WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

The best part of this long day from Sydney comes after sunset, when wild wombats and kangaroos appear in the Southern Highlands. You walk through their natural setting rather than visiting a wildlife park, and the tour is built around giving you time to watch them forage and wander. Kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, bats, and other native animals may also turn up.

I like the mix of waterfalls and wildlife, since the day feels like more than a single animal sighting. I also like the practical care built into the outing: snacks, drinks, dinner, phone chargers, umbrellas, and guide-taken photos are all part of the package. The catch is simple: this is a 10-hour-30-minute day, and reviews note that about five hours can be spent on the bus, with winding roads along the way.

Key points to know before booking

• Wombats in the wild: Spend more than an hour in the Southern Highlands looking for wombats and kangaroos at dusk.
• Two major waterfalls: Visit Carrington Falls and Fitzroy Falls, with short walks and viewing platforms.
• Guides who do more than drive: Dave and Damon, also called Damo, lead the trips, answer questions, take photos, and help keep the group together.
• Food is covered: Expect Australian snacks during the day, a Robertson meat pie stop, and dinner at a historic pub.
• Small group, but not a tiny outing: The vehicle holds no more than 19 people, making it more personal than a large coach, though the day still includes substantial driving.
• A gentle finish: The tour ends with a brief stargazing stop away from city lights.

Why this Sydney wildlife tour is different

Many Sydney wildlife outings focus on a zoo, sanctuary, or short drive to a single viewing area. This one takes you well beyond the city, through the South Coast and Southern Highlands, with scenery built into the day. You get cliff-top views, eucalyptus forest, waterfalls, rolling countryside, native animals, pub food, and stars.

The wildlife portion is the main reason to book. Wombats are not usually animals you see in a city park. Here, you may watch them moving through grass and going about their business with little concern for people. That makes the encounter feel more genuine, though it also means you need patience. The animals are wild, and even a tour with a strong record of sightings cannot make them perform on command.

The small group helps. With a maximum of 19 people, the guide can spend time helping individuals find animals, answer questions, and take photos. Dave and Damon are repeatedly described as funny, attentive, safe drivers, and good at bringing a mixed group together. That matters on a long day. A quiet solo visitor can join the group without feeling stranded, and the guides have even helped translate information for a non-English-speaking participant.

Sublime Point Lookout starts the day with a big view

The first stop is Sublime Point Lookout on the South Coast. The lookout sits at the edge of a roughly 1,400-foot cliff and gives you a 180-degree view across the coast. You have about 20 minutes here, enough for photographs and a quick breath of sea air before the inland drive.

This is a smart opening stop. It gives you a sense of the distance covered during the day and provides an immediate scenic payoff. The time is short, so do not expect a long walk or a leisurely picnic. Think of it as a sharp viewpoint stop that gets the day moving.

Macquarie Pass brings forest and winding roads

The route then turns inland through Macquarie Pass National Park. This is a scenic drive through temperate forest, with roughly an hour allocated to the route. You will spend much of this section looking through the vehicle windows rather than walking.

That is one of the tour’s tradeoffs. The drive connects the separate parts of the day and lets you see a large slice of the region, but it can feel long if you want constant activity. The roads are also curvy. If motion sickness affects you, bring the treatment you normally use before setting out. The vehicle is described as clean and comfortable, and the regular snacks and drinks make the driving easier.

The guides add value here by pointing out wildlife and stopping when something interesting appears. You might see animals beside the road or in the trees, but the main sightings are saved for the Southern Highlands.

Robertson Pie Shop adds a very Australian lunch stop

At Robertson Pie Shop, you have about 30 minutes to choose from a selection of award-winning meat pies and other fillings. This is a casual stop, not a formal meal, and it gives you a chance to eat something distinctly Australian.

The pie stop also breaks up the driving at the right moment. Later dinner is included, but you will be out for many hours, so having food earlier in the day is useful. If you prefer a substantial lunch, treat the pie as one part of the day rather than your only main meal.

Snacks continue throughout the outing. The guides have supplied water, soft drinks, chips, nut bars, cookies, and similar items. That all-inclusive approach is particularly helpful for a tour that runs into the evening.

Carrington Falls is the first major walk

Carrington Falls gives the day its first major waterfall view. A short walk through tall eucalyptus forest leads to a lookout where the falls drop more than 300 feet into the canyon below. You have around 30 minutes here.

The walk is short enough for most people who can manage ordinary sightseeing on foot, and it adds texture to the day after the vehicle time. You are not simply stopping at a roadside platform. You get a brief forest walk, birdlife, and the sound of water before reaching the viewpoint.

This is also a good place for photographs. Sulphur-crested cockatoos have been seen here, along with other wildlife. The stop can feel quick, especially if you want time for several viewpoints, so keep your walk moving and listen for the guide’s return instructions.

Fitzroy Falls gives you another look at the escarpment

The next 30-minute stop is Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park. Here, orange sandstone cliffs frame a major waterfall view, with a visitor centre area and photography points.

Two waterfalls in one day may be too much for some people. One review specifically noted that a single waterfall would have been enough for them. I understand that point if you have already seen many Australian falls or prefer more time with animals. Still, Fitzroy Falls and Carrington Falls offer different views, and the stops work well as scenic breaks before the evening wildlife search.

Do not count on spending a long time at the visitor centre. One outing reached Fitzroy Falls after it had closed. The waterfall viewpoint itself remains the reason for the stop, but the centre’s opening hours can affect what is available.

Dusk is reserved for wombats and kangaroos

The main wildlife stop lasts about two hours in the Southern Highlands. The timing is important. As daylight fades, wombats begin moving and kangaroos gather or feed in open areas. Your guide leads a walk of more than an hour, watching for animals and positioning the group at suitable viewing points.

