. (Drive time: 30 mins)
  • Warrah Lookout - Optional: Discover a hidden valley home to a colony of flying foxes or fruit bats. This unique experience offers incredible photography opportunities and is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. (Drive time: 15 mins)
  • Chocolate Factory Gosford - The Factory Nougat & Chocolate - Optional: Indulge in chocolate-covered mangoes, macadamias, ginger, and more at The Gosford Chocolate Factory. Learn about their commitment to sustainability and explore the chocolate boutique filled with handcrafted treats.
  • Terrigal Beach - Optional: Visit Terrigal, known for its golden sand beach, dramatic headlands, and vibrant seaside atmosphere. Enjoy whale watching, a coastal walk, or a treat from a local gelato store. (Drive time: 15 mins)
  • Distillery Botanica - Optional: Enjoy a complimentary gin tasting at Distillery Botanica, surrounded by serene gardens and near beautiful beaches. The distillery uses on-site botanicals to create award-winning spirits. (Drive time: 5 mins)
  • Firescreek Fruit Wines - Optional: Experience regenerative organic winemaking at Firescreek Winery with complimentary tastings. Their unique wines are made from fruit and flowers, offering flavors like Passionfruit, Rose Petal & Apple, and Blackberry with Violet. (Drive time: 10 mins)
  • Blues Point Reserve - Enjoy stunning views of Sydney’s cityscape, Sydney Harbour, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from Blues Point Reserve. This optional final stop is a perfect end to your tour. (Drive time: 15 mins)
What's Included
  • Enjoy Australian wine, including non-alcoholic options, bottled water, and chocolate
  • Travel with ease in a private, air-conditioned SUV or van
  • Experience a fully escorted private tour with a dedicated professional guide and driver
  • Receive complimentary professional photos to remember your tour
  • Gain entry to a wildlife park at no extra cost
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Horse-riding. Optional. Guests own expense. 2 hours duration. Weight limit 100kg. Age limit 7 years
Additional Information

Embark on an epic journey with a real Australian from the bush! Say g’day to koalas and kangaroos, soak up stunning views, and discover secret spots that’ll make you go “crikey!” Get ready to explore, from stunning beaches to the untamed bushland. This is the real deal, the original, authentic Australian experience.

Venture through lush rainforests, discover Aboriginal carvings, and have a yarn with the locals. Don’t forget your Insta-worthy snaps! From the iconic Sydney Harbour to the wild, untamed bushland, you won’t want to put your camera down! Look at the photos on this listing to see how diverse and great this tour is.

We’ve got rave reviews coming out of our ears. This tour has been voted the best thing since Vegemite on toast! So, leave the boring stuff behind. Break free from the ordinary and dive headfirst into Australia’s jaw-dropping nature and wildlife wonders.

Escape the ordinary, and immerse yourself in Australia’s nature and wildlife. This is Australia in one day!

