Completed in 1932 driving over the 'coathanger' is a must and connects Sydney with North Sydney and the stunning lower north shore. One of the world's most famous bridges.
Drive over the Moonee Moonee Bridge and the grand Hawkesbury River - the gateway to the Central Coast of NSW. This region is famous for its pearl oysters, Sydney Rock Oysters and Pacific Oysters.
Enjoy all the unique Australian animals at this renowned wildlife park. Spend time up close with cute, fluffy young koalas, hand feed kangaroos and see wallabies, tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, echidnas and platypus. Spend some free time to yourselves with a huge crocodile, Australian snakes and spiders, on a must visit experience.
Discover Australian native banksias, tea tree, mountain devils, spider flowers, scribbly gums and grass trees on a wonderful stroll through an Australian National Park. Relax by some waterfalls and look for the inquisitive Eastern Water Dragon, Lace Monitor and Eastern Whipbirds. Depending on time, complete a longer loop walk to another hidden waterfall.
Drive by a coastal lagoon brimming with hundreds of sailing boats, fishing boats and the quaint waterside towns of Point Clare, Tascott and Koolewong.
Seek out the Australian pelican - the largest pelican in the world, sweeping it's bill searching for fish. Get up close for some amazing pictures as local fisherman bring in their catch.
Gorgeous Ocean Beach overlooks the Central Coast's Broken Bay to Lion Island - a remote penguin colony. Time permitting take an optional stroll on the sand dipping your toes in the sparkling water.
The beautiful surf break of Umina and South Umina Beach can be viewed from both beachside and above as we ascend up Mount Ettalong.
Surround yourself around the peculiar Sydney Red Gum and its twisting branches on this short pleasant walk that overlooks Pearl Beach, one of the Central Coast's prettiest beaches. Keep an eye out for the laughing kookaburra and native brush turkey. Time permitting drive down to Pearl Beach for a quick walk looking for colourful seashells.
Return back to Sydney's Central Train Station on a scenic and relaxing public train ride from the Central Coast. Travel through the stunning Brisbane Water and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks via pretty waterways and over the iconic Hawkesbury River Bridge. A delightful return to Sydney avoiding the rush hour traffic.
Available as an Optional Stop: Visit an award-winning gin distillery for flavoured and botanically infused gins. Try some interesting styles and and meander through their herb gardens.
Available as an Optional Stop: Sample interesting and delicious fruit wine at a fruit winery on the Central Coast. Try blueberry, pear, strawberry, lemon and orange wine, amongst other seasonal fruits with a chance to stroll their gorgeous grounds.
What a great experience!!! Ben was energetic about the experiences Australia has to offer. The koala encounter was truly amazing. And we loved how the kangaroos held our hands while they ate! All the views and knowledge shared with us made it mind-blowing. Such a beautiful country and people. Having such a personalized day trip was extraordinary. Would definately do again if possible. Thank you Ben 😊
Ben showed up promptly and gave us a totally private tour to Reptile Park with numerous other stops in great places including a very secluded waterfall and various beach visits. Truly an outstanding experience.
Ben was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable. Great company. It was a fabulous tour. Loved the animals.
Ben was amazing and very informative. He took us to many places and was flexible with changing the itinerary. I would highly recommend Ben.
This was a wonderful experience. The visit to the Australian Reptile Park was the highlight. Having a couple of koalas all to ourselves to pet and take pictures with was amazing. The train back into Sydney was quite an adventure. Definitely recommend!
Ben was phenomenal and it was nice that it was a personal tour. He was very knowledgeable about the animals we encountered and the nature around us. We really appreciated that he didn’t take us to the tourist trap places. Can’t wait for our next trip and to book Ben’s services again.
This was the highlight of my Sydney trip. We feed koala’s and kangaroos. Ben was super knowledgeable
We booked the Koala & Kangaroos, Waterfalls and Scenic Train Journey with Personalised Sydney Tours, and Ben was an exceptional guide from start to finish! Ben picked us up right on time at 8:00 AM from our hotel, and from the moment we stepped into the car, he made the day smooth, engaging, and fun. Getting up close to pet koalas and hand-feed kangaroos was hands-down the highlight of the trip, but he also took us to breathtaking hidden waterfalls and stunning scenic views that we never would have found on our own. Ben's local knowledge, friendly personality, and seamless itinerary made the entire day unforgettable. If you are looking for a personalized, stress-free, and incredible tour around Sydney, ask for Ben. You won't be disappointed!