This is where Dave or Damon earns the strongest praise. They know where to look, keep the group safe, help people get close without chasing the animals, and take photos for everyone. The guides also share pictures afterward, according to the tour information and visitor accounts.

Sightings can be extensive. The trip has produced mobs of kangaroos, wallabies, and numerous wombats, sometimes including young animals. Echidnas, fruit bats, flying foxes, and other wildlife have also appeared. Those extra sightings are bonuses, not the central promise, so book this for wombats and kangaroos first.

The word ethical matters here. You are watching animals in their own setting, not feeding them or handling them. Wombats may walk near people, but that does not mean you should touch, block, or crowd them. Follow the guide’s instructions and give the animals room to choose their own path.

Bring warm layers, even if Sydney feels mild earlier in the day. You will be outside after sunset, and the tour may provide jackets or umbrellas when needed, but your own comfortable clothing still makes the evening better.

Dinner at a historic Robertson pub

After the wildlife walk, the group stops in Robertson for about 45 minutes of dinner at a historic Australian pub. Choices include chicken parmigiana, often called chicken parmy, and fish and chips, with several options available to suit different diets.

This is more than a convenient meal. A pub stop gives you a taste of everyday Australian food and local social life, and it lets you sit down after the outdoor portion. Portions have been described as generous, and the dinner helps explain the price of the tour.

The 45-minute timing keeps the evening on schedule, but it is not a long restaurant visit. You are there for a hearty meal, not a slow dining experience with several courses.

Stargazing closes the long ride home

The final stop is a short, roughly 10-minute stargazing break in the Southern Highlands, away from city lights. The Southern Hemisphere sky can look very different from what you know at home, and guides may point out constellations.

Ten minutes is not enough for a full astronomy session. It is better understood as a quiet pause before returning to Sydney, especially after a busy day of scenery and animals. If the sky is clear, this small stop can be a memorable finish.

What the $178.59 price includes

At $178.59 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Australian wildlife. The value comes from the amount packed into the day: transport from Sydney, a small group, multiple national park stops, waterfall access, snacks, drinks, a pie stop, dinner, wildlife guiding, and stargazing.

You are also paying for the guide’s local knowledge. Finding wombats is not simply a matter of driving to a marked attraction. Timing, weather, animal behavior, and knowing where to look all affect the evening. Dave and Damon also handle the small tasks that make a long day easier, from photos and phone chargers to umbrellas and hotel drop-offs mentioned in the feedback.

The price makes the most sense if you want a full countryside day without renting a car. Driving yourself would mean managing unfamiliar roads, sunset timing, parking, wildlife areas, and the return trip after dinner. On the other hand, if your priority is only a short kangaroo encounter, this tour may feel too long and too expensive.

Who should book this experience

I would choose this tour if you want wild animals in a natural setting, scenic stops, and a full day outside Sydney. It suits solo visitors especially well because the guide helps the group connect, and the small vehicle makes it easier to speak with other people.

It also works for people who want their meals handled. You do not need to plan lunch, carry a full dinner, or search for food late in the evening. Families and older visitors may appreciate the frequent bathroom and food stops, though the long vehicle time and short walks should still be considered.

You should think twice if you dislike winding roads, sitting in a vehicle for long stretches, or following a fixed schedule. The tour is active in short bursts rather than continuously active. You will walk at lookouts and during the wildlife search, then spend substantial time riding between stops.

The tour requires good weather and may be canceled if conditions are poor or if the minimum number of participants is not reached. In either case, you are offered another date or a full refund. For a normal cancellation, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

Simple ways to prepare

Wear shoes suitable for short walks on forest paths and viewing areas. Bring a warm layer for the evening, and consider motion-sickness treatment if curvy roads bother you.

Keep your phone charged for the views, but you may also find portable chargers available from the guide. You can rely on included snacks and dinner, though the pie stop is a separate food moment earlier in the day.

Most people can take part, and the tour travels by mobile ticket. The group limit is 19, so this is smaller and more personal than a large sightseeing coach, but it is not a private tour.

Should you book the WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour?

Book it if your Sydney plans include one major wildlife day and you want more than a quick animal stop. The combination of wombats, kangaroos, waterfalls, eucalyptus forest, Australian food, and a dark-sky pause gives you a broad view of the region outside the city.

I would be especially comfortable recommending it to solo visitors, first-time visitors without a car, and anyone who values a guide who takes photos and keeps the group engaged. Dave and Damon are a real part of the experience, not just drivers.

Skip it if you want a short outing, dislike long bus rides, or would rather spend the whole day at one national park. For everyone else, $178.59 is a reasonable price for a carefully planned 10.5-hour escape, provided you are ready for the long ride and willing to be patient with wild animals.

FAQ

How long does the WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes.

How many people can join the tour?

The tour has a maximum group size of 19 people.

What wildlife might I see?

The main targets are wild wombats and kangaroos. Sightings have also included wallabies, echidnas, bats, flying foxes, and native birds.

Are the animals in a zoo or sanctuary?

No. The wombats and kangaroos are seen in their natural habitat in the Southern Highlands.

Is dinner included?

Yes. Dinner at a historic Robertson pub is included, with options such as chicken parmigiana and fish and chips.

Are snacks included?

Yes. The tour includes snacks and drinks, with examples including chips, nut bars, cookies, water, and soft drinks.

Does the tour visit waterfalls?

Yes. The itinerary includes Carrington Falls and Fitzroy Falls.

Who guides the tour?

Guides named Dave and Damon, also called Damo, lead different departures.

Is stargazing included?

Yes. The tour makes a short stargazing stop in the Southern Highlands away from city lights.

What happens if the tour is canceled because of weather?

You are offered a different date or a full refund if poor weather causes the tour to be canceled.