Description
Overview
Local Stories, Sights and Lifestyle-all wheelchair accessible. No steps.
On this Sydney wheelchair tour around Sydney’s harbour you will uncover many stories of Sydney – all accessible to those with mobility disabilities. Hear stories of early indigenous life, experience an inside tour of the renowned Sydney Opera House, visit Bondi Beach and have a peak into the lifestyle of Sydneysiders today. You have a choice to explore a beautiful botanic gardens or visit the zoo. Your driver also doubles as your personal photographer. Expect Instagram-worthy photos of you in front of renowned local icons .
Highlights of this tour with no steps:
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Discover the unique origins of the colony of Sydney
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EITHER join a small group guided tour of the Royal Botanic Gardens OR visit the famous Taronga Zoo on the harbour opposite the Sydney Opera House
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Spectacular views from both locations
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Experience an inside tour of the renowned Sydney Opera House
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Explore the foreshores of Sydney harbour and hear stories stories of the rich and famous.
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The harbour clifftops reveal their secrets as you pause at a picturesque fishing village
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Visit famous Bondi Beach
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See how local Sydneysiders live
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Travel at your chosen pace
*subject to availability
Click on image below for a 90 second snapshot of the Accessible Best of Sydney experience
What’s Included in this accessible tour:
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Firstly, all travel is at your own pace – tour is private and exclusive to you
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Secondly, you travel in a wheelchair accessible vehicle with driver guide
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Thirdly, there are no steps. The tour is suitable for all with limited mobility, including wheelchairs. A free folding wheelchair on hand so that all can enjoy the tour.
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You will explore the early days of the colony as you travel through the Rocks. Learn why Observatory Hill and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair are so-called ( 9.30 am-10.15 pm)
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At this point you have 2 options:
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You join a small guided tour of the Botanical Gardens and learn more stories of the history and beauty of Australian fauna (1030 a.m-1200 pm).
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Excellent Garden shop with many beautiful gifts and items using Australian products and ingredients.
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Enjoy lunch at the Sydney Opera House dining precinct (12.45-1.45 pm) – lunch included
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Visit the famous Taronga Zoo on the north side of the harbour overlooking the Sydney Opera House. Get close to Australian wildlife as well as animals from around the world
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Lunch at one of the Zoos dining venues . Lunch included ( 11.00 am – 1.15 pm)
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Whether you choose the Gardens or the Zoo it’s time to experience a guided wheelchair accessible tour of the inside of the iconic Sydney Opera House- NO STEPS. ( 2.00 pm-3.00 pm)
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Your driver then takes you Skirt the Harbour foreshore , past the homes of the rich and famous in Darling Point and Double Bay.
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Enjoy the spectacular city skyline from a picturesque historic fishing village.
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Travel the coastal cliff tops to see why Bondi beach is world famous.
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Return via historic Paddington back to your hotel.
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Your driver guide not only shares fascinating stories, but also double as your personal photographer. These can be sent to you after the tour, at no extra cost.
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Health and Safety measures in place
Please note: Pre booking required for Botanic Gardens and Zoo visit.Please advise prior to tour ( 48 hours notice preferred)
Do you have a question ? Responses to frequently asked questions can be found on our FAQ page
Do you have a special request ? Contact us and we will respond as quickly as possible.
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Duration of tour:
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Approx 7.5 hours
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0930-1015 Historic Sydney sights tour
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1030-1200 Guided tour of Royal Botanic Gardens – entry fee included
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1230-1300 Lunch at Sydney Opera House dining precinct – level access ( included)
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1100-1230 Zoo visit – entry fee included
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1230-1.15 Lunch at Zoo or Sydney Opera House dining precinct ( included)
THEN
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1.45 – 3.00 Sydney Opera House accessible guided tour – entry fee included
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3.15- 4.30 Travel harbour foreshores to Bondi ( 15 mins stop), return via Paddington
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4.30- 4.45 Return hotel
NOTE: itinerary may be subject to change due to tours availability