Ultimate Australia Safari

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.

Learn about crocodiles, wallabies and other unique animals you'll encounter in northern Australia.

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

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

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

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

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

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 Rebecca Self
Wildlife sanctuaries, like the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, play a pivotal role in the conservation of Tasmania’s marsupials. On Nat Hab’s Ultimate Australia Safari, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes...

—By Lavanya Sunkara
For Wild Koala Day, we’ve put together a brief overview of what makes koalas so special, the threats they’re facing and what you can do to help them all year long!

—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...

—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
Coral reefs like the Great Barrier Reef support more marine species than any other undersea habitat, with more than 25% of the ocean’s fish dependent on healthy coral...

—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 Samantha Miller
On September 8, 2021, the Allen Coral Atlas met a major milestone by completing the first-ever high-resolution spatial and thematic detailed maps of the world’s tropical, shallow coral reefs.

—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 Joel Centano
Check out this thrilling interview with Nat Hab's Adventure Director Emily Kleinburd.

—By Emily Goodheart
Walking under an emerald canopy, you listen to the sounds of croaking tree frogs enshrouded by mighty basket ferns and catch a flash of color from the chattering birds overhead. Giant fan palms...

—By Cathy Brown
While places like Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are thankfully doing their part to help protect Australia’s natural environment, iconic wildlife and the health of the corals of the Great Barrier Reef are still at risk. A trip to see Australia’s marine wildlife in all its glory may be a once in this lifetime experience.