AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 3 most popular safari tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Snorkel two Great Barrier Reef sites from Cape Tribulation, spotting turtles and clams, with Daintree rainforest views on a small-group ocean safari.
“Sat in the wind rider (side of boat) seats on the way over and it was fun as hell. Also very bumpy. And very wet. Was wearing waterproof jacket, thankfully.”
A 75-minute Kangaroo Island coastal cruise from Christmas Cove to spot dolphins, seals, eagles, and more with live wildlife commentary.
“Our “tour guides” were very friendly and knowledgeable. The dolphins were very playful and followed the boat as we went around the harbor. We got ample time to watch them swim and we had great views both inside the boat and on the bow. Also got to see the seals frolic, sleep and swim. Again…”
Full-day Ningaloo Reef snorkel from Coral Bay with spotter-plane manta ray swims, sea turtles, reef sharks, and buffet lunch.
“This experience was fantastic. It was very well organised and we both felt supported and safe in the water. The team are friendly, welcoming. When diving down, ask them to teach you how to equalise your ears - the crew were diving very deep and I was jealous. We both gave it a good attempt.…”
