Sydney: Kangaroo Encounter & Aboriginal Rock Art Half-Day

See Kangaroos and 2,000-Year-Old Rock Art Before Lunch

You're picked up from your Sydney hotel or terminal, driven north across the Harbour Bridge in an air-conditioned minivan, and spend the morning walking among free-roaming kangaroos at Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, then viewing ancient Guringai rock art at Bulgandry Art Site. Lunch is fresh seafood overlooking the Hawkesbury River, and you're back in the city by early afternoon with bottled water included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Pickup from Sydney hotel
• Cross Harbour Bridge north
• Visit Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park
• See free-roaming native animals
• Explore Bulgandry Art Site
• View ancient Aboriginal rock art
• Enjoy seafood or oyster lunch
• Return to Sydney early afternoon

The Experience

The minivan picks you up at 7:30 am — or whenever works — and within twenty minutes you're crossing the Harbour Bridge heading north out of the city. It's a half-day trip, so there's no time wasted on a long drive; you're at Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park by mid-morning, and that's where the kangaroos are actually roaming around, not behind glass. The park is the only wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales where you walk among free-roaming native animals, and the guide knows which ones are calm enough to approach. You get unlimited bottled water throughout, which matters more than it sounds when you're standing in the sun watching a mob of kangaroos graze like it's the most ordinary thing in the world.

After the wildlife park, the tour heads to Bulgandry Art Site in Brisbane Water National Park near Kariong — this is where the Guringai people's ancient rock art lives, carved and painted into the stone maybe two thousand years ago. Your guide explains what you're looking at, the symbols and the stories, and it's the kind of place that feels genuinely sacred, not staged. You're not in a museum; you're standing in front of the actual rocks where Indigenous people left their mark. The site isn't crowded because it's not easy to find on your own, which is partly why the tour works.

Lunch happens at Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed if you choose the seafood option — fresh oysters and water views, or you can pick something else from the menu. Either way, you're eating overlooking the river before heading back to Sydney in the early afternoon. The whole thing fits into a half-day because the drive north is short and the guide knows exactly where to stop, so you're not burning daylight on logistics.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel or terminal pickup at 7:30 am (flexible timing available).
• unlimited bottled water throughout the tour.
• driver and guide.
• entry to Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park.
• access to Bulgandry Art Site Aboriginal rock art.
• lunch at Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed with your choice of fresh oysters or seafood.
• return to Sydney in the early afternoon.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Sydney Top Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're in Sydney for only a day or two and want to see native animals and Indigenous rock art without arranging your own transport and timing — the half-day format and hotel pickup mean you're not spending hours on logistics, just on what you came to see.

Top questions

What time does the pickup happen?

Pickup is at 7:30 am from your Sydney hotel or terminal, though the time is flexible — contact the operator if you need a different time.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, it's suitable for all fitness levels. If you have an infant (ages 0–7), you'll need to bring your own infant seat.

How long is the whole tour?

It's a half-day trip. You're picked up in the morning and returned to Sydney in the early afternoon.

What animals will I see at the wildlife park?

You'll see native Australian animals roaming freely, including kangaroos. Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in New South Wales.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation, bottled water throughout the day, a driver/guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Lunch is separate unless specified in your booking.

Can I choose what to eat for lunch?

Yes. You can select fresh oysters from the Hawkesbury River or another seafood option from the menu at Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed.

What language is the tour conducted in?

Only English-speaking guides are available.

How far is the drive from Sydney?

The tour heads north across the Harbour Bridge to Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park and Bulgandry Art Site near Kariong. The drive is short enough that you're at the first stop by mid-morning.