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Australia

The oldest continent on Earth, Australia is home to some of the most intriguing landscapes and unique wildlife, most of which don’t occur anywhere else. Here you will find a selection of Australian wildlife destinations guides, trip reports from wildlife watching trips in Australia and tips for finding wildlife down under. Scroll through the posts below, or jump to a particular state: NSW, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria or Tasmania.

Pilliga Sandstone caves

Exploring Pilliga Forest: Sandstone Caves and Sculptures in the Scrub

17 April 202115 April 2021 by Margarita

Surrounded by the unbroken horizons of the great Western Plains in north-central NSW, Pilliga forest is the great expanse of semi-arid woodland dominated by the Cypress Pine, Iron Bark, and … Read more

Breadknife and Grand High Tops - Crater Bluff

Warrumbungles: Breadknife And Grand High Tops Walk & A Secret Lookout

15 April 20217 April 2021 by Margarita

Planning a trip to Warrumbungle National Park? Here is everything you need to know about the iconic Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk. Between the endless horizons of the Western … Read more

Bilby - Australian animals

Australian Animals – The Wierd and Wonderful Creatures of Down Under

8 April 202131 March 2021 by Margarita

From the egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet, which makes Australia an extraordinary safari holidays destination. Sure, … Read more

NSW South Coast Road Trip

NSW South Coast Road Trip – What to see between Sydney and Narooma

7 March 20217 March 2021 by Margarita

The NSW South Coast road trip is one of the best drives you can take from Sydney. You can do this Sydney to Narooma itinerary in a long weekend or … Read more

Waterfall on South West Arm Creek

Secrets of South West Arm Creek in Royal National Park

13 March 202117 January 2021 by Margarita

Last weekend my good friend Steve took us to a little-known area in Royal National Park along South West Arm Creek, a few kilometres upstream from Winifred Falls. It’s a … Read more

Blue Mountains lookouts - Boar's Head Climbing Area

How to explore the Blue Mountains by train

21 March 202114 January 2021 by Margarita

The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in all of Australia. And the great thing about it is that you can easily … Read more

Cave underneath Lincoln's Rock

22 Epic Blue Mountains Lookouts you can’t miss

30 March 20214 January 2021 by Margarita

The Greater Blue Mountains are all about stunning viewpoint and lookouts. There are entire trails that travel along clifftops and could be considered multi-kilometre-long lookouts, like the Clifftop walks in … Read more

Walls Cave canyon

Exploring Walls Cave & Hidden Slot Canyon in Blackheath

13 April 20211 January 2021 by Margarita

My Walls Cave adventure did not go to plan. It was a last-minute decision after our camping plans for the weekend went pear-shaped. I wanted to do the Walls Cave … Read more

glow worms blue mountains

Finding Fireflies and Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains

18 March 202129 December 2020 by Margarita

There is something magical about bioluminescent insects. About their ability to light up the night as a starry sky. I used to see fireflies everywhere in Thailand, especially during the … Read more

Fireflies Sydney

Fireflies in the Blue Mountains – Secrets of Cathedral Reserve

3 March 202126 December 2020 by Margarita

Fireflies in Australia? You bet! Better yet, you can see fireflies in the Blue Mountains, only a 2-hr drive from Sydney. But only in a brief window of time – … Read more

swimming with seals in Narooma

Swimming with seals in Narooma at the amazing Montague Island

18 March 202122 November 2020 by Margarita

Sitting on the side of the boat, tightly zipped into a wetsuit, I am terrified of making the next move and plunging into the ocean. I’m a useless swimmer and … Read more

Glasshouse Rocks Narooma

The Remarkable Glasshouse Rocks – Narooma’s Geological Wonderland

7 April 202119 November 2020 by Margarita

Glasshouse Rocks are an unexpectedly spectacular series of rock formations on Narooma Surf Beach on NSW Far South Coast. Forged by immense planetary forces millions of years ago they are … Read more

Things to do in Narooma - see Australia Rock

11 Amazing Things to do in Narooma and in the surrounding countryside

7 March 202118 November 2020 by Margarita

Narooma is one of the most underrated destinations on the Far South Coast of NSW. Lying 350 kilometres from Sydney and 684 kilometres from Melbourne, it doesn’t get that much … Read more

Where to see wildlife in Sydney

Where can you see wild Australian animals in Sydney?

25 March 20218 November 2020 by Margarita

Australia is famous for our unique wildlife and while the cities are not typically considered as wildlife-watching destinations, with a bit of luck and effort you can see some of … Read more

Part of Adelaide to Dawrin road trip -saltwater crocodile in Kakadu National Park

Are Kakadu animals out to get you? Wildlife watching in Kakadu NP

31 March 202126 October 2020 by Margarita

Australia is home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals and If you believe everything you hear, Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Top End is one of the most … Read more

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