We usually do small tours but decided to do this private tour and it was well worth it. Our tour guide, Ben was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited and personable. I would highly recommend a private tour because you get one-on-one attention, interaction with the animals, and education.
Great experience! We had a great day and enjoyed all the experiences. Ben our guide was great and knowledgeable.
Our driver Ben was the best. He was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and funny. He helped us check off our bucket list of petting a kola, feeding a kangaroo, seeing beautiful beaches and scenery within and around Sydney. We would recommend his tour to anyone who wants a true Australian experience.
Our driver Ben was the best. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and very personable. He helped us to check off our bucket list of petting a kola, feeding kangaroos, seeing beautiful beaches and scenery within and around Sydney. We would definitely recommend his tour whenever you are in Sydney.
We had the best day with Ben! To our surprise we were the only ones on the tour and we had Ben all to ourselves. He answered all of our questions and shared a wealth of information about his home. Meeting Pedra(Kwala) and Roosta(Kangaroo) at the reptile park solidified our trip. Thank You, Ben! Until next time. Betsy and Jonnea
It was a great experience to be able to actually pet a koala and feed the kangaroos! Ben is very personable and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Ben did a fantastic job as my guide. Great insight and everything was perfectly timed. Would highly recommend.
This tour was full of adventure! We got up close with koalas, kangaroos, emus and crocodiles. We saw numerous beautiful beaches with the bluest water. We hiked down to a waterfall. Lunch was great! Then took a train back to Central Station. Ben was a fabulous tour guide! He was funny, knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend this tour with Ben.
This experience was like having a friend pick you up at your hotel and take you for an insider look of the area. Ben picked us up in the morning for a lovely drive to the wildlife park. He kept us all engaged the entire drive and when we arrived at the park, we were greeted by a Naturalist holding a baby alligator. It was a solid start! Ben walked us around the park where we saw a Komodo Dragon, dingo pups, tortoises, crocodiles, and kangaroos, to name a few. He took us for a private encounter with a baby koala and her handler.. it was a highlight for sure. Ben left us to explore with a set meet up time and we were off to a National Park close by. We hiked in and quickly saw a large petroglyph then continued down the path and over rocks learning about The Bush along the way. There were waterfalls, birds, gentle, flat rocks to walk across, and a gorgeous scenery. We left there and drove to the bay and watch penguins, had a great lunch, drove up to stunning views of the ocean, then off to the train station for a relaxing journey back to Sydney. We were all very happy with our trip. Never rushed, always engaged, and we made a new friend. Ben was the best, truly.
We had an amazing experience exploring Sydney thanks to Ben! Ben was friendly, knowledgeable, and made every stop interesting with great stories and local insights. The tour was well-paced, organized, and Ben was always happy to answer questions and share recommendations for places to eat and visit afterward. Ben's enthusiasm and professionalism made the day both enjoyable and memorable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sydney. Thank you, Ben, for such a fantastic experience!
We had an incredible time on our tour. Ben is a wonderful guide. We were picked up at our hotel and his van was so comfortable. We loved the Koala and Kangaroo experience. That was worth the whole trip. The drive was beautiful and our scenic walk to some waterfalls was lovely. We also enjoyed several stops along the way to some scenic inlets and beaches. Our lunch was delicious and the train ride home was picturesque and relaxing. Ben took care of every detail and was a delight to spend the day with. It was worth every penny and we would book with Ben again if ever back in Sydney.
Such a fun day! Petting the baby koala was a highlight of our entire trip. Ben was such a nice guy and fun to talk to, and knew so much.
Our tour took us to the Australia Reptile Park. Here we got to see and pet Koalas. Then out to feed the Kangaroos and view many colorful Birds. One special show was at the Venom Center to see the retraction of venom from three different poison snakes. Then move on to several nature walks and views. Just fantastic views, like Lion Island; Water Falls; and a blue Lake with Pelicans. Rounding out our tour with a Scenic Train Ride back to Sydney. Thank you Ben Barry.
Excellent excursion that exceeded expectations! The guide, Ben, was timely, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The koala visit was amazing! Got to be up close and personal, and even got to feed him! Amazing pictures and memories from that experience! The waterfalls and walk through nature was excellent and the train ride back was very nice! Ben handled everything beautifully! Even had lunch!! Highly recommend this tour!!
We had an amazing day with Ben. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The wildlife park he took us to was very hands on and we throughly enjoyed posing and petting the koala. We also liked seeing the baby croc in all his glory. Additional highlights were a great lunch spot and touring a park with nearly life sized pelicans. Take the tour - you will not be disappointed.
