About this tour
An 11-hour day tour south of Sydney combining wildlife, coastal drives and wine. You'll handle a private koala encounter with a keeper, lunch at a beachside café with wine included, a tasting at a boutique winery, and scenic drives through Royal National Park, along the Grand Pacific Drive and across the Sea Cliff Bridge. The route winds through eucalyptus valleys, past waterfalls and sandstone cliffs, finishing via the Southern Highlands farmland. Groups capped at 11 people.
Highlights
- Private koala experience with an on-site keeper
- Traverse the Sea Cliff Bridge with expansive ocean views
- Wine and cheese tasting at a cool-climate boutique winery
- Lunch at a beachside café with a glass of wine or beer included
- Drive through Royal National Park, Australia's oldest
- Walk past waterfalls cascading over sandstone cliffs
- Small group of maximum 11 guests in air-conditioned minibus
- All park and wildlife entry fees included
What to expect
You'll start early from Sydney heading south into Royal National Park, where your guide will point out eucalyptus valleys and coastal vistas. Mid-morning brings the koala encounter—a keeper will explain their behaviour while you get close-up time. Next comes the scenic drive along the Grand Pacific Drive, crossing the Sea Cliff Bridge for views across bays and beaches. You'll stop for lunch at a waterfront café where a wine, beer or soft drink is included. Afternoon takes you to a local winery for tasting and cheese. The return journey climbs the sandstone escarpment and passes through Southern Highlands farmland and forests before arriving back in Sydney.
What travellers say
- Koala keeper interaction beats zoo viewing—personal and educational
- One full day covers wildlife, coastal scenery, wine and food
- Small-group cap keeps it intimate and guide engaged
- All major costs bundled in—park fees, lunch, tasting included
- Long day (11 hours) may tire older adults or young children
- Moderate fitness and step-climbing required—not fully accessible
- Weather-dependent comfort; coastal wind or cold in winter
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Suits anyone keen on Australian wildlife, coastal scenery and wine without the intensity of a full hiking expedition. You'll need moderate fitness—the tour involves walking up to 1 km at a time and climbing or descending 50 steps. Bring closed shoes, sunscreen and a hat; pack layers for cooler months (May–October) or a swimsuit and towel if it's warm and you want to swim. Photo ID required if you're drinking alcohol. Minimum age 12; under-18s need an adult. The 11-hour day is full-on; an early start is typical. All park fees, lunch and wine tasting are covered; no hidden costs flagged.
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