Koala Encounter: BBQ & Boomerang Adventure
5.0
27 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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Anastasiakhmelevskay
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing experience for animal lovers - The Australian Reptile Park has been on the top of my bucket list for my first visit to Australia, but it’s almost impossible to get there from Sydney without a car. So glad I found out about this tour - not only was it a perfect way to visit the park, but also the whole day was just so special. We had a lovely small group and the whole experience felt very friendly and intimate, relaxed and not rushed. Sean has planned the whole day perfectly, we got to meet a koala, feed kangaroos and see all the other animals and attend fun and informative talks presented by the park keepers. I really appreciated all the conservation efforts done by the park, as well as their anti-venom program that has saved thousands of lives. The bbq lunch with wine was definitely a highlight, Sean has prepared an amazing selection of food, and made sure that everyone’s dietary restrictions and preferences were catered to. The boomerang throwing was fun and educational. Overall an amazing day! I definitely recommend this to any animal lover. Huge thanks to Sean for making my first day in Australia unforgettable.
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Jeff_r
Oct 22, 2025
Absolutely Worthwhile Excursion! - This excursion was a top highlight of our first trip to Singapore, Bali and Australia! Sean was top notch guide/host/chef who provided meaningful information about Australian wildlife, culture, politics, food etc., etc. His relationship with the reptile park provided us with one on one time with Koalas, kangaroos and he prepared us as good a lunch (with wine😀) as I had the entire week in Sydney. He is extremely personable, knowledgeable and very attentive to making our experience the best it could be. If you are looking for a half day excursion that gives you an authentic Australian wildlife experience with a guide who is a true professional, this tour is it. Worth every penny and I would highly recommend!
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Sharon_g
Oct 17, 2025
Best day in Sydney - We had an absolutely amazing day with Sean, our guide today - a truly nice guy who is very knowledgeable & is passionate about the animals we saw & the charity it supports ❤️ You should not hesitate to book into this tour it was a fantastic day petting & feeding Koalas & Kangaroos & eating wonderful food also prepared by Sean - a definite must if you’re in Sydney 😀
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Jill_v
Oct 16, 2025
Awesome tour if you love animals - Sean went above and beyond what I had hoped for with this tour. He was so genuine & kind - you can tell he puts his heart into every tour. He gave us a lot of information about the animals and allowed us to spend so much time with the Kangaroos & Koalas. The pictures and videos he took throughout the day are amazing! Lunch was so delicious- a real treat. After lunch we had a session to learn how to throw a boomerang- let’s just say everyone else on the tour were better athletes than me. LOL. If you are interested in this tour- do yourself a favor and book it today. It has been a highlight of my trip to Sydney!!!
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Natalie
Sep 30, 2025
Best Day Ever!!! - This was truly one of the best days of our lives that we will remember forever! We booked this for our daughters 8th birthday and as an end of trip treat for us all to enjoy before heading back to the UK. TLDR: It was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t recommend it enough. Sean the host was the most attentive and knowledgeable host who was super easy to chat to and was a font of knowledge about the animals and Australia, cheese, wine… everything! From the starting cafe (which was beautiful) to the scenic drive to the reptile park, the koala experience brought tears to my eyes as a 40 year old woman 😆 just incredible. The kangaroos were so friendly and took food right out of our hands. The bbq lunch was insanely good and the custom drinks to go with it was the loveliest touch. We were so full from all the delicious fresh food cooked right in front of us on the Barbie. Just stunning. The park itself was busy because of the school holidays but that was not a problem and nowhere was ‘too’ busy, we got to see and do everything and loved the variety of wildlife to see. All in all it was one of the best experiences of our lives and one we will never forget. Sean got some amazing photos of us too which was incredible and so kind. I couldn’t recommend this experience more - please book it and enjoy this unique adventure.
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Jesseej487cq
Sep 23, 2025
It’s totally worth it! Better than you’d expect! - Upon reading the tagline, it seemed a little cliché. After reading the description and seeing the reviews we took a chance, and it was worth it. Sean is super passionate and was an amazing host. It was so important to him to deliver a great experience that it really put us at ease that we weren’t just another job to him. If you’re tackling a bucket list trip to Australia this is a great way to see some animals up close, figure out how to throw a boomerang and eat some great food. Thanks again, we will be telling everyone about you! Oh, he also took some awesome pics so we could just be present and enjoy the moment!
