The 15 Best Wildlife Tours in Australia

Blue Mountains Tours, Boat Trips and Cruises, Boat Trips in Sydney, Lunch Experiences, Sydney Tours, Tour Reviews, Wildlife Tours, Wildlife Tours in Sydney

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains day tour with Scenic World rides, lunch, koalas, wildlife park entry, and a Parramatta River ferry return.

“We had an amazing day with Jay, our tour guide doing the blue mountain tour. Even tho it was raining for most of it. We still made the best out of it and enjoyed every minute! You really get to do and see so much during this tour. Definitely recommend 100%”

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From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

2.Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,020 reviews · 13h 30m · from $94

Review of Melbourne’s Great Ocean Road tour, with koalas, rainforest, 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.

“Warren is an excellent guide who knows the tour inside and out. He was able to answer any question that was asked of him.”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

3.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118

Review of Go West’s Melbourne to Phillip Island eco tour, with Brighton boxes, Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies views, and the Penguin Parade.

“Absolutely incredible! Wonderful sceneries and landscapes. A perfect day. Geane was a great guide with great stories.”

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Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

4.Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,428 reviews · 10 hours · from $148

Review of a 10-hour Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters, wildlife, lunch, and a Parramatta River cruise.

“Axel our guide was amazing. give the man a bonus!!! made the actual day trip perfect”

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Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

5.Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,252 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $46

Review of the Great Ocean Road reverse tour from Melbourne, with London Bridge, the Twelve Apostles, wildlife, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Such a wonderful experience! Philip was our tour guide, he was kind, & wonderful multitasker. Took good care of our group. The views were nothing short of amazing. Verry professional! 9/10”

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Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

6.Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,119 reviews · from $172

Review of Darwin’s Litchfield and jumping crocodile tour, with waterfalls, swimming holes, lunch, transfers, tips, cost, and practical advice.

“What an amazing day. Didn’t think we could top the croc cruise and then we had a magical day at Litchfield. A beautiful part of Australia. Dylan was a brilliant guide, lots of laughs and stories. Would recommend 100%.”

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

7.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,062 reviews · 10h 30m · from $144

Review of Sydney’s Blue Mountains tour with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters views, Sydney Zoo, koala photo, and harbour ferry return.

“This tour is great I highly recommend it! We hit a lot of good places while still getting the perfect amount of time at each stop. Not too packed or tiring and not rushing. Our guide Steve was fantastic and super kind. Scenic world was really interesting! Got to see koalas up close too. I recommend this tour to all ages!! :)”

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From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

8.Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,932 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island tour, with Brighton Beach, koalas, kangaroos, coastal walks, and the famous Penguin Parade.

“Long day but broken up into a number of stops. Plenty of time to enjoy the sanctuary and get lunch. Cowes stop was a little tight for dinner in one hour but doable if well managed. The pre parade stop at Nobies and the tour around the area in the bus were great. We saw geese, penguins and wallabies. The penguin parade was magical. We saw lots of groups emerging from the water and waffling up the beach from the stands and then close up viewing from the boardwalks watching parents feeding chicks, reunions etc . Could have stayed longer but everything was very well managed and care taken to…”

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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

9.Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · from $25

Cruise the Daintree River on a quiet solar boat, spotting crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, and fish with an expert local guide.

“Great experience travelling with family. Guide was well informed and toured the boat with good humour!”

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Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

10.Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,522 reviews · from $82

Cruise Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, with koalas, kangaroos, wildlife shows, and three hours to explore.

“Boat leaves on time so don't be late. Nice trip and plenty of food and drink options so you don't have to spend time eating at the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is well worth the visit and lots to see. No maps around the place so take a picture on your phone.”

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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

11.Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,481 reviews · from $182

Explore the Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, rainforest, lunch, and Australian wildlife on a practical full-day trip from Sydney.

“If you can only do a few Syndey tours, take this one! It starts in the Blue mountains and the 3 sisters with breathtaking views, then you do a walk in the rain forest to appreciate the Australian ecosystem, lunch, a finish in the Featherdale Wildlife Park, which I believe is heads and shoulders above the Syndey Taronga Zoo. Our guide Luke was very knowledgeable and provided an exceptional experience.”

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koalas Tour

12.Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Koalas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,408 reviews · 9h 30m · from $123

Review of Melbourne’s Phillip Island tour, with koalas, coastal views, The Nobbies, and the unforgettable sunset penguin parade.

“The guide was great, everything was timed well and logistics explained well. And the attractions were as advertised. The only confusing part was figuring out which of the three buses on the street was the correct one to board at the outset, especially since the correct bus was around the corner from where the app said it would be.”

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Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

13.Brisbane River Cruise and Koala Sanctuary Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,397 reviews · 5h 30m · from $81

Cruise Brisbane River to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for koalas, kangaroo feeding, wildlife shows, city views, and three hours to explore.

“Fantastic trip! Enjoyed every part of it - the crew on the cruise were helpful & friendly. The Koala Sanctuary was so worth seeing. So much wildlife, will definitely visit again in the future”

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Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

14.Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · from $141

Ride Kangaroo Island’s bush, beaches and muddy tracks on a guided ATV tour with safety training, wildlife stops and small groups.

“First time for my 9 yo riding a quad bike, our guide MJ has done a fantastic job teaching him how to ride and providing reassurance. All of us enjoy the quad bike ride, highly recommended activity whilst visiting Kangaroo Island.”

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From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

15.Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Review of Melbourne's Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco Tour, with Moonlit Sanctuary, coastal views, wildlife, practical tips, and value advice.

“The day was absolutely incredible!! The weather was absolutely perfect all day! Chris H was just such a great guide from start to finish and I couldn’t have asked for a more organized day. We were not only on a tight time ship but we had ample time at each stop to see the sights and I got to see so much wildlife andddd PENGUINS!!! Such a wonderful day!”

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