Review: Nelson Bay Dolphin Cruise & Sand Dunes Tour from Sydney
Looking for an amazing day tour from Sydney? Dreaming of seeing dolphins in the wild? Then the Port Stephens day trip from Sydney with a dolphin watch cruise is for … Read more
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.
When and Where to See Animals in the Wild: Guide to Wildlife Watching
Have you ever dreamt of following in the footsteps of David Attenborough? Of visiting the world’s wildest places and witnessing the intimate moments of animals’ lives? This is what the … Read more
Wattamolla to Little Marley Beach walk in Royal National Park
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 – Guide to the Strangest Creatures on Earth
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
A weekend on the Tweed Coast and beyond
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
Finding Fireflies and Glow Worms in the Blue Mountains
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
Most Adorable Shops, Cafes and Hotels in Bowral
Bowral is an adorable country town 1.5hr drive or train ride south of Sydney. It is perhaps the most popular town in the Southern Highlands and an easy day trip … Read more
Things to do in Cradle Mountain: Walks, Wildlife & Adventure
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
Unmissable Things to do in Narooma & the surrounding countryside
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
15 Kangaroo Island Animals and Where to See Kangaroo Island Wildlife
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
10 Best Guided Day Trips from Hobart: Nature, Culture & Food
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: Guide to all 57 species of Parrots in Australia
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 by Train: Walks, Views and Waterfalls
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
Things to do on Bruny Island: nature, wildlife, and scrumptious food
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
40 Fun Things to do in Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley is incredibly picturesque lush green countryside fringed by the towering walls of the Illawarra Escarpment 150 kilometres south of Sydney. There are so many things to do in … Read more