Sydney Wildlife Safari
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 25 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sydney Wildlife Safari worth booking?
Sydney Wildlife Safari is a 10-hour experience in Sydney, Australia, from $313 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (25)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $313 per person
Leave the city bustle behind and set off late-morning for an afternoon and evening immersed in nature, wildlife, and open spaces in the stunning Southern Highlands. With your wildlife guide, you’ll explore private farmland and untouched bushland, watching for kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus—and, if you’re lucky, the elusive platypus. As you wander this peaceful landscape, learn about the Great Western Wildlife Corridor, a vital habitat link that helps animals move safely between the southern Blue Mountains and Morton National Park. Parrots flash through the trees, and surprises await around every corner. At dusk, visit a quiet river to search for wild platypus - a rare, magical sight. After dinner at Australia’s oldest licensed inn, finish the night spotlighting gliders, possums, and wombats before returning to Sydney. It’s a unforgettable experience that leaves you with a deeper connection to Australia’s wild side.
What you get
About this experience
Leave the city bustle behind and set off late-morning for an afternoon and evening immersed in nature, wildlife, and open spaces in the stunning Southern Highlands. With your wildlife guide, you’ll explore private farmland and untouched bushland, watching for kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus—and, if you’re lucky, the elusive platypus. As you wander this peaceful landscape, learn about the Great Western Wildlife Corridor, a vital habitat link that helps animals move safely between the southern Blue Mountains and Morton National Park. Parrots flash through the trees, and surprises await around every corner. At dusk, visit a quiet river to search for wild platypus - a rare, magical sight. After dinner at Australia’s oldest licensed inn, finish the night spotlighting gliders, possums, and wombats before returning to Sydney. It’s a unforgettable experience that leaves you with a deeper connection to Australia’s wild side.
What's included
Included
- Wildlife reference guides
- Classic country pub dinner including a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Light lunch (e.g. gourmet wraps)
- Binoculars and handheld spotlights
- Experienced, engaging and knowledgeable guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Southern Highlands
Meet your Sydney Bespoke Tours guide at the meeting point to begin an afternoon and evening of wildlife spotting in the wild. Depart Sydney for the 90 minute drive south to the picturesque town of Bowral. En route, learn about the animals we are likely to find, some we might spot, and how we will record any sightings. On arrival, enjoy a light lunch before learning about local wildlife conservation projects, monitoring programs, and the signs to look for when tracking our more elusive wildlife. The rest of the afternoon will be spent spotting wildlife at several locations. The area hosts an abundance of birds - from the universally-loved kookaburra to a host of colourful parrots, including Crimson Rosella, Eastern Rosella, Galah, Yellow-tailed and Glossy black cockatoo, and even emu - as well as some of our most iconic animals, such as echidna. In the evening, enjoy a well-earned dinner at an historic pub before returning to Sydney.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sydney
Outside Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Outside Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sydney Bespoke Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants should be able to walk 1km (half a mile) at a time, including over steep, rough and sometimes slippery trails and river banks.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing for walking. We recommend you check the weather forecast for Southern Highlands, NSW on the day of travel.
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. Photo ID may be requested as proof of age.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Sydney Wildlife Safari. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent Experience - you are guaranteed to see wonderful native birds and mammals
This was an excellent day. Steve, our guide was knowledgeable, attentive and generous with his time. The day was divided into three parts. A nature reserve where we were able to spot rosellas, kookaburra, cockatoos plus plenty of others. A ‘road trip’ where in various open locations we saw kangaroo, wallaby emu and a flock of yellow tailed black cockatoo followed finally by a nocturnal search for possum, sugar gliders and wombat. Lunch and dinner were provided, both very good. Sadly we didn’t see any duckbilled platypus but that is the nature of a wildlife safari. Thank you Steve for sharing your extensive knowledge on wildlife and history of the area plus the loan of good binoculars, coats and red light torches. Finally, this is a long day - a 10 hour round trip, my suggestion would be if you’ve had a long flight the day before have a few days rest before booking to make the most of the experience.
