Our Wildlife News Blog
Flying-foxes: A must-see in Bairnsdale.
Seeing the Grey-headed Flying-foxes of Bairnsdale, East Gippsland is one the world’s top wildlife spectacles. We parked the car and walked into the forest beside the river. The tree branches joined up over our heads, so looking up was a deep dark green with only...
Bronzewing Pigeons: the art of Powder Down
There is something soft and artistic about Common Bronzewings. They don’t suffer from harsh sunlight like the rest of us – a magical filter is always applied. Wildlife Guide Martin’s photos of a female bronzewing preening show this magnificently. No filter, that is...
An Encounter With Some Beautiful Birds of Australia
Mealtimes are great times for watching beautiful birds and other wildlife in Australia. On the Wildlife Journey we take most of our meals outside in nature for this reason. Travel usually involves moving from place to place, but when we eat, we stop. Wildlife feels...
There’s an Echidna in my playground! 2 rules for respecting wild animals
There are two simple rules for respecting and protecting wild animals: Not Too Close and Never Encircle. Let me explain by telling a true story that happened on my most recent Wildlife Journey: After a long and exciting drive from Melbourne to Raymond Island, East...
About Koala Shaz
Shaz Origin of name: Shaz is just such an Aussie name! Known since: We first saw Shaz in November 2015. She looked very young, maybe just 2 years old. How often seen: Shaz was only seen once in 2015, twice in 2016, not at all in 2017. In 2018 she was seen just two...
5 Amazing Facts: Red-Winged Parrots of northern Australia
5 Amazing Facts about Red-Winged Parrots of northern Australia by Morwenna Petaia Taking a tour of the Wild Top End not only supports eco-tourism in Australia, it allows you to see amazing animals, especially the parrots of Northern Australia. Here are 5 amazing facts...
Wildlife Journey January 2019
Highlights of 4 day Wildlife Journey to East Gippsland, Australia, with Wildlife Guide Martin Maderthaner: All pictures by Martin. Header image is a lovely young Lowlands Copperhead. Reptile species seen: 7 Goannas, Grass Skink, Jacky Lizard, Gippsland Water...
About Koala Smoky
Smoky Origin of name: We first found Smoky on 30 January 2006, while a devastating bushfire was raging in the nearby Brisbane Ranges. The air was full of smoke. We lost a healthy koala community and 27 much-loved koalas to that bushfire. From 1992 to 2006 all our...
I’m a Dingo: don’t call me a dog!
You have to see a wild Dingo in Australia. The Dingo is Australia’s unique, threatened, native wolf. The Top End offers many wildlife highlights, for Aussies and for international travellers. Each night of our 6 day Wild Top End tour, over dinner, the day’s favourite...
The growth of a Rufous Owlet in pictures
A rare photographic record of the growth of a baby Rufous Owl Ninox rufa, from hatching to independence, in Darwin, Northern Territory Australia. Meeting other locals is one of the great things about running wildlife tours in remote and regional Australia. On a recce...
Fascinating Leaves of the Northern Territory Top End
The minute we first set foot in the fascinating Top End we felt different. It was everything we loved about Australia – exaggerated. The Top End is a...
What Purpose Do Koalas Serve? Koala fur & Brown-headed Honeyeaters
By Janine Duffy Over 26 years guiding tours for people from all walks of life we have sometimes been asked: “What purpose do koalas serve in nature?” It’s a question that shocks me, as I think it obvious that every creature has a purpose on this earth. But I have the...
6 reasons to choose a multi-day overnight tour in Australia
In Australia, travelling on a multi-day overnight tour you are more likely to spend time in authentic non-touristy places, meet and connect with interesting local people and see more wildlife. Overnight tours are also more ethical and responsible - they contribute...
Where to photograph Kangaroos, Cockatoos and Emus.
Taking photographs and videos of wildlife is one of the most popular travel hobbies. But it can be hard to know where to go to photograph iconic Australian animals like kangaroos, emus and colourful cockatoos. Experienced Wildlife Guides know the where, when and why...
