Koala Encounter: BBQ & Boomerang Adventure
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57 Ratings
Woolloomooloo

Discover Australia’s wildlife, savor a BBQ feast, and support koala conservation. Join us for a unique adventure with native animals and boomerang fun.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Australian Reptile Park - Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of this incredible park and discover how to interact closely with Australian wildlife.
  • Australian Reptile Park - Koala Encounter
  • Australian Reptile Park - Kangaroo Interaction
  • Australian Reptile Park - Boomerang Throwing
  • Australian Reptile Park - Unlimited BBQ Lunch
What's Included
  • Small Cheese Platter
  • Ponchos provided if raining
  • Morning coffee or tea at meeting location
  • Ticket & entry to Koala Meeting Experience (RRP $90pp)
  • Ticket & entry to Australian Reptile Park (RRP $49.99 adult, $31.99 children)
  • All-you-can-eat Australian BBQ lunch
  • Map of the park (guided tour included)
  • No extra expenses
  • Bottled water all…
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What's Not Included
  • Children under 4 years old
  • Any Personal Expenses
Additional Information

When visiting Australia, there are three must-do activities: meet the native animals, learn to throw a boomerang, and savor an authentic Australian BBQ, complete with shrimp! Yes, they really “throw shrimp on the barbie.” Vegetarian and vegan options are available, so no worries, mate! This experience is ideal for families, friends, and solo travelers….

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Location
Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Cowper Wharf Roadway
We will be waiting for you at 8:30AM at "Bar Woolloomooloo", which is inside Ovolo Hotel, in Woolloomooloo. 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(57 Ratings)
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Bruceko4310nf
Apr 15, 2026
Best Day in Sydney! - I've been on many different tours with Tripadvisor, Viator, Airbnb, etc. but this has by far been the best one I've gone on. Sean is truly one of a kind. It is immediately clear upon meeting him that he is passionate about what he is talking about and wants to ensure each and every person gets the most out of their day. He was full of useful and interesting information and more importantly, he is an amazing cook. I can't remember this tour enough! When I come back to Australia, I will definitely be attending any and every tour he offers!
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Sharon_d
Apr 14, 2026
Sean:... - Sean: * sent personalized messages & updates before meeting, * shared useful/detailed information about the Park and animals throughout the day, * respected everyone's privacy by not insisting on group messages/group photo [Sean provided each of us with photos & videos of ourselves with the animals + allowed use of his hotspot to download them on our devices], * brought/prepared an amazing variety of food along with wine to suit individual preferences (Sean checked with us beforehand), and * ensured everyone felt seen/included by prompting individual and group conversations [there were 6 of us and he mentioned capping numbers at 9/10]
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Melanie_m
Apr 13, 2026
Best day of our Sydney stay! - This was an absolutely perfect activity! The small group size was nice and made us feel extra special. We learned so much about the animals and they also provided fantastic pictures of our adventure including our time with Albert the koala and kangaroos. An added bonus was incredible food and wine. I highly recommend this tour!
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Missy_n
Apr 1, 2026
Koalas, kangaroos, and an amazing time for the whole family! - Absolutely recommend! Our family with kids ages 7, 10, 13 all loved this. Sean was an amazing host and the lunch was gourmet. We got to pet koalas and kangaroos, which may be the highlight of our time in Australia. Wonderful experience!!
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Joaniep426
Mar 31, 2026
My favorite excursion in Sydney! - Best day in Sydney! Sean and Celine are fun, knowledgeable guides that made our experience at the Reptile Park unforgettable! Don’t let the name Retile Park mislead you. Yes, there are reptiles there but for me the best part was feeding, petting and photos with the kangaroos, emus and koalas. They are gentle and well taken care of. We also enjoyed the most amazing lunch that was prepared by Sean and Celine. What incredible hosts! I can’t recommend this trip highly enough!
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P9012yrdona
Mar 30, 2026
Best ever experience - Sean and Celine were the best. So friendly and made the day the best we had. They picked us up at the hotel. Provided a lot of information about Sydney and Australia in general. The bbq they made with gourmet burgers,shrimp, salmon, and sweet potato fries was fantastic. They arranged to see the kangaroos, Tasmanian devil, koalas, etc. so much fun. He took so many pictures of us and for us. We can’t say enough on how great they are. They were fantastic.
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Lmesse
Mar 30, 2026
Best day in Sydney BY FAR! - This was an experience I hope to never forget! Sean and Celine worked very hard to be sure we had the best day ever! First, they picked us up at our hotel, explained the day and then we headed north to the reptile park. I was a little nervous, I don’t really like reptiles- I was in for a great surprise! We got to feed and pet gentle, soft and sweet kangaroos. We got to touch and take photos with the cutest koalas. Then we saw emu, kimono dragons, a wombat, tree kangaroos and so much more. Just when we started to get tired and thirsty Celine and Sean laid out an appetizer spread fit for a king! So yummy and the wine was flowing. They then made us a lunch of gourmet burgers and so much more. We were stuffed full of delicious Aussie Bbq! To walk off the amazing meal, we got time to roam around the park on our own, spending more time at each exhibit. After all of that we learned how to throw a boomerang! I would highly recommend this tour/excursion. Sean and Celine are top notch tour guides and providers of the BEST DAY EVER in Sydney!
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Michele_d
Mar 20, 2026
Book it - Sean is an incredible host to have by your side, full Aussie experience with him! Friendly, personable! This is the best way to meet the Koalas and kangaroos!!
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Mike_s
Mar 14, 2026
great tour - Hanging out with the Koalas and kangaroos was amazing. Sean did a great job of getting us behind the scenes. Lunch was amazing.
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Mollyo798
Feb 22, 2026
Incredible day - Wow. What an incredible experience. I used to go the the Reptile park as a kid living in Sydney and was determined to make it back. It’s shockingly difficult to get there without a car and Sean solved my problems. He was not only extremely educational about the animals but passionate too. He took the most incredible pictures of us and cooked up an amazing Aussie BBQ lunch. I cannot recommend this experience more. You get up close to the animals in a way no where else offers with an incredible guide who knows exactly what he is doing. 20/10 experience
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).