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630meghane
Sep 22, 2025
A must do for Sydney visitors! - As a first timer to Australia, this was the PERFECT excursion! Host was fun, professional, and made sure each guest had an incredible experience!
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Agnespd2988dl
Sep 21, 2025
Absolutely Unforgettable – A Must Do Experience with Sean - I had an amazing time on this experience, made truly special by Sean, who is not only friendly and welcoming but deeply passionate about sharing Australia’s wildlife in a meaningful way. His knowledge of the animals was impressive, and you can tell how much he cares about the sanctuary and its mission. The day felt intentional and immersive. I had close-up moments with koalas and kangaroos, which felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As a solo traveller, I'm also so grateful Sean captured beautiful photos throughout! The sanctuary is dedicated to animal preservation, and it shows. The staff are caring, the environment is respectful, and part of Sean’s tour supports their efforts. And then there’s the BBQ, an experience on its own! The boomerang lesson at the end was such a fun touch. Sean has a real gift for creating experiences that feel personal, effortless, and genuinely unforgettable!
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M2255iychristopherg
Sep 15, 2025
A don’t miss opportunity - CliffsNotes – If you don’t have the attention span to read the whole thing, I’m you. Just know this: the experience was unbelievable, and you’d be doing yourself a disservice not to check it out. I’ll start by saying I’m not usually the type to write reviews—but this experience was too good not to share in the hopes that others get to enjoy it as much as I did. The day began with a casual meet-up at a local café for coffee, a snack, and a quick chat. Sean, our tour guide, took time to get to know each of us, share some history of the area, and outline the day ahead. After about an hour’s drive, we arrived at the wildlife park. From the moment we stepped in, the experience kicked off. We were given food for the kangaroos and, within minutes, were up close with koalas—getting the chance to pat them. The rest of the park was just as exciting: bats, crocodiles, dingoes, snakes, tortoises, wallabies—you name it. But the highlight for me was feeding and interacting with the kangaroos, especially since the joeys were just old enough to peek out of their mothers’ pouches. After a few hours exploring, it was time for lunch—and Sean did not disappoint. He laid out an incredible spread: red, white, and sparkling wines, beer, and a cheeseboard so large it rivaled the height of my 4-year-old niece. And just as we thought we couldn’t eat any more, Sean revealed he’d been cooking a feast behind us—meat patties, chicken kebabs, shrimp, ham, mushrooms, onions…the works. We ate until we couldn’t possibly fit in another bite. With full stomachs, we had some time to explore on our own while Sean cleaned up and prepped the van. Before heading out, we regrouped for one last fun activity: learning how to throw boomerangs (and laughing at our attempts). It’s clear Sean has spent countless hours at the park—his knowledge of the animals, the grounds, and even the staff shines through. More importantly, it’s obvious he puts genuine effort into creating an unforgettable experience and truly loves what he does. And it shows.
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977suzanaf
Sep 9, 2025
Best experience of my life!!! - O wow.. where to start. First of all this is must to do experience . this was my dream since I was 8 years old, to come close to koalas and kangaroos . I was looking for something with a small group of people. I don’t support zoo so this was just perfect for my taste.I found this and omg, this was absolutely amazing experience. I had chance to pet koalas and feed and play with kangaroos. We were so lucky that couple momma kangaroos had little babies. Shaun is absolutely amazing. He was so patient and kind and made this experience unforgettable. We met at the meeting spot, had coffee and talked. He truly care about people and wanted to get to know each person. After a chat we headed to the park. We pet baby koala and later played with kangaroos. After all that fun Sean made us a lunch but not just any lunch, he brought the whole kitchen with him. From cheese, to wine to grilling meat and vegetables. He made sure that everyone was happy, comfortable and well fed. It’s amazing how six people from different cultures and backgrounds came together and shared laughter, food and experiences. Well Sean made that happen. We all felt that warm, kind heart that he has. This experience was absolutely unforgettable and I will cherish this for the rest of my life. Thank you for everything Sean.
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