Plan a wildlife viewing vacation for an experience you'll never forget. Cities can provide a quick glimpse of your favorite critters, while safaris, wildlife parks, or a trip to a rainforest will give you the adventure of a lifetime. Most areas with large populations of animals provide touring services and accommodations so that even if you’re not an animal expert, a guide will help you follow the path of the herd and understand the animals in their environment better.
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photo by Real Traveler Brian ECairns
Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Ryan & SaraSydney
Brash and beautiful, Sydney sits nestled in the sandstone cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbor, basking in its role as a gateway for travelers, a mecca of culture and a playground for tourists and its five million residents alike. History abounds in Victori... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Mike & JackieBrisbane
Brisbane is a beautiful subtropical city in Southeastern Australian and an excellent diversion for travelers down under. There are various parklands, botanical gardens, biking trails and rock climbing areas across the city, allowing for several vacation... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Princess BunnyMelbourne
Melbourne is a popular international getaway, known for being a great location for backpacking and sightseeing travelers. There are various museums and convention centers around the city, as well as numerous international restaurants, Irish pubs, and tr... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler footprintsAdelaide
Lovers of wine will especially enjoy visiting Adelaide, the capital city of Southern Australia. Enjoy the many cafes, restaurants, ongoing festivals, churches and beautiful beaches which help make this wine region a destination offering something for ev... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Beverley and JamiePerth
The most isolated capital in the world, Perth is home to some of the greatest natural beauty in all of Australia. From the lush flower-topped Kings Park to the warm beaches of Rottnest Island, there are plenty of places for vacationers to relax and take... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler MaccaTownsville
The largest city and capital of Queensland, Townsville is a laid-back getaway with balmy tropical weather and stunning beaches. Travelers use Townsville as a base while exploring area attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and idyllic Mission Beach. Th... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler C-TeamDarwin
One of the most relaxed, multicultural cities in the world, Darwin is a great destination for those traveling around Australia or Indonesia. The outback, beaches and gardens are all here, as well as an ethnically diverse night market, a waterfall-lined... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler dingo divasKangaroo Island
Famous for its honey, Kangaroo Island is a sweet place for tourists who love wildlife. The island is largely dedicated to National and Conservation parks, like Seal Bay Park where visitors may take guided tours among dozens of lounging sea lions, and Ca... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Mairead and BenMagnetic Island
With varied accommodations and a laid-back atmosphere, Magnetic Island has plenty to offer travelers. More than half the island is National Park, and koalas, exotic birds, and other wildlife abounds here. Just offshore from Townsville, Australia, this g... read more »
Top Five Wildlife Viewing Trip Blogs
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The Hug of a Koala | Dec 25 08'
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After a great Christmas in Woodgate, it was time to head back down the coast to Brisbane to meet Bill’s parents. Bill wanted to take the... Continue reading »
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exploring the gibb river road and the bungle bungles in our fancy 4WD | Oct 15 08'
"read books and tried to work out if quacks echoed"
Having sold the car and picked up our bargain-ish Nissan Patrol we headed for proper outback in the heat of Northern WA.Our first tourist attractio... Continue reading »
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Keeeens (Cairns) and surrounding area | Nov 29 06'
"My ankles actually doubled in size with the swelling...... almost to the size of a normal adult male!"
Days 55 to 60 - CairnsCairns is not a place that anyone goes to because they want to see Cairns, but it is very conveniently placed for lots of oth... Continue reading »
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Australia Zoo | Nov 25 06'
"Crikey, the Crocodile Hunter lives on! "
After bidding boring Brizzie adieu, we headed north to Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo. Crikey, the Crocodile Hunter lives on! Here, you re... Continue reading »
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Surfers - Noosa | Mar 04 07'
"he had been addicted to most things"
Okey Dokey! So it was a little sad to leave Byron Bay. We had such a good time there and the weather was perfect. But the show must go on! And we p... Continue reading »
Australia Travel Experiences
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Olympic City
Jim's old buddy Stuart hosted us in beautiful Sydney. He acted as social coordinator, surf instructor, chauffer, and city... Continue reading »
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Playing on the East Coast
Back to the land of English speakers, dairy, and diet books. Upon reaching Australia, we were surprised to be hit with a dose... Continue reading »
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Put another shrimp on the barbie!
Gidday!We've been in Austalia for a few days and love it. The first two days we spent touring Sydney and the surrounding harbo... Continue reading »
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Australia
The first true leg of our RTW trip began in Australia, as we landed in Darwin on 2 July.The first ten or so days we rented a 4x4 and drov... Continue reading »
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Australia - Sydney
We arrived in Australia with mixed feelings. Gutted that we were leaving Africa but excited about catching up with friends and having hom... Continue reading »
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