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Australia's Mammals
Tour Code: AUS09A 16-day quest to see some of the iconic plus little-known mammals of Australia, focusing on Queensland and Tasmania where they are best seen.
£10,995
£9,995
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Our holiday begins with international flights to Cairns, followed by four nights in the lush Atherton Tablelands, a hotspot for rainforest wildlife. Here we stay an eco-lodge surrounded by the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, where spotlighting walks reveal nocturnal mammals like gliders, bandicoots, and possums. Over the next two days, we will explore diverse habitats in search of species such as the Lumholtz’s Tree-kangaroo, Platypus, and Musky Rat-kangaroo, alongside a rich array of birdlife and reptiles. A day trip to Mareeba introduces a contrasting savannah landscape, home to the Mareeba Rock Wallaby and a variety of kangaroos and nocturnal mammals.
Our journey continues with a visit to Etty Bay for a chance to see the elusive Southern Cassowary, before flying to Brisbane and transferring to Lamington National Park for a three-night stay. Nestled in subtropical rainforest, this area offers excellent mammal-watching, including echidnas, gliders, and various possums, as well as vibrant bird species. The tour then heads south to Tasmania, beginning with a night in Hobart, where spotlighting may reveal Tasmanian Pademelons and Eastern Barred Bandicoots. A day trip to Bruny Island follows, featuring a whale-watching cruise and evening searches for albino wallabies and Eastern Quolls.
The final leg of the tour includes two nights in the remote Central Plateau Conservation Area, known for Tasmanian Devils, wombats, and stargazing opportunities. The group then travels to Cradle Mountain for a one-night stay in one of Tasmania’s most iconic national parks. Here, we can observe wombats, echidnas, and wallabies and visit a conservation sanctuary for Tasmanian Devils. The tour concludes with a transfer to Devonport for return flights, wrapping up a comprehensive exploration of Australia’s unique mammal habitats.
- Australian icons - Platypus, Koala, Common Wombat and Short-beaked Echidna
- 10+ species of macropod including Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, Musky-rat Kangaroo and albino Bennett’s Wallaby
- Predatory marsupials including Northern, Eastern and Spot-tailed Quoll, and Tasmanian Devil
- Spotlighting for numerous gliders, possums, antechinus and bandicoots
- Cetaceans and seals
- Huge diversity of native birdlife, including Southern Cassowary, colourful parrots and Tasmanian endemics
- Stunningly diverse landscapes, from tropical forest to subalpine moorland
- Endemic reptiles
Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Food:
All food and accommodation are included in the price of this holiday, starting with dinner on Day 3 and ending with breakfast on Day 15., with the exception only of lunch on our travel Day 10.
Dates & Prices
2026
Tour Leader: George Vincent
Born in Southampton, Hampshire, George spent much of his childhood travelling the world in search of wildlife with his parents. Having visited six continents by the age of seven, he developed practical field skills from an early age, with the ability to observe and interpret wildlife becoming second nature and a lasting enthusiasm for nature and travel firmly established.
George previously worked in the Naturetrek office within the Tailormade department, where he helped design bespoke itineraries to destinations across the globe and introduced Suriname to the Naturetrek portfolio. Alongside this, he led tours to West Africa, South America, Europe and South-East Asia, gaining broad experience across a wide range of habitats and species assemblages.
At the end of 2024 he relocated to Sydney, Australia, where he now runs a specialist nature tour company and supports Naturetrek’s Australian programme, overseeing tour development and logistics while also guiding several departures himself. He has a particular passion for mammals, with an extensive personal that includes an impressive 126 primate species observed in the wild. He is equally known for his sharp eyes and ears, often picking up cryptic birds and other wildlife that others miss.
George enjoys sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others and takes great pleasure in introducing visitors and locals alike to Australia’s remarkable native fauna. When not in the field or behind the scenes planning tours, he makes the most of Australia’s sunshine and beaches, plays sport, and keeps up with the football.
2027
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