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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.

Wattamolla to Little Marley beach

Wattamolla to Little Marley Beach walk in Royal National Park

8 January 2023 by Margarita

Wattamolla to Little Marley Beach walk in Royal National Park has it all: a forest swimming hole that looks like an infinity pool, a particularly colourful section of clifftop rocks, … Read more

Australian animals

Australian Animals – Guide to the Strangest Creatures on Earth

29 December 2022 by Margarita

From 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, we … Read more

Norries Cove on the Twed Coast

A weekend on the Tweed Coast and beyond

29 December 20226 December 2022 by Margarita

Looking for things to do in the Tweed? Here is a weekend itinerary that takes in the best of the Tweed Coast and the Tweed Valley. The story of the … Read more

glow worms blue mountains

Finding Fireflies and Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains

3 December 2022 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

North West Tasmania - Cradle Mountain

Things to do in Cradle Mountain: Walks, Wildlife & Adventure

2 January 202329 October 2022 by Margarita

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

Things to do in Narooma - see Australia Rock

Unmissable Things to do in Narooma & the surrounding countryside

10 November 202223 October 2022 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

Australian sea lion

15 Kangaroo Island Animals and Where to See Kangaroo Island Wildlife

31 October 20225 October 2022 by Margarita

My first encounter with Kangaroo Island animals was the scene of two young male sea lions battling it out within about 10 meters of me, almost 15 years ago. The … Read more

Day trips from hobart: Honeymoon Bay in Freycinet National park

10 Best Guided Day Trips from Hobart: Nature, Culture & Food

1 January 20232 October 2022 by Margarita

Hobart is not only a lovely city with a world-famous museum, but it is also the perfect base for exploring the broader region. Once you’ve covered all the things to … Read more

Australian parrots - Major Mitchell's cockatoo

Australian Parrots: Guide to all 57 species of Parrots in Australia

31 December 202219 September 2022 by Margarita

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

Blue Mountains lookouts - Boar's Head Climbing Area

Blue Mountains by Train: Walks, Views and Waterfalls

16 September 202214 September 2022 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 there are plenty … Read more

Bennett's wallaby on Bruny Island

Things to do on Bruny Island: nature, wildlife, and scrumptious food

2 October 202210 September 2022 by Margarita

Before you start planning your Tasmania getaway, check out this exhaustive list of things to do on Bruny Island. There is something for everyone on Bruny, from unique wildlife to … Read more

Kangaroo Valley wombats

Walking with wombats in Kangaroo Valley – Tour Review

10 November 202218 July 2022 by Margarita

Wombats are some of the most iconic and adorable native Australian animals. But these barrel-shaped furry teddy bears can be quite elusive, especially around Sydney. Of course, you can see … Read more

Things to do in Port stephens - hire a boat

Tomaree Head Summit walk – How to see the best views in NSW

7 August 202221 April 2022 by Margarita

Tomaree Head Summit walk is hard work but the mesmerizing birds-eye views of Port Stephens you get from the top are entirely worth it. The National Parks rate this walk … Read more

Adelaide to Darwin road trip to see Australian wildlife

Adelaide to Darwin Road Trip: Exploring the Wild Outback

7 October 202210 April 2022 by Margarita

Australia is one of the most biologically unique places on earth. Most Australian animals do not occur anywhere else. It is also a huge country and the best way to … Read more

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The Breakaways, Coober Pedy & the Dingo Fence

11 April 20229 April 2022 by Margarita

Located in one of Australia’s harshest environments, the Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, commonly referred to as simply Breakaways, Coober Pedy is one of the most striking hidden gems of the Australian … Read more

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