Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback

Discover Australia’s diverse ecosystems on sustainable safaris spanning wild coasts, remote Outback, lush rainforests and iconic wildlife.

In celebration of World Rainforest Day, Expedition Leader Matt Cornish shares an in-depth look at Australia's Daintree Rainforest in northern Queensland—the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest on Earth. Discover what makes this ancient ecosystem so unique, from towering strangler figs and rare cycads to elusive tree kangaroos, saltwater crocodiles and the striking southern cassowary. Matt offers insights into the Daintree’s hidden wonders, its evolutionary history, and the endemic species that have thrived here for hundreds of millions of years.

Marsupials might be the main attraction on our Australian adventures, but Oz also offers plenty of opportunities for birders! Expedition Leader Jamie Smith-Morvell introduces some of the winged wonders we encounter Down Under, from emus and honeyeaters to kookaburras and cassowaries. Explore bird habitats across the continent, and find out why some Australian birds have such confusing names (like the magpie-lark that's neither a magpie nor a lark). Jamie also shares tips for photographing the birds of Australia.

Dive into the watery world of one of Australia’s most iconic animals: the crocodile. Expedition Leader Matt Cornish introduces us to the endemic freshwater crocodile and the largest species of crocodile in the world, the saltwater crocodile. Learn all about these often-misunderstood reptiles (even their names are misleading!), from their unique physical adaptations — including their toothy grins — to the history of human-croc conflict in Australia and how education is the key to conserving these ancient creatures. Plus, find out where to see them (safely) in the wild!