See up to 7 of Australia’s 14 species of cockatoos in the Grampians (Gariwerd) More cockatoos live in Australia than anywhere else in the world and the Grampians Range (Gariwerd) is one of the best places to see them. Gariwerd is the Aboriginal name for the...
Finding platypus is not easy – here’s what to look for and where to search Platypus are mystical creatures. One may be in a river or lake near you but you won’t see it; they are shy and secretive. They don’t want to be found. They come and go...
by Jessica Toreto Foxes that fly? What? Nooo! Flying foxes are gentle giants with a misleading name. They are bats! Yes, the largest bats on earth and the only mammals capable of active and sustained flight. Flying-foxes establish noisy daytime camps in trees where...
Rock Wallaby? What is a rock wallaby? A wallaby is a well known Australian animal, and a member of Australia’s national rugby team. Normally when you put the word rock in front of something it makes it harder and cooler. Rock climbing: Climbing, but harder. Rock...
Some birds are best seen in flight. Wings slash through the air like a volley of thrown spears: fast, glinting silver and black. There’s no time to watch wingbeats. Flying cockatiels are the high-speed gazelles of the air. The natural phenomenon of wild flying...
by Morwenna Petaia The Wedge-tailed Eagle is a majestic large eagle native to Australia. They are found throughout the continent, from the tropical Top End to Tasmania, and are regularly spotted by our experienced Wildlife Guides on the 21 day Maximum Wildlife Tour....
