Australian Wildlife Journeys

04/05/2026

Remember: Platypuses require Plenty of Patience… 😅⌛️

But when you find one, it’s absolutely worth the wait 💙

Taken on tour in the Atherton Tablelands with FNQ Nature Tours.

12/04/2026

Popping with colour after the rain... 🌈

South Australia's Flinders Ranges has flourished after heavy summer rains. It's a great time to visit Arkaba Homestead!

06/04/2026

Maria Island stimulates all the senses! 🥰

Iconic wildlife, beautiful coastlines, fresh air, and great hospitality from your The Maria Island Walk guides... what else could ask for?

31/03/2026

A rare encounter between 2 different whale species! 🐋

The Pacific Whale Foundation Australia research team captured the moment a Southern Right Whale encountered two Humpback Whales.

The Southern Right Whale is listed as endangered, with fewer than 300 understood to travel along Australia's east coast.

Hervey Bay is at the northern limit of their range and there hasn’t been one spotted in the bay in over 5 years, making this a very important record.

The team collected drone images to asses the whale’s body condition and photographs to help identify the individual.

📸 Research activities conducted under appropriate state and federal permits and following animal ethics approval. Drone pilots carry a CASA remote pilots license.

27/03/2026

A dreamy day exploring the Frankland Islands... 🤿🐟

Video credit: .carthew (via Instagram)

18/03/2026

Of all the animals in the Australian bush, none are quite as paradoxical as the Platypus. They are iconic, yet notoriously elusive. Famous, yet frantically shy. For many wildlife enthusiasts, seeing a wild Platypus is the ultimate prize - a testament to patience, stealth, and being in the right place at the right time.

While they are notoriously difficult to find, they aren't impossible. You just need to know the "tell".

Hint: It's all in the bubbles... 🫧

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Of all the animals in the Australian bush, none are quite as paradoxical as the Platypus. They are iconic, yet notoriously elusive. Famous, yet frantically shy. For many wildlife enthusiasts, seeing a wild Platypus is the ultimate prize - a testament to patience, stealth, and being in the right plac...

05/03/2026

We’re being "Mugged" (but in a good way) 🐋🎥

Have you ever been held "hostage" by a 40-ton humpback? In the whale world, we call this a "Mugging."

It happens when whales approach our vessel within 100m. By law, we have to cut the engines and wait until they move on. They aren't aggressive - they're just incredibly curious giants checking us out. 💙

POV: You’re on this boat with Pacific Whale Foundation Australia. What's your reaction?

📸 Filmed under federal research permits

📍 Hervey Bay, QLD

03/03/2026

From the ancient, red-dirt backbone of the Flinders Ranges to the turquoise waters of the Eyre Peninsula, the landscape shifts dramatically - and so does the wildlife. You can wake up to the call of a Kookaburra in the river red gums along the Murray River, and fall asleep to the sound of Southern Ocean swells crashing against limestone cliffs of Kangaroo Island.

If you are looking for the ultimate nature escape, this itinerary links the "Big Four" regions into one seamless journey.

When it comes to wildlife, South Australia is the quiet achiever that loudly delivers. From the ancient, red-dirt backbone of the Flinders Ranges to the turquoise waters of the Eyre Peninsula, the landscape shifts dramatically - and so does the wildlife. You can wake up to the call of a...

01/03/2026

You can spend a lifetime looking for a platypus and only see a ripple. But sometimes, if you’re still enough, they choose to say hello. 🌿

This incredible moment in Far North Queensland reminds us why a little bit of patience (and some expert guiding from FNQ Nature Tours) can bring such amazing rewards...

📍 Atherton Tablelands, QLD

26/02/2026

A hidden paradise, just 45 minutes from Perth! 💙

Most people think you have to fly for hours to see this, but it’s only 45 minutes from Perth's CBD.

From rare Australian sea lions to wild dolphins, the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is Perth’s best-kept secret! 🤫 See it all with Perth Wildlife Encounters.

📍 Shoalwater Islands, WA