Wildlife tours in NSW national parks

A superb parrot sits on a branch in the canopy of a gum tree. Photo credit: Philip Maher © Australian Ornithological Services

Personalised birding tours around Deniliquin

Keen birders will love these tailored outings by Australian Ornithological Services. They're a great way see rare and endemic birds, including plains wanderers, in the unique ecosystems near the outback town of Deniliquin.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Australian Ornithological Services for tour dates and times.
Where: Murray Valley National Park in Murray-Riverina
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People paddle 2 yellow kayaks over the waves as a sea turtle swims below the surface. Photo © Cape Byron Kayaks

Byron guided kayak tours with dolphins

Go for a paddling adventure on sparkling ocean waters near Byron Bay with expert guides from Cape Byron Kayaks. It’s a safe way to explore this wilderness and even see dolphins.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Cape Byron Kayaks for schedule.
Where: Cape Byron State Conservation Area in North Coast
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A group of 7 guided tour participants wearing night vision goggles in the dark. Photo credit: Wendy Bithell © Vision Walks Eco Tours

Night vision rainforest walks in Byron Bay

Discover elusive native animals at night as you strap on a pair of special goggles and venture out for a thrilling rainforest tour beneath the stars with the friendly guides of Vision Walks Eco Tours.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Vision Walks Eco Tours for schedule.
Where: Nightcap National Park in North Coast
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Superb lyrebird showing tail feathers, walking on the forest floor. Photo credit: Albert Schulte © Inala Nature Tours

6-day birding and natural history tours

Explore the beauty and diversity of Australian wildlife at Sydney’s doorstep on this 6-day tour with the knowledgeable guides of Inala Nature Tours. Visiting parklands, you'll see amazing birds, mammals and reptiles in their natural habitat.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Inala Nature Tours for schedule.
Where: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve in South Coast
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View of a man seated by a stream in a lush rainforest setting with ferns and moss. Photo credit: Dee Kramer © Nature Engagement Tours

Scones in the forest South Coast walking tours

Experience South Coast beauty on this wilderness excursion with Nature Engagement Tours. Walking with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, you'll explore pristine forests in beautiful Macquarie Pass National Park, near Wollongong and Kiama.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Nature Engagement Tours for times and dates.
Where: Macquarie Pass National Park in South Coast, Country NSW
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A wombat grazes on a grassy forest clearing in front of a smiling young woman. Photo credit: Dave Fraser © Perfect Day Sydney

Walking with wombats luxury excursions

Even if you're short on time, you can have it all on this tour with Perfect Day Sydney. This unforgettable day out includes a magical bushwalk, visits to waterfalls and other scenic sights, and the chance for wombat encounters during a relaxing twilight dinner.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When: Contact Perfect Day Sydney for tour schedule.
Where: Morton National Park in South Coast, Country NSW
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A rainbow lorikeet. Photo: Max de Beer © Malimbe Safaris

Birding for beginners in Royal National Park

Share the joy of birdwatching with a likeminded group of people on a beginners’ birding workshop with Malimbe Safaris. You'll get more familiar with Australia’s unique birdlife in Royal National Park.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When: Contact Malimbe Safaris for a workshop schedule.
Where: Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
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3 people in a tour group cross a wooden bridge set among tall tree ferns and a steep rock face in Wollemi National Park. Photo credit: Kristie Kearney © Wolgan Valley Eco Tours

Wollemi guided Glow Worm Tunnel walk

Join Wolgan Valley Eco Tours on the popular Glow Worm Tunnel walking track in Wollemi National Park and see the magical natural light show created by thousands of glow worms.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Wolgan Valley Eco Tours for times and dates.
Where: Wollemi National Park in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast, Country NSW
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Kangaroo on an open grassy clearing. Photo credit: Tim Tranter © Tread Lightly Eco Tours

Blue Mountains rendezvous with kangaroos tours

Explore ancient rainforests and stunning sandstone escarpments with a qualified ecology guide in World Heritage surrounds. Learn about kangaroos, wombats and other unique wildlife on this private outing with Tread Lightly Eco Tours.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Contact Tread Lightly Eco Tours for dates and times.
Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW

Father and children keeping a safe distance from grazing kangaroos at Cattai National Park. Photo credit: John Spencer. <HTML>© DPIE

Wildlife encounters

National parks are great places to escape to and explore. Keep yourself and our wildlife safe by understanding the risks of wildlife encounters and how to avoid them..

Seaham Swamp bird hide in Seaham Swamp Nature Reserve. Photo credit: John Spencer © DPIE

Check out bird hides and discover birdwatching havens in NSW national parks.

Wildlife tours in NSW national parks

Murray-Riverina

North Coast

South Coast

Sydney and Surrounds