Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo - Sydney Harbour

Overview

Available languages

English

24 hours

Mobile ticket

Combine two popular Sydney experiences with a morning Whale Watching cruise to watch the whales play outside the heads during the annual migration. Then spend the afternoon at Taronga Zoo, the ticket includes attraction entry and return ferry back to the city. All travel must be completed on the same day.

This activity is seasonal. The 2024 season operates 18 May - 03 November 2024.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

If you are susceptible to travel sickness, please bring the relevant medication

Whale Guarantee: If a whale is not sighted during your cruise, you'll be given the opportunity to cruise again for free

All travel must be completed within the same day.

Not recommended for children under 4 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Taronga Zoo Entry

Ferry from the Zoo to the City

Morning Whale Watching Cruise with live commentary

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Start your day when you arrive to Circular Quay Wharf 6 and collect your Whale Watching, Zoo Entry and Return Ferry tickets from our friendly staff at the ticket office. Depart on your Whale watching vessel at 9:30am and venture out of Sydney Heads in search of the majestic Humpback, and occasional Southern Right Whale. Make sure to bring your camera as Humpback sightings continue to increase every year and these amazing mammals just love to show off tail slaps and breaches. Cruise back inside Sydney Harbour, past the beautiful eastern suburbs and disembark at Taronga Zoo at approx. 11:55am. The Zoo is located right on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour and you can enjoy some of the best views of Sydney from inside the park. Taronga Zoo houses a large variety of Australia's amazing wildlife, including Koalas and platypus and animals of the world, including Asian elephants, lions and giraffe. Once you have explored all of what Taronga Zoo has to offer, make your way back down to Taronga Zoo ferry wharf to jump on a rocket ferry to finish your day back at Circular Quay Wharf 6. Please refer to your timetable, issued at check-in, for your preferred return ferry time from the zoo.

Options

Whale Watching & Taronga Zoo

Whale Watching and Taronga Zoo: 9:30am Whale Whatching and afternoon Taronga Zoo entry with return ferry to the city from the zoo.

Reviews

4.15

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rough seas-Beware!
Philip B,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Seas were very rough and many passengers got very seasick! This really ruined the entire day. Yes, we saw whales. Yes, the Taronga Zoo was impressive. But, after repeatedly tossing my cookies, my entire day was wrecked.
WHALE of a time!!!
Blanca C,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Make sure you wear a sweater or light jacket and a hat, it gets cold but the sun beats down on your head. Take a bottle of water too. We saw lots of ‘ blow holes, tails and small breeches from the whales, we even got “mugged” by one of the younger humpback whales. We also saw some playful dolphins that were jumping right out of the water. The tour guide was very informative and the captain made sure to keep moving the boat in the direction of the whales. GREAT experience!!!
This was a great day trip...
Lena B,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great day trip - spending the morning on a boat, experiencing majestic whales, and the afternoon at Taronga Zoo. The activity was well organized, easy to find and flexible to manage. Bring plenty of sunscreen!
Wonderful experience and activity
Aysha S,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went there as a family and enjoyed it alot. We spotted the wheal and dolphins as well. The location for the of the boat was easy to reach from our hottel
10/10 whale watching experience
Roydon D,
Oct 12, 2024
- Viator
4.00
We saw whales almost immediately after leaving the harbor! We followed a jumping calf and mom for a good 30min, getting some great photos and good commentary throughout. Fantastic experience!