Nature & Wildlife in Australia

Get the best views of Phillip Island's world-famous penguins with your choice of three different premium penguin experiences. Watch the nightly Penguin Parade from a secluded beach using night vision technology on a ranger-led eco tour. You can also get a bird's-eye view of the enchanting event from the Skybox VIP viewing tower, or opt for an eye-level perspective from a special underground viewing facility. All options include a pre-parade visit to the Nobbies Conservation Centre.

Discover the natural wonders of Phillip Island on this full-day combo tour from Melbourne. Cruise around Seal Rocks for an up-close perspective of the largest fur seal colony in Australia. At dusk, head to a local beach for the famous Penguin Parade and watch hundreds of tiny fairy penguins emerge from the ocean and waddle home to their burrows. It's a unique wildlife experience you won't forget!

Explore Byron Bay by land and by sea on this action-packed full-day tour. Start your adventure hiking through the UNESCO-listed Nightcap National Park, exploring the lush rainforest trails and cooling off with a swim by the Minyon Falls. After tucking into a BBQ lunch by the waterside, return to Byron Bay for a kayaking tour along the coast. Paddle your way around the bay; spot dolphins, sea turtles and humpback whales (depending on the season); and enjoy free time for swimming and snorkeling.

Venture into the rainforest of the Atherton Tablelands with an expert guide to observe Australian native animals in the wild. From Cairns, travel into the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland to observe kangaroos, lizards and possums by daylight, then continue after sundown to look for nocturnal critters like the elusive platypus and Lumholtz tree kangaroo. Enjoy afternoon tea at Lake Barrine and dinner at a country restaurant. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people, which ensures a more personalized experience with your guide.

See snapping crocs in action on this half-day tour to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. Departing from Cairns or Palm Cove, explore the five different zones of this eco-park and working crocodile farm, including a narrated boat tour through a coastal lagoon. Stroll along elevated boardwalks to observe cassowaries, turtles, lizards and koalas, and admire the mighty stars of the attraction at the thrilling Crocodile Attack Show!

Enjoy an in-depth experience of Sydney Taronga Zoo on a 1.5-hour tour with a zoo guide who introduces you to Australian native animals including koalas and kangaroos. Go behind the scenes with the zoo guide to meet the zoo's hand-raised native animals and have your photo taken with some furry friends. You'll learn more than you could on your own and gain access to areas that are normally off limits to the public. This small-group tour is limited to six people and includes all day entry to Taronga Zoo including Sky Safari.

Watch the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on this evening tour from Melbourne. See the nightly ritual of these beloved fairy penguins waddling from the ocean to their burrows in the sand. Phillip Island is home to one of the world's largest colonies of some of the world's smallest penguins. When booking, select the standard viewing option or the Penguin Plus Viewing Platform for a better vantage point.

Save time by visiting three of Adelaide's top attractions in less than one day on this tour. Visit Adelaide Central Market - where you'll get tastings plus a packed lunch - and then visit Mount Lofty on the way to Cleland Wildlife Park. Then, spend the rest of your tour exploring the conservation area before a driver takes you back to your hotel in central Adelaide.

Enjoy a close encounter with Australia's native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Your ticket includes admission to the park plus daily keeper presentations and animal shows. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras and other exotic reptiles.

Explore two of the top attractions near Cairns on a full-day tour to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and the rainforest village of Kuranda. Ride aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda, then have time to walk around the market in the village. Then take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back down the mountain, and head to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures for an up-close look at the crocs and native Australian wildlife. Includes entrance fees, and all transportation round-trip from Cairns.

Journey into the hinterlands on this 5-hour afternoon tour of the Springbrook National Park from the Gold Coast. Explore the UNESCO-listed Goondawanna rainforests by coach, stopping to walk through the jungle, peek into ancient caves and enjoy views of Mount Warning from the Best of All Lookout.  Visit natural wonders like Purling Brook Falls, Numinbah valley and Rainbow Falls, and soak up the scenery from the Canyon Lookout. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people for a personalised experience, and includes hotel pick-up and afternoon tea.

Combine three of Adelaide's top attractions - Mount Lofty Summit, the Adelaide Hills Wildlife Park, and the village of Hahndorf - on a single day tour. Snap photos of panoramic views from Mount Lofty, learn about Australian wildlife at the park, and immerse yourself in Australia's German history in the country's oldest German settlement. German beer and cheese tastings included, as well as round-trip transportation from Adelaide CBD or Glenelg accommodations.

Enjoy a camel tour against the incredible backdrop of Ayers Rock (Uluru) and Kata Tjuta. Choose an express camel ride in the morning or afternoon, or select a sunrise tour (includes billy tea and baked beer bread) or a sunset tour (includes sparking wine, beer or soft drinks with snacks) and watch the changing colors of Uluru at dawn or dusk. You're led through the outback in Australia's Red Centre by an expert cameleer who shares knowledge of the desert's wildlife and ecology along the way. Hotel transport included.

Witness a mesmerizing natural light show in the Gold Coast hinterland with an evening tour to the Natural Bridge glow worm cave. Trek through the ancient coastal rain forest of Springbrook National Park with a guide to see the cave illuminated by the light of millions of tiny worms, and then turn your eyes upward for some stargazing in the pristine night sky.

Get up close to Australia's native wildlife at the award-winning Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. Spot kangaroos and koalas as you wander through the Wetlands; tiptoe past crocodiles in the Savannah; then take in views of the Rainforest from the treetop canopy walk. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to include breakfast with the birds or lunch with the lorikeets.

Enjoy an insider's view of Taronga Zoo, a top attraction located on scenic Sydney Harbour. A zoo keeper gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the animals and other amazing experiences that you won't get with regular admission. This small-group tour has a limit of eight participants, ensuring that you receive a personalized 2-hour experience with ample time to mingle with the kangaroos, take photos with koalas and wombats, and have close encounters with a variety of other Australian wildlife. 

Enjoy an authentic desert adventure right in the heart of Australia, as you ride a camel close to Alice Springs. Mount up for a thrilling 1-hour circuit along red sand tracks and forest trails; and spot wild kangaroos and wallabies from your unique vantage point. Finally, stop for a memorable photo against a dramatic backdrop of the Western MacDonell Ranges.

Go deep into the pristine Tasmanian forest, and experience a remote wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest and wildlife on this day trip from Launceston to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Inside the World Heritage"“listed park, take walks through the forest and admire views of the craggy peak of Cradle Mountain towering above Dove Lake. You'll also stop by attractions like the Ashgrove Cheese Farm for a taste of regional culinary delights.

Come face-to-face with menacing crocodiles and adorable kangaroos on this private full-day tour to Shoalhaven Zoo, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Sydney. Travel through the Southern Highlands by 4WD, then enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the zoo, including the chance to touch a baby crocodile, cuddle a koala or hold a snake. Best of all, your private itinerary is fully customizable so you could stop by natural wonders like the Kiama blow hole and Fitzroy Falls, go wine tasting at the Coolangatta Vineyard or browse the shops in Berry.

Combine Australian wildlife with local history on this tour from Hobart to Bonorong Wildlife Park and the town of Richmond. At Bonorong, spot Tasmanian devils in the flesh, as well as other animals like koalas, kangaroos and echidnas. In Richmond, learn about Tasmania's convict history as you see historical sites like the Richmond Gaol, Richmond Bridge and Georgian-style village.