Australia · WILDLIFE
25 reviewed
Pick one of the 15 wildlife experiences below and the day builds itself around it. Fares, start times and what is already inside the ticket are listed for every one.
Full-day Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne with koalas and parrots, a rainforest walk, 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge.
“Matt was a very friendly and I formative guide and a very good driver. The weather was perfect and the views were amazing. Thank you!”
Melbourne to Phillip Island for Brighton Bathing Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies seals, and the Penguin Parade at dusk.
“We had such a great day, full of fun and our tour guide Jools was super informative and went out of her way to make us all feel welcome. She made sure that we saw as much wildlife as possible. She was super friendly. Phillip Island penguin parade was fantastic, we got so close to the little guys.”
Melbourne Great Ocean Road reverse tour with London Bridge, wildlife chances, and top viewpoints like Loch Ard Gorge and Twelve Apostles.
“Such a wonderful experience! Philip was our tour guide, he was kind, & wonderful multitasker. Took good care of our group. The views were nothing short of amazing. Verry professional! 9/10”
Solar Whisper solar boat cruise on the Daintree River from Port Douglas: quiet croc spotting, live commentary, tea and coffee.
“To be able to view these amazing and powerful creatures without disturbing their routine, their natural patterns and their lifestyle is a gift. Our host was amazing and highly knowledgeable and to know the boat is solar electric reduces our imprint from not only a chemical level but a noise level also.”
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.”
A 10-hour Blue Mountains small-group day from Sydney, with Featherdale wildlife entry, a guided bushwalk, and Three Sisters views.
“Lots of walking, more than moderate for older folks. A fun time and our guide was great!! Learned a lot about the area. Really neat to see the animals and feed them,”
1-hour Daintree River wildlife cruise from Port Douglas for crocodiles, birds, and UNESCO stories, plus coffee or slushies.
“Very informative guide, Griffin, took us on a lovely cruise. Spotted crocs and a kingfisher. Beautiful scenery. A must do!”
Small group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with koalas at Sydney Zoo and a Scenic World Unlimited Pass included.
“Our guide was really great throughout the day! Everything went according to plan. The cable cars/train was very busy, so allow time for the queuing. A brilliant day out!”
Blue Mountains sunset waterfall and wildlife tour from Sydney. Walk Wentworth Falls, see Three Sisters, spot kangaroos, and chase the golden hour.
“Beautiful place. Amazing tour guide. It’s a must see. Highly recommend”
North Stradbroke Island wildlife and coastal day trip from Brisbane with the Gorge Walk, koala spotting, Brown Lake, and a smooth ferry return.
“I always wanted to visit this island. Lovely place to visit and see plants and wild kangaroos and kualas”
Full-day Phillip Island wildlife tour from Melbourne with Moonlit Sanctuary animals, Nobbies seals views, and the Little Penguins at night.
“Awesome experience seeing some sights and wildlife with an awesome guide. Bus was on time and comfortable, the tour wasn't rushed and enjoyed some beautiful beaches and learning about and seeing the penguins in the wild. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife encounters, Wentworth Falls bushwalk, Three Sisters stops, and village lunch time.
“I liked the itinerary. good blend of stopping at vista points and moderate physical activity with the bushwalks. the amount of time spent at featherdale was perfect. Chris, our guide, was the highlight of the trip. excellent source of info, kept things running smoothly and his recommendations both at Leura and in the city turned out to be fantastic. he even kept very cool when a traffic jam on the way back to Sydney caused a one hour delay to the program”
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.”
Small-group Hunter Valley tour from Sydney with koala encounters, cheese and wine tastings, plus a comfy luxury minibus and guided stops.
“Wine tasting tour was awesome! We did two wineries and did a chocolate and cheese tasting - all were phenomenal! We also got to meet a koala and feed kangaroos. Our guide, Sam, was fantastic! So kind and knowledgable. He chose two wineries based on what he thought our group would enjoy and both were amazing. 10/10 would do this tour again!”
8-hour day tour from Melbourne: ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, then meet koalas at Healesville.
“Margaret is an absolutely fantastic guide, making the trip worth it. We chatted a lot through the day and left me a with good memory of the day and an unforgettable experience. Absolutely recommended.”
