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Koala Encounter: BBQ & Boomerang Adventure
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54 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.
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
- 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…
- 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 day
- Bus snacks - packets of crisps
- Boomerangs
- Transportation, petrol, road tolls included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Photo gallery of the day (with koalas and kangaroos)
- Bag of kangaroo food
What's Not Included
- Children under 4 years old
- Any Personal Expenses
- 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….
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.
The journey takes you to the ‘Australian Reptile Park,’ where you can encounter koalas, kangaroos, and more! The package includes an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch, paired with Australian wine and a cheese platter. Plus, enjoy a boomerang lesson at the end!
For private groups of four or more, please email directly! Private group discounts are available.
P.S. Australia lost 30% of its koalas in bushfires, and they could be functionally extinct by 2050. This experience donates $2 per day, every day, all year to Aussie Ark. Check them out online. Your booking will contribute to breeding koalas.
- No children under 4 years old, sorry
- Cannot accommodate children under 4 years old, sorry
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(54 Ratings)
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Wantmoremiles
Jan 25, 2026
Best tour ever! - We had a blast with Sean. This was one of the best tours we have ever taken. We enjoyed the entire, day from the small amount of guests, there were only 5 of us, to the food, to the vip animal experiences. This is a MUST DO tour while in Sydney. We got to pet koalas, feed kangaroos, and learn about so many more through Sean’s knowledge and passion for the conservation of the local Australian wildlife. The BBQ was top notch from wine and several cheeses as an appetizer to burgers, shrimp, chicken, and more. It was so delicious. Finally we all got to try our hand at throwing a boomerang. It was by far our best day in Sydney!
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Mario_g
Jan 24, 2026
Sean was awesome. Very... - Sean was awesome. Very personable. The experience with the koalas and kangaroos was beyond our expectations. Our granddaughters were determined to catch the boomerang, sadly missed, but the whole group had the best day
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Jabaris_s
Jan 23, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable, truly local experience - Sean delivered an outstanding experience from start to finish. This was thoughtful, personal, and perfectly paced—never rushed, never scripted. You can tell immediately that he genuinely cares about what he does and about the people he hosts.
What stood out most was how intentional everything felt. From the insights he shared to the way he engaged with us throughout the day, it felt less like a tour and more like spending time with someone who truly loves their city and wants you to experience it properly.
Choosing a small local business over a large tour company made all the difference. If you’re looking for an authentic, high-quality experience led by someone who is knowledgeable, warm, and deeply invested in creating a 5-star day, Sean is it. I’d recommend this experience without hesitation.
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Teri_m
Jan 16, 2026
Perfect! - I have traveled the world, this was the best tour guide ever!!! Thank you for a lifetime memory!! Highly recommend!
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Robyn_f
Jan 15, 2026
Best. Tour. Ever!! - From the moment Sean contacted us ahead of time to confirm our booking and wine/drink preferences, as well as detailed meet-up instructions, we knew this tour would be something special. Sean did not disappoint.
After meeting up for a quick morning coffee/tea in a quaint hotel, our small group of 5 tourists set off with Sean to the Australian Reptile Park. Along the way, Sean gave us the history of the park and its founder’s focus on animal conservation.
Upon arrival to the park, Sean got us checked in, handed out our Kangaroo food, and took us for our koala encounter. Sean took loads of pictures, which he shared with us all, before we moved on to feed the free-roaming kangaroos. From there, we visited a few more native animal enclosures, and finally made our way to see the baby koalas, one of the many highlights of the day.
The BBQ lunch was freshly prepared in the picnic area, with Chef Sean grilling up a feast. We sipped our wine and enjoyed getting to know the others in our small group.
To end the day, we drove to an open area where we all took a turn at boomerang throwing.
This was by far the best tour we have ever experienced. Sean’s enthusiasm for the animals was as if he was experiencing everything for the first time. His passion for conservation mixed with his gift of hospitality, makes this a tour not to be missed.
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Briker22
Jan 4, 2026
Great day with koalas and kangaroos! - My family really enjoyed this tour. I was hesitant to book due to the price for a family of four, but realized that with all of the items included, it's a great deal! We decided to skip Taronga Zoo as we had limited time and this tour included both a koala encounter and kangaroo encounter with lunch and transportation. We really enjoyed meeting Albert the koala!! Lunch was a fantastic BBQ with so much food -- wine, cheese, burgers, chicken, shrimp, etc! The boomerang lesson was really fun even if none of us actually had a boomerang return :) I'm not usually a fan of tours so only look for small tours. This had just three families so it was enjoyable as it was not a large group and we had fun meeting the others. Sean and his girlfriend Celine were great hosts and alot of fun to meet and chat with. I also appreciated that Sean took pictures of the family and airdropped them right away to us. It's nice to have some full family photos of our fun experiences.
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Donna_h
Dec 26, 2025
Great day with baby animals, BBQ and new friends - I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sydney. Sean was outstanding, starting well before our family even arrived in Australia. He reached out in advance to learn our drink preferences and any dietary restrictions, which made us feel truly looked after. From the moment we met at the meeting point, the atmosphere felt like getting together with a group of new friends rather than joining a tour. The interaction with the animals was wonderful. As someone who is afraid of all animals, Sean encouragement and gentle reassurance gave me the confidence to touch a koala-something I never imagined I would do. The Aussie BBQ that Sean created was excellent, but it was the warm, communal atmosphere that truly made this experience stand out.
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Jeffrey_h
Dec 22, 2025
We had an amazing time... - We had an amazing time with Sean as our host! We got to pet Koalas, Kangaroos, and other animals. We caught the best moments since it was a cooler day. Sean provided and cooked an AYCE lunch which included wine, cheese, and all of the meats you could ever want to eat. Sean was also very knowledgeable, explaining the different animals in the park and giving us lessons on how to throw boomerangs. I would highly recommend this experience.
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Susan_b
Dec 17, 2025
Babies, BBQ and Boomerangs! - This was an outstanding excursion led by an amazing host Sean! We got up close with a koala and kangaroos and saw so many of Australia’s animals all in an ethical and conservational manner. Sean served us a beautiful cheese board and a selection of wines whilst he cooked a delicious all you can eat lunch for us. We even tried throwing boomerangs after lunch. All in all an amazing, fun and educational day! I can’t recommend this tour highly enough- you will love it!!
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Dominik_b
Dec 14, 2025
A wonderful travel experience that allows you to get up close to the animals - The trip was a lot of fun and perfectly organized by Sean. We were a small group, which made the experience much more personal, and he shared a lot of valuable information along the way. Sean also took great photos of us and the animals, which was a big plus. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. I can highly recommend Vivator and would book another tour with Sean anytime.
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