Sydney: Royal National Park, Koalas & Wine Day Tour
A Day South of Sydney: Koalas, Coastal Cliffs & Cool-Climate Wine
You travel south from Sydney through Royal National Park and along the Grand Pacific Drive in a small minibus with a knowledgeable guide. The day includes a private koala experience with a keeper, hand-feeding kangaroos, lunch at a beachside café with a glass of wine, an easy walk to waterfalls and gorges in Morton National Park, and wine tasting at a boutique winery. All entry fees, transport, and meals are included, and you return to Circular Quay by early evening.
Step-by-step itinerary
Wildlife, coastal views, and wine tasting
- Meet guide and board minibus
- Drive along Botany Bay beaches
- Stop at Bald Hill Lookout
- Visit Symbio Wildlife Park
- Private koala experience with keeper
- Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies
- Drive along Grand Pacific Drive
- Cross Sea Cliff Bridge
- Lunch at seaside café
- Optional swim at golden beach
- Hike in Morton National Park
- View sandstone gorges and waterfalls
- Visit boutique winery for tasting
- Return to Sydney Circular Quay
What’s included
Your day includes hotel or meeting point pickup, transport in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, entry to Royal National Park and Symbio Wildlife Park, a private koala experience with a keeper, the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, lunch at a beachside café with a glass of Australian wine, beer, juice or soda, an easy walk to waterfalls and gorges in Morton National Park, and wine and cheese tasting at a boutique winery before returning to Circular Quay around 6:30pm.
Times
- Every day 07:15 07:30
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The experience
What if you could hold a koala, drive one of Australia's most famous coastal roads, and taste wine from a family-run winery all in one day without arranging a single detail yourself? The minibus picks you up and heads south through Royal National Park, stopping first at Bald Hill Lookout where the view stretches across the Illawarra coastline and out to the Sea Cliff Bridge. The kind of vista that makes you understand why people hang-glide off this spot. It's maybe twenty minutes from the city, and already you're somewhere else entirely.
Then comes the part most people book this for: Symbio Wildlife Park, where a keeper walks you through everything about koalas while you're standing next to one, and yeah, you get your photo. The park focuses on conservation, so it doesn't feel like you're just passing through. They're doing real work with these animals. After that you hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, which is gentler than it sounds, and then the minibus takes the Grand Pacific Drive, hugging the coast as it sweeps across the Sea Cliff Bridge. The old highway used to cling to crumbling cliffs. This one swings out over the ocean instead. You stop for lunch at a local café on a golden beach with views that justify the drive alone, and if it's warm enough, you can bring swimmers and actually get in the water.
The afternoon shifts inland. You climb through temperate rainforest into the Southern Highlands and do an easy walk to viewpoints that open onto Morton National Park: sandstone gorges, waterfalls dropping over cliffs, the kind of landscape that makes you realize how much of Australia most visitors never see. It's not strenuous, but you're walking about a kilometer in total and there are steps, so moderate fitness matters. After that, the minibus winds through country roads to a boutique winery where you taste cool-climate wines produced locally, with cheese to go with them. You're back at Circular Quay around 6:30pm, which gives you time to grab dinner if you want, or just sit with the harbor and process the day.
The group stays small, maximum eleven people, which means the guide can actually talk to you instead of herding you. They know the parks, the wildlife, the roads, and they're the reason this day feels like you're being shown around rather than ticked through a checklist. Bring closed shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and layers if you're going in the cooler months (May through October it gets chilly). A reusable water bottle is worth it, and if you think you'll swim, pack a towel and swimsuit.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see iconic Australian wildlife and landscapes in one full day without arranging transport, park entries, or timing: the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you show up and the guide handles the rest. Plan for a full day out and moderate walking. That's what lets you fit koalas, coastal cliffs, waterfalls and wine into a single departure.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.
How long is the full day tour?
The tour runs from morning pickup until around 6:30pm return to Circular Quay, making it a full day out.
What's included in the price?
Transport in an air-conditioned minibus, entry to Royal National Park and Symbio Wildlife Park, the private koala experience with a keeper, lunch with a glass of wine or soft drink, wine and cheese tasting at a boutique winery, and a knowledgeable guide.
How many people are on the tour?
Small groups only, maximum 11 guests per tour.
Do I need to be fit to do this tour?
You should have at least moderate physical fitness. There's an easy walk of about 1 kilometer total with 50 steps, but nothing strenuous.
Can I swim during the tour?
Yes, if the weather is warm enough. You stop at a golden beach for lunch, and you're welcome to bring swimmers and a towel for a dip.
What's the minimum age?
Minimum age is 12 years old. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The minimum drinking age for wine tasting is 18, and photo ID may be requested.
What should I bring?
Closed shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle. In cooler months (May–October), bring warm layers. If you plan to swim, bring a swimsuit and towel.
Is this tour available for private groups?
Yes, private group departures can be arranged. Contact the operator for details and pricing.
Sydney: Royal National Park, Koalas & Wine Day Tour
11h · EN
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