conservation-projects
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From Rescue to Release: Buster the Tasmanian Devil’s Journey Back to the Wild
Premier Travel Tasmania recently supported the soft release of a young Tasmanian devil, rescued as a joey and rehabilitated by local wildlife carers, back into the wild on private bushland in southern Tasmania. Watch the video The devil, now known as Buster - was found alone by locals after becoming...
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Digging Deeper: Bremer Orcas Under the Microscope
In the remote reaches of Western Australia's Bremer Sub-Basin, few vessels spend as much time among orcas as the Alison Maree. For marine biologist Jennah Tucker, it's this consistent presence that's proving invaluable. "Naturaliste Charters provides a platform of opportunity in an area where dedicated research is somewhat limited," Jennah...
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The Surprising Social Lives of Humpback Whale Mums and Calves
When you think of humpback whales, you might imagine their impressive migrations or their iconic tail slaps - but did you know that their calves have their own special ways of learning and growing? Recent research conducted by the Pacific Whale Foundation research team, led by Dr Barry McGovern, has...
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A Rare Cassowary Sighting on the Atherton Tablelands Signals Conservation Success
For those of us passionate about nature, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the ongoing challenges facing our planet - deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and habitat destruction. But every now and then, something happens that reignites our hope and reminds us why conservation efforts matter. Recently, one of those rare...
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Tourism Meets Science: Four Ways Visitors Can Contribute to Research
As pressures increase from factors such as climate change, extreme weather events, urban or industrial development, plastics pollution and debris, it has never been more important for the tourism sector to unite with academic researchers to measure the impact of these pressures and the health of our ecosystems. Several tourism...
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Make Your Australian Holiday More Meaningful with Citizen Science
In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the public's interest in protecting the environment and nature from human pressures. As a result, travelers are increasingly seeking opportunities to contribute to the well-being of the planet during their holidays. One way to fulfill this desire and make your...
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Port Lincoln Osprey Fledgling 'Zoe' Travels Over 1000km in One Week
Osprey 'Zoe' has stunned the Port Lincoln Osprey team, having travelled more than 1000 kilometres (621 miles) in just one week. In November 2022, and within two months of hatching, Zoe was fitted with a GPS tracker as part of the South Australian Government’s Osprey and White-bellied Sea-Eagle Recovery Program....
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Tree Planting Day Hosted by Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours
Australian Wildlife Journeys founding member Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours recently hosted a tree planting session as part of a Tourism Australia Thought Leadership Day on Sustainability in Victoria's You Yangs region. In the space of two hours, the group planted more than 400 trees to support Koala habitat restoration for...
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Top 5 Conservation Travel Stories from Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours
Blog repurposed with permission from conservationtravel.com.au Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours and the Koala Clancy Foundations’ remarkable achievements over the past 24 months are linked to efforts by thousands of committed wildlife conservationists and to climate activist organisations around the world. After 24 months of uncertainty, we look back at 5...
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Explore the Privately Owned Shared Earth Reserve With James Boettcher
When the FNQ Nature Tours vehicle pulls up to the Forever Wild Shared Earth Reserve, it’s quickly evident that something special is about to occur. “We open this big locked gate and drive into this huge expanse of land with a wealth of ecosystems,” FNQ Nature Tours owner and guide,...
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New Tour Helps Aussie Tiger Quoll In Far North Queensland
MEDIA RELEASE 17 June 2020 The Tasmanian Tiger died out 80 years ago, but their cousin: the poorly-known Tiger Quoll, still survives in small numbers in Far North Queensland. A new 4 day tour has been designed to help this threatened Aussie marsupial, by getting Aussies to visit, enjoy the...
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Support Australia's Wildlife Affected by Bushfires through Travel
The combination of the mobility of animals, ability to survive and in some cases thrive due to fires, means Australia continues to deliver compelling and immersive wildlife experiences post bushfire. One of the remarkable aspects of many eucalypt habitats across Australia affected by fire, are their ability to germinate and...