Ben our guide was extremely flexible. He adjusted our tour to accommodate our flight coming in later. He was punctual friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We fit in everything without feeling rushed in our experience. Would recommend .
This tour was amazing. Ben was exceptional from start to finish. He was with us the entire time and shared his deep knowledge of all that we saw. It was like having another member of our family but one that was a local. The tour itself was top notch as we were able to see everything the family was hoping for. I highly recommend Ben and this tour to everyone
our tour guide Ben was awesome. so informative. will definitely do this again Thank you Ben
Australia Reptile Park surprisingly gave the most amazing koala experience. Must do experience!!! Ben is a very kind experienced guide.
Ben was amazing! We were unfamiliar with where to meet and he offered to pick us up at our hotel door. He was the most knowledgeable guide and knew so much information that it helped us to learn so much about Australia in a very short amount of time. The koala/kangaroo part of the day was so much fun! We both loved petting the koalas and feeding the kangaroos. You don't get this kind of experience at zoos in the US! I would book again with Ben if we ever make it back to Sydney and I will recommend to anyone I know who is traveling there. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
I had the most wonderful day with Ben, truly a dreamy experience from start to finish. It was just me and my 10-year-old son on his first trip to Australia, and I had promised him koalas and kangaroos. Ben absolutely delivered, and then some. Everything was impeccably organized. Ben picked us up directly from our hotel and took us to a private animal experience where we got to meet koalas, kangaroos, and even reptiles up close, it felt incredibly exclusive and special. The day didn’t stop there. We enjoyed a beautiful hike to a waterfall, followed by a thoughtfully customized itinerary tailored to my son’s interests (including a chocolate factory stop, plus time with seagulls, pelicans, and a playground, unlike anything we have in Tokyo). We had a delightful lunch and ended the day with another scenic hike to a spectacular viewpoint. This tour was truly the highlight of our trip to Australia. There’s no way we could have created such a seamless, meaningful, and fun-filled day on our own. Thank you, Ben, for such a memorable experience, we’ll treasure our koala and kangaroo selfies forever.
Ben was fantastic! He was right on time, extremely knowledgeable, and made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. Not only did he share great insights about Australia, but he also connected well with us by knowing a lot about America too. The koala and kangaroo experience, waterfall, and train ride were all incredible. This excursion was a highlight so far of our trip, and Ben made it even better. Highly recommend!
Ben was a great guide. He was waiting to pick us from hotel. At our first stop, we saw koalas up close, fed kangaroos, saw one of the keepers walking a komodo dragon and a playful emu. There were also dingoes and taz devil. Next, we took a 50min hike into the rainforest. He pointed out local flora and fauna during both our hikes. Lunch at the Woy Woy hotel was delicious as we ate fresh oysters and fish & chips (local catch). We also took a walk along Ettalong beach after lunch. We wrapped up our perfect day on 1h 15min train from Woy Woy station to central sydney. Definitely recommend especially if you want personal tour just for us or your family.
Ben did a great job with our tour excursion. He picked us at our hotel and drove to the Australian Reptile Park - the first of our activities. We got to hang out with kangaroos and koalas and much more. We also visited a nature park for a short hike and some scenic views, stopped for lunch at a favorite local spot, got up close with 5 huge pelicans, and took in more scenic photo ops. We ended the day by taking a scenic train from Woy Woy back to Sydney. Ben is very friendly and knowledgeable and can customize the itinerary to your needs. This is a great excursion and worth doing.
Everything was great - comfortable car, knowledgeable guide and fantastic coalas and kangaroos! Would definitely do it again and recommend to all! It was a highlight of our trip
We had a private tour with Dan. He picked us at our hotel then we went to the wildlife park. He arranged to have the staff and an animal greet us. Then we were able to pet a Koala and feed the kangaroos. We had free time to explore the park. Later went to see various scenic areas around. Lunch at a great place. Eventually we took the train back to Sydney. Train is smooth and quiet with lots of great scenery. Dan was the perfect host.
We had a spectacular time exploring the coasts and bush around Sydney. Ben was awesome, knowledgable, friendly, timely and accommodating. My partner is disabled and Ben adapted our day trip so that both of us were able to enjoy ourselves and see everything…Ben knows everything about the area and answered all of our millions of questions (we only stumped him once). Our favorite parts of the day were the koalas at the Australian reptile park, a walk to the waterfalls in Brisbane Water Park and a walk along the beach at Broken Bay. The train ride back to Sydney was also a surprising highlight…the Sydney rail system was easy, clean and we enjoyed the scenic ride at the end of the day. It’s expensive to get a private tour but in our opinion this was 200% worth it!
