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Phillip Island Penguin Parade (VIC) - Each night at sunset, the world’s smallest penguins, the Little Penguins, emerge from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows. The elevated boardwalks and viewing stands allow you to enjoy all the ‘penguin action’ without disturbing them or their burrow homes. www.penguins.org.au |
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Moonraker Dolphin Swims – (VIC) Cruise magnificent Port Phillip Bay in search of the bottle nosed dolphins and seals with Moonraker Dolphin Swims, a family owned company that has been operating since September 1990. www.moonrakercharters.com.au |
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Jumping Crocodile Cruises - See huge 6 metre wild crocodiles jump right next to the boat on an exciting cruise on the Adelaide River, 60 kms east of Darwin. These magnificent prehistoric creatures will captivate and enthral you as they slide along the riverbank, roll and jump out of the water. www.jumpingcrocodilecruises.com.au |
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Devils @ Cradle (TAS) - Learn about the fascinating Tasmanian Devil through thematic interpretation and high quality audio visual presentations before entering a specifically designed under-cover viewing area where you can view these extraordinary creatures close up. www.devilsatcradle.com |
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Pepperbush Tours (TAS) – Immerse yourself in the Tasmanian wilderness, wildlife and gourmet bush tucker encounters with Pepperbush Tours, are tailor made to showcase the magnificent diversity of the Apple Isle’s flora and fauna. www.pepperbush.com.au |
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Temptation Sailing (SA) – Temptation, a 589ft colossal sailing catamaran, is the first vessel in South Australia to be given a dolphin swim license and has been conducting successful dolphin swims since January, 2002. www.dolphinboat.com.au |
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Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris (SA) – Explore the Gawler Ranges on the Eyre Peninsula on a safari that crosses arid and semi desert, gorges and weathered rocky outcrops. A true Outback Australia adventure. www.gawlerrangessafaris.com |
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National Zoo & Aquarium - Walk on the Wildside (WOW) Tour (ACT) - This is Australia’s only combined zoo and aquarium that visitors get a hands-on and interactive approach to conservation education. Share a gourmet lunch with 2 giraffes, weigh a lion and even hand feed a shark. www.nationalzoo.com.au |
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The Sanctuary at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (ACT) - The Sanctuary allows visitors to experience the region’s wildlife in a natural setting. Unlike a zoo, there are no fences between visitors and animals where you can see emus, kangaroos and other unique wildlife grazing side-by-side |
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Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort (QLD) – Hand feed a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins, enjoy over 75 tours and activities and stay in comfort only 50 metres from the crystal clear waters of Moreton Island. www.tangalooma.com |
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Cape York Turtle Rescue Camp (QLD) - Join a group of volunteer travelers on a Cape York Turtle Rescue camp in the Aboriginal community of Mapoon. Help Indigenous residents and researchers protect the turtles and other marine life from ghost nets and feral pigs. www.capeyorkturtlerescue.com |
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The Dolphin Discovery Centre (WA) - The Dolphin Discovery Centre is operated by Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Inc. and provides opportunities for people to learn about dolphins by interacting with these alluring animals in their natural environment.
http://dolphins.mysouthwest.com.au/
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Coral Coast whale shark swims (WA) - Every year from late March to June following the mass spawning of coral, the world's biggest species of fish, the whale shark, congregates in the Ningaloo Marine Park. The chance to snorkel with these gentle giants is the opportunity of a lifetime and visitors from all over the world head to the Coral Coast during whale shark season. www.australiascoralcoast.com |
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Daintree Rainforest (QLD) – The World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest area contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened with extinction, anywhere in the world. It is a unique area, precariously balanced between the advances of development and the warnings of environmentalists. www.daintreerainforest.com |
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Kakadu National Park (NT) – Famed for its beauty and cultural wonders, World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park is renowned for its diverse environment. From towering escarpments containing aboriginal rock art to the floodplains of the South Alligator River, Kakadu is an adventure paradise. www.environment.gov.au/parks/kakadu/ |