Australia North: Kakadu, Kimberley & the Outback

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.

Journey to the back of beyond on our new Northern Australia itinerary. Expedition Leader Nikki Sentinella reveals this remarkable adventure, from watching the sun set over Uluru in the Red Center to boarding The Ghan train for a rail journey across the desert. In the tropical “Top End,” explore the wetlands of Kakadu alongside Aboriginal guides, where crocodiles and birdlife thrive, before continuing to the Kimberley’s otherworldly Bungle Bungle Range. Nikki also shares what to expect each day, along with practical tips to help you prepare for this far-reaching journey into Australia’s wild north.