The oldest continent on Earth, Australia is home to some of the world’s most striking landscapes, including red deserts, lush rainforests and idyllic beaches. These diverse landscapes harbour some of the most unique wildlife species on Earth.
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards to desert-dwelling frogs to vividly colourful parrots, Australian animals are as fascinating as creatures get on this planet. This uniqueness and diversity make for superb wildlife watching in Australia.
You can plan your entire itinerary around wildlife watching in Australia and exploring Australia’s jaw-dropping natural landmarks. If you do, consider including the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Kakadu National Park and Uluru in the Northern Territory, Maria Island and Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Rottenest Island if you have time to visit Western Australia, and in New South Wales landscapes centred around Sydney, including Royal National Park.
Australian Wildlife Guides
If you are a keen wildlife watcher, check out the two guides below, which detail what animals you can see in Australia and the best places to go looking for them.
