AUSTRALIA
Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular wildlife tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Full-day Great Ocean Road, koalas and parrots, forest walk, 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, with hotel pickup and morning tea.
“Spectacular day out and about seeing the stunning coastline and views. Success with koalas in the trees as well! Loved the jungle forest stop. Tony was a fantastic guide, providing timelines and setting good expectations.”
See fairy penguins at dusk on Phillip Island, meet marsupials at Moonlit Sanctuary, and snap Brighton Bathing Boxes on a full-day tour.
“Cloe did a great job on this 12 hour excursion! She knew so much & was very enthusiastic about all the wildlife we saw! A great experience with do many Australian animals!”
Early-entry Scenic World, Three Sisters lookouts, lunch, native animal encounters, and a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.
“The tour was great. Our tour guide Grant was awsome. very happy with all tips and info he gave us.”
Reverse Great Ocean Road from Melbourne with London Bridge photos, wildlife sightings, Apollo Bay lunch, and 12 Apostles timed views.
“The tour was amazing with some really great stops along the way. It definitely is a long day but our tour guide William made sure to make the best of it for us all and accommodated everyone's needs. Totally worth it and I'd highly recommend everyone to include it into their Melbourne itinerary!”
Solar Whisper is a quiet, 1-hour Daintree River cruise from Port Douglas to spot crocodiles and wildlife with live guide commentary plus tea and coffee.
“Listen, I understand it's not a zoo and you won't necessarily get a good look at crocs every time, but there needs to be something more. I assumed the boat would glide through scenic parts of the river - we actually just took a lap through thRead more”
Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney: Three Sisters views, Scenic World rides, and a wildlife park. Lunch and transport included.
“I would recommend this trip to anyone staying in Sydney! It was a perfect day trip outside of the city to see nature and learn all about the blue mountains. The tour guide Sean was wonderful and knowledgeable, and the timing of the activitiRead more”
Full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney: Featherdale wildlife, Three Sisters and Echo Point views, plus a guided Wentworth Falls bushwalk.
“Ben did a great job of creating an enjoyable, informative and safe day. Enjoyed the various sites. Good job.”
One hour on the Daintree River with crocs and birds, led by a fun guide, plus tea or coffee, from $25.10 per person.
“Confusion at the end of tour with regards to refreshments….very embarrassing. Very basic refreshment. The driver of the boat was really good but the owners office people were not so customer centric.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Sydney Zoo koala photo, unlimited Scenic World rides, Leura lunch stop, and lookouts.
“Even though there was an accident on the freeway which delayed us 2 hours, our tour guide did an amazing job at helping us to fit everything in still!”
Blue Mountains sunset tour from Sydney: Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, wildlife talks and bushwalks, plus golden-hour lookouts.
“The day was amazing. Our tour guide was lush and very friendly. He had lots of information and plenty of stops and views.”
North Stradbroke Island day trip from Brisbane: Gorge Walk, freshwater lakes, koalas and sea life, and a smooth ferry return, $105.
“Rio is a super good guide! Not only explore the place never been to but also learn the story behind the scene. :) recommend!”
Melbourne to Phillip Island for Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies seals, Cape Woolamai coast, and the Penguin Parade after dark.
“Awesome experience seeing some sights and wildlife with an awesome guide. Bus was on time and comfortable, the tour wasn't rushed and enjoyed some beautiful beaches and learning about and seeing the penguins in the wild. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Blue Mountains wildlife and bushwalk from Sydney. Pet kangaroos, see Three Sisters, hike Wentworth Falls with flexible stops.
“Jason was spectacular. The tour was excellent. Jason was witty and informative and the trio was absolutely amazing. He navigated the areas in such a way that we never got caught up with crowds and even dropped us off at our air b and b at the end which was truly above and beyond. I…”
A small-group Hobart day trip linking Mount Field, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Richmond, and Mount Wellington with guided transport and entries.
“This tour was an absolute highlight of my trip to Tasmania. Brett’s deep knowledge and genuine passion for the local flora and fauna made the experience truly exceptional — and spotting a platypus in the wild was the perfect bonus!”
Luxury small-group day trip from Sydney to Hunter Valley for koalas and kangaroos, cheese tasting, boutique wineries, plus optional lunch.
“Great wine tasting experience, had over a dozen different wines and saw a bunch of wild Kangaroos! Sam was great, knowledgeable and fun to be with all day. Just keep in mind it is about 2 hours to and from the city!”