via Tripadvisor
10/10 recommended wildlife tour
Had the most amazing day! Steve was a great guide, knowledgeable on a wide range of topics from Australian history to current affairs, and of course wildlife. Not only did he bring us to see the animals, he also explained the choice of habitat or area, and the behaviours of the animals we were looking for. Well organised, smooth transportation, great food. They provided binoculars and a red torchlight for the night walk. We were lucky enough to spot 18 species of birds, 6 mammals, and 1 reptile. This included a platypus, a wombat, and a brush tailed possum with her baby! Would recommend for everyone, ranging from the casual holidaymaker looking for something local and different, to the serious wildlife enthusiast. Thank you Steve and the group for making it an unforgettable experience.
via Viator
Highly recommended wildlife tour
Had the most amazing day! Steve was a great guide, knowledgeable on a wide range of topics from Australian history to current affairs, and of course wildlife. Not only did he bring us to see the animals, he also explained the choice of habitat or area, and the behaviours of the animals we were looking for. Well organised, smooth transportation, great food. They provided binoculars and a red torchlight for the night walk. We were lucky enough to spot 18 species of birds, 6 mammals, and 1 reptile. This included a platypus, a wombat, and a brush tailed possum with her baby! Would recommend for everyone, ranging from the casual holidaymaker looking for something local and different, to the serious wildlife enthusiast. Thank you Steve and the group for making it an unforgettable experience.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip.
This was without question the best single thing we did when in Sydney. Steve was a perfect guide, enthusiastic and passionate about Australia's wildlife and extremely knowledgeable. The trip was an excellent combination of bird-viewing and marsupial spotting in several different locations, exactly as advertised and with great success: over 20 kinds of bird, no fewer than 5 wombats. dozens of wallabies and kangaroos, possums and gliders. All rounded off by dinner in a historic New South Wales inn. Worth every penny.
Response from the operator: Hi Peter, Now that’s a title we love to see! It sounds like you really got into the spirit of the safari, and we’re so glad the experience lived up to what you were hoping for. A day that finishes with dinner at one of the Southern Highlands’ historic pubs is a pretty great way to wrap things up too. Thanks for coming along, Peter! Cheers, from all of the team @SydneyWildlifeSafari.com
via Tripadvisor
Highlight of our AU trip
This tour was one of the best tours I’ve taken anywhere and the highlight of our AU trip! I would highly recommend this tour and if I come back to Sydney I would do it again! The pick up was smooth and communication before the tour was really clear and complete. The whole day was well paced and we saw incredible animals at every stop with nice breaks for lunch and dinner. Throughout the tour Steve was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of the area which made the drive times fly by. But the real stars were the animals and we saw SO many of them! We started with a tranquil walk around a nature preserve where Steve helped us spot over 15 kinds of birds including the gorgeous Crimson Rosella, Eastern Rosellas, and King Parrots. At our next stops we saw 17 emus, dozens of wallabies (many with joeys in their pouches), tons of kangaroos and 5 wombats! In the evening we walked by the river to spot platypus and even though we didn’t see one we got to see possums and sugar gliders flying between the trees, which I think was even cooler. Though this tour is expensive it’s worth every penny! If you love wildlife and beautiful scenery then you’ll love this!
Response from the operator: This review made us smile! Knowing that the safari stayed with you as the highlight of your Australian trip is such a wonderful compliment. And I think we have to agree about the sugar gliders — seeing them flying between the trees is pretty hard to beat! It sounds like you had an amazing day, and we’re so glad you chose to spend it with us. Cheers, from all of the team @SydneyWildlifeSafari.com
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $313 to $470
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sydney Wildlife Safari: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sydney.
How much does Sydney Wildlife Safari cost?
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Prices start at $313 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sydney usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sydney Wildlife Safari take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sydney is not rushed.
Is Sydney Wildlife Safari worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Sydney, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sydney Wildlife Safari?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Sydney Wildlife Safari suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sydney Wildlife Safari?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sydney can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sydney and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sydney Wildlife Safari start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sydney within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sydney?
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On Outty we rank every Sydney experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive, Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney, Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sydney?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sydney?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Sydney Wildlife Safari?
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Included: Wildlife reference guides; Classic country pub dinner including a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic); Light lunch (e.g. gourmet wraps); Binoculars and handheld spotlights; and Experienced, engaging and knowledgeable guide. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Sydney Wildlife Safari?
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Outside Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Sydney Wildlife Safari offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sydney Wildlife Safari?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Sydney Wildlife Safari wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Sydney Wildlife Safari if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Sydney Wildlife Safari?
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Across 25 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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