The 15 Best Wildlife Experiences in Sydney

1.Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,481 reviews · from $182Our pick

This 9.5-hour small-group trip takes you from Sydney to Scenic World, the Three Sisters, and a wildlife park. Expect early pickup, all three Scenic World rides, lunch, and guides such as Sean, Ella, Luke, Mick, or Tom. Bring walking shoes, water, and a jacket.

“We had an absolutely great day with Ella as our tour guide. Pick up was prompt and lots of communication beforehand to ensure everyone was where they needed to be on time. The Blue Mountains were amazing we had stunning weather too which always helps. The wildlife park was also a lovey end to a perfect day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit that area. Had the pleasure of meeting Chapo the owner on NYE also, he cares so much about his guests and just wants everyone to have a great time. If you are in Sydney and wanting to visit the Blue Mountains book don’t hesitate…”

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2.Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,087 reviews · from $135

Travel from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains with guides such as Jason, Stuart, or Ben. See koalas and kangaroos, walk to Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, and stop for lunch in Leura or Katoomba. Expect a full 10-hour day with moderate walking and a flexible route.

“Overall Chris was a good guide and the tour was good! Stops at Leura could perhaps have been a bit longer.”

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3.Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 11 hours · from $147

Travel from Sydney by air-conditioned coach to Sydney Zoo, Leura and the Blue Mountains. You’ll get a koala photo, lookout stops, lunch time, and unlimited Scenic World rides. Guides such as Alfie, Tom and Stephen are known for lively commentary and careful timekeeping.

“Must do activity. Was so much fun and a great day out. Well organised.”

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4.Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 897 reviews · 10h 30m · from $102

Leave Sydney after the busiest traffic, then follow an English-speaking guide through Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls, Echo Point, the Three Sisters, and Lincoln’s Rock. Expect bushwalking, wildlife stories, steep stairs, and a sunset over Jamison Valley. Guides have included Greg, Mitch, Derek, and Smokey.

“The day was amazing. Our tour guide was lush and very friendly. He had lots of information and plenty of stops and views.”

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5.Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 822 reviews · 11 hours · from $133

Spend 11 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Ben, Nigel, Scotty, or Jason, combining Featherdale Wildlife Park, short bushwalks, Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, and Leura or Katoomba. Expect flexible routing, a maximum of 23 people, and moderate walking on uneven ground.

“Absolutely fantastic. Such a good, well guided tour. Nigel, the tour guide, was fabulous, he knew all the right locations and secret view points. It was such a well organised tour, I highly recommend!”

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6.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89

Leave Sydney at 7:30 am with Kangarrific Tours for a 10-hour small-group outing led by guides such as Sam. Visit a wildlife park, meet koalas and kangaroos, taste cheese and chocolate, enjoy two boutique wine tastings, and stop for an optional lunch. Extra fees apply.

“The first stop was a reptile centre not mentioned on the itinerary, a good opportunity to see Koala's and kangangaroo's up close, along with the reptiles and a centre that recovers venom for antivenom treatments. Then onto tastings, one stoRead more”

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7.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $268

Travel south from Sydney with a guide such as Steve, Jackie, Tony, Rowan, or Emma. Meet koalas and wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park, view Fitzroy Falls, eat by the coast, and taste local wine. The minibus holds no more than 11 people, but expect a long day with plenty of driving.

“Great long day...very diverse places Would have loved half day with just wildlife encounter.Im not a wine drinker..this tour was combined with a wine tasting. Tour guide was amazing. But it is a lot of driving around on 11 hour tour. LOVED being picked up from my hotel, Marriott”

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8.#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $161

Spend nine hours with Blue Mountains Day Tours visiting Echo Point, the Three Sisters, Jamison Valley, Scenic World, waterfalls, and Featherdale Wildlife Park. Guides such as Ela, Sean, Mick, and Luke combine local stories with efficient crowd-avoiding timing. Lunch, all three Scenic World rides, park entry, and transport are included.

