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.
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly … Read more
Australian parrots are so abundant and so diverse that nature documentaries often refer to Australia as the Land of Parrots. In fact, the southern continent even appeared under this name … Read more
Heading to Tasmania and keen to see a platypus in the wild? I’ve got you covered. This guide reveals the absolute best place to see platypus in Tasmania. And the … Read more
Since you are reading this post, you are probably considering taking the 2 Day Great Ocean Road tour — and honestly, it’s one of the best ways to do this … Read more
Tucked away from the world on an island just south of the Australian mainland, Tasmania is a place of captivating natural beauty. If you enjoy epic nature, there are so … Read more
No trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit to Cradle Mountain, even if it means packing a suitcase full of winter woollies for a summer vacation. Part of the … Read more
North West Tasmania is the gateway to some of Tasmania‘s most spectacular nature destinations like Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Drive, and the stunning beaches of the northwest coast. Gunns Plains Caves … Read more
When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more
Leven Canyon is a 250-metre deep ravine in North West Tasmania. It is Tasmania’s deepest limestone gulch, which is a narrow, steep-sided ravine marking the course of a river or … Read more
Mount Field National Park in Tasmania is a magical world of mossy rainforest and serene waterfalls. It is home to the popular Russell Falls, some of the world’s tallest trees, … Read more
Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, is not only a lovely city with a world-famous museum but also the perfect base for exploring the broader region. Once you’ve done all … Read more
Maria Island wombats are among the most famous animals in Tasmania, if not all of Australia. There are so many wombats on the island that they have been referred to … Read more
Just inland from Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, between Townsville and Cairns, is Wallaman Falls. Widely recognized, (though not unanimously), as the tallest waterfall in Australia. Set amongst the stunning rainforest of … Read more
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 not a great swimmer, … Read more
Fireflies in Australia? You bet! Better yet, you can see fireflies in the Blue Mountains, only a 2-hour drive from Sydney. But only in a brief window of time, just … Read more