Location
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1D Mrs Macquaries Rd, The Rocks Visitors Centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jtzar
Sep 29, 2024
Unforgettable experience! Highlight of our time in Sydney! - We could not have asked for a more perfect day exploring Sydney with Matt and Sabrina! They were both so knowledgeable and taught us so much! We got to pet a koala bear and kangaroos which was a bucket list for me! This day was the highlight of our entire trip. They spent the entire day with us and didn’t rush through any part of it. He took amazing pictures to help remember our special day! Matt even made sure to bring us to get pies to end the night! Thank you to Matt and Sabrina for an unforgettable day!
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Scottky4233ej
Sep 26, 2024
First time in Sydney with my wife - Matt was the best tour guide. Amazing day. Got to pet a Koala bear. Surrounded by kangaroos during a feeding. Nature hike with explanation of plants and trees and rock carving. Went to the beach and walked to a cave. Saw a tree of bats and ended day with wine and chocolate overlooking the water. Then had a meat pie in Sydney for dinner. Matt was fantastic. He took professional pictures throughout the day. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Y7265bdstephaniet
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide!! Experiences to remember for a lifetime - worth every cent! - This private Sydney tour was a highlight of our Australia trip!!! Matt is an extremely knowledgable local guide who has a talent to make people feel at ease. He listens to his guests interests and caters the tour accordingly. It felt like being guided by a friend to very interesting local spots without tour groups or large crowds to spoil the experience. I saw the wildlife I wanted to see - including the koala/kangaroo and wallabies at the Wildlife Sanctuary which was so much fun! (A big thanks to Jet (volunteer) who provided the information on all the wildlife in the sanctuary’s care - her passion was infectious). I loved seeing the hopping parade during feeding. :) We also saw stunning views of meandering rivers, learned about many native plants, birds, and a few interesting insects on a local bush walk at a conservation reserve. I had never seen or heard a Kookaburra before this tour and now I have a new perspective on the childhood song! Lunch was excellent and located at a beautiful beach that was unspoiled by tourism. We saw a local artist whose work was inspiring and who has a natural gift for story-telling (thank you Garry!). Matt is an excellent photographer and sent us photos of these and many other unique memories we had to remember our trip. We were completely engaged and having fun the whole day - Thank you again Matt!
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Mikemr9147wf
Sep 23, 2024
A perfect day in Australia - Our one-day tour with Matt was the highlight of our time in Australia. Nature walks, snuggling with kangaroos, emus and koalas, walks on the beach, a wonderful lunch, and an amazing surprise at the end (I won't spoil it) were all packed into a wonderful day. But it is the time spent with Matt that made it so special. He is the perfect host and guide, combining an easy going manner with a vast knowledge of all things Aussie. We loved his flexibility in letting us pick and choose our activities. Add to that the great pictures he took during the day, which he sent to us afterward. One of the best tours I've ever done.
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Nadiaqureshi
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing tour!!! - Amazing tour!! Matt is an absolute blast to spend the day with. He took us off the beaten path and shared knowledge of Australian wild life. He arranged for us to have a private showing with Koalas and hit every request we had on the list. He also recommended the best snack, coffee and lunch places. Matt is an excellent photographer and took so many pictures throughout the day to share with us!! Awesome tour and highly recommended!!
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Mary_s
Sep 20, 2024
Unforgettable Experience! - This tour is a must do if you like nature and wildlife! Matt took us places that only the locals would know to show us amazing views and personal encounters with animals and more. Matt was super personable and focused the tour on what was important to us. An unforgettable experience, well worth the investment and time.
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Patricia_s
Sep 17, 2024
Fabulous Tour with Matt! - There are so many but if I had to pick one, definitely the wildlife sanctuary. Everything was exceptional from the hikes to the beaches punctuated with great conversations with Matt!
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W3047bkjeffm
Sep 16, 2024
Best personal tour I've ever been on! - My wife and I recently visited Sydney, Australia for the first time. And were lucky enough to get connected with Matt, a seasoned resident and all around great guy! Matt's experience with the Australian outback is extensive and began as a young man growing up in the Sydney area. In addition to his experience with all things nature and wildlife Matt is also an accomplished videographer and photographer. We had the chance to see and experience the rare parts of Sydney from its beaches to the bush, like no other tour I know of. Matt’s connection with local merchants and wildlife keepers we encountered along the way are a testament to Matt’s professionalism and courtesy, they were always glad to see him and made us feel like part of their family. Getting to touch and closely interact with species only found in Australia. The kangaroos, koala bears, and wallabies were amazing! I can’t say enough about this experience, you’ll just have to try it yourself. Jeff Maichel Spokane, Washington, USA
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Jeffrey_m
Sep 16, 2024
Best private tour I've ever been on! - My wife and I recently visited Sydney, Australia for the first time. And were lucky enough to get connected with Matt, a seasoned resident and all around great guy! Matt's experience with the Australian outback is extensive and began as a young man growing up in the Sydney area. In addition to his experience with all things nature and wildlife Matt is also an accomplished videographer and photographer. We had the chance to see and experience the rare parts of Sydney from its beaches to the bush, like no other tour I know of. Matt’s connection with local merchants and wildlife keepers we encountered along the way are a testament to Matt’s professionalism and courtesy, they were always glad to see him and made us feel like part of their family. Getting to touch and closely interact with species only found in Australia. The kangaroos, koala bears, and wallabies were amazing! I can’t say enough about this experience, you’ll just have to try it yourself. Jeff Maichel Spokane, Washington, USA
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Fiveinmaryland
Sep 14, 2024
Best day around Sydney - Where do I begin? Can’t imagine a more ideal day than the one we spent with Matt. He is a delightful knowledgeable guide, and it’s hard to imagine how we managed to see everything we saw in less than 12 hours. No guide can control wildlife, but we saw 100% of what we hoped to see. If you love wildlife, being outdoors, and learning about the places you visit, book this tour!! Matt is amazing! He also provided gorgeous photos of our day! My favorite was hanging out w Arnold the koala at the wildlife park. Here are a few snapshots I took. Matt’s were better!
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