Tour day-by-day
Guests will depart Sydney at approximately 12:30pm during the Summer months (October - March) or approximately 11:30am during the Winter months, with groups limited to a maximum of eleven.
Upon boarding the luxury Mercedes 4WD vehicle, travellers will escape the busy city afternoon to the tranquil environment of the Southern Highlands in search of Australia’s most beloved species including wild Eastern-grey Kangaroos, Koalas, Red-necked Wallabies, Common Wombats, Platypus and many bird species.
Guides will enjoy the expert interpretation from guides, learning about the importance of the Great Western Wildlife Corridor; a critical parcel of woodland vegetation through the Southern Highlands, providing migration routes for native species between the southern Blue Mountains World Heritage area and Morton National Park further south.
The Wingecarribee Shire is also an important catchment area for water supply to Sydney, Wollongong and the Northern Shoalhaven. Several rivers flow through the region, including the Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, and Paddy’s river, providing the opportunity to see one of Australia’s most curious creatures, the Platypus. There are currently projects underway to map the location and movement of Platypus in the area and provide more complete data to assist decision-makers support the local Platypus population in the future.
After dinner at one of the oldest country inns in Australia, groups are provided with the opportunity to go spotlighting with flashlights, looking for the numerous nocturnal species in the region including Brush-tailed Possums, Greater & Sugar Gliders and Common Wombats, before returning to Sydney in the evening at approximately 10pm.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop off, fully guided wildlife tour with naturalist guide, all entries to parks & private farms, light lunch (April - Sept) or afternoon tea (Oct - March), & hearty dinner, luxury 4WD with binoculars & spotlights.
Shared Tour Pricing: from $320 AUD adult, $260 children (aged 12 years and under)
Group Size: Minimum of 2 guests, maximum of 11 guests
Pick-up and Drop Off Point: Sydney Hotels and City Centre
Pick-up and Drop-off Time: April to September (between 11:00am-12:00pm returning approximately 10:00pm), October to March (between 12:00pm-1:00pm returning approximately 10:30pm)
Vehicles: Modern air conditioned 4WD Mercedes Benz Sprinters
Private Touring: Available at additional cost - please enquire with your group size & interests.