Colourful Birds of Australia: Scarlets and Crimsons of Mallacoota
It's a sight we never tire of. Years ago, a tiny colourful red bird flew into a tree by a picnic table beside Mallacoota Inlet, Australia. We were having sundowners with a tour group from Canada, and we couldn’t believe our luck. Everyone was so excited. Back then,...
Australia’s Weirdest Animals We See On Tours, Part 2
When you spend a lot of time in The Australian Bush, some odd little characters become a highlight. Here’s 7 of the cutest, odd, strangely appealing, weirdest Australian animals we really do see on wildlife tours. And because we’re Downunder, we will start with Part...
Escape to Australia’s Forests, Beach & Outback
Travel to Australia’s forests, beach, tropics and outback. When you’re hard at work, do you long for a soothing green forest? Or does a golden sandy beach, stretching for miles, appeal? Do you love to escape to the warm turquoise tropics, or the vast red sands of the...
21 day wildlife safari in Australia
Highlight pictures from a 21 day Maximum Wildlife safari through northern and southern Australia in September & October 2018 for guests Lynda & Charlie from USA. Lynda & Charlie shared this photo album of their wildlife safari – here are their favourite images of the...
Where to see Sea Eagles in Australia
On our Maximum Wildlife tour we travel to East Gippsland, in south-east Australia and Kakadu, in northern Australia where we see White-bellied Sea-Eagles. White-bellied Sea-Eagles Haliaeetus leucogaster live by lakes, large rivers and estuaries in Australia where...
3 week Maximum Wildlife tour
In October 2018 we ran a 3 week Maximum Wildlife tour around Australia for Charlie & Lynda from USA. They very kindly put together an album of photos of the tour and granted us permission to share – here are the highlights of the 7 day East Gippsland (Wildlife...
Black Swans Dancing: Why tours that spend time in nature are good for you.
When you spend time watching nature you see something new and riveting every day. The more you watch, the more you see. Our 4 day Wildlife Journey tour is designed to spend time in nature, and as a result we see fascinating wild animal behaviour and learn about our...
Flying-foxes: A must-see in Bairnsdale.
Seeing the Grey-headed Flying-foxes of Bairnsdale, East Gippsland is one the world’s top wildlife spectacles. We parked the car and walked into the forest beside the river. The tree branches joined up over our heads, so looking up was a deep dark green with only...
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Bronzewing Pigeons: the art of Powder Down
There is something soft and artistic about Common Bronzewings. They don’t suffer from harsh sunlight like the rest of us – a magical filter is always applied. Wildlife Guide Martin’s photos of a female bronzewing preening show this magnificently. No filter, that is...
read more
An Encounter With Some Beautiful Birds of Australia
Mealtimes are great times for watching beautiful birds and other wildlife in Australia. On the Wildlife Journey we take most of our meals outside in nature for this reason. Travel usually involves moving from place to place, but when we eat, we stop. Wildlife feels...
read more
There’s an Echidna in my playground! 2 rules for respecting wild animals
There are two simple rules for respecting and protecting wild animals: Not Too Close and Never Encircle. Let me explain by telling a true story that happened on my most recent Wildlife Journey: After a long and exciting drive from Melbourne to Raymond Island, East...
read more
About Koala Shaz
Shaz Origin of name: Shaz is just such an Aussie name! Known since: We first saw Shaz in November 2015. She looked very young, maybe just 2 years old. How often seen: Shaz was only seen once in 2015, twice in 2016, not at all in 2017. In 2018 she was seen just two...
read more
5 Amazing Facts: Red-Winged Parrots of northern Australia
5 Amazing Facts about Red-Winged Parrots of northern Australia by Morwenna Petaia Taking a tour of the Wild Top End not only supports eco-tourism in Australia, it allows you to see amazing animals, especially the parrots of Northern Australia. Here are 5 amazing facts...
read more
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