Private Sydney Tour: Explore Australian Wildlife, Waterfalls, and Aboriginal Rock Art
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15 Ratings
Sydney
Embark on a private Sydney tour and explore the stunning Australian wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls, and ancient Aboriginal rock art. Get up close with kangaroos and koalas, and discover the beauty of Brisbane Water National Park.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sydney Harbour Bridge - 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 - Drive over the Moonee Moonee Bridge and the grand Hawkesbury River - the gateway to the Central Coast of NSW.
- Australian Reptile Park - Enjoy all the unique Australian animals at this renowned wildlife park. See koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, kangaroos, tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, platypus and emus. See a huge crocodile, Australian snakes and spiders on a must visit experience
- Brisbane Water National Park - Relax at a waterfall and enjoy ancient Aboriginal rock art in this wonderful forest. Enjoy this quiet national park teeming with banksia flowers, pink spider flowers, golden wattle, cockatoos and spinebill birds.
- Tascott - Drive by Point Clare, Tascott and Koolewong along the beautiful Brisbane Water Drive.
- Woy Woy - Seek out the Australian pelican - the largest pelican in the world, sweeping it’s bill searching for fish.
- Ocean Beach - Ocean Beach overlooks the Central Coast’s Broken Bay to Lion Island.
- Mount Ettalong Lookout - Surround yourself around Sydney’s peculiar red gumtrees on this short walk that overlooks Pearl Beach, one of the Central Coast’s prettiest beaches.
- Bulgandry Aboriginal Engraving Site - Walk through grey mountain ash Eucalyptus trees, flowering banksia trees, golden wattle and grass trees to a preserved site of Australian Aboriginal rock art. Engravings consist of kangaroos, dolphins, eels and an ancestral hero that are dated up to 2000 years old.
- Lane Cove - Time depending, drive back to Sydney over the Gladesville Bridge with endless views of Sydney’s skyline, the Lane Cove River and some of Sydney Harbours hidden coves.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Admission to Australian Reptile Park
- Bottled water
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
On this exclusive personal experience set against the distinctive backdrop of Australia, this tour features a rich assortment of captivating wildlife, charming wildflowers, and peaceful waterfalls.
- Explore the splendid Brisbane Water National Park.
- Roam through the Australian ‘bush’ on easy-to-travel and well-maintained paths.
- Take a break by one or more tranquil waterfalls, which are at their peak following heavy rainfall.
- Uncover Ancient Aboriginal rock art, steeped in over 2000 years of history.
- Drop by the Australian Reptile Park and hand-feed kangaroos.
- Experience the thrill of petting a koala.
- Spot wallabies, Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, platypus, a saltwater crocodile, Komodo dragons, Galapagos tortoises, and take a look at the world’s most poisonous snakes and spiders, securely behind the observation glass.
- Watch out for giant pelicans during feeding time.
- Explore the coastal beaches of Central Coast.
Owned by Ben Barry, a seasoned guide since 2004, Personalised Sydney Tours promises a memorable journey.
Dive into, engross, and cherish the beauty of Australia.
Location
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(15 Ratings)
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Trip59859695653
Jan 27, 2024
Our time with Ben was amazing!! - Ben is an absolutely amazing tour guide. He is professional yet friendly and open to cater your time to exactly what you want to see and do. We were able to see Sydney in two days and we loved every bit of our time with Ben. We saw beaches, the zoo, a rain forest, more than we could have imagined. If we go back, we would only do so if we had Ben by our side. We highly recommend hiring him!!
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Kristen_l
Jan 3, 2024
Amazing tour - Great tour and Ben was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and so knowledgeable. The animals at the reptile park were definitely a highlight. Being able to spend time up close and personal with the koalas and kangaroos was so much fun. The entire day went so smoothly from pick up at the port after our cruise to drop off at the hotel. We would highly recommend Ben and this tour!
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Bethbv649wa
Dec 12, 2023
Highly Recommended! - In September, my husband and I took my parents to visit Australia. We decided that we would like to visit the Blue Mountains National Park and Featherdale Wildlife Park.I found Ben’s Personalized Sydney Tours through a quick Google search and booked a private excursion. He quickly confirmed the pick up time and location. Ben customized the itinerary based on our likes and what locations were open to the public. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and a pleasure to spend the day with. Ben interacted with the entire group, and moved at a pace that was appropriate for our needs (us being in our 30s and my parents in their 60s). The highlights of our trip included feeding the animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park, taking in the gorgeous features of the National Park, visiting numerous waterfalls (Empress Falls, Witches Leap Falls, Katoomba Falls), Three Sisters, Scenic World, and Wentworth Falls Lake. I highly recommend Ben and his tours!
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Jackhoundranch
Sep 21, 2023
Best tour of our trip to Sydney!! - Admittedly I’m a few months late writing this review. However best part of our trip. Well worth the time and invest. Tour was timely and educational. The stops at the wildlife park, lunch, etc all just perfect. If we are back in Sydney will do this trip again!!
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Rachel
Aug 24, 2023
Would do again - It was a wonderful experience. Ben was very knowledgeable and explained everything for everyone to understand. It truly was personalized as he brought us to places and talked about topics we had yet to see or hear about. The pace was set according to my group which was very helpful. I would definitely do another tour with them in the future.
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Cindy_l
Apr 3, 2023
Meet Australia’s Finest Ambassadors - This tour will be hard to beat! Ben was a sensational guide. We were able to pet a koala! We were also able to walk up to kangaroo and let them eat from our hand. Several of the kangaroo had a joey in her pouch and I even got to offer the baby a head pat. We were also able to see some beautiful waterfalls and aboriginal art. All in all, an unforgettable day where the animals stole the show. Highly recommended.
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Jwesulia
Apr 2, 2023
Wildlife adventure - Lovely easy going tour with a super guide. Knowledge, friendly and would definitely recommend!
Great to experience the wonderful countryside so close to the city.
Up close encounter with roo’s and Koala’s was an absolute treat!
Such thanks Ben.
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Trvlr1313
Mar 18, 2023
Fabulous Day! - We got to pet a koala and feed a kangaroo! The day could have ended then and we’d have been thrilled but that was just the beginning. The aboriginal rock art was astounding and the walk to the waterfall was lovely. On one walk, we saw eagles and kangaroos! We enjoyed every minute. We also loved that things weren’t crowded like cruise ship excursions. Ben was a fantastic guide with so much knowledge. By the end of the day, he feels like a friend.
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Cannieves
Jan 24, 2023
Fabulous day away from Sydney's more touristy vibe - Ben was wonderful...he shared so much information about Australian history, geography, cuisine, people, and so much more. We had an amazing day. BTW, prior to our excursion, we changed our itinerary a couple of times, and Ben was patient and flexible. Highly recommend!
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Gloria_m
Jan 4, 2023
Highly recommend this tour! - Wonderful tour! Ben was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We saw the flora and fauna up close and learned much about the North Coast.
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