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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.

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 March 20229 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

15 November 202111 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

10 November 20226 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

30 December 202214 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

Wildlife watching holidays

When and Where to See Animals in the Wild: Guide to Wildlife Watching

16 January 20237 May 2021 by Margarita

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

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

17 January 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

Walls Cave

Exploring Walls Cave & Hidden Slot Canyon in Blackheath

31 January 20221 January 2021 by Margarita

This trail is currently closed due to flood damage. Check the National Parks website for updates. My Walls Cave adventure did not go to plan. It was a last-minute decision … 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

4 June 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

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