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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.

Leven Canyon - Edge lookout

Leven Canyon – Tasmania’s Hidden Gem

27 January 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

Leven Canyon is a 250-metre deep ravine in North West Tasmania. It is Tasmania’s deepest limestone gulch, which is a narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a river … Read more

where to see platypus in Tasmania

The Absolute Best Place to See Platypus in Tasmania

3 March 20223 January 2022 by Margarita

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

north west tasmania - Things to do in Stanley

15 Things to Do in Stanley – Tasmania’s Prettiest Small Town

29 March 20221 January 2022 by Margarita

Looking for things to do in Stanley? We recently spent three days in this gorgeous town and put together this guide to our favourite things to do in Stanley. Stanley … Read more

Wallaman Falls

Wallaman Falls: All You Need to Know About Australia’s Highest Waterfall

29 November 20217 November 2021 by Guest Author

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

Wildlife of great ocean road

Where to see Wildlife on Great Ocean Road, Australia?

17 January 20232 November 2021 by Margarita

Great Ocean Road is Australia’s most iconic scenic drive. It follows the south-eastern coast of Australia through the rainforests of Great Otway National Park, past sandy beaches and rugged coastlines. It … Read more

Things to do in Port Stephens - Climb Mt Tomaree

50 Amazing things to do in Port Stephens – Your complete holiday guide

6 June 20239 October 2021 by Margarita

This post was updated after my latest visit to Port Stephens in March 2022 Like many Sydneysiders, I’ve been on the lookout for things to do in Port Stephens for … Read more

Where to see wildlife in Sydney

Wildlife in Sydney – A guide to finding wildlife in and around Sydney

7 June 202311 July 2021 by Margarita

Australia is famous for its 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

Day trips from hobart: Honeymoon Bay in Freycinet National park

4 Great Short Walks in Freycinet National Park

18 January 20237 July 2021 by Margarita

Home to the world-famous Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park protects 169 square kilometres of rugged Freycinet Peninsula coastline dominated by pink granite mountains and idyllic bays with white sandy beaches. … Read more

hastings caves

Hastings Caves and Southern Forest – a journey to Far South Tasmania

2 October 202219 June 2021 by Margarita

Once you have explored the iconic locations around Hobart, like the Bruny Island, Tasman Peninsular, Porth Arthur, and Mount Wellington you may want to get off the beaten path and … Read more

Fur seal on the Tasman Peninsula

Sea caves and wildlife of the inhospitable Tasman Peninsula

7 June 20236 June 2021 by Margarita

Wild and remote, Tasman Peninsula has one of the most dramatic coastlines in Australia. And for a continent literally surrounded by stunning coastlines, it is saying a lot. But while … Read more

undercliff cave at Curracurrong Falls

Birds and Waterfalls of Curra Moors Loop Track in Royal National Park

7 June 202314 May 2021 by Margarita

One of the best birdwatching locations in Royal National Park, Curra Moors loop track is also one of the easiest ways of getting to Curracurrong Falls as it follows a … Read more

Sawn Rocks

The Remarkable Sawn Rocks in Mount Kaputar National Park

6 December 202220 April 2021 by Margarita

Located in the northern section of Mount Kaputar National Park, Sawn Rocks is a 40-meter-high cliff face composed of perfectly pentagonal (five-sided) columns. Its appearance is so bizarre that you … Read more

Pilliga Sandstone caves

Exploring Pilliga Forest: Sandstone Caves and Sculptures in the Scrub

6 December 202215 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

28 March 20237 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

Australian desert animals - Simpson Desert

Spotting Australian Desert Animals in the Simpson Desert

19 September 202220 February 2021 by Margarita

One of Australia’s most striking landscapes, the Simpson Desert is a largely uninhabited arid region that covers 143,000 square kilometres in Central Australia, near the middle of the continent. Like … Read more

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