ECO & WILDLIFE TRAVEL
The wild days worth booking.
The 15 eco and wildlife tours travellers rate highest in Australia, from the Phillip Island penguin parade and koalas near Melbourne to the turtles of Ningaloo Reef and the rainforest of the tropical north.
Small-group Great Ocean Road eco tour from Melbourne with koalas, Otways rainforest walk, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Wi-Fi.
Most Popular“The Great Ocean Road tour was such a wonderful trip to do while staying in Melbourne. Our tour guide Jon made the trip so enjoyable with his enthusiasm and knowledge of the area and history. Highly recommend taking this trip to any nature lovers!”
Melbourne to Phillip Island: Brighton Bathing Boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary wildlife, Nobbies seals, then the Penguin Parade at dusk.
“We had a great time! We didn't want to drive ourselves, but were worried the experience would be too touristy or dull, happily, it was quite the opposite! Cloe was wonderful! She entertained us with lots of interesting history and wildlife tidbits, talked just the right amount and was very relaxed, even when we came…”
Full-day wildlife tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island: Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal lookouts, and the penguins waddle in at sunset.
“Though the weather wasn’t the greatest, Terry did make up for it! He was so kind to give us history and travel tips to every stop. You won’t miss precious nature in Victoria. Highly recommended!”
Full-day Great Ocean Road sunset tour from Melbourne with koala spotting, Loch Ard Gorge, and Twelve Apostles viewing, plus hotel pickup.
“A full day of sightseeing but well worth it. Twelve Apostles are incredible to view at sunset. Glad I did it”
Full-day Great Barrier Reef tour from Cairns with snorkeling gear, glass-bottom boat, semi-submersible, marine biologists, meals, and more.
“Well organized and provides options for everyone from novices to pretty skilled divers. We really enjoyed the snorkeling and the diving helmets. All the staff was super friendly and helpful. Only complaint is that they do push a lot of add-ons sales so just be prepared to say ‘no thanks’ to a lot of extras.”
Small-group Grampians day trip from Melbourne with bushwalks, kangaroos, Ballarat history, waterfall hikes, and Wi‑Fi plus pickup.
“Mel is the star of this tour. We really enjoy the experience with her energy and joy! The tour is pretty chill.”
Afternoon trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade at sunset, with Wi‑Fi, entry fees included, and scenic stops.
“Tour Guide Lisa is an amazingly friendly person. She makes the excursion a joy. Do the city tour first, then add penguins. It is irresistible. Watching nature unfold before your eyes is amazing. “Go West” is definitely the tour company to choose in Melbourne.”
A 2.5-hour Dunsborough whale-watching eco cruise with marine guide talks, tea and snacks, and multiple decks for spotting humpbacks and more.
“A truly exceptional experience. The staff were all friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Our observations of the whales felt respectful and there were ample opportunities for everyone on board to observe these beautiful creatures. Do not hesitate to book!”
A crowd-avoiding reverse Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with early Twelve Apostles views, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest walk, lunch.
“The tour was fun, driver has extensive knowledge with the places visited”
Small-group Stradbroke Island day trip from Brisbane: Moreton Bay ferry, Cylinder Beach swim, Myora Springs stories, wildlife and views.
“James was an excellent guide, and went way above and beyond to ensure a good experience. The trip was incredible value for money.”
Coral Bay Turtle EcoTour on a glass-bottom boat with two snorkel stops, turtle sanctuary feeding, and plenty of reef life in 3 hours.
“Awesome all round . Nothing to complain about everything was fantastic .”
3-hour Coral Bay turtle ecotour on Nhanya-Ku: glass-bottom coral views, snorkel stops, drinks, and a local crew’s turtle-spotting plan.
“Very pleasant and easy tour. The staff extremely friendly and helpful. Would recommend highly. Only saw 2-3 turtles in the sanctuary zone but got to swim with one during a snorkels so that was even better.”
3-hour Hervey Bay eco tour on a glass-bottom boat, with island time for swimming, snorkeling, and a relaxed wildlife search.
“Amazing day !! loved it. Loved the history talks/information by Conroy (budge) and the scenery/ cruise. All staff were friendly and amazing, making each guest feel special. Worth every cent.”
Join Naturaliste Charters from Augusta for a 2.5-hour whale watching eco cruise during May to August, with marine science guidance and tea.
“One of the best experience of my life! Would love to try again and recommend everyone to experience this once.”
Eco-certified 3-hour trip from Airlie Beach to Cedar Creek Falls for swimming, tea, and easy rainforest time.
“Dartanion was an excellent guide and a great guy, very funny also. Cedar creek was beautiful will definitely be returning.”
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