“The trip to the Blue Mountains was fantastic. Jason was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. The scenery was spectacular! The lunch was also amazing, I had the veggie stack, definitely recommend it. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. I would 100% recommend booking this trip.”

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9.Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 350 reviews · 10 hours · from $126

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ronnie, Gil, or Guillermo, visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Katoomba, the Three Sisters, waterfalls, and quieter lookouts. Expect a comfortable mini-coach, moderate bush walks, free lunch time, and a 100% carbon-neutral operation.

“What a fabulous day! We loved every minute of it. Thank you thank you to our guide, Gill, for making the tour interesting, fun, and full of good vibes! This was the perfect day tour for us as we only had a short visit to Sydney. The day gave us the perfect first Blue Mountains experience, with multiple locations visited and spectacular views. The walk into the valley was stunning. And the wee visit to the wildlife park was a surprise hit. Hand feeding the pademelons and seeing a cassowary was an experience we won’t soon forget. Highly recommend! (Heads up: during our lunch stop (free time) in Katoomba, we…”

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10.Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $487

Spend 11 to 12 hours with Matt of Sydney Guided Tours, moving from the Opera House and harbour views to Berowra bushland, Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, quiet beaches, and local food stops. Your private vehicle, wildlife entry, photos, water, chocolate, and wine are included.

“Matt is a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Since it was a private tour, Matt was very willing to tailor it to our interests. Seeing koalas and kangaroos was amazing. We also had a special surprise at the eRead more”

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11.Whale Watching & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 300 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67Best value

Cruise from Circular Quay with guides such as Paul and Captain Mark, watching humpback whales from May to November. You’ll have indoor seating, outdoor viewing, Sydney Harbour sights, live commentary, and a 95% whale sighting guarantee with a free standby return cruise if needed.

“We loved this trip! The guides were very knowledgeable, gave us a lot of great information. After the initial excitement of seeing the whales and everyone trying to capture a glimpse, we settled into a nice peaceful watching session following two or three whales. Very nice experience!”

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12.Blue Mountains Deluxe Small-Group Eco Wildlife Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $210

Travel from Sydney in a small group of up to 14 with guides such as John, Kathy, Mario, or Karyn. See koalas, kangaroos, wombats, the Three Sisters, Govetts Leap, and Mt. Tomah Botanic Gardens. Add a two-course lunch at the Hydro Majestic for valley views.

“Amazing tour. No other way to see so much in one day. Knowledgeable guide who gave information on everything big and small.”

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13.Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $128

Spend 9.5 hours with a small group visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Lincoln’s Rock, waterfalls, Katoomba, and the Three Sisters. Guides such as Ronnie, Guil, and Peter lead the day, with wildlife entry, national park fees, transport, and guided walks included. Scenic World and lunch cost extra.

“Trip and driver were very scenic although all the places of interest were not met false advertising on viator .”

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14.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 11 hours · from $258

Leave Sydney with a small group of up to 11, meet koalas privately with a keeper, feed kangaroos and wallabies, enjoy lunch at Bulli Beach, walk to Fitzroy Falls, and finish with cool-climate wine. Guides such as Emma, Steve, and Tony add local stories and easygoing humor.

“Liked the encounter with the koalas and wallabies which was open to the group before Symbio even opened to the public. A splendid combination of activities to experience a bit of natural beauty outside of Sydney. Thanks Steve!”

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15.Blue Mountains Tour PRIVATE with Wildlife Park and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $394

You’ll spend about 10 hours with a guide such as Dave, Darren, or James, traveling from Sydney into the Blue Mountains for Three Sisters views, waterfalls, lookouts, and village stops. Entry to the national park and wildlife zoo is included, while Scenic World rides cost extra. The day ends with a ferry cruise near the Opera House.

“My family of 4 (including kids ages 13 and 14) had a great day in the Blue Mountains with our guide Dave. He is an excellent ambassador not only for the Blue Mountains, but also for Australia overall! We learned and saw so much more than we would have on our own. What a treat it was to leave the planning, guiding, driving, and parking up to an expert! Thank you for a very fun and memorable day!”

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