Exploring Walls Cave & Hidden Slot Canyon in Blackheath
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
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.
Fireflies in the Blue Mountains – Secrets of Cathedral Reserve
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 at the amazing Montague Island
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
The Remarkable Glasshouse Rocks – Narooma’s Geological Wonderland
Glasshouse Rocks are an unexpectedly spectacular series of rock formations on Narooma Surf Beach on NSW Far South Coast. Forged by immense planetary forces millions of years ago they are … Read more
Are Kakadu animals out to get you? Wildlife watching in Kakadu NP
Australia is home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals and If you believe everything you hear, Kakadu National Park in Australia’s Top End is one of the most … Read more
Uluru animals – Weird and wonderful creatures you can spot at Uluru
Central Australia, is a vast arid region in the centre of the continent. Often referred to as the Red Center, is an ancient world of the dusty red desert, endless … Read more
Whale Watching in Sydney – a Local’s Guide
Looking for ideas for wildlife tours from Sydney? Check out my guide to whale watching in Sydney from water and from land. Sydney sprawls over one of the most beautiful … Read more
Finding Wildlife in Flinders Ranges, South Australia
If you are looking for a good place to see some of the iconic Australian wildlife species amidst beautiful rugged scenery, look no further than Flinders Ranges National Park in … Read more
6 Best Places to see Wildlife in Queensland, Australia
With oceans patrolled by sharks, rivers and billabongs teaming with crocodiles and forests concealing venomous snakes and spiders, you may be wondering if there is any wildlife in Queensland that … Read more
Top 10 Wildlife Destinations in Australia
The Australian national anthem paints the picture: “our land abounds in nature’s gifts of beauty, rich and rare.” Nature explorers are wild about wildlife. With millions of annual visitors, increasing … Read more
Birds of Australian Outback and Where to See Them
A few years ago I spent a year working at a network of wildlife sanctuaries in the Australian Outback – in the corner where NSW, Victoria and South Australia meet. … Read more
The Amazing Australian Reptiles in the Arid Outback
Before settling in Sydney, I was lucky to spend a year working at a network of wildlife sanctuaries in the Australian Outback. While I spent most of my time at … Read more
Where to See Wildlife in Darwin, Northern Australia
From Fogg Dam, we continued our epic Australian safari to Darwin for a few days of creature comforts and some wildlife watching around town. You can find wildlife in most … Read more
Mary River: a Wildlife Hotspot in Northern Australia
There is so much wildlife in Australia’s Northern Territory, that even a highway becomes a wildlife watching destination. This part of our epic Australian road trip had the most abundant … Read more
Wildlife spotting in Alice Springs, Devils Marbles, Mataranka and Katherine Gorge
After spending a couple of weeks exploring Uluru, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges, we arrived in Alice Springs and used the opportunity to re-stock, have some decent coffee and … Read more