Physical Requirements
At Natural Habitat Adventures, we provide access to some of the most wondrous nature encounters the world has to offer. Many take place in destinations that are wild and remote, with varying physical demands and limited medical facilities. All trips may not be suitable for every traveler. In order to participate in this itinerary, travelers must comfortably and reliably be able to execute all physical requirements as noted below—or talk with an Adventure Specialist who can recommend a trip that’s just right for you.
Level of Difficulty
- Moderate
Trip Pace
Visit seven locations in 21 days
Four days include more than four hours of travel, including internal flights; many other days involve two to three hours of driving with stops for activities and wildlife viewing
Days typically begin early and end in the evening. The trip’s length requires moderate endurance, though scheduled downtime is included
Expect 2–4 miles of walking per day, with occasional options for longer walks
Walks are typically 0.5–2 miles on relatively even surfaces but may include steep steps without handrails and slippery, uneven terrain
Travelers must be able to walk up to 2 miles unassisted to fully enjoy the trip
Travelers must climb at least one set of steep stairs; local staff can assist, but stairs are not optional
Travel by minibus or 12-passenger vans for most of the trip; in the Flinders Ranges, travel is by three Land Cruisers or similar vehicles for rougher roads
Getting in and out of vehicles may require a high step and ducking into seats
Travel includes commercial flights and private charters
Vehicles in Australia often have narrower seats than U.S. vehicles
Travel is often on narrow, winding paved roads, with occasional well-maintained gravel or dirt roads
Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers or canes
Daytime temps range from 40–105°F
Nighttime temps range from 30–80°F
Kangaroo Island: mild to hot
Daintree Rainforest and Flinders Ranges: often very hot; Nov–Dec hottest
UV rays are extremely strong, especially in northern and Outback regions
Tasmania: 40–75°F with common rain; temps can drop to 30s
Snow possible at Cradle Mountain, even in summerOct and March trips are cooler; Dec and Feb are hottest
Maximum altitude reached is 6,000 feet in Tasmania
