Wildlife Vacations
Wildlife Vacations Australia
Australia is blessed with some of the most intriguing species within the animal kingdom, making it one of the most popular destinations for wildlife vacations. Some 83% of mammals, 89% of reptiles, 24% of fish and insects and 93% of amphibians are found nowhere else and seeing Australian wildlife in the wild is one of the most memorable parts of any vacation to Australia.
From swimming with Whale Sharks off Ningaloo Reef, spotting Tasmanian Devils in the deep forests of Tasmania, seeing Humpback Whales breach off Sydney, spotting clownfish on the Great Barrier Reef, cruising with massive Saltwater Crocodiles in Kakadu National Park, swimming with Australian Sea-lions on the Eyre Peninsula or observing Koalas along the Great Ocean Road, incredible wildlife encounters await amongst Australia’s famous landscapes.
With so many fabulous options for wildlife vacations in Australia available and factors such as seasons, animal migrations and breeding seasons to consider, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We have assisted by linking our favourite tours tailored according to each month of the year, to create an ultimate list of Australian wildlife vacation packages, no matter what month of the season you decide to take your wildlife vacation. These vacation ideas and itinerary ideas are designed to provide suggestions about what is possible, allowing time in each region for wildlife spotting as well as other attractions or travel themes.
The key to any quality wildlife vacation in Australia are expert guides that connect and interpret the surroundings and species encountered. Australian Wildlife Journeys takes pride in providing elite wildlife guiding and hospitality, providing travellers with the best opportunity to spot iconic and lesser-known species in the wild, while ensuring responsible travel behaviours are adhered to. Several of the tours provided by Australian Wildlife Journeys integrate a conservation component, ensuring that wildlife vacations to Australia can be enjoyed by future generations.
We invite you to marvel at the best Australia wildlife locations across the diverse habitats found close to cities and remote areas, with these incredible Australian wildlife vacations below or by clicking the map button directly below to search by region, month of travel, price and wildlife interest.
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4 Day Ultimate Wildlife
From $2,035 USD
4 days/3 nights
4 Day Ultimate Wildlife
From $2,035 USD
4 days/3 nights
Far North Queensland is a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise with this small group tour concentrating on the endemic wildlife found within Australia's most biodiverse region.
Our passionate and knowledgeable guides are eager to share the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, with our focus to observe, interpret and provide abundant opportunities to... -
Australia's Big 5
From $7,290 USD
15 days/14 nights
Australia's Big 5
From $7,290 USD
15 days/14 nights
Australia has its very own Big Five with this journey dedicated to spotting the beloved Kangaroo, Koala, Echidna, Wombat and Platypus.
Explore the pristine Southern Highlands with your naturalist guide, to learn about the significance of the Great Western Wildlife Corridor, with a nocturnal spotlighting opportunity to see possums and... -
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Christmas Island Ultimate Wildlife
From $2,200 USD
8 days/7 nights
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Christmas Island Ultimate Wildlife
From $2,200 USD
8 days/7 nights
Christmas Island’s geographic isolation and minimal human disturbance has produced an incredible level of biodiversity and endemism, leading to the label of the ‘Galapagos of the Indian Ocean’.
Meet the island's most famous residents, the Red Crabs, one of 90 species inhabiting the island. Discover Jurassic style rainforests, jagged cliffs,... -
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians
Daintree Exclusive
From $1,075 USD
Full Day
Wildlife Interests: Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians
Daintree Exclusive
From $1,075 USD
Full Day
This full day tour focuses on the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, the largest section of tropical rainforest in Australia and oldest continually surviving rainforest in the world. Guests will be mesmerised by the combination of waterfalls, mountain ranges, idyllic streams, deep gorges and dense rainforest, that makes this...
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East Gippsland Wildlife Journey
From $1,669 USD
4 days/3 nights - East Gippsland
East Gippsland Wildlife Journey
From $1,669 USD
4 days/3 nights - East Gippsland
Venturing across East Gippsland’s magnificent lush rainforests, coastal heathlands, giant eucalypt groves, white sandy beaches and pristine rivers and estuaries, this four day immersive adventure offers you encounters with an incredible array of species.
It is especially attractive to enthusiasts looking to spot some of the more shy forest dwellers... -
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Eyre Peninsula Wildlife & Ocean Encounters
From $1,499 USD
3 days/3 nights
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Eyre Peninsula Wildlife & Ocean Encounters
From $1,499 USD
3 days/3 nights
This three-day adventure combines the best terrestrial and marine protected areas across the region including the opportunity to swim with wild Sea-Lions and Bottlenose Dolphins, see Emus, wild Koalas and Kangaroos and the Rosenbergs Goanna!
Be mesmerised by the agility, curiosity and playful interaction from Australian Sea-Lions; the ‘puppy dogs... -
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Eyre Peninsula Winter Whale Watching and Wildlife Encounter
From $2,375 USD
4 days/4 nights
Wildlife Interests: Marine Mammals
Eyre Peninsula Winter Whale Watching and Wildlife Encounter
From $2,375 USD
4 days/4 nights
Fowler's Bay in South Australia is where you will encounter numerous opportunities to watch these magnificent creatures in their natural state; the Southern Right Whale and Humpback Whale.
Not to be outshone is the hospitality of the local country towns, majestic coastline all the way down to Port Lincoln, native... -
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Great White Shark Cage Dive Packages
From $950 USD
2 days/2 nights
Wildlife Interests: Fish & Marine Invertebrates
Great White Shark Cage Dive Packages
From $950 USD
2 days/2 nights
Experience the amazing Eyre Peninsula, with a choice of these two day adventures, encompassing the exhilarating Great White Shark Cage Dive! Experience premium 4WD touring, aquatic activities and culinary offerings across Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay or surrounds.
