Australia South: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road

Have questions about Australia? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about the natural wonders you'll see, wildlife, weather and more.

Learn about the animals you'll encounter in southern Australia, from koalas and kangaroos to Tasmanian devils, wombats and echidnas.

From Kangaroo Island to the Outback, here are the places you'll explore on our Australia adventures. 

Australia is a living textbook for understanding the history of evolution, with species that exist nowhere else on Earth.

Over the last 40 years, World Wildlife Fund has worked on species conservation and habitat and landscape management across southern Australia.

Find out the typical weather conditions in Australia in this month by month breakdown of average temperatures and rainfall.

Our reading recommendations will fuel your excitement for an expedition to Australia. 

Learn about local foods and sustainable dining experiences on Nat Hab's Australia adventures.

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Australia adventure.

—By Emily Goodheart
Australia’s southern coast is home to an array of intriguing wildlife. The fascinating animals found here are specially adapted for their environment, their unique traits and behaviors...

—By Cathy Brown
Many nature lovers venture to Australia for its long coastlines and colorful reefs, vivid rainforests and iconic kangaroos and koalas. But away from the crowded, well-known travel routes...

—By Cathy Brown
Any adventure from abroad to Australia feels like a journey to the ends of the Earth. But just imagine the sensation of awe and wildness that awaits when going even more “down under”...

—By Laura Kiniry 
I’d been on Kangaroo Island for less than an hour when I spotted my first bit of wildlife: a koala perched high in the branches of a blue-gum eucalyptus tree. It wasn’t an easy...

—By Cathy Brown
Australia is known for its gorgeous sunny weather, stunning natural landscapes, high-quality wine and friendly, laid-back locals. It’s also known for its unique flora and quirky...