Wildlife of Southern Australia

Tour Code: AUS07

A 17-day holiday offering the best of the wildlife highlights and national parks in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

14 days from
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

"Help Nature While You Enjoy It" is the theme of this journey - you will be involved in an extensive Citizen's Science program aimed at better understanding Australia's unique biodiversity. South-eastern Australia contains the most complex and diverse ecosystems of the island continent - in a relatively small area. Starting out from the stunning harbour city of Sydney we explore the massive sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains then head south into the coastal wilderness of East Gippsland, an almost untouched region containing over 300 birds, many species of mammals, rainforests, mountains and large tracts of complex eucalyptus forest. Next we visit the Great Ocean Road, famed for its incredible scenery and wildlife before heading north into the Outback to Mungo National Park to see Australia's suite of desert flora and fauna and learn about the ancient Aboriginal Culture of this area including the oldest human burial sites in the world. This trip is specially scheduled to operate during the Spring breeding season to allow for the absolute best wildlife sightings. 

  • Become involved in conservation and wildlife projects
  • Visit two very different UNESCO RAMSAR wetlands
  • Assist with the conservation of wild koalas with the Koala Clancy Foundation
  • Visit Outback World Heritage Area at Mungo National Park - oldest human burial site
  • Opportunities to see many species of macropods, monotremes and other marsupials
  • Abundant birdlife in temperate, warm temperate, coastal and desert environments 

Grading

Day walks only.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Depart London
Day 2
In flight
Day 3
Arrive Sydney
Day 4
Blue Mountains National Park
Day 5
Sydney to Melbourne
Day 6
Weriribee Treatment Plant
Day 7/8
Far East Gippsland
Day 9
Wilderness River
Day 10
Snowy River
Day 11
River and Lakes of the Outback
Day 12
Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area
Day 13
Mildura to Melbourne
Day 14
You Yang Ranges
Day 15
Great Ocean Road
Day 16
Great Ocean Road / Depart Melbourne
Day 17
Arrive London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation: A variety of comfortable lodges, hotels and motels; all rooms mostly with private facilities.
  • Food:
Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!