Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Join this out of this world experience - see 6 thousand of Australias largest. They are extremely active during the day!!! Observe there massive 3 foot wingspan as they fly next to you., watch the playful squabbles. The only bat experience in Sydney.
Encounter wild endangered Australian bats (aboriginal: Bangu)
High-Zoom cameras supplied - take your own high quality photos home.
Learn about these endangered species
Luxury Bus Transport included
Small Group Tour
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sydney
Our Guide will meet you near Circular Quay and drive you to the Sydney reserve where the bat colony resides. You will learn all about the endemic fruit bat, its importance (also know as flying foxes) and explain why they are endangered, sharing some interesting facts. Whilst you get to meet these Ozzie critters at eye-level, you'll also have the opportunity to use our high-zoom cameras and capture the smallest detail.
What‘s Included
Cameras
Bottled water
Binoculars
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide photos of Bats Flying taken on your tour
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Flying Fox Experience, Thousands of Australia's Largest Bat
Reviews
117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Unique Urban Wildlife Excursion
Brian B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour because I am an avid wildlife watcher, and it sounded very different from experiences I've had elsewhere. I've never been a big fan of bats, but even so, this was a phenomenal morning out the day after Perfect Day Sydney's kangaroo and wombat tour, also highly recommended! Dave, the funniest New Zealander/Aussie this side of Guy Montgomery, picked me up at my hotel then drove our group across the iconic harbor bridge to a fascinating suburban flying fox colony. He promised we would see "at least 50," and there were thousands in this urban jungle. Our small group spent about an hour walking the paths around the colony, getting great photos and videos of bat behavior. On the way back to the CBD, we stopped at the harbor for an amazing panoramic view of Sydney--opera house, bridge, skyline, quay, and even a visiting cruise ship. It was well worth the time and money. I am thrilled to have been able to experience these tours and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for unique, authentic fun while in Sydney.
Amazing Tour
Craig P,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I assumed these bats would be rare to see but they were everywhere and in plain sight. Our tour guide had a professional camera and shared amazing photos with our group. I’ll definitely do this tour again.
Short trip but fun
Maggi T,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was very friendly and knowledgeable and was good enough to pick me up from my accommodation which saved me an Uber trip and dropped me off on Darling harbour ready for my next excursion. The bats or flying foxes were great to see, much bigger than I thought and was good to see them flying around. He also knew about the other wildlife including spiders etc and when I return to Sydney, I will do the other tour with the kangaroos and wombats., just not enough time on this trip. Thanks for all the photos at the end which you sent to everyone Dave, much better the ones I took. Interesting trip.
An awesome batty experience
Renee W,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing experience to see bats that are migrated in a actual neighborhood and not an enclosure and also you will never see this anywhere else
Highly recommend!
Laura v,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip! Got to see hundreds of flying foxes and took some amazing pictures. A big thank you to Dave who was very knowledgable about the flying foxes and provided us with snacks and softdrinks when we got back to the car :) 100% recommend to anyone who is interested in wildlife and is looking for a trip that doesn't take up the whole day.
Great experience, really interesting
Lanceshu2019,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized, everyone was given binoculars, and everyone was even offered cameras tomorrow. Everything went on time.
Largest bat in Australia
foxfire10mmm,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Due to tram delay, we almost missed the tour. I called Dave and he assured us that he would wait for us. As it turns out, we made it on the dot. He brought binoculars and zoom cameras for us to use and also plenty of snacks. Dave took us to the large bat colony while using binoculars, we were able to see the large wingspan close up. While using Dave’s camera, we were able to capture great photos.. we also stopped ant Manley Beach and took a short walk.
Flying fox tour you must go
Jet08475843499,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must go tour. You're going to see lots of flying Foxes and on trees and flying. You may also see other wild animals (if lucky). They're very friendly and will not get close to you in case you are scared of bats. Dave is a very nice guy and will provide you with a professional Camera to take photos and then will help you transfer them to your phone. He'll also have some snacks and drinks on the van for you. You'll love it!!
When Bats Fly…
thomsonlaurie,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of my all time favourite tours - who ever thought bats flew during the day and also hung upside down in trees? They were everywhere! This is one tour I won’t forget - maybe because I am a bit frightened of bats? So why did I go? Well I couldn’t pass up the chance to see if they really looked like red foxes and they did! So I guess my curiosity got the better of me and I’m glad it did! They flew quite high snd were also really high up in the trees so I felt safe and not even sure why I wasn’t afraid. I got excited telling people, (that would be to complete strangers I met on my trip) about this tour and loved loved seeing their reactions showing them pics that Dave sent along that he took for all of the participants. Glad a few of mine turned out! So glad I went - a memorable afternoon!
Truly the best day in Sydney
Blade V,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely 100% the best day in Sydney! Dave was amazing, the flying foxes were adorable, and I got memories (and photos!) to last a lifetime. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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