Taronga Zoo Wildlife Retreat - August 2025 - sold out
Join us as we stay overnight in luxurious, eco-retreat accommodation with immersive native animal experiences & modern Australian dining, all overlooking iconic Sydney Harbour.
TOUR DATES: Monday 25th - Tuesday 26th August 2025
This overnight tour is sure to be one to remember. After being greeted onboard by your friendly Connect Coaches Driver, we will drive down to Church Point & board the local ferry to take a relaxing 40 minute round trip around Scotland Island with beautiful views of Pittwater. The lovely scenery continues as we enjoy lunch overlooking Fishermans Beach at **Long Reef Golf Club. Then it will be time to check into Taronga Zoo's Wildlife Retreat where you will be treated to views overlooking the retreat's sanctuary, a lush habitat where iconic Australian animals roam, climb and perch among the branches. Our stay at the retreat will include two very special tours & one incredible dining experience, set in a natural, native bushland setting, with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the city skyline.
9.15-9.45am Comfort 'n Coffee stop at Forestway Fresh
10.30am Catch the Church Point Ferry & enjoy a round trip around Pittwater
Lunch at **Long Reef Golf Club
From 2pm Check in at Taronga Wildlife Retreat & spend a few hours relaxing, exploring the zoo, enjoying a cocktail in N'gurra Lounge or trying to spot some animals from your room which overlooks the wildlife retreat’s sanctuary
Dinner will be served at Me-Gal before being taken for a 'Walk in the Wild' night walk (1 hour)
Retire to your room overlooking the retreat's sanctuary for a comfortable night's sleep
DAY 2: Tuesday 26th August 2025
From 7:00am After a night spent listening to the wildlife outside your window, wake up with the animals and enjoy a buffet breakfast at Me-Gal
Take part in a guided morning walk (45 mins) to find out more about Taronga & its amazing residents
10:00am Check out of Taronga Wildlife Retreat
You will have a couple of hours to further explore this venue at your leisure. You will also still have access to the N’gurra Lounge at the retreat if you wish to return & grab a drink or a quick bite to eat before departing
Upon arrival back on the Central Coast by early-mid afternoon, you will be driven home by one of our friendly Connect Coaches' Drivers
Inclusions:
Home pick up & drop off service (within our advertised pick up/drop off area)
Comfortable transport
Church Point round trip ferry fare
1 x **Lunch (lunch venue may need to change depending on our final number)
1 x Night's Accommodation (in an animal view room)
1 x Breakfast
Complimentary Zoo Entry
1 x 3 course shared feast in at Me-Gal Restaurant
2 x group tours
Not Included:
Lunch on Day 2; personal expenses for drinks, laundry & personal requirements; travel insurance (personal travel insurance is highly recommended for all travellers).
Expression of Interest Form:
Please Click here to express your interest in this tour. Once details can be confirmed, we will email you the finalised itinerary.
Price - Per Person:
Single: $1045
Twin Share / Double: $765 (per person)
You are welcome to pay for this tour in instalments which you can discuss with us upon booking.
Deposit & Balance:
To secure your seat, we require a $200 per person non-refundable deposit to be paid within 14 days of booking.
The balance for this tour must be paid 10 weeks before the departure date (unless an alternate arrangement has been made with Liam & Alison).
Fitness & Mobility:
Due to the activities in this tour's itinerary, it is important that people have an adequate level of mobility & stamina to ensure that they are able to enjoy & manage walking around the zoo.
When booking accommodation venues, we always request ground floor rooms & walk-in showers. However, these requests cannot always be guaranteed by the venues.
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