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
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.
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
The stunning West MacDonnell Ranges – Northern Territory Road trip
West MacDonnell Ranges is a stunning chain of mountains that stretches 644 km west of Alice Springs. Over the eons, the Finke River has cut its way through the mountains, … Read more
Wildlife Survey on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
By the time of my second survey at Dakalanta Sanctuary, I was mentally prepared for the specific challenges of doing a wildlife survey on the Eyre Peninsula, or rather on … Read more
Birding Queensland: Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary
Lying near the town of Cunnamulla in South Western Queensland, Bowra Wildlife Sanctuary is an internationally known hotspot for Australia’s threatened birdlife. The 14,000 hectares property was owned by the … Read more
(Mis)dventures on a seabird survey on the uninhabited islands of Port Stephens
In October 2010, I had an opportunity to join a three-day survey of seabird colonies on Little Broughton Island and North Rock island in Port Stephens, on NSW Central Coast … Read more