Top rated Wildlife refuges in New South Wales

Experience the best that New South Wales has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Australian Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 This was our second time enjoying the wildlife experience and we had a group of 9 aged from 11 weeks-mid sixties. It was amazing! Cindy and Brad are passionate, knowledgeable and informative hosts. We have visited a few animal sanctuaries/zoos and this one is by far the best. The sanctuary is alwa...
4.80 (237 reviews)
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Waterfall Springs Retreat
Serviced accommodation
👍👍 An absolutely amazing experience! The glamping tent was the first weekend away - the accommodation and extras were on point with the most beautiful gas fireplace for the colder nights. Alana & Steve were the best hosts of a brilliant property - we will be back.
4.80 (83 reviews)
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The Saddle Camp
Horse riding school
👍👍 Went to The Saddle Camp and it was such a beautiful experience. We camped there and the package also included breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert so everything was served with love and the food was simple but tasted really fresh. About the horse riding, you will never get such a personalized expe...
4.80 (33 reviews)
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Centennial Parklands
Park
3 vast historical parklands with forests & open grassy fields offering a variety of recreation.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Lobster Bay
Wildlife refuge
4.70 (35 reviews)
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Symbio Wildlife Park
Zoo
Zoo featuring a variety of animals along with a splash park & adventure playground.
4.60 (3.8K reviews)
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Worrowing Jervis Bay
Self-catering accommodation
4.60 (165 reviews)
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Dingo Sanctuary Bargo
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Volunteers were very nice to tell us about all the dingos, lovely encounter with this little one. Bought a T shirt to support.
4.60 (103 reviews)
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Wild Cat Conservation Centre
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 An unforgettable up close experience with beautiful wildlife showing natural behaviours. The staff are very passionate, experienced, kind and knowledgeable. We were honored that Ziva (cheetah) allowed us to accompany her on her walk. 10/10 would recommend
4.60 (31 reviews)
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Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters
Aquarium
Marine-life conservation center offering snorkeling & feeding sessions with rays & sharks.
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife park
Wildlife sanctuary with a visitor center & Aboriginal sites offering guided tours & animal feedings.
4.50 (873 reviews)
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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Very tranquil and seems like a great conservation effort. Easy to park (and lots of shade), entry fee for adults was $18 when we went, and quite justified given the attention given to each animal. The ground are well paved and the staff and volunteers are very keen. The koalas look well cared for an...
4.50 (715 reviews)
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North Rocks Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 I love going here. There are a lot of walks you can do here and take in the nature. I love the birds, lizards, frogs, butterflies and lots types of nature here. There is a waterfall no more than 5 minutes walk into the sanctuary. It can be amazing just after the rain. Very nice and worth a visit.
4.50 (88 reviews)
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Allenby Park
Park
👍👍 Nice short walk to the falls if you park and walk in the right place and direction. Suggest to park at Clearview Place, there is a small side lane / path that leads you into the bush. You’ll walk down 3-4 steps and come to a T junction, turn right for the short walk to the falls, otherwise if you’r...
4.50 (50 reviews)
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Tinny's Butterfly House and Underwater Cafe
Tourist attraction
😠 Overpriced and under-delivers. Photos on their website are mostly stock footage and are not of the site. Low quality tourist attraction. We saw a tourist sign on the highway and decided to go. Down an unsealed road, we found a collection of old farm sheds at the end. Inside were 4 pretty run down t...
4.40 (221 reviews)
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Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
👍 I liked it, an okay spot for bird watching, the vegetation in the dunes is great for bird life. I was a bit disappointed because silly me went at low tide, when there was no water in the lagoon - just wet, dirty sand, a pelican, black swan, some common ducks and a lot of seagulls. Not quite what I w...
4.40 (53 reviews)
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Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures
Horseback riding service
👍👍 Great experience for two gals (of a certain age) as first time horse riders. Lenny was a great host and took care to make us feel at ease and give us confidence. Good instructions, care and guidance. Highly recommended for persons of any age (so long as you fit within their OH&S guidelines).
4.30 (174 reviews)
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Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great outing for family Board walk and school masters house
4.30 (44 reviews)
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Potoroo Palace
Environmental organization
Nature sanctuary with a relaxed, hippie atmosphere showcasing native Australian animals.
4.20 (439 reviews)
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Tourist attraction
Unique zoo featuring native animals in walk-through habitats, plus daily shows & feeding sessions.
4.10 (4.6K reviews)
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