Australia · WILDLIFE
Nowhere else puts this many animals within a day trip of a capital city. These 15 cover the whale season, the penguin beaches, the sanctuaries and the islands, priced, timed and honest about what you are likely to actually see.
See koalas, rainforest, surf beaches, the 12 Apostles, and Loch Ard Gorge on a long, lively Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne.
“Warren was such an amazing guide he really made the experience and I’m so glad that he was the one to show us the great ocean road! He was so funny yet so informative. Such a brilliant day out!”
Review of the Phillip Island Penguin Parade eco tour from Melbourne, with Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, The Nobbies, tips, and honest value advice.
“We went with Go West to Phillip Island to see the Little penguins. We stopped at Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and also had a good look around the sanctuary at the penguin parade. Everything was well planned and we had plenty of time to explore. James A kept us well informed and entertained!”
Review of Melbourne’s reverse Great Ocean Road tour, with London Bridge, Twelve Apostles, wildlife stops, guide options, timing, and value.
“We loved the route, the sights and the scheduling. A great day out.”
Cruise the Daintree River on a quiet solar boat, spotting crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, and fish with an expert guide.
“So amazing!! 10/10 would recommend, I would even go do this again if I was to go back. The owners are so lovely and the tour guide was great, so lovely and informative. Saw multiple crocs in their natural environment and some birds and frogs. And great views of the forest and mangroves.”
Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains day tour with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters views, lunch, wildlife park, transport, and practical tips.
“Very efficiently run. Great stops for breakfast and lunch. Blue Mountains are stunning. Sean was an amazing guide.”
Explore the Blue Mountains from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife, the Three Sisters, Wentworth Falls, local lunch, and a guided bushwalk.
“Really enjoyed the featherdale stop and lunch in Leura. The stops in the Blue Mountains were fantastic and the tour guide was great!”
Cruise the Daintree River for crocodiles, birds, and rainforest views, with lively local guides and complimentary refreshments afterward.
“Had a great morning on the water we had a great skipper who spoke well and showed us what we wanted to see crocs Thanks guys highly recommend Daintree river cruises”
Review of Brighton Tours’ Blue Mountains day trip with Sydney Zoo, koala photo, Scenic World rides, Leura, and mountain lookouts.
“I took this trip after the Sydney Marathon and I can say that it was worth it! Alfie, our guide and Kevin, our driver are really nice and helpful. Blue Mountains, Scenic World and Sydney Zoo are really beautiful. I recommend to take this tour when you go to Sydney!”
Explore Wentworth Falls, the Three Sisters, wildlife and a Blue Mountains sunset on a guided afternoon trip from Sydney.
“Amazing guide that took us to some amazing locations around the Blue Mountains. Loved climbing down to the waterfall and seeing the 3 sisters. Thanks Greg!”
Spend 10 hours exploring North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane, with Brown Lake, the Gorge Walk, beaches, ferry rides, and wild koala spotting.
“I always wanted to visit this island. Lovely place to visit and see plants and wild kangaroos and kualas”
Review of the Phillip Island penguin tour from Melbourne, with Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal stops, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Moonlit sanctuary was fun but they don’t give you enough time to walk around. Too much time spent at the filler scenic stops. Be warned you can’t take photos at the penguin experience once it’s dark- which is basically the entire time. The staff spend their time yelling at everyone. Not enjoyable when you pay for a ticket to be there.”
Review of a Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife, Wentworth Falls bushwalking, Three Sisters views, and village time.
“Fantastic experience! Scotty was knowledgeable and entertaining. He was well organized and provided interesting information about the sites we saw. He welcomed any and all questions. Wonderful opportunity to see the Blue Mountains and learn about Australia! Highly recommend this activity!”
See Russell Falls, Tasmanian devils, Richmond and kunanyi/Mt Wellington on a scenic, small-group day tour from Hobart.
“This is a great package if you have limited time in Hobart. It covers all major attractions like Mt Wellington, Bonorong wildlife santuary, Mt Field/Russell Falls and Richmond. Host Hans was good, but he was rushing us. He wasnt giving us enough time. Otherwise, this package is great value for money If you are an animal lover, you will get to feed Kangaroos in this trip and also see exotic Tasmanian animals.”
Pair close-up Australian wildlife with boutique Hunter Valley wines on a small-group day tour from Sydney, with lunch and tasting fees extra.
“The lunch & wine tasting are optional. We had nice Thai food for lunch. The wild life sanctuary visit is a bit short, but understandable as there are wineries to visit. Really like the close encounter with the koalas & kangaroos, awesome!!”
Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, then meet koalas, kangaroos, and birds at Healesville Sanctuary on an 8-hour tour.
“We enjoyed the whole day. It was truly very enjoyable.”
Pick a coast, a rock or a vineyard.