Tour stunning Port Lincoln, nestled on the shores of beautiful Boston Bay where... -
Wildlife Interests: Land Mammals & Marsupials
Kangaroo Island In Style
From $990 USD
2 days/1 night
Wildlife Interests: Land Mammals & Marsupials
Kangaroo Island In Style
From $990 USD
2 days/1 night
Discover what makes Kangaroo Island such a celebrated region, as you experience the Island's history, ecology, landscape, contemporary lifestyle, regional produce and incredible wildlife offerings.
Regions visited include the Cygnet Valley, Stokes Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, central plateau and extraordinary south coast landscapes at Seal Bay, where guests will... -
Kangaroo Island Investigator
From $1,609 USD
3 days/2 nights
Kangaroo Island Investigator
From $1,609 USD
3 days/2 nights
This three day tour allows you to truly immerse yourself on Kangaroo Island. Discover more of the island, including it's history, ecology, landscape, lifestyle, local produce, friendly people and incredible wildlife offerings.
Regions visited include the Cygnet Valley, Emu Bay, American River, Pelican Lagoon, Pennington Bay, Flinders Chase National Park,... -
Maria Island Winter Escape Walk
From $1,205 USD
3 days/2 nights
Maria Island Winter Escape Walk
From $1,205 USD
3 days/2 nights
The ‘Maria Island Winter Escape Walk’ is a three day lodge based experience which explores the beautiful and historic northern end of the island featuring abundant marsupials.
The adventure starts and finishes in Hobart and begins with a hotel pickup. You will enjoy a number of seasonal wildlife events including... -
Wildlife Interests: Birds
Murray River Safari
From $1,460 USD
4 days/3 nights
Wildlife Interests: Birds
Murray River Safari
From $1,460 USD
4 days/3 nights
Experience the diverse wildlife offerings where Australia's river oasis meets the outback. This multi-activity wildlife safari along Australia's greatest river includes guided walks, canoeing, an outback drive and open back cruising, combined with luxurious houseboat accommodation and superb dining including local wines.
Spot Koalas, Kangaroos, Australian Pelicans, Royal Spoonbills, Black... -
Port Lincoln Wildlife Encounters
From $960 USD
2 days/2 nights
Port Lincoln Wildlife Encounters
From $960 USD
2 days/2 nights
This incredible two day adventure combines the best terrestrial and marine protected areas across the region including Lincoln National Park, Coffin Bay National Park, Big Swamp, Mikkira Station and Mount Dutton Bay Conservation Park.
On shore, there is an abundance of seabirds, shorebirds, songbirds, parrots (including the beautiful Port Lincoln... -
Wildlife Interests: Reptiles & Amphibians
Private Mungo Outback Journey
From $1,680 USD
4 days/ 3 nights
Wildlife Interests: Reptiles & Amphibians
Private Mungo Outback Journey
From $1,680 USD
4 days/ 3 nights
Be captivated by the expansive red sand plains and dunes, riverine ecosystems of the famous Murray and Darling Rivers and the arid land ecosystems around Lake Mungo.
Spot Kangaroos, Emus, Pink Cockatoos, several parrot species including Mulga, Red-rumped, Mallee Ringnecks and Blue-bonnets, raptor birds including the Wedge-tailed Eagle and several... -
Wildlife Interests: Land Mammals & Marsupials
The Maria Island Walk
From $1,920 USD
4 days/3 nights
Wildlife Interests: Land Mammals & Marsupials
The Maria Island Walk
From $1,920 USD
4 days/3 nights
This four day guided walk across magnificent Maria Island, combines intimate wildlife encounters, fascinating history, pristine white sand beaches, and locally sourced gourmet food.
Small groups of maximum 10 guests and 2 guides, will explore the World Heritage Listed island with gentle walks by day and enjoy elegant private accommodation... -
Wildlife Interests: Reptiles & Amphibians
Three Day Kakadu & Arnhem Land
From $2,065 USD
3 Days/2 Nights
Wildlife Interests: Reptiles & Amphibians
Three Day Kakadu & Arnhem Land
From $2,065 USD
3 Days/2 Nights
This epic tailored adventure across the World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land winds across stunning floodplains and escarpments in search of the formidable Saltwater Crocodile, many of the region’s 280 bird species, adorable marsupials and mammals and incredible flora.
The pristine beauty of Fogg Dam, Mary River... -
Top End Luxury Lodges
From $4,525 USD
5 Days/4 Nights
Top End Luxury Lodges
From $4,525 USD
5 Days/4 Nights
Combining the Mary River Catchment and Nitmiluk National Parks, this tour cover the spectacular landscapes with the premium lodgings in the area; Bamurru Plains and Cicada Lodge.
Bamurru Plains is a birdwatchers paradise, with 236 recorded species including Magpie Geese, Plumed Whistling- Duck, Egrets, Ibis and Brolgas, but also teems... -
Ultimate Luxury Safari Adventure
From $5,140 USD
6 days/5 nights - Kakadu & Arnhem Land
Ultimate Luxury Safari Adventure
From $5,140 USD
6 days/5 nights - Kakadu & Arnhem Land
Covering black soil floodplains, paper bark swamps, savannah woodlands, monsoonal rainforests, river mangroves and dramatic escarpments, this is the ultimate Top End private adventure for wildlife enthusiasts!
Highlights include a visit to Fogg Dam, the iconic Yellow Water Cruise and airboat rides across the Mary River Catchment.
The richness and...