Its really hard to describe the amazing day we had with Ben. He picked us up at our Airbnb in Kirribilli right on time. He drove us to the Australian Reptile Park and on the way, gave us so much information about Australia. He is knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. Our time at the park was magical! We are from the US and if this is all we did during our three week trip, it would have been more than worth the whole trip. Honestly, I keep replaying that day in my head to try to relive those wonderful memories, all thanks to Ben!
Ben was excellent, very nice and knowledgeable, would recommend to anyone looking for a day adventure.
Ben have us the most amazing day of our time in Sydney. He was informative, friendly and kept us moving along with so many special experiences! We loved our hike and especially our time meeting all the animals up close and personal. I can 100% recommend this tour to anyone who wants a departure from the in city activities of Sydney.
It was a great day visiting the Australian Reptile Park, a little over an hour drive from Sydney, where we learned about Koala's, heard the mating sound of one male, and saw a couple babies (Joey's-up until 12 months old), holding onto their mothers. We fed a kangaroo and saw others, including babies. The Park had crocodiles, alligators, Emu's walking around, a Tasmanian Devil, & a big Komodo Dragon. We also hiked a short ways to a couple water falls and learned about some of the nature of trees, flowers, berries. Drove along the beach and saw their huge pelicans. and trip up to a overview looking down on the bay. We finished it off with a train ride back to Sydney. Ben, our guide, was very knowledgeable of the animals, nature, and the surrounding area, since he lived in this area.
We had a great day. Ben was terrific. Visiting with the Koalas, Kangaroos, and more was a definite hi-light and we enjoyed our hike to the waterfalls…please realize that the train ride back to Sydney may leave you a good distance from your hotel. Make sure you gauge your time if you have another event later that afternoon.
It was an amazing dream come true. The highlight was touching koalas and kangaroos and feeding the kangaroos.
We had a great day with Ben, he took us to the wildlife park first, we were glad we were early as already quite busy however Ben was super organised and knew the team at the park so we parked right at the entrance and went straight in. The Koala experience was fantastic, it was just us and a keeper and we were able to stroke them and ask questions as well as lots of photos. Not rushed at all with plenty of time with them. We then looked around the rest of the park and saw plenty of wallaby’s, wombat, Tasmanian devil, kangaroos etc. Ben then took us around the area including a walk around the national park which was interesting and a stop to see giant pelicans! We took the train back which was great and made a change from the car. Overall highly recommend this tour or having met Ben I am sure any of his tours will be conducted in an efficient, friendly and professional manner
Informative and very hospitable tour. Very fun interactions with the animals and nature environments. Everything described on the site & more!
Ben was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed the nature walks and animal encounters especially feeding the kangaroos and petting the koalas. Ben did a great job with an animal experience when we entered the park.
Ben was absolutely the best tour guide we could have hoped for. Ben picked us up promptly at 8 at our hotel and we literally didn’t stop. We drive to the Australian Reptile park, where we got to feed and pet the kangaroos, pet and get up close to the koalas, it was so personal and just a perfect experience. We drove around Bouddi National Park which is absolutely stunning. Brisbane Water Park was beautiful as well. We had a great lunch then Ben took us to see more sights in quint towns. Our train ride back to Sydney was great. The entire day was well above our expectations. I would highly recommend using Ben to show you Australia.
Our tour with Ben was fantastic. He was a great guide and made us feel relaxed and welcomed as soon as we met him. Being able to get up close to kangaroos and koalas as well as seeing the natural beauty of Sydney with an experienced, knowledgeable guide was just great! Highly recommended!
Ben had extensive knowledge of the history of Australia and of the plants, reptiles and other animals inhabiting the continent. He has a pleasant personality and I would book again with him for more excursions.
A great experience! A great way to see and learn about Australia. Ben was very knowledgeable about the country.
Ben was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and I am sure we saw more than any other tour! Loves the wildlife and nature!
A great day seeing the beauty of Central Coast. spent time petting koalas and kangaroos at the reptile park and seeing many other critters. then hiking (easy hike) through the bush in the national forest to see water falls and spring flowers. all finished up at a small coastal town pub for local beer and fare. Ben was filled with Australian history and made the tour interesting and fun. Highly recommend!
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