Sydney · SAFARI
The good ones fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photographs.
Jet Ski safari on the Hawkesbury River from Brooklyn: safety training, your own machine, small-group ride past islands and bridges.
“The jet ski was excellent, but parking is a problem, It was busy and hard to fine a spot Allow extra time to look for a parking spot”
Ride your own jet ski on the Hawkesbury River with no licence. Bridges, mangroves, Wondabyne stop, photo breaks, 90 minutes.
“Went with my uncle and thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely worth coming back to meet these lovely people again. Highly recommended it to my friends in the area.”
Small-group Sydney wildlife safari in NSW Southern Highlands with lunch, historic pub dinner, and red spotlight night search for platypus.
“This tour was amazing! We saw so many different animals: kangaroos, wallabies, emus, tons of bird species, possums, sugar gliders, as well as the elusive platypus! My guide Emma was incredible and taught us a bunch about the animals, and her knowledge of where animals tend to be was amazing. We were able to spot everything quite easily because of her, and I was able to get lots of pictures as a result. I would definitely recommend!!”
Unlicensed Jet Ski Safari on Sydney's Hawkesbury River, 60 minutes to Bar Island, past bridges and back to Brooklyn Marina.
“A cool trip with a Lots of turns. No big ocean waves. Lots of turns. Great to learn how to ride a Jet Ski.”
A private 2-day wildlife safari overnight in the Blue Mountains from Sydney, with kangaroos, Jenolan Caves, and Kanangra-Boyd.
“Great trip! The Blue Mountains are amazing. Jelle had a great sense of humor and was a really fun guide.”
A small-group wildlife day trip from Sydney into the Southern Highlands, with platypus at dusk and night spotlighting for wombats and possums.
“Amazing all around! Great mix of wildlife - we got to see so much including kangaroos, wallabies, emu, wombats, possums, birds galore and even that elusive platypus!) Emma, our guide, was world class. Couldn’t recommend more highly!”
A small-group 2-day Blue Mountains wildlife overnight with cave tour, national park fees included, and platypus and wallaby chances.
“Jelle was very knowledgeable in many areas. The countryside, history, folklore, plants and birds, etc. He tailored the trip to our interests. We were very happy with our experience.”
Private 600 hp whale safari from Circular Quay, cruising Opera House and Bridge, searching for breaching whales, dolphins, and seals.
“With very short notice Mark pulled together a fantastic day for my family. The boat was superb, comfortable and safe for kids. We zoomed around the harbour and saw seals outside the pass. The teams local knowledge and attention to all our needs was absolutely faultless. Many thanks for a memorable day. Hughes Family.”
Drive a jet ski on the Hawkesbury River from Brooklyn, no licence needed, with a 30 minute sprint to Bar Island and back.
“Some of the most breathtaking scenery I have seen, I’ve driven over the Hawkesbury bridge numerous times but I have never seen it from that viewpoint before. Absolutely worth the experience, highly recommend, our guide was super informative and helpful. I will definitely come back again.”
Every kind of day out between the ferry wharves and the cliffs, and the best of each.
