Experience New Zealand birds in the wild at Zealandia Sanctuary
Spend a day surrounded by nature and birdsong at this beautiful tract of native forest just minutes from central Wellington. The Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary is the …
Wildlife
A Visitors Guide to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has a huge variety of Australian birds and animals displayed in modern habitats for clear viewing & optimal animal welfare. There’s …
Wild Kangaroos on the Gold Coast
Do you love Australia’s cute and unique animals? Do you want to see wild wallabies and kangaroos on the Gold Coast? Here’s what you need …
10 reasons to visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
This week we had the opportunity to visit the Lone Pine koala sanctuary in Brisbane’s western suburbs. This is the only wildlife park within Brisbane …
Tangalooma whale watching – dugongs, dolphins and more
Did you know you could go out to watch the whale migration just off whale watching from Brisbane? Tangalooma whale watching offers the chance to …
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Sydney’s Taronga Zoo is located high on a hill on the north side of Sydney Harbour just a 12 minute ferry ride from the city. Not only is it an excellent wildlife park but the views of the city and its iconic opera house and bridge are fantastic.
Green Tree Frog
This little green tree frog was watching us through the window on a coolish winters evening, he does look like he wants to join us …
Photo of the week | The Banded Sea Snake
These banded sea snakes or kraits as they are also called are common in the waters around the Pacific Islands and Indonesia. These photos were …
Fleays Wildlife Park
Fleays Wildlife Park is conveniently located in Currumbin on Queenslands Gold Coast. It offers a chance to get up close and learn about many of Australia’s native animals in a casual and relaxed family atmosphere.
The best tours for Whale Watching in Hervey Bay
Have you been whale watching in Hervey Bay? We’ve taken many whale and dolphin trips over the years out of different places and while they …
Bush Stone Curlew in suburban Brisbane
The bush stone curlew is relatively common in Queensland but has become less common further south particularly in Victoria and NSW where it is now listed …
Snow Monkeys daytrip from Tokyo
Seeing the Japanese snow monkeys in Nagano is a fabulous experience, especially if you can time your visit for a snowy winters day when you …
Photographing Eastern Osprey in Hervey Bay
Getting to watch an Osprey is always a magical experience, they’re skilled hunters and dramatic in flight. Earlier this week in Hervey Bay we were …
Koala in the Brisbane neighbourhood
Koalas are an internationally recognized symbol of Australia so it’s not surprising when I’m asked by people overseas whether they live in my garden. They’re …
Australian Birds – Brush Turkey
How cute is this Australian Brush Turkey chick? When we were out at the Pine River Osprey House there were several of these really young …