6 best Aussie wildlife experiences
Australia certainly has one of the most unique ranges of animals.
Here are six Aussie animal experiences everyone needs to have!
1. Cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (Queensland)
There’s plenty of great places to cuddle a koala, but we’d recommend this part in Brisbane. Apart from adorable koalas, Lone Pine is home to wombats, Tassie devils and kangaroos. For more information about Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary click here.
2. Witness a croc at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures (Queensland)
Australia’s original croc show, this amazing park gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with monster crocs just north of Cairns, as well as snakes, koalas and cassowaries. For more info about Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures click here.
3. Go insect-crazy at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (Queensland)
Yes, another one from Queensland, but it’s the biggest butterfly “aviary” in Australia and it gives you the opportunity to spot some of the most gorgeous butterflies on the continent. For more information about the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary click here.
4. Swim with the whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia)
Few animals are as enthralling, majestic (and big!) as the glorious whale shark. And it just so turns out that the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia is a great place to visit them! For more information about swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef click here.
5. Experience Australia’s nocturnal animals at Moonlit Sanctuary (Victoria)
For a chance to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s nocturnal creatures including such as the eastern quoll and the southern bettong check out the Moonlit Sanctuary on the Mornington Peninsula. For more info click here.
6. Spot wallabies in the Northern Territory
Wallabies can be found in many parts of the Northern Territory, especially in and around places like the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs and the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. For more info on where to spot wallabies in the Northern Territory click here.
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