About this tour
Escape Sydney's sprawl for a 10-hour afternoon and evening venture into the Southern Highlands, where native wildlife roams freely across private farmland and untrammelled bushland. Your guide navigates you through the Great Western Wildlife Corridor—a crucial passage that connects the Blue Mountains to Morton National Park—in search of kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, and the notoriously shy platypus. Watch birds cut across the canopy, then settle into Australia's oldest licensed pub for dinner before night spotlighting gliders and possums by torch.
Highlights
- Track platypus at dusk along a quiet river
- Navigate private bushland through the Great Western Wildlife Corridor
- Spot kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, and nocturnal gliders
- Dinner at Australia's oldest operating pub
- Night spotlighting with handheld torches and binoculars
- Learn habitat ecology from an experienced wildlife guide
What to expect
You'll depart mid-morning and head south into rolling countryside. The afternoon involves steady walking through mixed farmland and scrub—some sections are steep or waterlogged—as your guide scans for movement and calls. Expect to cover roughly a kilometre at a time with breaks. As light fades, you'll drive to the river to wait for platypus, a sighting that's never guaranteed but thrilling when it happens. Dinner follows at a heritage pub, then you'll return to the bush with spotlights to hunt nocturnal marsupials. The pace is relaxed but requires genuine fitness and solid footwork over uneven ground.
Good to know
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and layered clothing—evenings cool quickly. Check the Southern Highlands weather forecast beforehand. You'll walk uneven terrain including river banks, so moderate fitness is essential. The tour suits those without spinal or serious cardiovascular concerns. Transport to the starting point is available via public options.
Frequently asked
- How long does Sydney Wildlife Safari take?
- Sydney Wildlife Safari runs for approximately 10 hours.
- How much does Sydney Wildlife Safari cost?
- Prices start from AUD $440 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Sydney Wildlife Safari run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Sydney Wildlife Safari?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.