Southern Australia & Tasmania Photo Expedition

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

From kangaroos and platypuses to quolls and sea turtles, Australia is home to wildlife found nowhere else on Earth—and dedicated efforts to protect it. Expedition Leader Jacob Emerson details some of the conservation projects led by WWF Australia: restoring koala habitat, installing nest boxes for glossy black cockatoos, and using cutting-edge technology to monitor wildlife. Learn how these initiatives enhance Nat Hab's Australia adventures, giving travelers a firsthand look at conservation in action while helping protect Australia's wildlife and wild places.

Australia's famous kangaroos are just one branch of a diverse family of hopping mammals. Expedition Leader Jacob Emerson introduces the fascinating world of macropods — from wallabies and wallaroos to tree kangaroos, bettongs and potoroos — revealing how these species have adapted to habitats ranging from tropical rainforests to rocky cliffs and arid deserts. Learn how to tell different species apart, where to find them on Nat Hab's Australia adventures and why many of these uniquely Australian mammals are conservation priorities.

In Part 2 of this photography series, Australia Photo Expedition Leader Matt Cornish moves beyond technical foundations to explore the creative and philosophical lessons that define meaningful conservation photography. Drawing on 14 years in the field, Matt shares five more nature photography lessons, focusing on animal behavior, advanced editing, visual storytelling and how to develop a personal photographic voice. Learn how intention, patience and perspective can transform strong images into powerful stories that connect people to the wild.