Day trip reviews · WILDLIFE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 wildlife day trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the pickup.
Travel from Brisbane to Minjerribah/North Stradbroke Island by minibus and ferry with a small group and local guide. Walk the North Gorge, watch for whales from Point Lookout, swim at Cylinder Beach, and search for koalas at Amity Point. Guides include Ivy, Jack, Anto, Tess, and Tas.
“Phenomenal! Incredible nature, stunning views and an amazing tour guide, Jack :)”
Spend nine hours exploring Cuc Phuong with an English-speaking local guide, often a longtime park ranger such as Hoa, Hao, or Viet. You’ll visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, walk rainforest trails to the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, see an ancient cave, and eat a generous Vietnamese lunch inside the park.
“great tour, guide was like the Vietnamese David Attenborough! answered all questions and was very knowledgeable. well organised and the food provided was fresh and tasty”
Travel from Darwin to Kakadu in a small, air-conditioned mini-coach with guides such as Ric, Daryl, Dani, and Naomi. Visit Fogg Dam or take the Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise, then see Bowali, ancient rock art at Ubirr or Nourlangie, and crocodiles at Cahills Crossing.
“The river cruise and croc feeding. The history and information about the indigenous people was very educational and intersting. It is a long tour so be prepared for along day of driving. My only complaint would be that the van was not very clean relative to other tours we have taken.”
Spend a long day in Grampians National Park with a local driver-guide, short bushwalks, dramatic lookouts, MacKenzie Falls, wildlife sightings, and a visit to Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The small minibus holds up to 23 people, with guides such as Lauren, Graham, Jacob, and Tara leading recent departures.
“Had a really great time on this trip. We explored the Grampian view points and it was spectacular. Graham was the best tour guide ever. He made sure we were well informed, made sure we were taken care of, made sure that no one was left Read more”
Join Sam or another English-speaking guide for a small-group trip from Haymarket to the Hunter Valley. Meet koalas, hand-feed kangaroos, taste chocolate and cheese, and visit two boutique vineyards. The $88 fare excludes a required $70 wildlife fee, with lunch and wine tasting optional.
“It was the best day trip in Australia thus far! Sam was excellent and meeting Albert the Koala was the best part!”
A coast, a castle, a cellar or a cave.
