Australia · KOALA & WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
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Australia rewards booking early, and these are the 15 koala & wildlife encounters worth holding a date for. Each carries its price, its duration and the detail that decides between them.
One packed day from Sydney: Three Sisters views, Scenic World rides, diet-friendly lunch, koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, then a river ferry back.
“We arrived a little early for our tour and the bus was already there. Grant was our guide. He is very informative and took good care of us. Lunch was tasty. Highly recommend this tour”
Blue Mountains Scenic World, waterfalls, and Sydney Zoo koala photo, plus a harbor ferry back to Circular Quay, all for $144.
“The sights but also our guide Peter who was superb .”
12-hour Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne for Brighton Beach Boxes, koalas and kangaroos, Nobbies views, and the penguin parade at night.
“The diver late about 30min that make us feel nervous. But he was charming and make tourists fun. So I will give him a A but not A +”
Brisbane round-trip transfer plus Australia Zoo entry. Hit the Wildlife Hospital, watch big live shows, and explore at your own pace.
“We had a great time with our guide Steve, who was super knowledgeable not only about the zoo itself, but also about the things we saw along the way, and had a great sense of humor. His own route through the zoo is also highly recommendable. The zoo itself is great as described, feeding Kangaroos and the Croc Show with Robert Irwin himself were probably the highlights. Upon Steve‘s recommendation we ended up at the Felon‘s Brewery here in Brisbane after our trip, and we loved that as well! Definitely recommend this event!”
Enjoy a Brisbane River cruise from Southbank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, then explore 3 hours of koalas, kangaroos, and more.
“This was a great experience. The staff is amazing. Remember to bring sunscreen and plenty of water!!”
Day trip from Sydney to Scenic World, Three Sisters and the wildlife park. Lunch and entry fees included with hotel pickup.
“This is a great tour. Ella our guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip very memorable. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Narrated Brisbane River cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, skip-the-line entry, and 3 hours with 130+ koalas.
“The staff was very friendly and the ride itself was beautiful. I would definitely recommend bringing a sweater, because it was chilly”
Sunset penguins, face-to-face koalas, and volcanic coastline on an 8.5-hour Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne, with optional Penguin Plus.
“Loved this trip!!! Fiona the guide was lovely and enthusiastic. The structure of the day was well planned. I didn’t feel rushed and was able to enjoy all the activities. The penguins were the highlight and absolutely worth the trip, so cute 😍. The koala conservation centre was amazing. I wasn’t expecting to get so close to the animals. Highly recommend”
Big cliffs, wild koalas, and a guided forest walk on a full-day Great Ocean Road trip from Melbourne. Morning tea included.
“The tour was really good! We got to visit many places in one day, and the Great Ocean Road is absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was super helpful and took great photos for us. The only downside is that the bus seats were a bit narrow, but overall it was a fantastic experience!”
Small-group Sydney day trip for wombats, kangaroos, waterfalls, dinner, snacks, and stargazing, with a max of 19 people.
“This was a fantastic tour! We received the most detailed information from the tour guide prior to the visit that I’ve seen from any company. The tour was fantastic and well balanced! Our guide was fantastic - friendly and knowledgeable. The guide even took amazing photos on his camera he share with the group. Would recommend!”
Coach day trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island for Koala Conservation Reserve and the Penguin Parade, plus Cowes and Nobbies coast stops.
“Amazing experience. I would recommend to anyone. Our guide was super nice. I loved both the koalas and the pinguins.”
Small-group Hobart day trip to Russell Falls, Bonorong with Tasmanian devils, Richmond, and Mt Wellington, with hotel pickup.
“What a fantastic way to explore outside of the city with a knowledgeable guide. Jarrod was fantastic, the bus was very comfortable and we saw our most favoured sites. If you are travelling in summer, take sunscreen! While the temperatures may not be high, you can still get burnt walking around the sites.”
Full-day Phillip Island tour from Melbourne with Moonlit Sanctuary, Woolamai Beach, Nobbies seals, and the Penguin Parade at dusk.
“Book specifically with Site Seeing Tours and ask for Luke. He made the entire trip interactive and fun. We did encounter communication issue with the office. We waited an hour for pickup because we didnt receive the change in time notice.”
All-inclusive small-group day trip from Sydney to national parks, waterfalls, and wild wombats and kangaroos, plus stargazing.
“Fantastic day. Everything is very well organised. Damon, our guide, was great and looked after us well. The two viewpoints broke up the journey south nicely, the two waterfalls were very impressive and we had a bonus stop to see flying foxes before the pub dinner. The highlight of course was the wombats. We saw loads and captured some great photos and videos. Also saw lots of kangaroos and a joey. 10/10, highly recommend.”
Spend hours at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Australia, with lorikeet feeding, keeper talks, animal shows, and the Lost Valley rainforest walk.
“Wonderful! We visited with our 1 year old baby and had a great time! Make sure you bring a baby carrier or something similar as there are some areas you cant bring a pram into (like the Lemur aviary), we were glad we brought our carrier bRead more”
